November 2023 Page 4 CDU Newsletter
CDU Hosts 13th Annual Let ’ s Move ! Event on Campus
Photos by Kevin Camargo
CDU ’ s Department of Pipeline and School Partnership Programs held the 13th Annual Let ’ s Move event on campus .
Let ’ s Move 2023 garnered approximately 150 guests in attendance and featured a full day of fun health focused events including physical fitness activities , free health screenings , professional nutrition advice , community resources , medical simulations , and a parent workshop on heart health .
This year ’ s event was made possible through the contributions of the CDU College of Nursing team , the Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence , Kaiser Permanente , the County of Los Angeles Public Health , the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health , UCLA , the DOF Foundation and the CDU community .
Let ’ s Move , an initiative started by First Lady Michelle Obama to address the childhood obesity epidemic , aims to support families by encouraging them to adopt a healthier and more physically active lifestyle .
CDU ’ s Pipeline Programs
have been preparing underrepresented Pre-K to 12th grade students for careers in science and healthcare through an engaging curriculum and hands-on STEMM ( Science , Technology , Engineering and Mathematics ) activities for over 30 years .
The programs provide mentorship and inspirational experiences that form a foundation for youth of color to succeed and strengthen their academic skills .