NEW! Ask. Listen. Refer.
The University of Missouri Suicide Prevention Training Program was designed to help faculty, staff, and students prevent suicide by teaching you to:
- identify people at risk for suicide
- recognize the risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicide
- respond to and get help for people at risk
Click here to access the program which takes about 20 minutes to complete. It is intended to be educational rather than therapeutic, and it must be completed in one sitting.
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity and inclusion 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.
NEW! Tick Tock: Metabolic Health & The Biological Clock
Join the Department of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology for the 51st Annual Nutrition & Exercise Research Day on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The theme this year is "Tick Tock: Metabolic Health & The Biological Clock" and will feature two distinguished lecturers. Dr. Eve Van Cauter, Frederick H. Rawson Professor, Director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center, University of Chicago will present "Impact of Sleep Disturbances and Circadian Misalignment on Human Cardio-metabolic Risk" at 11:00am in Monsanto Auditorium. Dr. Paolo Sasson Corsi, Donald Bren Professor, Director of the Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism, University of California, Irvine will present "Epigenetics, Metabolism, and the Circadian Clock" at 4:00pm.
Stay Strong Stay Healthy
Level 1
Employees, retirees, and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program. It can get your fitness journey (re)started, right on campus! Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down. Geared toward older adults or sedentary middle-aged females who want to improve strength, balance and flexibility. All equipment provided.
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When: |
Mondays & Wednesdays, 04/03/17 – 05/24/17 |
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Time: |
12:00 pm |
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Location: |
McKee Gymnasium |
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Cost: |
$50 |
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Registration: |
Online by April 1st |
Level 2
Employees, retirees, and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program, a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! In order to enroll in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy–Level 2 program, you must have completed the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1 program at least twice and/or have approval from the instructor. All equipment provided.
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When: |
Mondays & Wednesdays, 04/03/17 – 05/24/17 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 04/04/17 – 05/25/17 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 04/04/17 – 05/25/17 |
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Time: |
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
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Location: |
Med School |
McKee Gymnasium |
McKee Gymnasium |
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Cost: |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
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Registration: |
Online by April 1st |
Online by April 1st |
Online by April 1st |
For more information contact Kelsey Weitzel at weitzelkj@missouri.edu or visit http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/wellnessclasses.htm.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored program, eligible employees can earn 100 points for attending at least 14 of the 16 sessions during the 8-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program. There are a maximum of 200 points possible for this category.
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.
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
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.
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
Contact: Click here or contact Nicole Campione-Barr for more information
Eligible employees can earn 10 points for participating in diversity and inclusion 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.