PPOW

Peers Promoting Organized Wellness
What is PPOW?

PPOW is a 100% student-run peer educator organization that is open to all academic majors. All PPOW members have the opportunity to attend peer educator conferences and are trained using BACCHUS's Certified Peer Educator (CPE) Training. After attaining their CPE certification, members visit Greek organizations, Lifetime Wellness classes, and other campus organizations to educate and promote wellness on Ashland University's campus. PPOW members also plan, promote, and host campus wellness events.

Wellness Topics

Nutrition
Fitness
Mental health
Sexual health
Drugs & Alcohol Abuse
Tobacco Awareness
Leadership, goal setting, and other social aspects of wellness

 PPOW Special Events

"MASSAGE YOUR STRESS AWAY"
Free Massages
Date: Thursday, Dec 6 & Friday, Dec 7, 2012
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Rec Center

NIRAS National Fitness Day
Date: Friday, February 22 2013
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Rec Center

SPRING BREAK AWARENESS WEEK
Date: Monday March, 4 - Friday, March 8 2013
Time: All Week
Location: Campu Wide

5th ANNUAL BEER GOGGLE OLYMPICS
Date: Thursday, April 11
Time: 9:00pm-10:30pm
Location: Rec Center

"MASSAGE YOUR STRESS AWAY"
Free Massages
Date: Thursday, May 2 & Friday, May 3 2013
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Rec Center

PPOW Member Benefits

Meet new people
Get involved on campus
Attend peer educator conferences
Free PPOW member t-shirt
Market PPOW to new students at summer drive-ins
Build a professional resume
Host fun campus wellness events for other Ashland University students
Leadership opportunities (co-presidents, marketing, research, recruitment, and technology team leaders)
Gain valuable experience in teaching, marketing, event management, event planning, health and wellness promotion, writing and reporting on wellness topics, and public speaking

 How to Join PPOW

Contact president:  Heather Bumbalough (hbumbalo@ashland.edu)
Contact advisor: Alexis Smith (asmith17@ashland.edu)

Meetings are held on a bi-weekly basis. Members will be notified via e-mail regarding initial meeting dates.