Health & Wellness Festival

October 2 - October 20

 

Prioritize your well-being and ignite your journey for a healthier, happier life by participating in the Fall 2025 Health & Wellness Festival!

This is your chance to nurture your mind, body, and soul in a vibrant celebration of health.

Take advantage of the incredible opportunities below to reconnect with yourself as well as other MGA faculty, staff, and students.

Event Calendar:

Thursday, October 2

Macon Campus

Yoga on the Lawn

• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Outside SLC Amphitheater
• Hosted by: Office of Student Life
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

 

Friday, October 3

Macon Campus

Walk with the President

• Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Location: Meet at the bridge near Recreation & Wellness Center

Cochran Campus

Food Talk Series

• Instructor: Jarius Sanford, Houston County EFNEP Program Assistant
• Hosted in partnership with: Houston County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Georgia Hall | President’s Dining Room
• Join us for a free, eight-session series that includes nutrition education, live food demonstrations, and optional recipe sampling.
• Sessions: Oct 3, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 20, Oct 22, Oct 27, Oct 29, and Nov 5
• Participants who attend all eight sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Meals in Minutes Cookbook.
• Space is limited to 25 participants. Registration is required.
• Register Here

 

Monday, October 6

Virtual

Mastering Your Money in a Changing World

• Hosted in partnership with: Acentra Health
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Big Marker Webinar
• This training is designed to help participants overcome financial anxiety and make practical changes to master their money more effectively. Topics include reducing everyday spending, cutting back on energy use, and managing and reducing debt. Participants will walk away with real-world tips and strategies to improve financial well-being and feel more confident about their financial decisions.
• Registration is required. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to you separately.
• Register Here

 

Tuesday, October 7

Macon Campus

All Industry Career Fair

• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: PSC 211 | Hatcher Conference Center
• Hosted by: Center for Career & Leadership Development (CCLD)
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

Eastman Campus

Nutrition Day

• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Location: Eastman Campus Fitness Center
• Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

Dublin Campus

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

• Instructor: Susan L. Moore, County Extension Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Certified Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach
• Hosted in partnership with: Laurens County UGA Extension Office and Wilkinson County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• Location: Curry Conference Room
• Participants will explore the risk factors for pre-diabetes and how it increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Participants will also take a risk assessment test to determine their chances of developing type 2 diabetes and discover practical strategies to prevent or delay its onset.

 

Wednesday, October 8

Cochran Campus

Walk with the President

• Time: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Location: Meet at the Wellness Center

Breast Cancer Walk

• Time: 4:00 PM
• Location: Meet at Anderson Hall
• Hosted by: Housing & Residence Life

Dublin Campus

Health Fair & Nutrition Day

• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Main Lobby
• Hosted by: MGA Health Clinic and Recreation & Wellness
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

Yoga with Sonja Rivers

• Yoga Instructor: Sonja Rivers, Lecturer for Dept of English
• Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Outdoor Courtyard near the Main Lobby
• Please bring your yoga mat and/or blanket as limited mats will be available for use. 

 

Thursday, October 9

Macon Campus

Financial Wellness Workshop

• Instructor: Keishon Thomas, County Extension Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
• Hosted in partnership with: Bibb County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Teacher Education Building | Room 231

Cochran Campus

Open Enrollment Benefits Fair

• Location: Alderman Hall
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Hosted by: Office of Human Resources in partnership with USG Well-being

Warner Campus

Health & Safety Fair

• Location: Oak Hall Lobby
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Hosted by: MGA Health Clinic
• The Houston County Health Department will be onsite during the event offering flu vaccinations. 
• Insured individuals must bring their insurance card to receive a flu vaccine. 
• Uninsured students are also eligible to receive a flu vaccine.
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

 

Friday, October 10

Macon Campus

Hike Trip to Pine Mountain

• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Pine Mountain
• Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

 

Monday, October 13

Virtual

Money on My Mind: Dealing with Anxiety

• Hosted in partnership with: Acentra Health
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Big Marker Webinar
• This training will help participants recognize and understand financial anxiety and how it differs from general worry and stress. Through actionable strategies, participants will learn how to take control of their finances and build confidence in their financial decisions. Key takeaways include identifying the root causes of financial anxiety, implementing practical steps to manage money more effectively, and setting realistic financial goals to support long-term financial health and resilience.
• Registration is required. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to you separately.
• Register Here

Cochran Campus

Food Talk Series

• Instructor: Jarius Sanford, Houston County EFNEP Program Assistant
• Hosted in partnership with: Houston County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Georgia Hall | President’s Dining Room
• Join us for a free, eight-session series that includes nutrition education, live food demonstrations, and optional recipe sampling.
• Sessions: Oct 3, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 20, Oct 22, Oct 27, Oct 29, and Nov 5
• Participants who attend all eight sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Meals in Minutes Cookbook.
• Space is limited to 25 participants. Registration is required.
• Register Here

Macon Campus

Brain Health at Every Age: How simple choices can promote lifespan brain health

• Instructor: Amanda Harner, UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
• Hosted in partnership with: Monroe County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Teacher Education Building | Room 203
• With over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and nearly 12 million providing unpaid care for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, the time to talk about prevention is now. Research shows that 45% of dementia cases may be preventable or delayed, and it all begins with small, sustainable lifestyle changes. This presentation will explore key behaviors that can reduce your risk across the lifespan, how improving brain health also supports overall well-being, and practical steps you can take today to protect your future.

 

Tuesday, October 14

Cochran Campus

Health Fair & Nutrition Day

• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Georgia Hall | Lower Level
• Hosted by: MGA Health Clinic and Recreation & Wellness
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

Yoga with Sonja Rivers

• Yoga Instructor: Sonja Rivers, Lecturer for Dept of English
• Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Wellness Center | Dance Studio
• Please bring your yoga mat and/or blanket as limited mats will be available for use. 

 

Wednesday, October 15

Dublin Campus

Free Your Mind Spa Day & Red Cross Blood Drive

• Location: Nurses Lounge
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Hosted by: Office of Student Life
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

Macon Campus

Diabetes and how to prevent it

• Instructor: Amanda Harner, UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Certified Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach & Health Extension for Diabetes Facilitator
• Hosted in partnership with: Monroe County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Teacher Education Building | Room 203
• Diabetes is one of the costliest chronic conditions in the U.S., accounting for $412.9 billion in total healthcare spending in 2022. Many of us know someone with pre-diabetes or diabetes yet the condition is often misunderstood. This presentation offers the facts, tools, and insights you need to better support your friends, family, and community while also learning how to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes in your own life. 

Open Enrollment Benefits Fair

• Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Hosted by: Office of Human Resources in partnership with USG Well-being

Wellness Wednesday

• Location: Recreation & Wellness Center
• Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
• More details are available on MGA Knight Life

 

Thursday, October 16

Cochran Campus

Food Talk Series

• Instructor: Jarius Sanford, Houston County EFNEP Program Assistant
• Hosted in partnership with: Houston County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Georgia Hall | President’s Dining Room
• Join us for a free, eight-session series that includes nutrition education, live food demonstrations, and optional recipe sampling.
• Sessions: Oct 3, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 20, Oct 22, Oct 27, Oct 29, and Nov 5
• Participants who attend all eight sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Meals in Minutes Cookbook.
• Space is limited to 25 participants. Registration is required.
• Register Here

 

Friday, October 17

Macon Campus

Financial Literacy Workshop

• Instructor: Kamal McKenzie, Financial Literacy Coordinator
• Hosted in partnership with: Robins Financial Credit Union
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Teacher Education Building | Room 231

 

Monday, October 20

Virtual

Unlock the Secret to Financial Wellbeing

• Hosted in partnership with: Acentra Health
• Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Big Marker Webinar
• This training will guide participants through the process of tracking their spending to better understand their current financial habits. Participants will identify where their money goes, examine obstacles to reaching financial goals, learn how to manage debt more effectively, and develop a personal strategy for taking control of their finances. Whether you are just starting your financial journey or looking to improve your money management skills, this training offers practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
• Registration is required. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to you separately.
• Register Here

Cochran Campus

Food Talk Series

• Instructor: Jarius Sanford, Houston County EFNEP Program Assistant
• Hosted in partnership with: Houston County UGA Extension Office
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Georgia Hall | President’s Dining Room
• Join us for a free, eight-session series that includes nutrition education, live food demonstrations, and optional recipe sampling.
• Sessions: Oct 3, Oct 13, Oct 16, Oct 20, Oct 22, Oct 27, Oct 29, and Nov 5
• Participants who attend all eight sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Meals in Minutes Cookbook.
• Space is limited to 25 participants. Registration is required.
• Register Here