Be Well Wednesdays (Domestic Violence Awareness Month)
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- DescriptionEvent Formats: On-Campus<br>Type of Event: Health and Wellness<br>Target Audience: Undergraduate Day Students<br>Location: Hawk Hill<br>Buildings: McShain Hall<br>Room/Location: McShain Lobby<br>Affiliate School: General Event<br>Contact Name: Mairead Young<br>Contact Email: myoung@sju.edu<br>Contact Phone: 610-660-3462<br>Sponsor: Student Support & Well-being<br><br>October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us to learn about healthy relationships. <br><br>Join us each week on Hawk Hill as we explore how to care for ourselves and others through the nine dimensions of well-being. We can't wait to see you there!
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