Weekly Well-being Breaks

Join us for 30 minutes each week throughout the rest of spring semester to focus on your well-being through self-care activities such as relaxation, mindfulness, movement, and stretching. Weekly facilitators will include some of your favorite presenters as well as University Wellness Program leaders. Committing to a consistent time each week to focus on self-care activities will help you maintain a high level of well-being during our current chaotic and stressful times. Register for the Tuesday or Wednesday sessions, or both, and participate in the sessions you are able to attend.

Tranquil Tuesdays

9-9:30 am via Zoom

3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20

Register for the Tuesday sessions

Wellness Wednesdays

3-3:30 pm via Zoom

3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28

Register for the Wednesday sessions

Interpersonal Relationships at Work

Managing relationships with others at work can at times be challenging. Learning best practice strategies to enhance your ability to establish, maintain, and grow healthy interpersonal relationships is important and will foster greater well-being and satisfaction at work. Useful strategies will be shared by a variety of expert presenters during this new 8-week series.

This series is eligible for a Wellness Program Incentive in the General Wellness category. Visit our General Wellness web page to view the list of session topics.

Thursdays, March 27 - May 15, from 12:30-1:30 pm via Zoom (May 15 session will occur from 12-1 pm)

Attend a Session on Managing Blood Pressure and Share Your Email with Medical Mutual

Did you know Medical Mutual offers a variety of programs to help members manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, at no additional cost? Join us on March 25 for a virtual Lunch & Learn event that will focus on hypertension and available support programs from Medical Mutual. The session will take place from 12-1 pm via Zoom.

To receive information about future events (and other helpful wellness and benefit information), Medical Mutual needs your email address. Please take a minute to make sure you have a current email address on file. This also applies for family members on your plan who are 18 or older. Please add or update your email on the MMO My Health Plan portal by noon on Monday, March 3. Once you’re logged in, click “My Profile” and find “Profile Settings” under “Preference Center.” You can edit your email address in the “Security Settings” section. And be sure to register for an account if you haven’t yet.

Two Opportunities to Sign up for a Chair Massage in March

A chair massage can help relax and loosen sore muscles, as well as reduce stress, tension, and anxiety. You can experience these benefits by treating yourself to a chair massage. Appointments are available on the following days/times in the Thwing Center, Meeting Room 224.

Wednesday, March 12, from 2-5 pm



Tuesdays, March 25, from 10 am - 1 pm

The chair massages, provided by One to One Fitness, last for 13 minutes and cost $15. Registration and pre-payment are required. You can see available times, reserve your slot, and pay via the links to the right. Enjoy!

Last Chance to Register for Spring into Motion

Join more than 350 of your colleagues for Spring into Motion! This online-based physical activity challenge started on February 17, but people can still join in on the fun through Monday, March 3. Spring into Motion will last for 8 weeks, ending on April 20.

Spring into Motion provides a fun, inspiring way to move more and delight in all things spring. Whether you’re a beginner or fitness enthusiast, Spring into Motion will help boost energy and improve your health as you enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.