The GSVCC Blog
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and it’s important to not shy away from conversations about one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In 2021, almost 50,000 deaths in the United States were due to suicide. Attempts and thoughts about suicide have even higher numbers; 12.3 million American adults thought seriously about suicide, 3.5 million planned an attempt, and 1.7 million have made an attempt to take their lives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide can be preventable, and everyone can share in the responsibility to help save lives and foster strong and healthy communities. The attached health column gives readers advice on how to start conversations about suicide, the warnings signs of suicide, and important information about the Crisis and Suicide 988 Lifeline.
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Friday, September 1, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome renowned Martha Graham Dance Company (MGDC) on Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. MGDC has been a leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926.
Patrons are encouraged to arrive early, as there will be a free pre-performance talk from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium with MGDC Artistic Director Janet Eilber. The talk will be facilitated by Bucknell Professor Kelly Knox.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
It’s that time of year again, the time of year that parents love, and students often dread – back to school. There are many routines associated with going back to school, such as buying a backpack and picking out some new sneakers. Just like these are part of the back-to-school routine, planning out nutritious school lunches should also be a top priority. The attached health column tells readers advice on how to empower their children, packing lunch, and making food fun.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
On Thursday, September 7th at 7:00 PM in Deg Theatre, Claudia Williamson and Carson Reeling will have a discussion/debate around the topic “How Much Should We Regulate the Economy to Fix the Environment?”. The discussion will be moderated by Mark Lawrence and will be at the Degenstein Campus Center Theatre on the Susquehanna University Campus and is free and open to the public.
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