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  • 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. 

  • 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 - 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 – 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • September Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the September Wellness Digest!

  • September 2021 Wellness Connection

    The September 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Lifestyle Changes to Improve Cholesterol, Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Onions, Addiction and the Brain, Prepare to Protect, and Interview with Vice President Adrienne Nazon.

  • September 2020 Wellness Connection

    The September 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • 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.

  • October Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the October Wellness Digest!

  • October 2021 Wellness Connection

    The October 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Healthy Lung Month, Stuffed Pepper Casserole, Know When to Get Help for Stress, Improving Emotional Intelligence, and Wellness Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Survey Report.

  • October 2020 Wellness Connection

    The October 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • October 2019 Wellness Connection

    The October 2019 newsletter is available!

  • November Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the November Wellness Digest!

  • November 2023 Wellness Connection

    The November 2023 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! 

  • 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.

  • November 2021 Wellness Connection

    The November 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: World Kindness Day, White Chicken Chili, It is Never Too Late!, Family History is Worth Knowing, and an Interview with Amy Glenn, Assistant Director for Business Process Improvement for AITS.

  • November 2020 Wellness Connection

    The November 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • November 2019 Wellness Connection

    The November 2019 newsletter is available!

  • Meditation Minute

    Welcome to the August Meditation Minute!

  • Meditation Minute

    Welcome to the September Meditation Minute!

  • Meditation Minute

    Welcome to the October Meditation Minute!

  • May Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the May Wellness Digest!

  • May 2023 Wellness Connection

    The May 2023 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! 

  • May 2022 Wellness Connection

    The May 2022 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: UI Stride Spring Campaign - Know Your System; Ground Turkey Taco Skillet; Yes, Meditation Can Help With That!; Food Safety During Summer Months, Interview with Dena Lawrence, Ed. M. 

  • May 2021 Wellness Connection

    The May 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • May 2020 Wellness Connection

    The May 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • March Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the March Wellness Digest!

  • March System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the March System Office Wellness Digest!

  • March 2021 Wellness Connection

    The March 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • March 2020 Wellness Connection

    The March 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • 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.  

  • June Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the June Wellness Digest!

  • June 2021 Wellness Connection

    The June 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Active Recovery for Better Workouts, Cherry Berry Smoothie, Step Up for PTSD Awareness, The Benefits of the Great Outdoors, and A BIG Thank You to Leana Coffey.

  • June 2020 Wellness Connection

    The June 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!

  • July Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the July Wellness Digest!

  • July 2021 Wellness Connection

    The July 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Strengthen Your Social Muscles, Southwestern Crockpot Chicken, Healthy Habits, The Power of Time Off, and Employee Spotlight with Cassie Tafilaw.

  • July 2020 Wellness Connection

    The July 2020 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • January Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the January Wellness Digest!

  • 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.

  • January 2021 Wellness Connection

    The January 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • January 2020 Wellness Connection

    The January 2020 newsletter is available!

  • 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.

  • February System Office Wellness Digest

    Welcome to the February System Office Wellness Digest!

  • February 2023 Wellness Connection

    The February 2023 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Heart Health, Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder), Cancer Doesn't Wait and Neither Should You, and Interview with Ann Marie Jack Haluzak.

  • February 2022 Wellness Connection

    The February 2022 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available! In this issue: Trends of Excitement!, Freezer Breakfast Burritos, Having a Healthy Relationship with Food, The Benefits of Organizing your Home, and Interview with Angela Dietz.

  • February 2021 Wellness Connection

    The February 2021 Wellness Connection Newsletter is now available!

  • February 2020 Wellness Connection

    The February 2020 Wellness Connection is now available!