Presentation Request

The CSU Health Network provides various presentations to assist students in making healthier choices to accomplish both academic and personal goals. A presentation request must be made a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your event for coordination purposes. After request submission, a CSU Health Network staff member will contact you within 5 business days to confirm and coordinate your request. If you do not receive an email from us within 5 business days, please contact: csuhn_heps@mail.colostate.edu or (970) 491-0999.

To Schedule a Presentation:

  1. Read the presentation descriptions below and note the presentation that you would like to schedule.
  2. Complete and submit the electronic Presentation Request Form
  3. Please remember to request your presentation no later than 2 weeks prior to your proposed presentation date.

Presentation Topics:

These links will take you to the related presentation descriptions which are at the bottom of this page.

Continue to check back for presentation options (marijuana, mental health, etc.) to be added at a later time.

ALCOHOL

Dude, where's my car?

Participants take part in a hands-on, interactive discussion about alcohol serving sizes, as well as the alcohol content of different beverages. They learn how alcohol affects the body and how much time sobering up takes. BAC (Blood Alcohol Level) is explained, along with how to calculate it and why it is important to know. Participants will also explore how more is not necessarily better and when drinking is the most risky and what can be done to reduce risk.
Presenters: C.R.E.W.S peer educators (Link to section of web site)
Duration: Average time 30-45 minutes
Minimum: 8 people
Maximum: 100+ people

DATING AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Dating and Healthy Relationships

In this presentation, participants will develop an understanding of relationship expectations and where these expectations come from. They learn about the characteristics of a healthy relationship and establishing healthy, personal boundaries. Participants also will explore ways to identify and avoid unhealthy relationships and learn about resources available on campus and in the community.
Presenters: Women and Gender Advocacy Center staff
Duration: Average time 30-45 minutes
Minimum: 8 people
Maximum: 100+ people
Please contact the Women and Gender Advocacy Center at 970-491-6384 to schedule this presentation.

DENTAL

Dental Health

Learn about soda/pop and caffeine effects on tooth enamel as well as oral piercings/systemic contraindications for overall oral health. Participate in a general dental Q & A discussion. Presenters: CSU Health Network Dental Staff
Duration: 30 -60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 40 people

MINDFULNESS

What Can Mindfulness Do for You?

Participants will learn how to begin to restore a balanced sense of health and well-being by applying simple mindfulness principles. This interactive presentation introduces mindfulness as a way to train ourselves to be in the present moment with more attentiveness, awareness and acceptance. This presentation allows ample opportunities to practice mindfulness skills and walk away having learned something new that can be immediately applied to lead a more meaningful and less stressful life.
Presenters: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 45 - 90 minutes
Minimum: 6 people
Maximum: 60 people

SEXUAL HEALTH

Condom Line Up

In this interactive session, participants will learn the proper steps to using a condom (using bananas and condoms). They also learn about ways to best negotiate condom use and the importance of consent. Except a lively group discussion about information learn.
Presenters: C.R.E.W.S peer educators (Link to section of web site)
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60 people

What Is My Risk?

Participants learn about risks associated with certain sexual contact/activity, to include the contracting of sexually transmitted infections and the risk of unintended pregnancies. Information about how to reduce these risks is also provided.
Presenters: C.R.E.W.S peer educators (Link to section of web site)
Duration: 20-40 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60 people

Is That a Banana in Your Pocket?

This session combines information from both the "Condom Line Up" and "What Is My Risk". Participants learn, discuss and practice properly using a condom (using bananas and condoms). The best ways to negotiate condom use are discussed and partner consent communication tools are provided. Participants also receive information around sexual activity risk level, as it relates to contracting sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. Information is presented about how to reduce risk.
Presenters: C.R.E.W.S peer educators (Link to section of web site)
Duration: 50-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 60 people

NUTRITION

Nutrition 101

Participants will learn the basics of good nutrition. They will also become better equipped to translate expert nutrition recommendations into practical, everyday behavior choices.
Presenter: Registered Dietitian from Housing and Dining Services
Duration: 45 minutes for the class and up to 15 minutes for Q/A

Shopping Savvy

In this session, participants learn how to shop for healthy food without going broke. Education is provided about how to make cost-conscious decisions in the grocery store that can lead to an affordable, healthy diet.
Presenter: Registered Dietitian from Housing and Dining Services
Duration: 45 minutes for the class and up to 15 minutes for Q/A

Intuitive Eating

Participants learn about making good nutrition choices to promote weight management with a non-diet approach. There will be a focus on making lasting, life-long nutritional changes that help students build a positive relationship with food.
Presenter: Registered Dietitian from Housing and Dining Services
Duration: 45 minutes for the class and up to 15 minutes for Q/A

STRESS MANAGMENT

The Stress Less Program

During this interactive presentation, participants will gain a better understanding of the stress response, the positive and negative effects of stress, and the influence of the mind/body connection to stress management. Students will participate in discussion and activities to help them better understand causes of stress, how to identify stress warning signs, and how to utilize different coping techniques and resources.
Presenters: Health Education and Prevention Staff
Duration: 60-70 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 100+ people

TOBACCO

Know what you're Smokin'

In this unique presentation, participants examine the world of hookah smoking, associated risk of smoking hookah and ways to reduce those risks. Information on tobacco cessation recourses available to CSU students is provided.
Presenters: C.R.E.W.S peer educators (Link to section of web site) and CSU Health Network Staff
Duration: 30 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 200+ people

Tobacco 101

In this presentation, participants learn interesting tobacco facts, including what is in a cigarette, the health effects of second-hand smoke on humans and pets and the truth about chewing tobacco. Participants will also explore how the tobacco industry targets and markets to college students and resources for quitting tobacco are presented.
Presenters: C.R.E.W.S peer educators (Link to section of web site) and CSU Health Network Staff
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Minimum: 10 people
Maximum: 200+ people