The official launch of the Well University (Well U) Partnership took place April 10, 2006 in the Student Union.  Close to 500 people enjoyed the exhibits at 30 tables, sampled healthy food, participated in screenings, received massages & reflexology & heard visions for a university-wide wellness culture. 

Tim Lohman, Professor, College of Medicine and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences-and Director of CPANMaster of Ceremony, was Master of Ceremonies.

Sponsors and organizers:

• Arizona Health Sciences Library
• Campus Health
• Campus Recreation
• CCIT
• Center for Physical Activity & Nutrition (CPAN)
• Learning Technologies Center
• Life and Work Connections
• Student Union

Presenters with sound files

Pete Likins

UA President talks of the need to work together at the university to support each other in taking charge of our own health.

Bob Walkup

Tucson’s Mayor speaks about skyrocketing health care costs and the necessity of taking charge of your own health.

Andrew Weil

Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine speaks of the enormous health challenges in our society.

Gene Sanders

Dean of Agriculture & Life Sciences affirms that "We really ought to do this" at the university.

Wanda Howell

Chair of the Faculty Senate looks forward to the grant potential of the Well U designation for those working to further health.

Eva Gonzales

President of the Staff Advisory Council agrees we must create a wellness culture throughout the university.

Saundra Taylor

VP Campus Life understands the importance of prevention in students’ health for enabling student success.

Tony Ventura

Sr. VP of Canyon Ranch says we don't need to carry illness into the next 30 years & mentions 5 areas of potential partnership.

Lauve Metcalfe

Well U steering committee member helps us to imagine a wellness culture at the university.