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By BRENDA JACK
We listened, we met, we conquered!
Welcome to the first issue of The Scoop, an internal newsletter for our colleagues in UMass Chan's Office of Human Resources and inspired by our former deputy executive vice chancellor, Deborah Harnois.
We are excited to launch this newsletter, which will inform and inspire you on a quarterly basis. Whether you are planning to add zest to your table by introducing a new recipe, look for that hidden treasure to capture memories, or learn more about your colleagues—there will be something in each issue for you.
If you would like to be featured in our newsletter, or know someone who you think should be featured, send a note to The Scoop team. Read below to learn how to submit your news.
Celebrate with us, keep reading, and then share the newsletter with a colleague.
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Join the Your Wellness Network Summer Challenge
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Join the Office of Well-Being for a three-week summer challenge hosted on Your Wellness Network starting July 11.
Earn points for completing various tasks featured in the platform. The top three-highest point earners will win a prize! Practice daily wellness habits and join your colleagues for additional accountability and friendly competition! Let's go, Team HR!
Registration is open through July 10!
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Your Wellness Network
Demo Sessions
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Discover all that Your Wellness Network has to offer you on your wellness journey. You will learn how to activate your account, schedule lifestyle coaching, access on-demand programs, and more! Click on a date to register; each session is held from noon to 1 p.m.
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By DARSHITA MODI
In May I took our first camping trip to North Truro, Mass., with my family and friends. We all were excited and nervous, as it was a camping field that did not have any luxurious facilities compared to when we traveled and stayed in hotels. We started planning and made a list of things we needed to bring for camping.
| In-person Open Art Studio | |
Creative expression has been known to lower stress, improve self-confidence, stimulate the mind, and improve memory and focus. Come prepared with your favorite craft – knitting, crocheting, painting, coloring, or any other creative project. Let’s craft together! Join us Monday, July 18, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Email owb@umassmed.edu to register.
Location: TBD; participants will be notified closer to the date.
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Naomi Borek's Little Free Library Gets Kudos from 'Good Morning America' | |
By NAOMI BOREK
My Little Free Library, which my husband Michael built at our home in Holden, Mass., was one of 150 Little Free Libraries across the country to win two copies of Good Morning America’s (GMA) July Book Club Pick, The Dead Romantics, by Ashley Poston!
Books and flowers are what (my) dreams are made of!
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| Save the Date! UMass Cancer Walk | Join OWB's Team! |
| 10/02/22 8:00am - 10/02/22 12:00pm US/Eastern |
| Register here: https://support.umasscancerwalk.org/team/412352
Use code UMASSCHAN at checkout to waive the $10 registration fee. | | | Community Involvement and Collaboration | |
UMass Chan Medical School partners with Studio Theatre Worcester for "Next to Normal": Read/watch Spectrum News 1 story.
UMass MIND partners with Worcester theater to support performances addressing mental health.
UMass Chan sponsors the 3rd annual Fitness in the Parks summer program for Worcester families. Read the Telegram & Gazette article.
Submitted by James McCarthy
| Learning about Impactful African Americans; Jacob Lawrence's Art | |
By TIFFANY HEARN
This is the first year that Juneteenth became a federally recognized and observed holiday.
As members of the greater (and beyond) Worcester area, we are lucky to view art from one of the most impactful African American artists of the 20th century, locally.
Jacob Lawrence was an African American artist who painted on chip board and paper using tempura or gauche paint in contrast to the “classic” idea of canvas and oil paint.
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Bonnie Bray
Very-much Missed Retiree
What is the question people ask you most often?
Are you going to the Cape this weekend or are you already at the Cape?
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Vanessa Paulman
Director, Immigration Services
In what ways are you the same as your childhood self?
I’m still in love with live music, traveling to far-away places, dancing, and trying things I’ve never done before.
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Judith Fleming
HR Instructor
What song typifies the last 24 hours of your life?
"I Will Survive," by Gloria Gaynor
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Alex Johnson
Leave of Absence Specialist
What did you learn in school that has proven to be the least useful?
When learning different aspects of math, I was always told “well, you won't always just have a calculator In your pocket!” I guess cell phones weren’t a thing yet.
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Victoria Guidotti
Talent Specialist II
What’s the last thing you did for the first time?
I hit a 3-pointer playing basketball with my kids – swished it!
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Turmeric Milk
AKA Turmeric Latte or Golden Milk
Submitted by Darshita Modi
Turmeric milk is known for eliminating infectious agents from the respiratory system. As such, it could be an effective long-term remedy for asthma, bronchitis, other lung conditions.
(Check with your doctor before trying any reported remedy, of course.)
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Not Your Average Salad
Submitted by Naomi Borek
Are you looking for a refreshing and different salad this summer? Then look no further; this is a must try! Plus, who can say no to bacon, avocado, and bleu cheese?
PRO TIP
Let the salad cool in the refrigerator to allow the ingredients to really blend and give a burst of full flavor when served!
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By LORRAINE U. MARTINELLE
We hope you enjoyed the first edition of the UMass Chan Office of Human Resources' newsletter, The Scoop. Our mission with this quarterly publication is that you—as a valued member of the HR team—will learn more about your colleagues, the university, and the greater Worcester area; and help build community and engagement among our incredible staff.
Members of the HR Scoop Newsletter Committee (pictured) are: Brenda Jack, Naomi Borek, Victoria Guidotti, Tiffany Hearn, Lorraine U. Martinelle, James McCarthy, Darshita Modi, Rosalyn Rodriguez, and Melissa Scher.
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Submit your news and ideas to UMass Chan HR Communications Specialist
Lorraine U. Martinelle at: Lorraine.Martinelle1@umassmed.edu.
Note: Content not published in the September issue will be used in following editions.
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New stories about Medical School faculty, staff and students are posted on the UMass Chan News website weekdays. | |
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