From 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 27, the West Center will be transformed into an expo-like
atmosphere to bring together interactive exhibits combined with food, prizes and giveaways. Created by the Jordan Porco Foundation, Fresh Check Day will create an approachable
and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental
health. It also is designed to help to build a bridge between students and the mental
health resources available. 
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Winthrop University will host on Oct. 27 a Fresh Check Day, a concept designed to bring the whole campus community together to "check-in" on
the mental health and wellness of college students.
The event will take place in the West Center from 9 a.m. to noon.
The West Center will be transformed into an expo-like atmosphere to bring together interactive exhibits
combined with food, prizes and giveaways. "The booths feature peer-to-peer messaging
in a positive, community-focused setting and cover a variety of topics that impact
our students like civic engagement, alcohol consumption, stress management, bystander
intervention, building social networks and others," said Rosie Hopkins-Campbell, organizer
for the event and the coordinator for campus wellness.
Created by the Jordan Porco Foundation, Fresh Check Day will create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged
to engage in dialogue about mental health. It also is designed to help to build a
bridge between students and the mental health resources available.
The event is free and has been organized by Health Promotion and Counseling Services with collaborating campus departments at Winthrop, student volunteers and a representative
of The Jordan Porco Foundation.
For more information, contact Hopkins-Campbell at hopkinscampb@winthrop.edu or call her at 803/323-2206.
