Be Well at Work Faculty/Staff Fall 2021 Resource Page
We recognize the many nuances that returning to the worksite can involve, and for many, it can bring up conflicting emotions and an array of preparations.
- Prepare Your Household for a Return to Worksite/School
- Support Your Well-being, Nutrition and Self-Care
- Provide Guidance for Navigating Transition and Change
- Support Your Health and Accommodations at Work
- Create a Healthy Work Environment
- Provide Medical Care and Resources to Stay Healthy at Work
- Take Care of an Elder or Dependent Adult at Home
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Healthy Beverage Initiative & Water Made This
The Healthy Beverage Initiative, via the Healthy Campus Network, is a UC system-wide initiative to reduce sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and promote tap water as a healthy alternative. See two opportunities for staff and faculty to get involved below!
Healthy Beverage Initiative Informational Session
Thu, Sept. 9, 12:10-12:40pm
Bring your own lunch and join us on Zoom for a brief informational session introducing the Healthy Beverage Initiative. You'll learn about:
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The purpose, process, and outcomes of the Healthy Beverage Initiative, and how it aligns with our Food & Beverage Choices Policy
- How our 3-week healthy lifestyle program works and how it can help you stay hydrated, reduce single use plastics, win prizes, and have fun while doing it!
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Fill It Forward app - how to use it and how it can help you, UC Berkeley, and water projects around the world!
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Water Made This Campaign
Sept 20 - Oct 10
Water makes a lot of things…the majority of the human body, the majority of the earth’s surface, and more! In conjunction with our #WaterMadeThis social media campaign to promote water and the new refill stations across campus, we are celebrating water with this 3-week healthy lifestyle program. Join this program for encouragement to choose healthy and environmentally-friendly beverages, learn about valuable resources, and win prizes!
- $50 gift cards to campus restaurants will be given away weekly!
- All faculty and staff who register will receive a customized stainless steel travel straw and a Fill It Forward sticker that enables them to use the app. (While supplies last)
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Dancing for Fun & Fitness
Zumba/Samba:
12:10-1pm | Online
Instructors:
Nadia Qabazard
Nicole Castillo
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Yoga for Tension &
Stress Relief
12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor:
Laurie Ferris
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register by clicking linked dates |
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WorkFit Online (RSF)
Free Virtual Classes
(click class names to register)
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Recipe of
the Month:
Adapted from a marinated egg recipe, this easy recipe makes a great breakfast or lunch to bring to work. It tastes great with brown rice or other grains and a vegetable such as cucumbers or sauteed spinach. Customize the spice level by using more or less hot peppers. Make it in a flash by using the no-cook method, or bake the tofu after it’s marinated for a crisp texture, or use boiled eggs in the place of tofu. Either way, it will last in the fridge for 3-4 days!
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Meal Prep for a Week
Tue, Sept. 21, 12-1pm | Online
Instructor: Kim Guess, RD
Meal prep can save you time, money, and stress by preparing several days worth of meals at once. This one hour demonstration will show you how to make 4 servings of breakfast, lunch, and dinner that can be changed up easily to avoid boredom. We will use simple and affordable plant-based ingredients to make satisfying and flavorful meals. Demonstration and recipes provided. (Please note this class begins promptly at 12pm)
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Group Cook-Alongs
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your colleagues? We offer a 1-hour virtual "cook-along" for work units and staff organizations by request. The format will be similar to the Kitchen Staples Cook-Along, but can be customized to your group's needs. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. (Minimum attendance: 10) |
Have a general question about food or nutrition?
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Planning Your Pregnancy Leave
Thu, Sept. 30, 12:10-1pm | Online
Speakers: Yvette Escobar, UCB Disability Counselor, Kristin Rissanen Ikuta , UCB Academic Personnel, Nicole Roces, Employee/Labor Relations Consultant, Gabe Schmidt, Healthcare Facilitator
Thinking about starting a family? This workshop will provide information on leave policies, disability benefits, use of sick/vacation time, and options on when/how to return to work after having a child for both faculty and staff employees.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby/Returning to Work or School
Thu, Oct. 7, 1-4:15pm | Online
Speaker: Tina Benitez, IBCLC
This free 3-hour class is offered once a semester and is taught by a certified lactation consultant. The first two hours cover breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The last hour focuses on planning for return-to work or school and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion.
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Lactation Room Updates
- Giannini Hall is now open! For access to this room, refer to the program registration.
- For a complete map of lactation rooms, as well as other parenting resources, refer to the UC Berkeley Bear Cub Map.
- We are launching a calendar scheduling system for all rooms! Details to follow in an email to current program participants.
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Be Well at Work Resources |
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New Health Plan Resource Page
All UC Heath Plans offer wellness benefits--such as wellness coaching, classes, and discounts. Explore more about what your health plan offers on this new page!
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Computer Health Matters
Thu, Sept. 9, 9-10am
Learn how to set up a user-friendly workstation and practice stretches to help relieve computer-related aches and pains.
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Guided Meditation
Thu, Sept. 23, 12-12:50pm
This session will offer guided mind relaxation, deep breathing, slow movement meditation, deep body relaxation, visualization, and heart-focused meditation.
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Faculty/Staff Flyer and Information
Fall Workshops and Programs
The Be Well at Work Fall Flyer is now available! Click the image to open the flyer and learn about this semester's exciting offerings.
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Redefining Rest & Productivity
Thu, Sept. 2, 12:30-2pm
Gain tools to help you to change your thinking around productivity and rest that will empower you to begin prioritizing rest to be more productive.
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Finding Zen in Chaos
Thu, Sept. 8, 11:30am-12:30pm
Examine the challenges you are currently facing, learn mindfulness tools to help you manage your current challenges, and discover the one game changer that can make the biggest impact in your life and career.
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New Basic Needs Page for Staff
The Basic Needs Center is committed to supporting our staff, visiting scholars and researchers, and postdoctoral community. Visit the new community resources page for staff to learn more about Bay Area resources for food, housing, child care, mental wellness and legal aid.
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Volunteer at the Staff Community Garden
The Staff Community Garden will be resuming monthly volunteer days beginning September 10th at noon. Come experience the many healthy benefits of gardening, while safely socializing with the campus community! |
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