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August 2023
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You don't need to meditate every day to receive the benefits of mindfulness at work. Research suggests that focusing on the present can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing. Read more in August's Wellness Spotlight to learn about mindfulness methods in the workplace!
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This month's Work Well Ambassador is
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Congratulations and thank you for your dedication!
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Work Well 2023 Year in Review
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What's Happening?
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Thank you to all of our BIKE IT participants! We had 147 individuals register for this challenge. The gift card winners and the Garmin Watch grand prize winner will be announced to challenge participants next week!
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Are you ready to GET MOVING? This challenge is open to UND faculty, staff, students, friends & family! You can register as an individual or a team. The Get Moving Challenge is designed to increase your daily activity levels and social connectedness. Learn more HERE!
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Get Moving Challenge: August 20 - September 16
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Let's Get Moving! The Get Moving Challenge begins Sunday, August 20. Start the challenge off strong by participating in the Wellness Walk on August 23rd! Join Work Well for a 30-minute walk around campus over the lunch hour. The walk will begin promptly at 12:00. Bring your walking shoes and a co worker! One lucky winner will also receive a gift card door prize!
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WHERE: In front of ND Museum of Art
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WHEN: 8/23, arrive at 11:45
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Zen in 10 focuses on stretching, breathing, and having fun with coworkers! This is a FREE program for UND faculty and staff led by Certified Yoga Relax and Renew instructor, Kay Williams.
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Tuesday's & Thursday's @ 10:00am
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Meeting ID: 999 5460 9002
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Zen in 10 focuses on stretching, breathing, and having fun with coworkers! This is a FREE program for UND faculty and staff led by Certified Yoga Relax and Renew instructor, Kay Williams.
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9:00am: McCannel Hall Lobby area
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9:30am: O'Kelly Hall room 300C
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- 8/3: Movie in the Park Date Night
- 8/5: Town Square Farmer's Market
- 8/18-19: Downtown Street Fair
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Click on the events to register or learn more!
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Grab your co workers and get to the Union every Wednesday in the summer! All faculty, staff, students, and the general public are invited to enjoy grilled-to-order burgers and other cookout options.
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Memorial Union Outside Patio (South)
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Become a Healthy Department!
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Healthy Departments is a way to recognize departments that make their staff members wellness a priority by having healthy meeting practices. Departments agree to offer healthy beverage & food options during meetings and incorporate physical activity such as stretching into the agenda. It's that easy!
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Apply to be a Work Well Ambassador
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Are you wellness-minded & would like to motivate others? Work Well Ambassadors consist of staff & faculty members from all UND campus'. They promote wellness & provide updates within their various departments.
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Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you prepared?
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UND Wellness & Health Promotion offers American Heart Association courses held right on campus to provide you with the critical training that you need for any emergency at home or work. These course are open to both UND affiliates and the general public. Our classes fill up quickly, so please register early to secure a spot.
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UND Wellness & Health Promotion has partnered with Mossa On-Demand to provide Faculty, Staff and Students the opportunity to work out anytime, anywhere you choose using your own TV, mobile app or computer.
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There are over 70 workouts to choose from with new ones added regularly. Workouts can range from 10 - 60 minutes in length, but you can pick and choose which ones to do, making it your own work out. There is even NEW series included to De-Desk™ Your Body!!! Sign up for a 14-day free trial and then its only $9.99/month. Let’s Keep Moving this year!
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Wellness Education Opportunities
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Work Well has several different resources for UND employees to learn about developing healthier lifestyles. Need some pointers on stretches or mental health coping strategies? Check it out HERE
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Be an Angel for UND students today! We know that life can bring unexpected challenges. We never want a student to leave UND because of a situation that is beyond their control. The UND Angel Fund provides support for these students so these challenges aren't a barrier to competing their education. To make a gift, visit the UND Alumni page HERE. Your kindness matters. Thank you for supporting students through the UND Angel Fund.
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The UShine Award is presented monthly to a UND Staff member who went above and beyond, with an annual award chosen each May! UND faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to nominate a UND Staff member who did something special to assist a colleague, supervisor, student, or family.
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Blue Zones Project is a well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier by encouraging changes to communities that lead to healthier options. When individuals and organizations participate, their small changes contribute to huge benefits:
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- Lower healthcare costs
- Improved produtivity
- Higher quality of life
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"Our mission is to foster environmental and community values of stewardship, sustainability, engagement and responsibility through garden education".
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Come visit the Greenhouse! Wednesday's in Education Building, Room 22 over the lunch hour to learn more about gardening, how to get involved, and make new connections.
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The Teaching Transformation and Development Academy (TTaDA) leads innovative professional development to support lifelong learning through evidence-based practices, collaboration, programming, and responsive services.
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- Click HERE to see upcoming sessions
- Visit the TTaDA page for more information, recorded sessions, and many more resources.
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UND's Credit Union is here to serve the financial needs of students, staff, and faculty members of UND. Please click HERE to explore their website or send an email to creditunion@universityfcu.net to learn more about their services.
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We all need different solutions to be successful in our individual wellness pursuit. The Dakota Wellness Program for NDPERS members offers just that - a broad mix of tools and a variety of education to encourage and support you in your wellness journey.
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Those that attend the live webinar will receive a voucher for 3,000 points.
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A monthly virtual book club for Sanford Health Plan members to engage and connect with the six dimensions of wellbeing in a meaningful way.
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Book Title: Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-Proofing Your Organization While Restoring Hope, Well-Being, and Performance
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Discussion questions included on page 2 of newsletter HERE
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FirstLink is a confidential service that is available 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention. This resource is available across all North Dakota and some parts of Minnesota. Dial 211 for confidential help and support.
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Diabetes can be prevented, but not cured. Take control of your health and start making positive lifestyle changes with the help of a trained lifestyle coach and fun, engaging support groups. Groups: NDSU Extension, Sanford Health Plan, YMCA, & Altru. Learn more HERE.
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UND is a Tobacco Free Campus. If you are ready to quit, UND offers unique benefits to help Faculty and Staff who are interested in quitting smoking or chewing tobacco. Get help to quit and cover the costs. Learn more here.
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It's never too soon or too late for parents to make a positive impact on their child's health and well-being. As a parent, you can play a powerful role in supporting the behavioral health of your kids. Parents Lead helps parents find resources on topics that will help you lay the foundation for a healthy home where everyone thrives.
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