September 2026 Wellness Newsletter

September 2026

Know Your Numbers Health Screening

Thu, Sep. 17 and Wed, Sep. 23

Tang Center (Section Club)

7:30 – 10 am, Appointments offered every 15 minutes ($10 fee)

The Know Your Numbers health screening is back! Know Your Numbers is one of the best ways to evaluate your health by identifying your risk and providing motivation for managing your health. Even if you don't experience any symptoms, you may not know what's going on inside. Many diseases are "silent" and affect your health long before you feel anything wrong.

Know Your Numbers is a voluntary, fasting health screening including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, glucose, and blood pressure. Participants will receive confidential results (seen only by Be Well at Work - Program staff) and immediate resources for follow-up.

Active at Work

Take a look at our classes for this upcoming semester!

All classes are held in-person at Hearst Gym (Room 251) on Fridays from 12:10-1pm. Click the dates or buttons to register.

*New Class Offering!*

Energizing Yoga and Breathwork

Instructor: Jon Phillips

Join us for a new class offering this semester! This dynamic yoga class combines flowing movement, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques to build heat, strength, mobility, and focus. Expect a moderately challenging practice designed to energize the body while helping regulate the nervous system and reduce stress. Comfortable clothing and bare feet are recommended. Registration for both classes linked below.

Yoga for Tension & Stress Relief

9/11 | 11/13

Instructor:

Laurie Ferris

Cardio Kickboxing

9/4 | 11/6

Instructor:

Tomas Handelsman

Nutrition Resources

Recipe of the Month:

Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies

This one pan recipe from The Kitchn is ready in about 25 minutes! To make this a more complete meal, serve with a protein side or add a protein source to the pan, such as beans, sliced or crumbled sausage, or frozen meatballs. For more recipes, visit Cook Well Berkeley!

Upcoming Cooking Classes

Click the date to register!

Simply Japanese: Tue 10/13
Plant-Based+ Planet Friendly: Thu 11/5
Holiday Treats: Tue 12/8

Have a general question about food or nutrition?

Submit your question through our Ask the Dietitian service.

Ergo Corner

Advanced Ergonomics

Wed, Sep 23 | 11am-12pm

In-Person

Tang Center- Section Club

Learn how to set up a user-friendly ergonomic workstation and incorporate wellness activities to help relieve computer-related aches and pains. This workshop is an in-person alternative to the online RSS Computer Ergonomics self-assessment and training module as an accessibility option that can be used to qualify for Ergo Matching Funds.

Upcoming Ergonomic Workshops:

Click the date to register!

Ergonomics and Wellness in the Office: Thu 10/8
Ergonomics in Motion: Wed 10/14
Advanced Ergo: Wed 10/21
Myth-Busting Ergo Products: Thu 10/29

Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors

Wed, Sep 30 | 11am-12pm

Virtual

Learn how to support an ergonomic and safe working environment for your unit. The Ergonomics program and Ergo Matching Funds will be covered and how to utilize campus resources and planning to effectively and efficiently to prevent and reduce ergonomic risks.

Check out the flyer above and website for more info!

Be Well at Work Resources

Staff Garden Volunteer Day

Thu, Aug 27 & Sep 24 | 12-1pm

Staff Garden

UC Berkeley staff, faculty, retirees, and students are welcome to help us maintain the garden. We gather once a month, generally the 4th Thursday unless otherwise specified.

Note: Volunteer days may potentially be rescheduled due to unfavorable weather or scheduling conflicts.

Join volunteer email list

Staff Garden Website

Recorded Programs

Did you miss a class or want to try one on your own schedule?

Recordings of past cooking, dance, yoga workshops and webinars are available for you to revisit on our recorded programs page.

Healthy U

Prevention: Knowing Where You Stand

Preventive care is about staying informed about your health before a concern becomes a larger problem. Regular visits with your health care provider can help keep routine screenings and vaccinations up to date while giving you an opportunity to discuss changes in your health and personal risk factors. Knowing key health measures such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can also help you better understand your health and identify areas worth discussing with your provider. Be Well at Work will be offering upcoming Know Your Numbers health screening clinics, providing a convenient opportunity to check in on important health measures and learn more about lifestyle changes that can improve your numbers!

Campus Happenings

Campus Memorial

Mon, Sep 14 | 12-1pm

Flagpole West of California Hall

Join the campus for this event which includes brief remarks by the Chancellor, and a reading of the names of those being remembered, followed by music and spoken word. In coming together to remember and honor the lives of the deceased, we reach out to our many colleagues and friends who have suffered loss, as we share in a universal human experience. This ceremony symbolizes the care and support that distinguishes the Berkeley community.

Webpage

Mindfulness Mondays

Mondays (Weekly) | 12:10-12:30pm

Virtual

Take a moment for a short mindfulness break at 12:10pm on Mondays! This weekly class, hosted by Wellness Ambassador Liza Schlosser, allows us to practice mindfulness, reflect, and come together as we take on the rest of the week.

Zoom Link