Xavier University News September 2015 Xavier Program Promotes Healthy Eating New Orleans LA - Agrowtopia, the Division of Business of Xavier University of Louisiana, and Goodwill Industries(r) of Southeastern Louisiana announced today that they will offer Healthy Eats workshops starting September 30, 2015. Healthy Eats is a new and innovative program of Xavier University of Louisiana that will educate residents about healthy eating habits. In addition to education, it will actually demonstrate these habits by providing participating individuals with free salad greens, providing instruction in how they may be prepared to make them tasty, providing instruction in how they may begin their own home based gardens, and how they may eat healthy on a budget. Healthy Eats links public health issues with urban farming and entrepreneurship. The workshops and vegetables are free for individuals who attend. Healthy Eats is funded with a $25,000 grant from the Aetna Foundation. "We are pleased that the Aetna Foundation has decided to support Xavier University of Louisiana and its efforts to improve the quality of life of New Orleans residents," said Floyd Green, Vice President and head of Community Relations and Urban Marketing Aetna. Added Dr. Joe Ricks, Chair of the Division of Business, "Healthy Eats represents another example of the interdisciplinary educational opportunities that the Division of Business is involved in." Workshops are scheduled for September 30th, October 7th, October 14th and October 21st, and will occur at Goodwill Industries, 3400 Tulane Avenue, Suite 1000 in New Orleans. Workshops start at 9:30am and will last for one hour. Space is limited and registration is required. To register or to obtain more information on Healthy Eats, call 504.520.5046 or e-mail mquinn@xula.edu. The Aetna Foundation, a 501(c)(3) arm of Aetna, Inc., is one of the nation's leaders in health care, dental, pharmacy, group life, and disability insurance, and employee benefits. Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. Agrowtopia is an urban farm founded in 2014 that provides organic, fresh green vegetables and herbs at affordable prices. The Division of Business at Xavier University offers programs in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Sales and Marketing. In addition, the division houses the Entrepreneurship Institute, a resource for all students who want to start their own business. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.