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SUNY Oswego Today
By the People, for the People
SUNY Oswego Health Students Bring 'Zestful Living' Program to Oswego Community
Students from SUNY Oswego's Health Promotion and Wellness program partner with local organization to deliver interactive wellness sessions.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:36pm
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SUNY Oswego students bring their 'Zestful Living' wellness program to the Oswego community, fostering connections and promoting holistic health.SUNY Oswego TodayStudents from SUNY Oswego's Health Promotion and Wellness program have partnered with St. Francis Commons to deliver their 'Zestful Living' wellness program to over 20 community residents in Oswego, NY. The student-led initiative engaged participants in interactive sessions designed to promote healthy behaviors and overall well-being through evidence-based strategies and hands-on activities.
Why it matters
This service-learning project reflects SUNY Oswego's commitment to experiential education and aligns with the university's 40/40 Vision, which ensures that every student participates in high-impact learning experiences before graduation. The partnership with St. Francis Commons also demonstrates the strong connections between SUNY Oswego and the greater Oswego community, highlighting how collaborative efforts can support healthier, more connected communities.
The details
As part of the HSC 470: Health Promotion Implementation course taught by Dr. Minjung Seo, 16 undergraduate students from the Health Promotion and Wellness program worked with St. Francis Commons to implement the Zestful Living program. Through the interactive sessions, students provided community residents with practical tools to support their physical, mental, and social wellness.
- The Zestful Living program was delivered in April 2026.
The players
Dr. Minjung Seo
An instructor in the Health Promotion and Wellness program at SUNY Oswego who taught the HSC 470 course and supervised the student-led Zestful Living program.
SUNY Oswego
A public university located in Oswego, New York, that is committed to experiential education and community engagement through initiatives like the Zestful Living program.
St. Francis Commons
A local organization in Oswego, New York, that partnered with SUNY Oswego students to host the Zestful Living wellness program for community residents.
What they’re saying
“This experience allowed our students to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world settings while making a positive difference in the community.”
— Dr. Minjung Seo, Instructor, Health Promotion and Wellness program, SUNY Oswego
What’s next
The Zestful Living program is expected to continue as an ongoing partnership between SUNY Oswego's Health Promotion and Wellness program and St. Francis Commons, with future iterations of the course engaging new groups of students to deliver the wellness sessions to the Oswego community.
The takeaway
The Zestful Living program demonstrates how service-learning initiatives can provide valuable hands-on experience for students while also supporting the health and wellness of local communities. This collaboration between SUNY Oswego and St. Francis Commons highlights the power of university-community partnerships in addressing important public health and wellness needs.
