Intellectual Wellness – Page 10

2014 Wellness Committee Programming Survey

Have a topic you would like to suggest for a lunch and learn or future wellness event? Like the topics we’ve covered so far, but would like to suggest a different meeting time? Are you finding the monthly Wellness Newsletters informational, or would you like to see changes to it?

Take the 2014 Wellness Committee Programming Survey to provide us with your thoughts and feedback. As the Wellness Committee is excited to start planning programming for the upcoming year, we request this survey to be completed by Friday, January 31, 2014.

Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Winter All-Employee Professional Development Day

You are invited to attend the 2014 Winter All-Employee Professional Development Day on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. You are welcome to attend one, some, or all of the workshops. Because of limited space in each session, please be sure to RSVP to Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu by Friday, January 17 and indicate which session(s) you will be attending. These sessions will take place in either MAC 237 or IS 1129, Lab E. There is no cost to your department for you to attend.
Best Practices/Tips in Outlook
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Location: IS1129, Lab E Presenter: Pat Theyerl, IT Training Manager	You use Outlook every day. But are you really using all of the features and functions at your fingertips that can make your life easier and streamline your workday? Come and learn about Quick Parts, sending text messages, calendar options, and MORE!
Quiet: Tapping the Power of Introverts
Time: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Location: MAC 237 Presenters: Pam Harvey-Jacobs, Director of Admissions Kris Anderson, UW-River Falls Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Student Services	In a world that emphasizes talking and talking and talking, we are missing the voices and power of introverts, ½ of the population. Taking a page from Susan Cain’s book “Quiet”, we explore the many contributions introverts can make on your staff and the ways in which offices can structure themselves to elicit those contributions. This workshop is applicable to everyone, at all levels of the University community.
Best Practices/Tips in Excel
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Location: IS1129, Lab E Presenter: Pat Theyerl, IT Training Manager	There are many ways to use Excel formulas to decrease the amount of time you spend in Excel and increase the accuracy of your reports. Learn the Excel functions that will save you time from manual manipulation of your data. Hands-on practice with sum, count, counta, len, trim, right, left mid, vlookup, if, sumif, countif, averageif, concatenate, and MORE?
Gen Y: Ways to Motivate, Retain, and Focus the Gen Y Student and Worker
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Location: MAC 237 Presenters: Stacie Christian, Diversity Director Melissa Pufall, Human Resources Assistant	The Gen Y population includes individuals born approximately between 1980 and 1998. At the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Gen Y includes our current students and our younger workforce. In this interactive session we will examine common traits and values of this generation. Ways to motivate, retain, and focus the Gen Y student and worker in an inclusive environment will be discussed.

Healthy Holiday Choices Potluck

What:	Healthy Holiday Choices Potluck
When:	Tuesday, December 3, 2013 12 – 1 p.m.
Where:	University Union, Phoenix C
DID YOU KNOW? The average American holiday dinner is loaded with 3000 calories and 229g of fat. By swapping more traditional foods for healthier ones, you can drop this consumption significantly while also getting more vital nutrients out of your meal. Join your co-workers and share a healthy version of your holiday favorites! Visit the websites below to gather some ideas on what to bring and how to shift your holiday menu to cut down on unnecessary calories! Please feel free to sign up for a menu item and/or send us a copy of your recipe so we can share with all who attend.http://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/holidays-occasions/ultimate-holiday-cookbook-recipes-00400000030287/ http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/holiday_collection_1 http://www.foodnetwork.com/holiday-central-healthy-tips/package/index.html ** Silverware, plates, napkins, cups and water will be provided. Tips and Tricks for Healthy Eating this Holiday Season Eat a snack before dinner. Enjoy some fruits and vegetables before getting to your meal to avoid overeating. Exercise early and keep moving! Working out early ensures that you will get some time for yourself and work off some calories before loading up! Manage beverage consumption- holiday beverages are laden with calories- be conscious of the non-food calories you are consuming. Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Lunch and Learn: Okinawan Diet and Lifestyle

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn Okinawan Diet and Lifestyle
When:	Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12 – 12:40 p.m.
Where:	University Union Phoenix B
Dr. Akishi Oshita from of Cornerstone Chiropractic will be giving a nutrition and lifestyle presentation on the Okinawan Diet. This people of Okinawa Japan have some of the longest life expectancy in the world. In addition, Okinawans have very low rates of cancer in comparison to Americans. Dr. Aki who is originally from Japan, will be discussing this diet and lifestyle. Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Wellness Committee: Power Yoga & Nidra

Please join us for our upcoming Yoga event!
Power Yoga & Nidra
Thursday, November 7
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Special Events Room
Other notes:

This event is FREE to students, faculty/staff and Kress members
Participants are encouraged to bring a sweatshirt, blanket and/or pillow for the Nidra portion
This event is for ALL levels – experienced or new to yoga, you are sure to find your place on the mat

Get your sweat on from temple to toe. Led by certified Yoga instructor, Liz. This 90 minute practice starts with a flowing Power Yoga practice, and will be closed with a deep meditation (Nidra) where you will be invited to surrender to the ultimate state of letting go.

Mid semester can be stressful, why not work it out on the mat with a good sweat followed by a chance to take time for yourself and simply just breathe.

We hope you’ll join us for this magical event!

Please feel free to respond to this email, or email Liz at branel06@uwgb.edu, if you have any questions!

Wellness Committee Fruit & Vegetable Challenge

The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a month long nutrition challenge encouraging employees to track their fruit and vegetable consumption and increase their daily servings.

Throughout the month of November, employees are encouraged to keep track of their daily servings of fruit and vegetables on the tracking forms provided. At the end of each week, participants will turn in their tracking form to wellness@uwgb.edu and weekly drawings will be held for prizes. At the end of the month, a grand prize drawing will be held, with the winner receiving two Green Bay Gamblers Tickets.

Details on the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge and Tracking Forms.

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu.

Festival Foods 6th Annual Turkey Trot

What:	Festival Foods 6^th Annual Turkey Trot
When:	Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28^th8:00 a.m.
Where:	ShopKo Hall (Next to the Resch Center) 1901 S. Oneida Street Green Bay
Register Now for this fun event! Register before October 31^st for just $18, which includes a bib, timing chip (for 5 milers), post-race refreshments, long sleeved t-shirt AND a pumpkin pie! Visit http://www.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com for race information and other locations.The Turkey Trot offers two events – a five mile run and a two mile walk – to accommodate participants of all ages and abilities. Attendees enjoy the upbeat music, high quality long-sleeved t-shirts and free Festival Foods pumpkin pies at the finish line that they can take home and enjoy with their family. New this year- the Dog Jog, a separate group just for dogs and their humans. The Dog Jog will start at the back of the 2 mile event. The Turkey Trot benefits the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA in communities Festival serves. Both of those organizations provide volunteers in return for monetary proceeds. In the past five years, the Turkey Trot has donated more than $681,000! Register Now for this fun event! Attached to this e-mail is a helpful training guide for the days leading up to this event! Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Benefits Open Lab Sessions

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions. Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9^thTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11^thTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15^thTime: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17^thTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Monday, Oct. 21^stTime: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23^rdTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29^thTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30^th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Nov. 1^st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms

The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period. This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 7^th– November 1^st. Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair. More information regarding the 2014 open enrollment period will be sent out later this week, from both the UWGB Payroll & Benefits office as well as from the UW System Administration office.