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February 22, 2005

 

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MTV Stars to Come to UA to Discuss Eating Disorders, Body Images

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Panhellenic Association along with Healthy Campus will be hosting Body Images, a frank and open interactive program on eating disorders and self-esteem, featuring MTV's Amaya Brecher of “Real World Hawaii” and Veronica Portillo of “Road Rules Semester at Sea.”

The presentation is Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Ballroom.

The two will share personal stories of their own battles with anorexia and bulimia along with exploring the types and roots of eating disorders through a multi-media presentation.

Several campus organizations including the Student Counseling Center, Student Health Education and Wellness and the Student Recreation Center will have tables set up after the event.