{"id":2999,"date":"2024-10-08T09:46:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=2999"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:48:21","slug":"baw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/baw\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Acceptance Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">The National Eating Disorders Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationaleatingdisorders.org%2Fbody-acceptance-week%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cgobert%40uwm.edu%7C724da6e4cf9f48571dc608dce4aa86c2%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C638636668278983007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bU7XY%2BLAaljWZ%2BTbq96F8654Tb7D72Ci2o%2F4Zxwht2s%3D&amp;reserved=0\">NEDA<\/a>)\u00a0celebrates Body Acceptance Week in the third week of October, and the fun continues at UWM October 19-23, 2026!\u00a0Attend various inclusive events that celebrate all bodies! This initiative promotes body acceptance\u2014including body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation\u2014for all. Explore fun activities and learn about resources, education, and support for those experiencing body dissatisfaction and its associated risk factors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-3 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/09\/smash-scale-768x422.jpg\" alt=\"A collection of bathroom scales decorated with colorful drawings, collage art, and handwritten messages, arranged in rows on outdoor wooden steps.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/smash-the-scale-3\/\">Smash the Scale<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 19, 2026, 12:00pm - 2:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/09\/pexels-silverkblack-39190418-768x422.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people practicing a yoga or stretch pose in a studio with a colorful geometric mural on the back wall, all standing on mats and tilting their heads backward.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/meaning-mindfulness\/\">Meaning Mindfulness<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 20, 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/09\/2026-Anatomy-of-Pleasure-Digital-Screen-1.jpg-768x432.jpeg\" alt=\"An illustration on a green background featuring two side-by-side human anatomical skeletons decorated with soft pink roses and green leaves. Black banners overlay parts of the chest and lower torso.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/anatomy-of-pleasure-2\/\">Anatomy of Pleasure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 20, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:30pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/events\/tag\/bodyaccept\/\" rel=\"\">Access the full list of events here<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-additional-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-4 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2026\/09\/Web-Event-FitWell-BAW-Coloring-2026v2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/event\/color-me-confident-2\/2026-10-19\/\">Color Me Confident!<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">All Day Event<\/div><div class=\"event-excerpt\"><p>Join us at Color Me Confident!\u2014a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We&#8217;ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2026\/09\/Web-Event-FitWell-BAW-Coloring-2026v2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/event\/color-me-confident-2\/2026-10-20\/\">Color Me Confident!<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">All Day Event<\/div><div class=\"event-excerpt\"><p>Join us at Color Me Confident!\u2014a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We&#8217;ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2026\/09\/Web-Event-FitWell-BAW-Coloring-2026v2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/event\/color-me-confident-2\/2026-10-21\/\">Color Me Confident!<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">All Day Event<\/div><div class=\"event-excerpt\"><p>Join us at Color Me Confident!\u2014a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We&#8217;ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2026\/09\/Web-Event-FitWell-BAW-Coloring-2026v2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/event\/color-me-confident-2\/2026-10-22\/\">Color Me Confident!<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">All Day Event<\/div><div class=\"event-excerpt\"><p>Join us at Color Me Confident!\u2014a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We&#8217;ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2026\/09\/Web-Event-FitWell-BAW-Coloring-2026v2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Color Me Confident Coloring Sheet & Sticker Event during Body Acceptance Week. Colored pencils on a colorful background.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/event\/color-me-confident-2\/2026-10-23\/\">Color Me Confident!<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">All Day Event<\/div><div class=\"event-excerpt\"><p>Join us at Color Me Confident!\u2014a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We&#8217;ll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-affirmation-stations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affirmation Stations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep an eye our for Affirmation Stations in the Union Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) Hallway throughout Body Acceptance Week. Visit stations any time throughout the week to reflect and practice positive self-talk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-our-partners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;d like to thank our partners for their help in planning and creating great events focused on body acceptance for students! Visit their websites below to learn more about them: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\">University Recreation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lgbtrc\/\">LGBTQ+ Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/womensresourcecenter\/\">Women&#8217;s Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/organizer\/sociocultural-programming\/\">Sociocultural Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/mavrc\/\">MAVRC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity\/services\/black-student-cultural-center\/\">Black Student Cultural Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/get-involved\/campus-activities-board\/\">CAB<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/fitwell-courses\/\">FitWell<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentinvolvement\/get-involved\/arts-programming\/\">Arts Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)\u00a0celebrates Body Acceptance Week in the third week of October, and the fun continues at UWM October 19-23, 2026!\u00a0Attend various inclusive events that celebrate all bodies! 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