NEW! National Walking Day – April 5th (attachment)
The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day is April 5th. This April, commit to move more as an individual, family, community, school or company. Thousands of organizations are joining with the American Heart Association as we take steps toward a healthier, more active way of living for everyone. Be part of the movement. Get your free toolkit at heart.org/MoveMoreToolkit.
NEW! United Healthcare: Easy Meal Makeovers and United at Work Podcasts (2 attachments)
This free online seminar is fully interactive and features expert speaker, Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD.
When: March 14, 2017
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration: Online
Click here to view a list of previously recorded seminars on a variety of topics. Also, available 24/7, United At Work podcasts were created to educate, to increase health risk awareness, and to encourage healthy behaviors. View a list of podcasts by viewing the United at Work Podcast attachment.
Financial Wellness Seminar
Cultivating financial wellness can be as easy as completing a few steps annually. Check out the financial wellness webpage to access your one-stop-shop for financial information, tools, and events.
Tomorrow in Focus (TIAA)
When: March 7, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131
Turn Your Savings Into Retirement Income
When: March 15, 2017
Time: 11:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings
When: March 29, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Ellis Library 106A and UM University Hall (Telepresence)
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131
Visit http://umurl.us/finwell for more information.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 25 points for participation in the Financial Wellness Workshops. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category.
Women’s Health and Wellness Fair (attachment)
The Annual Women's Health and Wellness Fair is an opportunity for MU students, faculty and staff to learn about issues related to women's health and wellness outside of a clinical setting. We concentrate on the whole individual: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually; with exhibitors from the campus and the community. Representatives share information about exercise and fitness, women's support organizations, cancer prevention and treatment, healthcare, nutrition, public health, recreation, and much more. The event is free and open to all members of the MU community.
Women’s Health Fair
When: Wednesday, 3/15/17
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Memorial Union Stotler Lounge
Contact: Click here or contact Heather Hoffman for more information
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity activities, with a maximum of 100 points in this category. Employees must self-report diversity activities on the Healthy for Life Wellness Program website. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions about the Wellness Incentive.
CORRECTION (LOCATION): Tools for Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Tools for Breaking the Glass Ceiling is intended to provide a professional development opportunity for women aspiring to positions of leadership. This Q&A session features MU women leaders who have successfully “broken the glass ceiling” and gives attendees the opportunity to ask questions about career advice, planning and mentorship, as well as hear from panelists own experiences. Tools for Breaking the Glass Ceiling is open to all students, faculty and staff, aiming to create an open forum in which the campus community can come together to discuss how gender can impact career choice and environments, as well as such obstacles might be overcome. The inaugural session of the panel attracted over 50 students, faculty and staff.
Tools for Breaking the Glass Ceiling
When: Tuesday, 3/21/17
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Where: Women’s Center (correction from previous update)
Contact: Click here or contact Nicole Campione-Barr for more information
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity activities, with a maximum of 100 points in this category. Employees must self-report diversity activities on the Healthy for Life Wellness Program website. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions about the Wellness Incentive.