Thursday, November 27, 2014 (Thanksgiving Day)
8:00 a.m.
ShopKo Hall
The Turkey Trot offers two events – a five mile run and a two mile walk – to accommodate participants of all ages and abilities. Registration includes a bib, timing chip (for 5 milers), post-race refreshments, a long sleeved t-shirt and a pumpkin pie! Regular registration is open now through November 19h. The Turkey Trot benefits the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA in communities Festival Foods serves.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
9:00 a.m.
UW-Green Bay Kress Events Center
The 2014 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a 5K race. This is a fun, festive, family friendly event! Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and join us for some holiday cheer. Adult Registration- $25, Youth Registration (12 and under) $15 through November 17th.
| What: | Wellness Lunch and Learn A’viands Cooking Demo |
| When: | Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
| Where | 1965 Room, University Union |
| A’viands Wellness Dietitian, Laura Rowell, will be giving a cooking demonstration on how to prepare a healthy local soup and homemade hummus and chips. Learn about the new foods A’viands is bringing to your table as well as the health benefits that these foods have. Please come hungry for a light and healthy lunch! Sign up to attend this unique and informational session, as space is limited. Lunch will be available for those who attend. | |
| RSVP: | Space is limited to the first 20 people who sign up. To save a spot for this cooking demo, please respond back to the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu. |
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS – November 24-25, 2014
TIAA-CREF is offering individual and confidential counseling sessions where you can discuss your financial situation with a TIAA-CREF consultant. A representative will be available to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions.
Please see the attached flyer for more information about TIAA-CREF sessions at UWGB. To schedule a consultation with representative Chad Stein, call 1-800-732-8353 Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm (central time), or register at www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Where: NWTC (2740 Mason St. Green Bay)
Packet Pickup / Registration: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 8:00-9:45 a.m.
Saturday, October 4, the Walk / Run Start: 10:00 a.m.
*Enter discount code UGBDISC for 10% off registration.
Visit www.pinkpumpkinwalk.com for more information.
The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee in collaboration with Vets4Vets, Public Safety, and Kappa Sigma Fraternity present:
What: 9/11 Memorial “Walk the Stairs” Event
When: Thursday, September 11, 2014, any time between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Where: 2nd floor Atrium Cofrin Library
Participants will walk the stairs of the library floors 2 through 8 to honor and pay tribute to the victims, families, and service member effected by the tragic events of 9/11/2001.
Join us to pay tribute and show your support! United we stand.
Yogurt Bar
A fruit and yogurt bar will be held on the second floor of the Cofrin Library for the first 75 participants. Sponsored by the Wellness Committee and Vets4Vets, stop by to share memories and socialize with our veteran students.
Blood Drive
U.W. Green Bay Greek Life and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive in the Phoenix Rooms from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
It’s that time of the year to FALL in love with Yoga at Outdoor Yoga in Phoenix Park!
Take a break from the day, and melt the stress away!
Experience invigorating your body, mind and soul with Yoga amongst the UW-Green Bay wilderness with KEC instructor, Liz, as she leads you through a calm practice amongst nature.
Mats and blocks will be provided, but please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.
As always, all levels of experience are welcome!
Start your fall semester off STRONG by learning a simple approach to strength training your whole body as one!
Feel empowered, reduce stress levels, increase mental clarity and bring even more quality to the life you’re living with just one simple session.
Join the super friendly Kress Events Center fitness staff to acquire the skills on how to effectively strength train with a full body workout designed by our Certified Personal Trainers!
Other details:
The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee hosted a Healthy Potluck and SLO Food Demo’s. SLO demonstrated how to create simple garden-to-plate dishes, shared the finished products as well as distribute some of their favorite recipes.
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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.
