TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – As a part of its plan to have a healthier campus, Stillman College has announced its first 5K Run/Walk. The event will be held on the Stillman campus on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m. and will allow for the Stillman administration, faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in an event that will promote and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Joining Stillman in this effort will be Joshua R.N. Reid, CEO and founder of Operation Driven. Reid is an International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) Professional Athlete, a GNC sponsored professional athlete and an Adidas 2014 Campaign Athlete.
“We are excited about our 5K Run/Walk and are encouraging people of all ages to participate. Joshua is a great addition to our event. We recruited a young athlete so that the students might be able to better identify with him. It is my hope that this activity will grow to become one of our most notable events and will take place for years to come,” said Dr. Marcia Millet, chairperson for the 2014 5K Run/Walk.
All participants are asked to arrive at Stillman’s Birthright Alumni Hall by 7:30 a.m. Registration is complimentary but requires all participants to complete registration and waiver forms. There is no charge to participate in the event. Forms are available on Stillman’s website at www.stillman.edu. Registration will also be available the day of the event. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, Stillman will also host a free health seminar for community members. This event will be held on Friday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Wynn Center on its campus.
Buffalo Rock, Church’s, McAllister’s Deli, Wagner’s runwalk and the 100 Black Men of Tuscaloosa have joined with Stillman to serve as its inaugural sponsors of the event.
Founded in 1876, Stillman College is a private liberal arts institution committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama the Historically Black College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA. Ninety-two percent of Stillman’s stellar faculty holds terminal degrees, giving it a national reputation for academic excellence. It provides outstanding programs in the biological sciences, business administration and teacher education. The Harte Honors College and pre-professional programs in law and medicine provide an elite educational opportunity for students – many of whom are first generation college students. Approximately 80 percent of its students are from Alabama with the overall student population representing 22 states and six foreign countries.
