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Feb 17 2026

FLAMES FOR CHANGE: The Importance of Healthy Movement

February 17, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Headshots of both panelists on the right. There is a QR code on the bottom left

Location

BH121

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This discussion will talk about the importance and benefits of living an active lifestyle with a panel of UIC professionals. There will be snacks and an open Q&A.

The Flames for Change series is meant to harvest, develop, and prepare talented UIC students for a more complete and comprehensive professional life that better educates, engages, and encourages the best that they can offer.

PANELISTS

Grenita Hall, PhD, CHWC
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy

Grenita Hall, PhD, is a clinical associate professor and the director of the Healthy Living Clinic in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois Chicago. Hall is a certified Health and Well-being Coach (Wellcoaches®) and a Women’s Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine). With over 30 years of experience in dance performance, education, and wellness, Hall collaborates with community members to create culturally centered interventions that inspire healthy living action. Her current research focuses on racial inequalities in healthcare and the physical activity practices of under-resourced communities and racialized populations.

Nathan Wilson, N.A.S.M.Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Fitness SpecialistBoys Gymnastics Team Coach; First Degree Black Belt (A.K.K.A.); Professional Mascot; Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Rhetoric; United Spirit Association Mascot Instructor.

RSVP HERE

Contact

UIC Honors College
dboyd23@uic.edu

Date posted

Jan 13, 2026

Date updated

Feb 3, 2026