WIT Peer Education
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Wellness Information Team (WIT)
The Wellness Information Team (WIT) is a group of GVSU students ready to connect with you about wellness! We can chat about nutrition, sexual health, and general wellness (like stress!)
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WIT Cart Schedule
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., KC, Eatwell Emotional
Friday, February, 20, 2026 1:30-3pm Mary Idema Pew Library
Friday, February 27, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Pool, Palentine’s Day Queerapoolooza
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12 - 2 p.m., Blue Connection, EatWell Occupational
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m., KC, EatWell Environmental
Request a Presentation
Use our Program Request form to request a presentation. Be sure to check "Wellness Presentation" on the form. In the "Event description" let us know what type of presentation you are interested in. You can choose from the presentations below, or you can request a customized presentation.
General Wellness
Your Wellness at GVSU: Explore your wellness in each of the 8 dimensions while learning about resources here at GVSU that can help in your journey to well-being.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Emotional Wellness: Take a deep dive into emotional wellness. Learn characteristics, expand your emotion vocabulary, get resources and more.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
Nutrition 101: We'll cover the basics of healthy eating: calories, how to read a food label, what's an actual serving size, and skills and tips for healthy eating.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise: See how these three areas of health can transform your well-being. And at the end, set some goals to make changes for a healthier you.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60-90 minutes
Audience: Students/Staff/Faculty
Body Neutrality: What is body neutrality, why is it important and how can you implement it in your everyday life.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes (flexible)
Audience: Students or Staff
Finding Rest in the Grind: Feeling like you're stuck in the revolving door of hustle and grind. School, work, life, repeat. Let us help you rest!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-60 minutes (flexible)
Audience: Students or Staff
Setting Boundaries: Support your well-being by learning how to set boundaries for yourself in work, school, and social life.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Wellness, Activism, and Identity: Take a look at how your identity and activism efforts intersect with your wellness. Originally created for the MLK Jr day of service.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-60 minutes
Audience: Students
Sexual Health
LGBTQ+ Sexual Health: Learn about sexuality, affirming language, barrier methods, how to prepare for a sexual health clinic visit and more.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60-75 minutes
Audience: Students
Mile High Club: Learn about safer sexual health practices, but do it like you're talking about the airlines. From take-off to landing, you're sure to have fun and learn a lot!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 45-60 minutes
Audience: Students
What We Wish: Did your high school sex ed class leave you wanting more? Join us to talk about some of the stuff that was left out: lube, pleasure, virginity, communication, and more!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
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Sex Ed Trivia: How much do you know about sexual health and sexuality? Join us for a fun filled presentation to test your knowledge, and maybe learn some weird tidbits, too!
Workshop platform: Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Meet The Team
Annah Stang
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Marketing
Minor: Applied Communication, Theatre
Year: Senior
Semesters on WIT: 2
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? It is so important to have discussions about health and wellness on a peer-to-peer level. We are all trying to navigate this busy time in our lives, and taking care of your body and mind can make everything easier!
Campus Involvement: Color guard in Laker Marching Band, Student Senate, Women in Business Vice President, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Alpha Psi Omega- Theatre Honors Society, LGBT+ Resource Center Front Desk, Resident Assistant, Cook Leadership Academy
Top Tip for Being Well: Build an hour of rest or "you" time into each day. :)
3 Bucket List Items:
- Skydiving
- Traveling to Germany
- Work in Nonprofit
Katelyn Kawabe
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: School Psychology
Year: Graduate Student
Semesters on WIT: 2
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? To help people better understand health and wellness
Campus Involvement: Peer Educator
Top Tip for Being Well: Try to stay on a consistent sleep schedule
3 Bucket List Items:
- Visit all the national parks
- Visit different countries
- Visit the White House
Evelyn Maiuri
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major:
Year:
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator?
Campus Involvement:
Top Tip for Being Well:
3 Bucket List Items
Sarika Vemana
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
Year: Graduate Student
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I wanted to become a Peer Educator to learn, share knowledge and support people around me, helping create a positive and informed community where everyone can succeed.
Campus Involvement: I was always interested in dancing which made me join student club (KAGE) and also volunteered for the mental screening during the awareness week in March.
Top Tip for Being Well: Prioritize getting enough sleep every night, as it significantly impacts your physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Experience beautiful aurora in Norway
- Spend a night at a best star-gazing spot
- Being fluent in at least 5-6 languages
Lael Herron
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Political Science
Year: Junior
Semesters on WIT: 2
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I am eager to learn more about the various aspects of wellness and share my knowledge with those around me. I have a deep passion for mental health and aspire to support individuals who are struggling or simply curious to learn more!
Campus Involvement: I am a part of the Pre-Nursing Association and a WIT peer educator
Top Tip for Being Well: Letting everything out can greatly improve your well-being, whether it's talking to someone you trust or writing everything down. Expressing your thoughts and feelings helps you process emotions and reduce stress!
3 Bucket List Items:
- Rescue an animal
- Visit all 50 states
- Tour Italy
For more information about the WIT Peer Educator role, check out the job description!
Thank you WIT Peer Educators!
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