What:
Cal State Fullerton’s Health and Human Development (HHD) Week April 6-9 features the premiere of a documentary following the journey of Cindy Abbott, CSUF alumna and health science lecturer, who climbed to the top of Mount Everest and finished Alaska’s 1,000-mile Iditarod race while battling a rare and life-threatening illness; a spirituality conference; and career workshops for students. Events are free and open to the public.
When:
Wednesday, April 6 through Saturday, April 9
Where:
Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion (unless otherwise noted)
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831
Highlights:
Wednesday, April 6
Inside Out Spirituality and Well-Being Conference
7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — featuring speakers and workshops. The conference’s schedule is available online. RSVP by March 28 by visiting the website.
- 8:45 a.m. Keynote — Lourdes Arguelles, emeritus professor, Claremont Graduate University, will present “Engaged Spirituality: Stories and Lessons for the 21st Century.”
- 9:45 a.m. Workshop Presentation — Sapna Batra Chopra, CSUF lecturer in counseling, will discuss “Cultivating Compassion, Presence and Openness with Mindfulness Meditation.”
Saturday, April 9
“Banner on the Moon” film premiere and reception
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Titan Student Union’s Titan Theatre
A panel discussion will follow screening with Abbott ’93, ’96 (B.S. physical education, M.S. kinesiology) and her husband, Larry Abbott. On her expeditions, Abbott, who has Wegener’s Granulomatosis, takes a special banner to raise awareness for the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Funds raised at the screening will benefit the college’s new Inspiration Award to recognize a faculty member or student who perseveres in spite of significant obstacles. To reserve a seat, visit the “Banner on the Moon” website.
Parking:
$2 per hour or $8 for a daily permit Monday through Friday. Details are available online.
Additional:
The second annual HHD Week provides a spotlight on relevant topics related to human health, development and lifelong learning. The week is designed to offer events and activities for students, staff, faculty members, and professionals.
Sponsors:
The Health and Human Development Inter-Club Council and the College of Health and Human Development.
More Info:
Evelyn Somoza, College of Health and Human Development, 657-278-7299 or visit online.
Media Contact:
Debra Cano Ramos, 657-278-4027