Welcome back to the Fall 2015 semester.  Campus has come back to life here at SU and at Upstate and we are thrilled for our returning students and all the new faces and friends we'll make this year.  We hope that you will all take the opportunity to explore our programs, keep up those healthy behaviors and maybe even adopt some new ones.  Stick with us all year, we can guarantee it's going to be a good year and remember that every Monday is the day all health breaks loose!

Have a healthy week, 
The Healthy Monday Syracuse team
Walk a Monday Mile

Summer is still going strong and so it the Monday Mile Parks  Passport Summer Challenge!  Get those miles in this week by joining us on a group Monday Mile walk.  

Here is what is happening this week:
  • Monday, August 31st at 11:00 am- walk the newest Monday Mile at Sunnycrest Park with Syracuse Health Start.  Meet by the golf clubhouse at Hickock and Caleb Avenues.
  • Monday, August 31st at 12:00 (noon)- walk the downtown Monday Mile with staff from the City of Syracuse.  Meet behind City Hall at the corner of East Water and Montgomery Streets.
  • Monday, August 31st at 1:00 pm- walk the Thornden Park Monday Mile with the Healthy Monday Syracuse team and get to know our newest Lerner Fellows.  Meet near the rose garden.

Healthy Monday Fall Programs begin today!

We are gearing up for a healthy semester and want you to have one too.  Here is the rundown of our fall programs.  As always, connect with us on social media for any program changes and the most up-to-date schedules.

Meatless Monday: Savor all the delicious options at SU.  Every dining center and campus cafe offers healthy, meatless options every day of the week.  Join us this fall to sample some of these options with Healthy Monday and Food Services' Try Me program.  Or, visit a participating cafe to pick up your Meatless Monday rewards card and get rewarded for eating healthy.

Move it Monday: Get fit with a fitness class at Archbold every Monday and Friday this semester (valid SU ID required), beginning September 14th and walk the Monday Mile any day, any time on north and south campuses.  Stay tuned, we will also have more info soon on our Walktober program!

Mindful Monday: It is never too soon to find healthy ways to manage the stress that college brings.  We are partnered with Hendricks Chapel to offer a meditation every Monday at noon in the small chapel.  No prior meditation experience is needed, wear comfortable clothes and prepare for some relaxation.

Free Fruit: Stop by Archbold, Marshall Square Mall or Ernie Davis Fitness Centers on Monday and grab a healthy snack before or after your workout (Valid SU ID required).  Upstate folks can enjoy fruit too at the CAB on Mondays.  If you visit SU Health Services or People's Place coffee shop you can also grab a piece of healthy fruit.  That's right, free fruit every Monday this semester.  Yum!

Visit our social media pages or website for more details on our programs!
The Science of Happiness


The Syracuse University Wellness Initiative is offering a free online  course for staff and faculty on the Science of Happiness.  The 8-week course, beginning on September 8th teaches practical strategies for tapping into and nurturing your own happiness.  Visit the website for more information and to register.

Black Bean Burger with Mango Salsa

A little spicy, a little sweet, these burgers come with a whole lot of flavor!  This recipe came to us from the Providence Journal.           
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