Community Supported Agriculture

Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. This arrangement creates several rewards for both the farmer and the consumer. In brief... Advantages for farmers: Get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field begin Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm's cash flow Have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow Advantages for consumers: Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking Usually get to visit the farm at least once a season Find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm – even veggies they've never been known to eat Develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown   Garden of Eden Organics is just one San Diego CSA farm that drops off at UCSD.   Pick up at the Great Hall, International House on Thursdays, 11:30am to 1pm There are many more farms that drop off in La Jolla.  Visit www.localharvest.org for more details on CSA and other local farms.

Project Wellness Winner - Amy Tran

Fall 2008 Winners: How Do You Manage Stress?

Amy Tran

Revelle College - Class of 2009

Human Biology

There's nothing like being around children to show me a fresh perspective of life. When I'm sad or stressed or worried, I go over to my uncle's house to babysit my little cousins. Just caring for them and teaching them numbers and ABC's is enough to make me happy and appreciative of novelties in life -- as if I were a little kid just like them. I recommend that other students sign up to volunteer at the local Children's Hospital or the newborn care unit.

 

Project Wellness Winner - Sarah Tillema

Fall 2008 Winner: How Do You Manage Stress?

Sarah Tillema

Warren College - Class of 2009

Bioengineering: Pre-Medical

If I am stressed out about an upcoming test, I take my note cards “for a walk." I look over my note cards while walking at a brisk pace. This way I get out of the library, I get to enjoy the San Diego weather, and I get a quick workout all in one!

After Hours Nurse Advice Line

UCSD Student Health Service is excited to announce the NEW After Hours Nurse Advice Line available to all registered students beginning April 15th.

When Student Health Service is closed, students can call our main telephone number at 858-534-3300, select the option to access our “after hours nurse advice line” to speak with a registered nurse who will assist you in obtaining the appropriate care for your condition.

Also, because we are committed to helping you live well, we want to know what other services you would like to see offered at Student Health Service.


Please explore the website for on-line appointments, Ask-A-Nurse, and other helpful features
http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/assessmentsurvey.shtml

Ross Szabo Presentation

Featured in Seventeen Magazine, MTV, and winner of America's Best:  Campus Speaker Award, Ross Szabo speaks on improving emotional wellness, which is an integral part of living a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Read more about Ross Szabo at http://wellness.ucsd.edu/RossSzabostudent.shtml

 

Ross Szabo will be presenting on Wednesday, April 22^nd 

at 5:30pm in the Price Center Theater.

Meet & Greet with Ross Szabo from 4:30 to 5:15pm.  

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by LiveWell UCSD, CAPS, and the Active Minds Student Org.

Earth Week @ UCSD

Check out earthweek.ucsd.edu for the day-by-day list of events honoring Earth Week, sustainability on campus, and green initiatives.

Dining Halls will be featuring organic meals and snack the whole week.  hdh.ucsd.edu has the complete menu list and participating restaurants.

Tuesday, April 21, 12.30 pm in Muir Quad:  Come grab free cake in honor of John Muir's birthday.

Wednesday, April 22, 11.30 to 1.30pm at Career Services Center Plaza:  Triton Green Job and Internship Fair.  Interested in a green job and want to know where the jobs are at?  Check it out!

Friday, April 24, 5 to 9pm at The Loft:  The Green Scene:  Film, Fashion, and Philanthropy.  Charity eco-fashion show featuring Project Trashion

Friday, April 24, 3 to 11pm in Muir Quad:  Muirstock!! The music festival has gone green featuring a solar powered stage, recyclable and reusable prizes, and organic food.