Feb. 9, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Maya Andlig
Director of Gender and Sexuality Programs
(805) 756-5839

Cal Poly Women’s Center Combats Eating Disorders
with ‘Body Image 05’ Events Feb. 22-24

SAN LUIS OBISPO -- The Cal Poly Women's Center will hold its third
annual series on healthy body image awareness for both men and women
Feb. 22-24.

“Body05,” this year’s event, aims to support healthy body image and
healthy body weight for both men and women, said event organizer Maya
Andlig, director of Gender and Sexuality Programs at the university. The
series of free “Body05” events includes both serious educational
information and events to promote the lighter side to being comfortable
in the human body.

Events are free and open to the public; day parking passes are available
for purchase at the Information Kiosk at the Grand Avenue entrance to
campus. Events schedule includes:

  • Tuesday, Feb 22:
    • Opening Reception: ‘Body 05’ student art show, 5:30 p.m.,
    University Union Gallery. Student art work focusing on body image and
    eating issues. Refreshments, live music and a variety of artistic
    expression.

    • “Beauty Norms,” 7 p.m., UU Gallery. Discussion led by Psychology
    Professor Belinda Morrill.
  • Wednesday, Feb 23:
    • The Dangers of Over-exercising, noon to 2 p.m., Child Development
    (Building 38), Room 226. A free luncheon and workshop for athletes and
    active students. The program, presented by Erin Camron and Cory
    Holdsteadt, will cover topics including the dangers of over-exercising
    and the use and abuse of fitness supplements.

    • Comedian Michelle Garb, 7 p.m. in the Orfalea College of Business
    Rotunda (Room 213). Comedian Michelle Garb, a recovered anorexic, will
    perform “Fat Brain Skinny Body,” a comic take on the dangers of eating
    disorders, preventative measures and recovery.
  • Thursday Feb 24
    • Nutrition and Body Image Faire, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University Union
    Plaza; music by the Kicks. Cal Poly’s Peer Health Team will provide
    booths focused on food issues and nutrition, along with free and healthy
    giveaways.

    • Free Belly Dancing Class with Saundra Sarrouf, 5-6:15 p.m., UU
    220. Come discover your inner belly dancer and appreciate your belly!

    • Information Session, 5-6 p.m., UU 217 (Women’s Center). Speak with
    Ashley Nelson about eating disorders; get support in a safe,
    confidential setting.

For details on these and other Body05 events, call the Women’s Center at
756-2600.

About Eating Disorders
In the United States, studies estimate seven million women and one
million men suffer from an eating disorder, usually developed by age 20.
For additional statistics on eating disorders see: www.anad.org,
www.renfrew.org, or www.anred.com.

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Editors please note: You are invited and welcome to cover and shoot any
of the events except the confidential counseling and information session
with Ashley Nelson on Feb. 24.