March 1, 2019 (sent a couple of days early) Welcome! Be healthy! Join any of our Wisconsin Union Health and Wellness events that can help you achieve your goals and be more healthy and well while here in the Wisconsin Union and in life. #ActiveBadger Day Returns! #ActiveBadger Day returns for another year on February 28th! The day features more than 30 activities meant to encourage Badgers to move and live well! Some exciting events happening include: #ActiveBadger Breakfast | 7 a.m. |
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March 1, 2019 (sent a couple of days early)
Welcome!Be healthy! Join any of our Wisconsin Union Health and Wellness events that can help you achieve your goals and be more healthy and well while here in the Wisconsin Union and in life.
#ActiveBadger Day Returns!
#ActiveBadger Day returns for another year on February 28th! The day features more than 30 activities meant to encourage Badgers to move and live well! Some exciting events happening include:
#ActiveBadger Breakfast | 7 a.m. | Gordon Dining and Event Center
Flow & Go Yoga | 10:30 a.m. | Grainger Hall Barre Fitness | 12 p.m. | Red Gym George Ezra and Ariana Grande Yoga | 4:30
p.m. | Memorial Union Bowling Tournament | 6 p.m. | Union South Virtual Reality Open House of Nicholas Recreation Center | 6 p.m. | Gordon
Dining and Event Center
Group fitness classes occurring in Recreational Sports facilities are free for this event but participants must be a UW-Madison student or rec sports member. Group fitness classes occurring elsewhere are free and open to all students and UW employees.
The full schedule of events is available here. Stay active, Badgers!
Annual Maintenance and Cleaning Your Chain
Join local bicycle advocator, India Viola, and the University Bicycle Resource Center, to learn how to keep your bike running smoothly throughout the year. You will learn
how to clean and lubricate your chain and other routine maintenance skills. Bring your
Designed to bring awareness to Chronic Kidney Disease, March is dedicated to learning how to prevent disease and keep your kidney's healthy!. Did you know....
30 million adults have Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease is more common in women than men The leading causes of CKD are high blood pressure and diabetes CKD is the ninth leading cause of death in the US
Eating Well with Diabetes and Kidney
Disease One in three adults with
diabetes also has CKD, so here's some tips to eat right to help your body function at it's
best!
1. Eat less sodium to reduce fluid buildup in the body2. Eat more homemade foods
and less store bought/take out meals3. Be careful when eating phosphorus, protein, and potassium- although healthy for a normal diet, these foods can cause complications when living with CKD4. Many foods eaten to treat low blood sugar are harmful to the kidney's so try to make simple swaps and avoid these foods5. Most importantly, consult a dietician to learn the exact diet you should follow
Click here to read the full article from the CDC
America Saves Week
Looking to meet new financial goals in 2019? America Saves Week is a national occasion co-hosted by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council. The event is meant to inspire people and families to save money and build wealth!
The UW System is hosting America Saves Week events from February 25 to March 1 at all campuses for FREE. UW-Madison events include
Budgeting 101, UW Credit Union Credit Checkups, and Achieving Financial Goals.
For the full schedule of events, see the weeklong campus schedule here.
Reduce Your Plastic Pollution This Spring!
By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. It is important to take steps to reducing pollution and waste. A healthy environment is a key component to increasing your own personal wellness! Take steps this spring to reduce your plastic pollution and call on others to do the same. Although everyone's steps may look different based on accessibility and ability, we can all work together to make, real positive change on the planet! For more information on this graphic, look to Less Plastic.
Enjoy Indoor Yoga at the Memorial Union! Outdoor UW continues to host Terrace Yoga classes... indoors! Classes are held in the
Memorial Union's coziest spaces through May 4 (skipping spring break). All are welcome and classes are FREE for Union Employees; simply preregister at the Outdoor UW Office or register with the instructor the day of class. Mat rentals are also available
Join UWPD Field Day - April 26--By UW Police Department (with Field Day Planners Ruth Ewing, Jaimee Gilford, and Faye Reber)
Fellow Badgers, you are invited to participate in the inaugural UWPD Field Day!
What is Field Day?10 teams, 5 events, 1 champion and celebratory BBQ! Teams will compete in a round-robin style competition of lightning kickball, giant Jenga, water balloon toss, a sack race and a lip-sync Battle of the Bands. Once we have a winner, all teams are invited to stay for music and a BBQ hosted by UWPD.
Friday, April 26, 12-4 pmUniversity Bay Far West FieldsRain Back-Up: Gordon Commons
(with some events will be substituted to account for smaller space)
We at UWPD are always looking for ways to better connect with our community. By getting to know each other outside of our day-to-day roles as police officers, students,
employees and faculty, we will be able to strengthen our connection to each other as people and fellow Badgers. We hope this will be first of many Field Days!
Your unit is invited to form a team of 9 employees and students. Each team will have a UWPD Co-Leader to round out the 10 members and compete for a chance at Field Day Champion glory! We are hoping to have teams from UHS, Rec Sports, Division of Student Life, the Wisconsin Union, Residence Halls, University Apartments, DDEEA, Athletics, the Provost, and Advising join us for a fun-filled afternoon. Field Day is free; all we need from you is you!
Are you interested in joining the Wisconsin Union team? Simply note your interest here. Officer Bear
Erwin is the Wisconsin Union co-Leader.
Join in!
Day of (Kids) Play
Day of Play is hosted by American Family Insurance and UW-Madison students to encourage kids to enjoy movement-based activities! In addition to activities, there will be snacks (provided by KIND) and giveaways!
Monday, March 18
10 - 11:30 a.m.UW-Madison Natatorium
For more details on this event hosted for students in grades K-5, please click here.
Check out the UW-Madison Well-Being SiteCheck out the variety of UW-Madison resources, information and services available to support your well-being. Check it out.
Tasty Recipe: Cobb Salad with Herb Rubbed ChickenSpring is in the air! Check out this fresh recipe perfect for the springtime. A blend of leafy greens and a citrus burst from strawberries give this salad a spring
upgrade,Here's the recipe.
Share Your Wellness Fun, Knowledge & Skills
Create a Union Health and Wellness EventYes, any student or staff can create any fun events they choose. Discuss with us, find a likely time when people can make it, tell your friends, and we can support you in making it happen. It's fine to have 3 to 5 people attend!
Add to the Union Health and Wellness NewsIf you have items that could be helpful in improving health and wellness for our Wisconsin Union employees, please send them on to [email protected] by the 10th and the 25th of each month. Thank you.
