Summer 2017 Workplace Diversity Series (attachment)
Working in a diverse environment brings both opportunities and challenges. By becoming more informed, gaining skills, and having conversations with others, we can improve and enhance our workplace relationships as well as our overall campus environment.
End the Awkward: Disability Awareness in the Workplace
When: June 21, 2017
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: MU Student Center
Registration: Online
Green Dot: A Message for Staff and Faculty at Mizzou
When: July 12, 2017
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: MU Student Center
Registration: Online
Cultivating Wellness through Diversity
When: July 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: MU Student Center
Registration: Online
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.
Diversity 101 Online Course (attachment)
Diversity 101 is a free, highly interactive, fully online professional development course that explores the concepts of diversity and inclusion particularly as they pertain to the higher education workplace. Click here to learn more about the course.
Summer Session*
When: July 7, 2017 – August 18, 2017
Cost: Free
Registration: Online
*Fall and Winter/Spring sessions are available, but are not eligible for Wellness Incentive points since they occur after the end of the 2017 Wellness Incentive.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible employees may earn 75 points for completing the Diversity 101 Summer course (7/7 – 8/18 only) by sending a copy of the certificate to Healthy for Life. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu with questions about the 2017 Wellness Incentive.
Weight Watchers, New Session (2 attachments)
What’s your summer vision? Attending Weight Watchers meetings regularly can be a Launchpad to success. And so can visualizing the life you want! This summer create your Weight Watchers’ vision board to help boost your motivation and focus on your goals.
When: Thursdays, starting July 6, 2017
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Quarterdeck Building, Room 162A
Cost: $156 for 12 weeks If you start at the beginning
Contact: Marion Spase at marion.l.spase@weightwatchers.com
In addition, Weight Watchers is offering complimentary webinars. You do not need to be a current Weight Watchers member to access this valuable resource. If you are unable to attend during the times offered, register anyway and you will be sent a recorded link after the event to view at your convenience. Webinars are not eligible for wellness incentive points.
Wholesome Cooking Techniques with Chef Ryan
When: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Time: 2:00 pm
Register: http://webinar.weightwatchers.com/r/WCT
A Transformation Story with Lisa Shaub
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm
Register: webinar.weightwatchers.com/r/Transformation
Weight Watchers Experience
When: Thursday, September 28, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Register: webinar.weightwatchers.com/r/WWExperience
Eligible employees can earn 100 wellness incentive points for participating in Weight Watchers for 3 months. Webinars are not eligible for wellness incentive points. There are a maximum of 100 points possible for this category. In addition, faculty and staff who have a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) may be able to use pre-tax dollars to pay Weight Watchers fees. Visit the Healthy for Life website to learn more about participating in Weight Watchers on campus.
Classes on Campus
Did you know a variety of low-cost and free physical activity and stress management classes are offered on campus? View the calendar of events to find a class near you or check out a few opportunities below:
Yoga
When: Mondays, 6/26, 7/3, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 and 8/7
Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
Location: Missouri Psychiatric Gym on the 1st floor of the Hospital across from the VA Tunnel
Registration: Contact Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com
Cost: $24.00, payment due at the time of class
Yoga
When: Fridays, 7/14, 7/21, 8/4, 8/11, & 8/18
Time: 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
Location: Missouri Psychiatric Gym on the 1st floor of the Hospital across from the VA Tunnel
Registration: Contact Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com
Cost: $20.00, payment due at the time of class
Yoga – Low & Slow and Gentle Flow
When: Monday and Wednesday evenings, 4 week sessions starting June 14, 2017
Time: 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Women’s and Children’s Hospital, South Pavilion Rooms A and B
Registration: Contact Suzanne Norton at suzannenorton22@gmail.com
Cost: $20 for once a week or $40 for twice a week
Eligible Faculty and Staff can earn up to 100 points for engaging in physical activity. Participation in physical activity classes must be self-reported in the Cerner Wellness Portal in the ‘Engage in Activity’ category to receive incentive points.