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  • November 2022 Wellness Connection

    The November 2022 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver, Gallo Pinto (Rice and Beans Costa Rican dish), Take a Proactive Approach this Winter to Combatting SAD, Having the Talk, Interview with Marcy Kujawski, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Counselor, Faculty Staff Assistance Services.

  • Recording: System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Dr. Bethany Bilyeu

    Thank you to all who attended the System Office Wellness Lecture with Dr. Bethany Bilyeu! If you were unable to attend or would like to review the lecture, you may access the webinar recording or presentation slides.

  • Learn more about UI Stride Coast to Coast

    To help you prepare for our spring campaign, UI Stride Coast to Coast, join our campaign vendor, HES, for a brief demo which highlights all the features you’ll find on the Coast to Coast website and app.  

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Ergonomics

    The System Office Wellness Committee hopes you found Dr. Dana Gillon's presentation on ergonomics informative and applicable to your work environment. If you were unable to attend the live webinar you may access the recording here.

    If you have any questions regarding your workstation ergonomics, please contact System HR at SystemHRServices@uillinois.edu.

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Gardening

    The System Office Wellness Committee would like to thank everyone who was able to attend the most recent System Office Wellness Lecture delivered by Master Gardener, May Bach.

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Cybersecurity

    The System Office Wellness Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the lecture on cybersecurity this past Monday, June 29. During the lecture our presenter Cindy McKendall shared some resources that we believe would be useful as we all try to navigate the ever-changing cyber landscape.

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series - Dr. Bethany Bilyeu

    The System Office Wellness Committee is thrilled to announce the next installment of the lecture series from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on October 26.

  • Slow Inhale, Slow Exhale, UI Stride Renew Begins 9/20; Logging Starts Today!

    Complete the activities you choose (up to 3/day); each activity you log lets you reveal part of a beautiful, serene outdoor image; aim to complete at least 1 image each week.

  • January System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the January System Office Wellness Digest! For 2023, we will bring you a monthly email with a quick wellness tip, links to our on-demand resources, and a calendar invite to our live monthly wellness session.

  • April Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the April Wellness Digest!

  • May Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the May Wellness Digest!

  • Weekly Meditation

    Have you been thinking about trying meditation? Do you need some help in developing a consistent meditation practice? Are you interested in trying various meditation styles? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, please consider joining the meditation sessions offered by Joy Brownridge, Training & Development Specialist with System HR. 

  • FREE Online Wellness Resources!

    The System Office Wellness Committee is dedicated to supporting your wellness during COVID-19 and beyond. To help achieve this mission, we have gathered a library of free Online Wellness Resources ranging from emotional and physical wellness to financial wellness and e-book access. We have also included a SMART Goals Worksheet you can utilize to help to define and meet your wellness goals. It is our hope that you find these resources to be helpful during these challenging times.

  • COVID-19 Resources

    In light of all the information being shared regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the System Office Wellness Committee would like to provide a quick index of important resources. Please refer to the following official, reliable sources to stay up-to-date throughout this rapidly changing situation.

  • March System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the March System Office Wellness Digest!

  • System Office Wellness Lecture Series – Dr. Briller, Cardiologist, UI Health

    Join Dr. Joan Briller, Cardiologist at UI Health, this Friday, February 28, 2020, for a live webcast lecture on improving your heart health.