Join us February 23-27, 2026 for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! #NEDAwareness
EVENTS LINEUP:
Join us for in-person events and follow along on our Instagram
February 23
MOVING WITH KINDNESS
Come celebrate what your BODY CAN do, not for what it isn’t. Join us at the REC for activities designed to create a nurturing and non-judgmental community where you can enjoy the benefits of movement, form meaningful connections with others, and learn to move our bodies with kindness and compassion. Drop by our table at the Rec for prizes and snacks and reminders that Every Body Belongs! Come for classes, stay for the snacks and prizes!
In collaboration with the Rec Center
4-6 pm: Rec Center
4-4:45 pm – HIIT/Total Body
5-5:45 pm – Mat Pilates
Drop by our table at the Rec for prizes and snacks and reminders that Every Body Belongs!
February 24
YAY! CAFE
Rooted in body positivity and self-acceptance, Yay! Cafe provides tools and resources to help students navigate college life with confidence, care, and compassion for their bodies. Together, we can:
- Celebrate Body Diversity: Embrace and respect the uniqueness of every BODY by making a flower bouquet that is unique and as beautiful as you are.
- Promote Self-Care Through Nutrition: Empower ourselves to make choices that honor our health and well-being without judgment or restriction.
- Support Positive Body Image: Create a safe space for students to explore self-acceptance and combat societal pressures.
- Grab snacks and be entered to win prizes!
11 am – 2 pm: SUB, Atrium
Build your own fresh flower bouquet
February 25
DONUT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure to look a certain way, especially with the rise of filtered photos and curated feeds. We’re here to help you navigate social media with confidence and protect your mental health:
- Learn how to engage with social media in a way that promotes self-love and mental well-being.
- Break free from unrealistic expectations and challenge the myths about fitness and body image often promoted online.
- Embrace the power of unfiltered, unedited photos with friends, and let go of the pressure to conform.
11 am – 2 pm: Outside of the ILC
Grab a FREE donut and celebrate your authentic beauty
February 26
AFFIRMATION STATION
The final in person event! Join us to spread kindness—to yourself and others!
- Write Affirmations for Yourself: Reflect on your strengths, celebrate your body, and create loving reminders to uplift yourself daily.
- Compliment Others: Grab a compliment card to share positivity with your peers who, just like you, deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated.
- Make buttons to remind yourself how amazing you are!
- Get free stuff: Snacks and refreshments, cool swag, and a chance to win a prize
- Stop by the Campus Food Pantry to see and write positive affirmations all week to remind yourself that #EveryBodybelongs!
In Collaboration with Student Life at Boise State
11 am-2 pm: Outside of the ILC
Make a button, write and affirmation and grab some free swag.
February 27
EVERY BODY MATTERS
Watch our social media as we remind you that Every Body is worthy, loveable and that weight is just a number on the scale, not an indicator of health.
All day
Find body appreciation on our social media, tag and share with us how you celebrate your body.
Body Acceptance at Boise State
Body Acceptance Week
Body Acceptance Week is a time for the Boise State Community to celebrate, educate, and advocate for body acceptance. This week coincides with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness), amplifying the importance of creating a culture of compassion and understanding around body image and mental health. During this time, you can expect to find a variety of outreach events designed to promote body acceptance and raise awareness about eating disorders. This university-wide collaboration is open to all students, staff, and faculty, fostering a supportive environment for all Broncos.