Full health is fundamental to ensuring physical, mental and social well-being. With this in mind, the I Respect Campaign in April has Health as its theme. In reference to the campaign, the Symbol Monument will remain illuminated in green throughout the month.
Health will be in focus at the Ponta Porã Campus with a campaign being carried out for students to update their vaccination card. The action takes place throughout the month, with activities to raise awareness among the university community about the importance of getting vaccinated and about immunization for Influenza, now available to teachers. The Cidade Universitária Integrated School Clinic also offers flu vaccination.
Throughout April, students, staff and employees can register their children or children under their care to participate in activities at the Cidade Universitária Toy Library. Seven classes were opened, for children aged 2 to 10. Registration must be done by the person responsible here. Registration remains open until October and can be completed until the 20th of each month.
Teachers interested in holding field classes in the first academic semester can only request financial resources until today, the 1st. It is also possible to request funding items and financial assistance for registered and approved teaching actions. Proposals for both selections can be sent via Project Information and Management System (Sigproj).
From the 2nd, the Faculty of Dentistry Clinic resumes dental care offered to the internal and external community. Interested parties must register at the link and wait for the call for screening.
On the 9th, starting at 5pm, the big winners of the University Song Festival (FUC) will be announced on the stage of Teatro Glauce Rocha, in Cidade Universitária. The awards show the winners of the best Popular Song; Best Chamber Song; Best Interpreter; Best Composer; revelation composer and Best Popular Song Lyrics. The event will be broadcast live on TV UFMS. Still talking about culture and FUC, April’s Todas as Artes program celebrates the festival and the winners of this year’s edition.
The month of April is also marked by the celebration of indigenous peoples. On the 10th, the Central Corridor of Cidade Universitária hosts performances of traditional dances Terena, Guarani Nhandeva and Kadiwéu. In addition, there will be a crafts exhibition. The activities will take place from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
With a focus on sustainability, the University promotes Electronic Waste Collection Week between the 15th and 19th. People from the community can take functional electronic equipment and make donations, as well as dispose of non-functional equipment. The action will be held at the Faculty of Computing, in Cidade Universitária.
Maintaining physical exercise is essential for physical and mental well-being. With this in mind, between the 23rd and 30th, physical activities will be promoted on the sports courts in Cidade Universitária, with stretching, rhythm and aerobic gymnastics classes. The activities are open to the entire university community and there is no need to register in advance. The recommendation is to preferably wear comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity and bring a bottle of water.
On the 26th, the Central Corridor of Cidade Universitária transforms into a space for guidance and awareness. Held once a year, the Health Corridor promotes disease prevention and health promotion with educational and interactive activities, in addition to vaccinations, measurements and other interventions, carried out by professionals, students of health courses, academic leagues, Health Tutorial Education Program, support groups and research and extension projects. The action will also have the participation of the Municipal Health Department.
The month of April ends with the first Youth Festival, which will be held in Cidade Universitária between the 25th and 28th of April. Throughout the week, competitions, book launches and chats with renowned authors, shows, theater performances, dance and rhyme battles will be held.
Follow social media, our News Portal and UFMS TV to find out the details of each campaign activity. Participate!
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Text: Aliria Aristides