{"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":"2026-10-27T13:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:53:39","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>)&nbsp;celebrates Body Acceptance Week in the third week of October, and the fun continues at UWM October 19-23, 2026!&nbsp;Attend 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\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to plan for the next Body Acceptance Week in October 2027! Check back here for upcoming events.\u00a0<br><\/p>\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)&nbsp;celebrates Body Acceptance Week in the third week of October, and the fun continues at UWM October 19-23, 2026!&nbsp;Attend various inclusive events that celebrate all bodies! 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