news-category: Campus News GWU Office of Student Engagement Promotes ‘Movember’ to Bring Attention to Men’s Health By Office of University Communications On October 30, 2022 Felipe Velez won the Movember contest in 2021. Above are his before and after pictures and this year's trophy. Grow Your Facial Hair Contest Begins Nov. 4; Winner Receives āStache Kingā Trophy BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.āThe Office of Student Engagement sponsors āā on the ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ University campus. All are invited to āchange the face of menās healthā by participating in a Grow Your Facial Hair Contest, Nov. 1-30. The most creative facial hair will win a trophy. Last year, 29 participated, and Felipe Velez was the winner of the āStache Kingā trophy. āIād like to encourage everybody to participate, be the next winner and raise awareness for menās health,ā Velez challenged. Jessika Raduly, associate director of Student Engagement, said the event is one of several activities sponsored by her office to highlight issues that affect many individuals and families, such as breast cancer and mental health. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 menās health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up menās health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men. The organization has funded more than 1,250 projects and has 20 menās health partners in 20 countries. Important dates for the GWU contest: Nov. 4 – Last day to stop by Student Engagement to have “before” picture made. The pictures will be displayed on the glass wall of the indoor climbing area in Tucker Student Center.Nov. 28-30 – Return during this week to have “after” picture made.Dec. 2 – Judging. For more information, email Jessika Raduly. ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„.edu. Felipe Velez won the Movember contest in 2021. Above are his before and after pictures and this year's trophy.
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