Coming Soon
UC Moves More May Activity Challenge - Begins May 1!
Now is your chance to show your Berkeley pride and help our campus run, walk, skip and move our way to the top. During the month of May, join your UC colleagues for a fun, energizing friendly competition. Sponsored by Anthem, the UC Moves More May Activity Challenge will feature weekly motivating postcards, bonus fitness encouragers and great prizes along the way. Look for a flyer and registration information coming soon.
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New! 2022 Wellness Mini-Grant Program
Application Deadline Extension - April 15, 2022
The Wellness Mini-Grant Program ($500 max) provides departments with seed funding for wellness programs, environmental initiatives or giveaways that will support the health and well-being of faculty/staff and a healthy workplace culture. Departments must meet the following criteria:
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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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WorkFit Online (RSF)
Free Virtual Classes
(click class names to register)
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Recipe of
the Month:
April is Earth Month! This recipe can not only save you time and money, but it’s good for the environment, too! Grain bowls are an easy introduction into meal prep and the plant-based, minimally processed ingredients have a low environmental impact. Switch up the grain, vegetables, protein, or sauce according to your preferences and to add variety!
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Plant-Based and Planet-Friendly
Thu, Apr. 28, 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Kim Guess, RD
Eating lower on the food chain uses less natural resources and provides your body with loads of valuable nutrients. Whether it’s a meatless meal once a day or week, or eating mostly plants at every meal, there are benefits to your health and your planet. Demonstration and recipes provided.
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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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Breastfeeding Your Baby/Returning to Work or School
Thu. Apr. 7, 1-4:15pm Online
Speaker: Tina Benitez, IBCLC
This 3 hour workshop is taught by a certified lactation consultant and is broken up into two parts. The first portion of the class, 1-3pm, addresses breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The second portion of class, 3:15-4:15pm, covers returning-to-work planning and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion of the class.
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New Cooler Rental Program
Our lactation consultant recommends a small cooler with ice packs as the most efficient, hygienic, and safe way to store milk. Parents are encouraged to bring their own, but we now have a limited amount of personal coolers available for rent to UC Berkeley faculty, staff, and students. These rentals can be signed out and renewed every 6 months. To apply for a rental, please complete this form. |
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Nutrition and Stress
Stress can affect what and how we eat. It can lead to powerful cravings, skipping meals, or eating past the point of fullness. You may also find yourself eating when you’re not hungry, in which case a food and mood log may help identify the root cause. To determine if you are hungry or just seeking out a snack for an emotional reason - stress, boredom, etc - use a hunger scale. If you are hungry, a snack can help tide you over until the next meal, and we have several satisfying suggestions. If you’re not hungry, try another activity such as a short walk, listening to music, a cup of tea, or a breathing/relaxation exercise.
Meal planning can help take the stress out of meal time. It can also help save you time and money and reduce food waste. Our recorded meal prep classes (recipe handouts provided) can help you get started. Use our meal planner to plan a few familiar meals to make, along with 1-2 new recipes from our Cook Well Berkeley page.
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Be Well at Work Resources |
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Guided Meditation
Fri, Apr. 15, 12:10-1:30pm | Online
Please join us for a relaxing and reenergizing guided meditation for faculty and staff, led by Cal staffer Michelle Ayazi. This session will offer guided mind relaxation, deep breathing, slow movement meditation, deep body relaxation, visualization, and heart-focused meditation.
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Virtual Programs
Did you miss a class or maybe you had so much fun you want to take it again? Recordings of past cooking, dance, yoga workshops and webinars are available for you to revisit on our virtual programs page. |
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Mindfulness Mondays
Mondays | 12:10-12:30pm | Online
Join Liza Schlosser-Olroyd for a short mindfulness practice at 12:10 on Mondays! As we continue working and living through unprecedented times in many ways, developing a mindfulness practice is a nourishing way to fill our own cups and cultivate resilience over time. This is a chance to come together and share a mindful moment with one another before we take on the rest of our week. Hope to see you there!
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Survey: Eating Disorders, Anti-Fatness, and More
The UHS Eating Disorder Team would like to hear from the UC Berkeley community about their thoughts on the topic of eating disorders, anti-fatness, and related issues (ex. campus culture, support needs, challenges, etc). Share your thoughts on this survey.
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Faculty/Staff Flyer and Information
Spring Workshops and Programs
Click the image to open the flyer and learn about this semester's exciting offerings.
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