Kelsey Hunter was recently named the Assistant Athletic Director for Equity, Inclusion and Student-Athlete Well-being in July 2023. Hunter graduated from Smith in 2017, where she was a varsity athlete on the equestrian team and majored in psychology. She began working for Smith Athletics in 2019 as Coordinator of Student Athlete Development and Enhancement, which later evolved to Student Athlete Wellness Coordinator, and now to her current position.
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This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The Empire State Building will don blue and green lights in honor of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), and hopefully, a lot of people will remember that eating disorders exist...
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Now that the reading period is over and students are in the midst of completing projects and taking exams, it is increasingly important to stay healthy in this time of high stress. Though it can sometimes be difficult to make time for activities unrelated to school, taking breaks is something that can help you focus better while you are working, and it is extremely beneficial for your overall health and mental state. If you’re unsure of a good way to do this, here are some ideas...
Now that the reading period is over and students are in the midst of completing projects and taking exams, it is increasingly important to stay healthy in this time of high stress. Though it can sometimes be difficult to make time for activities unrelated to school, taking breaks is something that can help you focus better while you are working, and it is extremely beneficial for your overall health and mental state. If you’re unsure of a good way to do this, here are some ideas...
At the start of this academic year, the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness enacted two notable changes for those who have health insurance provided through the college. Currently, 40% of students purchase the Smith College Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), which provides full coverage for a variety of medical services, including hospital, emergency room and specialist visits.