Celebrating Earth Month
April is Earth Month! This annual celebration honors the progress of environmental movements and raises awareness of present issues affecting the planet.
Here are some ways to contribute during Earth Month, and beyond!
- Check out some of our Earth-friendly recorded programs, including Our Soil, Ourselves: How Your Health Connects to the Soil, The Outdoors & Your Well-Being, Upcycling T-Shirts, Plant-Based Tips and Tricks, and Plant-Based & Planet-Friendly!
- Volunteer at the UC Berkeley Staff Garden! Volunteers meet the first Friday of each month at noon to maintain the garden using earth-friendly methods.
- Check out our Cook Well Berkeley recipes. Most recipes are plant-based. Better yet, try meal planning, which can help reduce food waste! Here is a week's worth of meal prep recipes to get you started.
- For current UC Berkeley events, check out SERC's Earth Week (April 17-21) page.
- Host a spring cleaning swap in your department. The swap could focus on clothing, books, household goods, or all of the above! Donate accepted leftovers to the campus ReUSE store or other relevant charities/resellers.
- Biking or taking public transit to work rather than driving.
- Participate in a local cleanup.
- Plant a tree!
- Use wildflowers and native plants in your garden to help bring more pollinators to your yard.
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Whether this is with water, electricity, gas, or just general consumption, this is a great time to evaluate your environmental footprint and find ways to lessen it. Remember to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
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We want to hear from you!
Be Well at Work Wellness Program Interest Survey
Survey closing Friday, April 14
The Be Well at Work Wellness Program team would love your feedback on our programs! As we look ahead to future programs, we are constantly looking to improve the quality and variety of workshops and resources we offer. Additionally, all participants who complete the survey will be entered to win a raffle for a chance to win 1 of 2 ($75 Gift Cards) or 1 of 4 ($25 Gift Cards) of choice!
We appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey and we look forward to using your feedback to improve our programs!
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Yoga for Tension & Stress Relief
In-Person
12:10-1pm
251 Hearst Gym
Instructor:
Laurie Ferris
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Cardio Kickboxing
In-Person
12:10-1pm
251 Hearst Gym
Instructor:
Tomas Handelsman
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Recipe of the Month:
This easy, budget-friendly salad takes only 20 minutes to make and the leftovers can be eaten for lunch the next day. Customize it to your taste, adding other vegetables, proteins, or garnishes of your choice. Find more recipes on the Cook Well Berkeley page.
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Group Cook-Alongs
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your colleagues? We offer customizable 1-2 hour "cook-alongs" for work units and staff organizations by request. They are typically virtual but we can explore an in-person option. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.
(Minimum attendance: 10)
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Cook Well Berkeley:
Plant-Based and Planet-Friendly
Tue, April 18th, 12:10-1pm
HYBRID: Tang Center (Class of '42) or Zoom
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, recipes, and samples provided.
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Eat Well Berkeley Caterer:
Carrie Dove offers a perfect balance of distinctive service and exceptional food. Their menus are filled with seasonal selections based on your palate and event specifics, whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for 15 or an elaborate celebration for 300.
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Have a general question about food or nutrition?
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Breastfeeding Your Baby: Returning to Work or School
Thu, April 6 | 1- 4:15pm | Virtual
Speaker: Tina Benitez, IBCLC
This 3 hour class 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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Transitioning Back After Baby Bonding Leave
Thu, April 13 | 12-1pm | Virtual
The transition back to work after baby bonding for both birth and non-birth parents can feel overwhelming. Join us for this virtual panel workshop focused on understanding both positive and negative emotions related to this transition, how to establish boundaries at work, benefits and accommodations available to working parents, and self-care resources to help ease the physical and mental pressure associated with working while caregiving for a young child.
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Ergonomics Navigator Training
Wed, April 5, 10am-12pm
In-Person | Tang Center (Class of '42)
Learn the basics of how to be an Ergonomic Navigator at UC Berkeley. The Ergonomics Computer Matching Funds Program will be covered and how to use the campus resources effectively. You will learn to evaluate and modify computer workstations according to campus ergonomic guidelines in this practical, hands-on workshop.
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Keyboards and Mice: Ergo Alternatives
Wed, April 12, 10-11am
In-Person | Tang Center (Class of '42)
Join this webinar to learn about the ergonomics of keyboards and pointing devices, including workstation set-up, postures, and techniques for using them. Additionally, this workshop will cover more on the keyboards and devices covered by the Ergonomics Matching Funds Program.
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Computer Health Matters:
Campus and Remote Work
Tue, April 25, 10-11am
In-Person | Tang Center (Section club)
Learn the basics of remote ergonomics and how to set up a safe workstation at home. This workshop will provide up to date information on the Be Well at Work Ergonomics Matching Funds Program and current campus resources.
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Breema: The Freshness of Spring Water Comes from Its Flow
Wed, April 26 | 12-1pm | In-Person @ Staff Garden
Join us for this experiential class series where we will learn to slow down and connect using simple Breema self care exercises and principles in moving meditation practice for unifying and balancing the energies of body, mind, and feelings. Register!
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Create a Budget and Ditch Your Debt
Thu, April 20 | 12-1pm | Virtual
Learn how to plan ahead for yourself and/or your loved ones through variety of financial planning options. Register!
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Monthly Meditation and Mindfulness for Faculty and Staff
First Wednesday of the Month | 1:15-1:45pm| In-Person
(Sproul Hall, Undergraduate Admissions Presentation Room (RM 103A))
Third Thursday of the Month | 2-2:20pm| Zoom
Join us for a monthly meditation group which will offer a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation during the work day. If you would like these sessions added to your bCal for scheduling notifications, please email kpatchell@berkeley.edu. Please email employeeassistance@berkeley.edu to submit accessibility needs for these events.
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Thriving Thursdays Wellness Series Evaluation
Thank you for joining our Thriving Thursdays Wellness Series brought to you in partnership with Kaiser. If you attended a webinar, we would love to hear from you. We greatly appreciate your feedback and learning how we can continue to improve our webinars moving forward.
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UC Moves Virtual Systemwide Challenge
May 1-31
The UC Moves Virtual Systemwide Challenge is back! Beginning May 1 – 31, represent your UC location while you run, walk, skip and move throughout the month. Registration opens on April 15.
To learn more about the challenge, how to register and great prizes you can earn along the way, complete this interest form.
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SAVE THE DATE
June 14, 2023
In-Person UC Moves Event (Campanile)
Join your fellow colleagues, friends and campus community for a mental and movement break on Wednesday, June 14 from 12:10 – 1pm. Mark your calendars for the return of the UC Moves in-person event. This event will feature music, fun treats, prizes and more.
More details to come! We hope to see you there!
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Moringa Study
Professor Susana Matias, at the Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology Dept., is inviting UC Berkeley employees to participate in a study to try moringa for a week. If you are 18-65, not taking medications, and not following a medical diet, you may be eligible for this study! Click the image to the right for more information.
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