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Campus to Campus Challenge – Week Four Results

During week four, 34 employees participated in the Campus to Campus Walking Challenge, and as a group we logged 2,378,411 steps! During week four, we walked from Alburquerque, New Mexico to Tulsa, Oklahoma to Nashville, Tennessee to Charleston, West Virginia! The average steps per team member per day was 9,993. Did you know that not only is walking one of the easiest ways to exercise, but moderate-intensity walking for 30 minutes or more each day can lower your blood pressure, help you maintain a healthy weight, lower your risk for heart disease and stroke, and improve your mood! During week four, Ron Kottnitz, Jayne Kluge, Jeff Krueger, Lea Truttmann, and Barb Tomashek-Ditter had the highest number of steps. Keep exercising and enjoying this mild fall weather!

Campus to Campus Challenge – Week Three Results

During week three, 34 employees participated in the Campus to Campus Walking Challenge, and as a group we logged 2,559,863 steps! A Wellness Committee member suggested that we try to walk across the United States next. During week three, we walked from Los Angeles, California to Phoenix, Arizona to Alburquerque, New Mexico and most of the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma! The average steps per team member per day was 10,755. Did you know a typical pair of tennis shoes will last 500 miles of walking? As a team, we would have worn out two and half pairs of shoes! During week three, Jayne Kluge, Ron Kottnitz, Lea Truttmann, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, and Jeff Krueger had the highest number of steps. Let’s see how far we get during week four!

Stress Management Lunch ‘n Learn

The Wellness Champions will be presenting a Lunch ‘n Learn on the topic of Stress Management on Thursday, November 3rd at Noon to 12:45 p.m. in the 1965 Room. They will be providing a complimentary lunch catered by Chartwells to attendees, and this lunch ‘n learn is limited to 40 attendees. Please click here to RSVP by Friday, October 28th.

Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair on Friday, October 21st. Over 30 vendors were on hand to answer questions and provide information.

Cooking Demonstration Lunch ‘n Learn

On October 18th, we watched Chef Corey Arndt prepare apple butternut squash soup with cinnamon creme, and learned about nutrition, cooking and preparation tips from Registered Dietician, Jolene Sell, and Chef Corey. The soup was delicious and healthy, and everyone enjoyed seconds! Thank you to Chef Corey Arndt, Jolene Sell, and Chartwells for presenting and sponsoring this cooking demonstration!

Campus to Campus Challenge – Week Two Results

During week two, 34 employees participated in the Campus to Campus Walking Challenge, and as a group we logged 2,402,582 steps! A team member suggested that we try to walk to each Horizon League school next. During week two, we walked from UW-Green Bay to UW-Milwaukee to the University of Illinois at Chicago to Valparaiso University to Northern Kentucky University to Wright State University to Youngstown State University to Cleveland State University to the University of Detroit to Oakland University and part of the way back to UW-Green Bay! The average steps per team member per day was 10,095, which is about five miles! During week two, Ron Kottnitz, Jayne Kluge, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, and Jeff Krueger had the highest number of steps. Great job team!

Cooking Demonstration Lunch ‘n Learn

Please join us as Chartwells Chef Corey shows us how to prepare apple butternut squash soup with cinnamon crème. Chef Corey will provide preparation and cooking instructions, and Registered Dietician, Jolene Sell, will share nutritional information. We will also get to sample the soup!

When: Tuesday, October 18^th at Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Where: 1965 Room, University Union

This lunch ‘n learn is limited to 30 attendees. Please click here to RSVP.

Sponsored by Chartwells and the Wellness Committee

Campus to Campus Challenge Update

So far, 37 employees are participating in the Campus to Campus Walking Challenge, and just in the first week, as a group we logged 2,330,484 steps, which is enough steps to walk from UW-Green Bay to UW-Oshkosh to UW-Milwaukee to UW-Parkside to UW-Whitewater to UW-Madison to UW-Platteville to UW-LaCrosse to UW-River Falls to UW-Superior to UW-Stout to UW-Eau Claire to UW-Stevens Point to UW-Green Bay and most of the way back to UW-Oshkosh! The average steps per team member per day is 10,498! During week one, Lea Truttmann, Jayne Kluge and Ron Kottnitz had the highest number of steps. Great job team! Keep walking and exercising!

Wellness Webinar – Holistic & Alternative Medicine

This presentation provides an overview of the different types of Holistic and Alternative Medicine options that specifically address common chronic health conditions and stress management. Participants will learn about common alternative practices along with potential risks, side effects as well as potential interactions with Western medicine care plans.

When: Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Time: 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Location: CL 735

No need to RSVP – just show up and bring your lunch!