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54218 Challenge

54218 Challenge
Sunday, July 13 – Saturday, July 19

Sign-up today for our week-long 54218 Challenge designed to help faculty, staff and students live healthier using 54218 every day!

Live54218 Mission: To create environments in the community that support and promote all residents daily in:

5 – Consuming 5 fruit and vegetables
4 – Drinking 4 bottles of water
2 – Having less than 2 hours of screen time (outside of your work)
1 – Participating in at least 1 hour of physical activity
8 – Sleeping 8 hours a night

Benefits: Live54218 Vision to make Brown County, Wisconsin (and our UW-Green Bay Campus) the healthiest community in the nation!

Registration: To participate in the challenge, send an e-mail to the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu by Friday, July 11th.

Tracking Form: Complete the tracking form and submit the form electronically to wellness@uwgb.edu or by intercampus mail (HR CL710). Forms must be turned in by Noon on July 23rd to be considered for prizes.

Prizes: Participants filling in 100% (all 84) of the circles will be entered into a drawing to win one of two UW-Green Bay sweatshirts from the Phoenix Bookstore. All other participants completing 90% (76 or more) of the circles will be eligible for a Wellness Water Bottle.

For additional 54218 opportunities in our community check out: www.Live54218.org.

Wellness Lunch and Learn

What:	How could the Employee Assistance Program help me or a co-worker?
When:	Wednesday, July 16 12:10 – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	Spring Room (Student Services 1400)
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential, work place based Employee Assistance Program. The program is designed to assist in the prevention, early identification and resolution of personal issues with may affect both an employee’s sense of well-being and their ability to effectively carry out their work responsibilities. Examples of issues which the EAP might be helpful with are health, marital, family, financial, alcohol and other drug, emotional, stress and other personal concerns.Join Greg Smith, Senior Counselor for this lunch and learn that will focus on how the EAP program could help you or a co-worker. The goals will be to help you learn what services are provided, how to access services and what other resources are available in the community. You will also have a chance to provide ideas on how EAP services could be enhanced on our campus.

Lunch and Learn: Computer Workstation Ergonomics

The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee Presents:
What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn Computer Workstation Ergonomics
When:	Thursday, June 12 12:10 – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	Phoenix Room C
Your work can affect your health. Since we spend a fair amount of time in our workplace, it’s essential that we do what we can to create a healthy work environment. Ergonomics is the study of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the worker rather than forcing the worker to adapt to the job. Join Jill Fermanich, University Safety Manager, for this lunch and learn that will focus on computer workstation ergonomics. The goals will be to help you learn what you can do to set up your office work space and practices so that they fit you and help you to be more comfortable and healthy at work. The session will discuss workstation setup, how you sit, and how long you stay in one position.

Lunch and Learn: Beginner’s Yoga

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn Beginner’s Yoga
When:	Wednesday, May 28^th12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Where:	Phoenix Room A
Whether this is your first experience with Yoga, or you have experienced this practice before, this is a session for you! Join Kress Events Center Yoga Instructor and Personal Training, Liz Brandt, on a journey to break down some of the fundamental form and theories involved to help create a successful practice geared towards YOUR level of fitness!
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Shorewood Golf & Lunch

Wellness Opportunity at Shorewood Golf Course: Golf & Lunch for $10.00

Play three holes – or more if time permits – between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and have lunch too!

Come and play holes 1, 2, & 3 ending up back at the clubhouse where you can dine in or take out lunch from the extensive clubhouse menu! This wellness opportunity includes the use of rental clubs at no charge, allowing you to get out, exercise and enjoy the beautiful views that Shorewood golf course has to offer.

Shorewood is a seasonal operation that will remain open through October (possibly into early November), closing for the winter and re-opening each spring.

For more information on the Shorewood Golf Course visit their website at http://www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/.

Wellness Lunch and Learn – Beginner’s Yoga

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn Beginner’s Yoga
When:	Wednesday, May 28 12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Where:	Campus Quad (weather permitting) Phoenix Room A (rain site)
Whether this is your first experience with Yoga, or you have experienced this practice before, this is a session for you! Join Kress Events Center Yoga Instructor and Personal Training, Liz Brandt, on a journey to break down some of the fundamental form and theories involved to help create a successful practice geared towards YOUR level of fitness!

Natural and Applied Sciences Heirloom Plant Sale

Date:	Saturday, May 17, 2014
Time:	9 am to 3 pm
Location:	Laboratory Science Greenhouse
Someone will be available at the greenhouse between 7:00 to hand out numbers, so that you do not need to stand in line. Doors open at 9 AM and people will be allowed to enter in order by number. Cash and checks only.
Natural & Applied Sciences invites you to the 18th annual Heirloom Plant Sale. We typically include over 50 varieties of peppers and over 70 different varieties of tomatoes. Other vegetables will likely include eggplants, cucumbers, broccoli, and lettuce. We also have herbs and fine selection of flowers. We will be offering a number of unusual herbs and flowers this year including several unique basils.
For more information: http://www.uwgb.edu/biodiversity/heirloom/

Lunch and Learn: Live 54218 @ the Inclusivity Health Fair

What: Lunch and Learn: Live 54218 @ the Inclusivity Health Fair

When: Thursday, April 3
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Where: Phoenix Rooms

Where we live, learn, work and play impacts our health. By investing in health – personally, at work, and in the community – we not only prevent disease, but also save dollars, strengthen businesses and improve quality of life in our community. Join Jen Van Den Elzen, director of Live54218.org, to learn about five key behaviors that affect your health and successful strategies for creating a worksite and a community that support you in living a long and healthy life! Please see the flyer for details.

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

Lunch & Learn: How to Cool Heartburn & GERD

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn How to Cool Heartburn & GERD
When:	Wednesday, March 19^th 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where:	University Union, 1965 Room
Dr. Peterson from Bellin Health will present information on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), including what GERD is, how to recognize symptoms, and treatment options. Details of the presentation can be found on the attached flyer.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Wellness Lunch and Learn: AHA MYStart! Tool

What:	Wellness Lunch and Learn AHA MyStart! Tool & Step into Spring Challenge Information
When:	Friday, March 28, 2014 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Where:	SS 1400, Spring Room
Looking for a way to track your physical and nutrition activity? Want a way to personalize a walking plan that works best for you or to create your own custom walking paths to share with others? Looking forward to another team challenge as we head into spring? Attend this informational session on the American Heart Association MyStart! tool and find out ways to use the MyStart! tool to get active for a healthier lifestyle as well as information on the upcoming Step into Spring Challenge that will take place in April.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!