In celebration of Valentine’s Day, St. Joseph’s University, New York students took on Love Your Body Week. The week included an array of workshops and events to help students love themselves and others.
Here are some Love Your Body Week highlights from the Long Island campus.
Meditation was the focus of this year’s Embodied Wellness event.
Embodied Mindfulness
Monday, February 10 – Knapp Swezey Multi-Purpose Room, Student Center
On Monday, Counseling and Wellness, Campus Ministry, Religious Studies and the Student Government Association hosted Embodied Mindfulness. This program taught students the importance of meditation and what resources they can use to achieve this level of relaxation. Students were led through a guided meditation.
SJNY students taking part in P.S I Love You, which has now become a nationwide tradition.
P.S. I Love You Day
Tuesday, February 11 – Knapp Swezey Multi-Purpose Room, Student Center
On Tuesday, several groups—Campus Activities Board, PHE, Dance Team, NSSLA, SAAC, Diversity Union, Counseling and Wellness and the Eaglettes—hosted P.S. I Love You Day.
P.S. I Love You Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday of February and is used to promote love, acceptance and community. At SJNY, students came together through words of affirmation, plush hearts, a photo booth and dancing.
“PS I Love You Day is so important to the SJNY community because I think individuals are very hard on themselves because of all the expectations that have been set of being a college student,” said Kai Cenizal ’25, events coordinator of the Campus Activities Board. “But PS I Love Your Day is a day where everyone can be proud of themselves, proud of their journey proud of how far they’ve come And it’s important to take a minute to realize that it’s OK to not be OK and Saint Joseph’s has the resources to help every student out when they’re not OK.”
Prizes were available to win at Valentine’s Day Bingo.
Valentine’s Day Bingo
Wednesday, February 12 – Dining Hall, Student Center
On Wednesday, the Office of Student Involvement, Leadership and Intercultural Communication hosted Valentine’s Day Bingo. Students made new friends and bonded with old friends as they played for candy and other prizes. The event was part of the Office’s “We Are Wednesday” series, which provides students with opportunities to expand their leadership skills.
SJNY’s nursing students promoted positive physical health by offering free blood pressure exams.
Heart Healthy Blood Pressure Clinic
Wednesday, February 12 – Knapp Swezey Multi-Purpose Room, Student Center
On Wednesday, Counseling and Wellness hosted a Heart Healthy Blood Pressure Clinic, during which any student or faculty member could come in and get their blood pressure checked for free by SJNY nursing students. The future nurses provided a multitude of personalized information to ensure their patients keep their hearts healthy.
STIs and ‘Situationships’
Thursday, February 13 – Knapp Swezey Multi-Purpose Room, Student Center
On Thursday, Counseling and Wellness hosted a workshop where students could learn more about healthy sexual relationships through the Peer Health Educators version of the Mystery Date Game.
Kiss-A-Puppy Booth
Friday, February 14 – Student Center Lobby
To top the week off, Counseling and Wellness and the Student Veteran Association hosted a Kiss-A-Puppy Booth on Friday. Students and faculty were able enjoy the puppies and celebrate Valentine’s Day.
