UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Student Affairs is hosting "Love Your Body Week" from Oct. 30 to Nov. 6, featuring events dedicated to promoting body positivity, self-compassion, and inclusive wellness with keynote speaker, Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir.
The highlight of the week will be the keynote presentation, “Body Image Beyond Weight,” featuring renowned speaker and body image advocate, Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium. Jivanjee-Shakir will offer a thought-provoking exploration of how cultural factors, including colorism, aging, gender, and adornment practices, shape our body perception beyond the traditional weight-focused framework. Her discussion will invite attendees to rethink societal ideals of body image, examining its ties to broader social dynamics.
In addition to the keynote, the week’s event will feature diverse opportunities for students to explore body positivity and wellness in engaging ways:
Spin to Win Trivia
2-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, HUB Main Lounge, Table #3
Test your knowledge of body positivity and win prizes.
Love in Full Color
5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, HUB LL01
Explore positive body image through creativity with HealthWorks and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity. Express yourself with painting, drawing, and other activities. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Yoga
7:15-8:05 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 138 IM Building
A relaxing all-level yoga session.
Petals of Self-Worth Table
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, HUB Main Lounge, Table #1
Join HealthWorks peer educators in completing the Petals of Self-Worth activity to cultivate self-love.
Cycling class
12:15-12:55 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 16 IM Building
All-level indoor cycling session.
CAPS Inspiration Station
12:30-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, HUB Main Lounge
Pop-up Inspiration Stations that take advantage of the mind-body benefits of self-affirmations.
Gratitude Graffiti
3-5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, IM Building lobby
Celebrate body gratitude with a creative mural event.
About "Love Your Body Week"
"Love Your Body Week" is a collaborative initiative hosted by Campus Recreation, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Promotion and Wellness, the Gender Equity Center, and University Health Services. Love Your Body Week is partially funded by the Laura R. Whitaker Fund.
More details on "Love Your Body Week" can be found on the Student Affairs website.