Creativity and Your Well-Being: Canvas Painting

Wed, Oct 4 | 12:10-1pm

Tang Center- Class of '42

Engaging in creative activities (as part of, or outside of our work), allows us to be more productive, balanced, and calm in everyday life. In this workshop, you will learn two beginner-friendly painting techniques, then try them on your own canvas! No prior painting experience necessary. Supplies will be provided.

SAVE THE DATE:

Healthy Holiday Challenge 2023

November 6- December 15

6-Week Online Lifestyle Program

The Healthy Holiday Challenge is back and quickly approaching! Register for the challenge kick-off event on November 1 from 12-1pm at the Tang Center: Class of '42 for an overview on this year's challenge, challenge resources, and giveaways!

Diabetes Prevention Program

Information Sessions

Nov. 14 | 12:15pm | Register here!

Dec. 7 | 12:15pm | Register here!

The UC Diabetes Prevention Program is a virtual campus-based small-group, one year healthy lifestyle program that uses a scientifically based approach developed by the CDC to help you make important lifestyle changes. If you think you could be at risk of prediabetes or developing type 2 diabetes, register to attend an information session to learn more about the upcoming cohort starting January 2024. 

Visit uhs.berkeley.edu/dpp or contact Cori Evans at corievans@berkeley.edu for more information. 

Yoga for Tension & Stress Relief

12:10-1pm

251 Hearst Gym/ Zoom

Zoom Dates:

10/13, 12/8

In-Person Dates:

11/17



Instructor:

Laurie Ferris

Walking for Energy and Injury Prevention

12:10-1pm | In-Person

For 9/29: Campanile (West Stairs)

For 10/6: Edwards Stadium

Instructor:

Tomas Handelsman

Cardio Kickboxing

12:10-1pm | In-Person

251 Hearst Gym 

10/20

11/3

Instructor:

Tomas Handelsman

Recipe of the Month:

Stewed Beans and Greens

This budget-friendly meal can be quickly prepared on a weeknight with little to no waste! Serve it alone or with a grain such as rice or a bread such as cornbread. For more budget- and eco-friendly recipes, attend this month’s Cook Well Berkeley class, Cooking on a Budget.

Cooking on a Budget

Thu, 10/12 | 12:10-1pm

Hybrid: Zoom or Tang Center, Class of '42

Eating well doesn’t have to cost a lot. Learn to prepare flavorful meals using affordable and simple ingredients with a long shelf life. Demonstration, recipes, and samples provided.

Group Cook-Alongs

Looking for a fun way to cook and connect with your colleagues? Learn more and register here!

Pre-Approved Ergo Products: Furniture & Accessories

Tue, Oct 17 | 11am-12pm | In-Person (Class of '42)

Learn more about the preapproved products covered by the Matching Funds Program. Click here to register!

Ergo Navigator Training

Wed, Oct 25 | 10am-12pm | Hybrid (Zoom and Class of '42)

Learn how to be an Ergonomics Navigator where you will learn to evaluate and modify workstations according to campus ergonomic guidelines. Click here to register!

Computer Health Matters: Campus and Remote Work

Wed, Oct 11 | 10am-12pm | In-Person (Class of '42)

Qualify for the Matching Funds Program and learn how to set up your workstation. Click here to register!

To learn more about our Ergonomic Workshops, visit our workshops homepage!

Ergonomic Program Flyer

Click here to download the program flyer and learn more about resources, workshops, and services for computer and non-computer users.

Breastfeeding Your Baby: Return to Work/School

Thu, Oct 5 | 1- 4:15pm

Zoom



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.

Transitioning Back After Baby Bonding Leave

Thu, Oct 26 | 12-12:50pm

Zoom



Join us for this virtual panel workshop focused on understanding both positive and negative emotions related to transitioning back to work, how to establish boundaries at work, benefits available to working parents, ergonomic strategies for multiple workstations, and self-care resources to help ease the physical and mental pressure associated with working while caregiving for a young child.

Zero Waste

It's Zero Waste October! See our new Zero Waste page to learn more about the 5 R's (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot) to help reduce your environmental footprint and be well at work!

Staff Garden Volunteer Day

Thu, Sep 28 and Thu, Oct 26

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.

Visit uhs.berkeley.edu/staff-community-garden for the more information.

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