Healthy Eating Program Kicks off at Wilson June 14 Posted on: June 8, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 3, 2016 Chambersburg, Pa. 鶹Ƶ — 鶹Ƶ will host a 鶹Ƶ “Community Adventure in Healthy Eating 鶹Ƶ ” again this year, kicking off with a lecture and dinner at the college on Tuesday, June 14. The program is a 28-day, heart-healthy, plant-strong diet program based on the one introduced by Austin firefighter Rip Esselstyn in his bestselling book, The Engine 2 Diet. The program will begin at 6 p.m. in Wilson 鶹Ƶ ’s Brooks Science Center with Mercersburg physician Elizabeth George presenting the results of Dr. Esselstyn 鶹Ƶ ’s life-changing work with his cardiology patients and speaking on the topic, 鶹Ƶ “A Research-Based Revolution in Healthy Eating. 鶹Ƶ ” The lecture is free. At 7:15 p.m., a plant-based dinner featuring produce from Wilson 鶹Ƶ ’s own Fulton Farm will be served in college dining hall. Tickets for the dinner are $15 and can be purchased online by visiting and clicking on the registration link, or by calling Wilson 鶹Ƶ ’s Fulton Center for Sustainable Living Director Chris Mayer at 717-264-4141, Ext. 3247. People who participate in the healthy eating program will have a coach and the support of a series of weekly potluck dinners where they will share dishes based on the Esselstyn diet. A how-to 鶹Ƶ “kitchen makeover 鶹Ƶ ” session will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 21 in Wilson 鶹Ƶ ’s Sarah 鶹Ƶ ’s Coffeehouse, followed by weekly potluck dinners to be held at 6:30 p.m. June 28 and July 5 at Fulton Farm pavilion and July 12 in Sarah 鶹Ƶ ’s Coffeehouse. A final celebration dinner will be held at 6 p.m. July 19 in the college dining hall. The program is sponsored by the Fulton Center, Penn National Golf Course Community and Mercersburg Area Council for Wellness. MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Mayer, Fulton Center for Sustainable Living Director Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3247 Email: christine.mayer@wilson.edu __________________________________ Founded in 1869, 鶹Ƶ is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor 鶹Ƶ ’s degrees in 29 majors and seven master 鶹Ƶ ’s degrees. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation. Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college had a fall 2015 enrollment of 923, which includes students from 22 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information. Previous: Wilson Gets Grant to Plant Native Trees in Academic Quad Next: Wilson Receives Scholarship Grants from M&T Bank, TERF Foundation Related posts Sep 23, 2026 鶹Ƶ Continues Growth with Record Fall Enrollment 鶹Ƶ has continued its multi-year trend of intentional growth, reaching its highest-ever point-in-time enrollment for the 鶹Ƶ … Read more Sep 22, 2026 Meeting Marcia Wolfson Ray Written by Parker Knepper '27On Wednesday, September 16 we had the pleasure of hosting artist Marcia Wolfson Ray and her work 鶹Ƶ “The Ten 鶹Ƶ … Read more Sep 10, 2026 Faculty Spotlight: Dillon Beede 鶹Ƶ Director of Choral Activities and Chair of Music Dillon Beede enjoyed a summer of professional accomplishments. In May, 鶹Ƶ … Read more More articles ➜ Share this on: Email
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