April Wellness Spotlight A 2022 American Psychological Association survey found that 76% of respondents reported experiencing some form of stress over the past month. It is important to learn how to cope with stress and not let it overtake your life. The April Wellness Spotlight includes information on how stress affects us, signs of stress, and ways to manage stress.

Nutrition BINGO Good nutrition is our mission! Take part in this month-long challenge to learn about different food groups, proper serving sizes, fun ways to eat healthy foods, and a chance to win prizes! We will give you tips and guidelines aimed to help you make healthy, lifelong food choices the easy choice. NEW: Blue Zones Cooking Demonstrations on April 17 and May 2! REGISTER HERE Challenge dates: April 14 - May 11, 2024

Walking Moai Leader Training A Walking Moai is an active time-out for healthy conversation and a boost for your mood. Set aside time in your work day to talk, laugh, connect, and move! Learn more about being a Walking Moai Leader in this brief training session. SIGN UP HERE

Zen in 10 Tuesdays & Wednesdays McCannel Hall Lobby 9:00am-9:10am O'Kelly Hall 300C 9:30-9:40am Thursdays 10:00-10:10am on Zoom ZOOM LINK HERE

Nutrition BINGO Cooking Demo Join Work Well and Blue Zones Project Grand Forks for a plant-based cooking demonstration, inspired by the original Blue Zones. Build your confidence in the kitchen Try new flavors to broaden your healthy horizons Details: Wednesday, April 17 at 12:00 Memorial Union, Room 340

Health & Wellbeing Screening The Spring Health & Wellbeing Screening will take place on April 3 at the UND Wellness Center. Health screenings can ensure both common and serious diseases and conditions are detected and treated. Employees and spouses can only attend ONE UND Health Screening per academic year to allow for others to get the opportunity. All appointments have been filled for the April 3 screening. Our next screening event will be in Fall 2024.

Spring Fling Night Staff Breakfast UND Staff Senate invites all Night Staff to the Spring Fling Breakfast! Join us for a variety of breakfast options. Tuesday, April 9, 6-7am at Wilkerson

Spring Fling Luncheon The Spring Fling Luncheon is hosted by UND Staff Senate and held in appreciation of the hard work of the UND faculty and staff. Join us for a burger bar lunch and therapy dogs! April 11, 11-1pm in the MU Ballroom

April Wellness Webinar: Overcoming Stress Join Work Well and Sanford Health Plan for the March Wellness Webinar: Overcoming Stress. In this webinar, you will review the sources of stress and learn techniques to reduce it. This is a free webinar for all UND faculty and staff. Register for the webinar HERE! Tuesday, April 16 2-3pm

Live By 9 With Blue Zones Project Expand your horizons and learn how to incorporate the 9 principles of Blue Zones into your daily living. On April 9th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., come to the Large Ballroom at the Memorial Union for the Live by 9 with Blue Zones event. This event will highlight the Power 9 lifestyle habits which include moving naturally, purpose, down shift, 80% rule, plant slant, friends at 5, right tribe, loved ones first, and belonging. Visit all stations and be entered to win a prize!

Kitchen Basics Dive into the kitchen! Join our FREE cooking demo on April 9 at 6:30pm for fun tricks, healthy tips, and hands-on cooking. Be the taste tester too – it's a win-win! This week we will be making Chicken Curry & Rice! This class requires a Wellness Center membership.

Better Baking Bid farewell to the notion that delicious desserts are off-limits when achieving you health goals! In this FREE class on April 18 at 6:30pm, we'll debunk the myths and teach you how to strike the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Using nutrient-rich ingredients & smart baking techniques to discover the secret to crafting delectable treats while still meeting your goals! Wellness Center membership required to attend. Today we will be baking Backberry Lemon Scones With a Lavender Glaze

Rock Wall Family Days Has your family ever wanted to try rock climbing? Visit the Wellness Center Rock Wall and experience it for yourself. This event gives families the opportunity to experience rock climbing with guidance and instruction from our Rock Wall Attendants. Each Family Day costs $15 per climber. Register HERE for Sunday, 4/7 & 4/21

Become a Healthy Department! 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! Email und.workwell@und.edu for more information.

Apply to be a Work Well Ambassador 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. Email Work Well at und.workwell@und.edu to apply today!

UShine Awards 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. Nominate a Staff Member HERE!

Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you prepared? 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. Check here for class schedule and offerings!

Mossa On-Demand 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. 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!

Wellness Education Opportunities 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

Don't miss out! Remember to take your annual LifeScore Health Assessment so you can receive your Fitness Center Reimbursement and be eligible to earn a $250 wellness benefit ($500 per household). Learn more HERE.

Angel Fund 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.

BZP Grand Forks 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: Lower healthcare costs Improved produtivity Higher quality of life

GRO UND Learning Gardens "Our mission is to foster environmental and community values of stewardship, sustainability, engagement and responsibility through garden education". 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.

UND TTaDA The Teaching Transformation and Development Academy (TTaDA) leads innovative professional development to support lifelong learning through evidence-based practices, collaboration, programming, and responsive services. Click HERE to see upcoming sessions Visit the TTaDA page for more information, recorded sessions, and many more resources.

University Federal Credit Union 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.

NDPERS Monthly Newsletter 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. April Employee Wellness Webinar: Click HERE to register today! Those that attend the live webinar will receive a voucher for 3,000 points.

Sanford Health Plan's Wellness Book Club A monthly virtual book club for Sanford Health Plan members to engage and connect with the six dimensions of wellbeing in a meaningful way. Book Title: The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods Discussion questions included on page 2 of newsletter HERE

FirstLink Services - 211 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.

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.

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.

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.