MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University has been designated a “White House Healthy Campus.” The university will receive a certificate for the honor and will also participate in the Healthy Campus Challenge Day at the White House on Friday, January 13.
Associate Director of Student Life Frank Crofchick, Nutrition major Christopher Homa and 2016 Nutrition graduate Mark Nellenbach will travel to Washington, DC to take part in the Healthy Campus Challenge Day, which will include remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama.
“Wellness and its multi-components are a prime focus across our campus, and a key contributor to the Mansfield experience, our students’ success and the life that awaits each of them post-graduation,” MU President Fran Hendricks said. “Hats off to Frank Crofchick for leading the way to have MU’s efforts recognized at the White House as a healthy campus. Mansfield is honored to be joining other universities and colleges from across the nation in this special event.”
To qualify as a “Healthy Campus,” Mansfield completed an application process, spearheaded by Crofchick, and was among 350 schools nationwide selected to participate in the White House Healthy Campus Challenge.
To learn more about the White House Healthy Campus Challenge, go to whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/09/27/white-house-healthy-campus-challenge
The MU contingent’s visit to the White House, will be chronicled on Mansfield’s social media platforms, including Snap Chat and Facebook, throughout the day on Friday. To find out more, go to mansfield.edu/social-media/