The Wellness Center will hold its third annual Wellness Experience at the Aghia Paraskevi and Downtown Campuses on April 7 and 8.

“This event is mainly about awareness on health issues, such as smoking, breast cancer and drugs,” said Christina Drakonakis, Wellness Center coordinator.However, issues like beauty, fitness and nutrition – and even environmental issues, such as global warming -will also feature.

Companies such as Nestle and Nike, non-profit organizations such as OKANA and the Red Cross, and Deree College clubs will give people information about how to adopt healthier lifestyles. And there will be lectures and exhibitions concerning issues as varied as car accidents and image consulting.

Drakonakis says one of the highlights will be the stress and humor section of the event, organized by the Deree College Community Contribution Club in cooperation with the Wellness Center. Students will be able to take a quiz and see how stressed they are and find out how laughter can help relieve stress. Every student who takes the stress test will receive a relaxing head and hand massage.

Apart from this major event, the Wellness Center is planning a series of other activities over the next several months. “Every month we focus on something different,” said Drakonakis. April will be dedicated to coping with stress, as students start thinking about paper deadlines and final exams. June will be sun safety month.

Wellness professionals in the Office of Athletics offer services to students and faculty free of charge. Located in the upper level of the gym, it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4p.m.