2012-03-20

BINGHAMTON, NY -- Sodexo Campus Services at Binghamton University will host its 6th annual Health Fair from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23 in the West Gym. Sodexo is partnering with Binghamton University, food vendors, community businesses and organizations to host the event in recognition of National Nutrition Month.

A special performance by Johnny Only, a musician geared towards young children, will be held prior to the fair at 10 a.m.

Attendees will be provided with an interactive learning experience that addresses personal health and wellness needs. This year’s fair will also feature the NourishU Program, a new Overarching Wellness program that uses the slogan, “Beautiful, Funny and Delicious”.

Over 74 vendors will be on hand to showcase products and attendees can sample healthy foods and beverages, enjoy performance groups, participate in exercise and wellness information sessions, as well as blood glucose, cholesterol testing and health screenings.

The event will feature keynote speaker, author and yogi David Romanelli, with a book signing throughout the fair for his book, “Livin’ the Moment.”  Romanelli will also end his Binghamton University visit with a yoga and chocolate workshop to be held from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

To view the complete schedule of activities, visit http://www.budining.com/healthfair.html.

For more information, contact Alexa Schmidt, Sodexo Campus Services Registered Dietician, at (607) 777-2716 or by e-mail at aschmidt@budining.com. Free parking will be available in Lot F, located between the West Gym and the Events Center.