June 2019
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Staff Appreciation Week Events
Gardening Event
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

11:30am - 1:30pm

Outside of Li Ka Shing, Mulford, Morgan and Genetics & Plant BIology

This summer, take a moment to enjoy the outdoors by joining Be Well at Work and campus partners in creating a new wellness garden here on campus.  This experiential event will include:
  • Learning how to warm up before beginning gardening work,
  • Practical ergonomic tips on how to pull weeds and shovel safely,
  • A mindful moment and a chance to reduce stress through engagement of all five senses
  • An opportunity to smell and taste various herbs while learning about their health benefits, recipe ideas and growing tips.

Participants  will also have the chance to plant seeds to take home and will receive complimentary kneeling cushions for safe weed pulling postures.

This staff appreciation week join Be Well at Work in cultivating a greater connection within and with the outdoors.
10th Annual UC Walks
Cal Walks at Work Day
Friday, June 14, 2019
12:10 - 1:00pm

Memorial Glade


Join your campus colleagues for the 10th Annual UC Walks in celebration of Staff Appreciation Week and commit to an energized 30-minute walk on this day. Group walks will depart at 12:10pm from four campus locations to converge at the Memorial Glade.

Participants in the UC Walks: Cal Walks at Work day will have a chance to:
  • Pick-up a free UC Walks T-shirt (while supplies last)
  • Participate in Samba/ Zumba at 12:40pm
  • Speak with Health Plan vendors
  • Enjoy light refreshments
  • Win great prizes!

Note: Must register and be present at the celebration event to win.

Active at Work
Berkeley Walks! Walking Group
This summer take a break, enjoy the fresh air and explore the beautiful campus!

Campanile (West side)
Nutrition Resources
Recipe of the Month:

Next time you fire up the grill, add some portabella "steaks." They can also be made on the stove top in less than 10 minutes. For a decadent topping, whip up a batch of heart-healthy avocado chimichurri. Grilling meats creates heterocyclic amines (HCAs) potentially cancer-causing compounds. However, grilling plant foods leads to little to no formation of HCAs. Learn more about healthier barbecues here. Find the recipe at Eat Well @ Work and other recipes at Cook Well Berkeley. 
Featured Eat Well Berkeley Restaurant: Cafe Think
Cafe Think emphasizes health and sustainability, offering menu options that are plant-forward, seasonal, local, and fresh. It is located in Chou Hall at the Haas School of Business .

Campus restaurants aligned with the principles of the Food & Beverage Choices Policy are recognized as Eat Well Berkeley restaurants .
Have a question about food or nutrition? Submit your question through our Ask the Dietitian service. Note: Please do not send protected personal information or protected health information via unencrypted email, or when using this service.
Campus Happenings
Berkeley Art Studio for Staff Team Building!
Enjoy a couple of blissful hours making art with your colleagues. The Berkeley Art Studio hosts ceramics and screen printing workshops for staff groups. To learn more and to schedule a team building workshop, please contact the Berkeley Art Studio at [email protected] or call 510-642-6161.

Ceramics - Learn to build cups or other functional objects by hand and decorate them with textures and color.

Screen Printing - Learn the fun and magical process of screen printing by printing Cal-themed designs on t-shirts, tote bags or posters!
Brutus Hamilton Staff Sprint Relay Challenge - Recap!
The Brutus Hamilton Staff Sprint Relay Challenge took place on April 26th at Edwards Track. Led by Be Well at Work - Wellness in partnership with Cal Athletics, the event provided a chance for staff to engage in friendly competition and proved to be an exciting team building event.

Congratulations to all the teams! Check out the   fun photos from the event and mark your calendars for next year!