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Upcoming Events/Construction Projects in the Kiewit Fitness Center

Creighton Today — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:52:53 +0000

Campus Recreation would like to inform you of upcoming events and construction projects that will occur during the month of May in the Kiewit Fitness Center.

Special Olympics: The event will be held in the Kiewit Fitness Center beginning Wednesday, May 16, through Saturday, May 19. The courts will be closed for this event, but the Fitness Forum, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be available for your use.

Construction Projects: The Kiewit Fitness Center will be closed Monday, May 21, through Thursday, May 31, for much needed renovation work. The FitNest@Harper will be open for extended hours Monday-Friday, May 21-25, and Tuesday-Thursday, May 29-31. All facilities are closed for the Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28). The KFC will reopen on June 1, but there will be continued construction work in the gym area that will close certain court space on a day-to-day basis. The track area on the south side of the gym may be closed until the end of June.

Construction projects include:

Painting men’s and women’s lockers in locker rooms
Replace men’s and women’s saunas
Painting gym ceiling and beams (This project may not be completed until the end of June.)
Repairing south, east and west walls in the gym (This project may not be completed until the end of June.)
Installing shower partitions in the men’s locker room
Installation of a new fire alarm system

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program Now Enrolling

Creighton Today — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:15:44 +0000

Since 2008, Creighton has offered the Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program to employees to improve quality of life, decrease the onset of heart related diseases and decrease health care costs. The Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program, a confidential and comprehensive care management program, is now enrolling 15 Creighton employees who have the diagnosis of high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol. The employees must be enrolled in the University Healthcare Benefit Plan. Once enrolled, the participants can continue in the program for as long as they wish and will meet once a month with a new type of health care specialist, called an ambulatist, to coordinate their health care needs, design and implement personalized lifestyle modification programs, and manage medications. Participants will be given a campus gym membership, a home blood pressure monitor, can participate in support group meetings and much more. This program is free to employees and is valued at $1,641 per participant per year. More information about the program can be found here. If you have an existing diagnosis of high blood pressure or cholesterol and would like to enroll, please contact Nicole Gillespie, Pharm.D., at nicolegillespie@creighton.edu or 280.2797 by Friday, May 18.

Creighton Lecture to be Broadcast on KIOS

Creighton Today — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:53:47 +0000

Omaha public radio station KIOS 91.5 FM will air a lecture by Santa Fe Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan at noon on Monday, May 21. The Second Annual Distinguished Church Leader Lecture, “Pastoring a Multicultural Church,” was recorded in October 2011 at Creighton and was sponsored by the Center for Catholic Thought and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

In his lecture, Archbishop Sheehan discussed how diversity impacts pastoral leadership. His Archdiocese of Santa Fe is one of the most culturally diverse in the country and includes Native American, immigrant, Anglo and long-established Hispanic communities.

Bone Up on Your Health During Osteoporosis Awareness Month

Creighton Today — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:37:08 +0000

Don’t forget … Laura Armas, M.D., of the Creighton University Osteoporosis Research Center, will be the featured speaker for National Osteoporosis Month at the Swanson Library Branch (9001 W. Dodge Road) this Saturday, May 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. She will discuss how calcium, vitamin D and exercise can protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis. You also can sign up for a FREE bone density scan and enjoy bone healthy treats from Roberts Dairy.

Free Parent Educational Session on Picky Eating

Creighton Today — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:36:30 +0000

“Pleasing Your Picky Eater,” a free informational session for families and caregivers, will be held Wednesday, June 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Creighton Pediatric Therapy Clinic (16910 Frances St., Suite 102). The session will cover exploring new foods in a fun way to build on your child’s current diet without food fights or power struggles. Learn strategies for healthy eating. To register, please call 402.932.3355. Space is limited.

‘The Write Stuff’ Handwriting Camp

Creighton Today — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:29:52 +0000

“The Write Stuff” is a fun-filled program to improve the printing skills of children entering first through third grades. Classes will be taught by an occupational therapist and handwriting instruction will follow the Handwriting Without Tears® curriculum. The program will also provide activities to develop strength, coordination and visual motor skills. Parents will be provided with strategies for handwriting success. Program dates are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, June 11-22, 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Program registration fee is $90. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 402.932.3355. The program will be held at Creighton Pediatric Therapy, 16910 Frances Street, Suite 102, Omaha (Lakeside area).

Retreat to the Creighton University Retreat Center

Sheila Swanson — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:50:50 +0000

We would like to invite you to consider attending upcoming retreats at the Creighton University Retreat Center.

May 17-20: Ignatian Preached Retreat – “If today you hear His voice, harden not your heart” (Psalm 95:8) is the theme for this retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. You will be provided prayer exercises between talks and opportunities to receive individual Spiritual Direction throughout the retreat. Presenter Sue Oehlerking is a certified spiritual director and supervisor, with a master’s degree in Christian spirituality from Creighton.

May 25-29: Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language Retreat – This retreat provides the opportunity to pay attention to and work with dreams in the context of prayer. Presenter is Sr. Janice Bachman, O.P.

View more details for these retreats and more at www.creighton.edu/ministry/retreatcenter/ or call Terri Lou at 712.778.2466 at the Retreat Center.

Center for Health Policy and Ethics Webinar on Breast Cancer and Race

Creighton Today — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:08:41 +0000

“Inequalities in Breast Cancer – Race and Place Matter” will be presented Tuesday, May 15, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Center for Health Policy and Ethics (2616 Burt Street). The webinar will examine the racial and socio-economic factors that influence the health of individuals and communities. The presenter will be Irene Yan, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Experiential Learning, Health & Society Pathway at the University of California, San Francisco.

You will learn about:

How where we live, work and play defines our access to good health
Breast cancer inequities in underserved communities
How breast cancer research acknowledges race
Inequities in breast cancer clinical trials
How you can work for health equity

Registration is not required, and all are welcome. For more information contact Helen Shew at 280.2646.

Post-Graduate Volunteer and Religious Life Missioning Ceremony

Creighton Today — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:37:40 +0000

Join Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., president of Creighton University, Andy Alexander, S.J., vice president for University Ministry, the Creighton Center for Service and Justice, and the Justice and Peace Studies Program in celebrating our graduates who are volunteering or entering religious life for the upcoming year. All are welcome, especially friends and family of these graduates, to the Post-Graduate Volunteer and Religious Life Missioning Ceremony on Friday, May 11, 10:30-11:15 a.m., St. John’s Church. For more information and to see a list of graduates being missioned at the service, click here.

Are You Stressed?

Creighton Today — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:54:18 +0000

Women in Medicine and Science has invited Kristin Robertson, president of Brio Leadership, to speak on “Intelligent Stress Management” Thursday, May 10, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Creighton Cardiac Center. Category 1 credits offered to Physicians.