Archive for the ‘June 2012’ Category
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Team Fonda You: One of Many Great Team Outfits!
UBC Sports Day on May 4th was a huge success. Thank you so very much to all of the participants. Spirit flowed, sweat poured and laughs were loud! We were pleased to have over 50 teams from 40 different departments/units, and the response from our evaluations had some great comments:
“Very well run program. It is the perfect event at the perfect time of year. Thanks to everyone who pulled it off!”
“Thank you Food Services for letting us try out their new menu from the Loop Cafe. It was delicious!“
“The event was very well organized. Everyone was really friendly. Well done!”
Thank you again to UBC Food Services for catering the event, and sharing the Loop Cafe samples.
If you haven’t had a chance, review some of the photos of some great team spirit throughout the day and congratulations to the many participating teams. Find out how the teams ranked here. Although the aim of the day isn’t about winning, a congratulations again to the winning team from Alumni Affairs!
Filed under: June 2012 | Tags: sports day, UBC, ubc rec, ubc sports day, workplace health
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Highlighting health in the workplace at a department/unit retreat helps to create health as a priority and part of your organizational culture. Health Promotion Programs has a lot of different resources, from pamphlets to posters, ideas for workshop topics, and even some free training opportunities:
- Each department/unit has the opportunity to access one free, one hour health workshop from EFAP (contact Miranda Massie, EFAP Clerk, for more information).
- Departments/units could also offer the 3 hour Responding With Respect program free, which focuses on mental health in the UBC workplace.
You’re also welcome to contact Suzanne Jolly, Health Promotions Coordinator, for other ideas for health at work.
After all, isn’t the nature of “retreat” supposed to be related to health and wellbeing?
Filed under: June 2012 | Tags: health, organizational culture, retreat, UBC, workplace health, Workplace Wellness
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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A Zen sitting group meets in the Team Room at the Asian Centre on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 pm, run by E’cho Sirotnik, who is an ordained monk and the Zen Buddhist Chaplain at UBC. Introductions (for those who are coming for the first time) are from 3:00-3:30 pm.
Weekly meditation sessions for UBC staff and faculty is still an initiative we are hoping to offer in the future. Please watch the UBC Blog and future editions of the newsletter for more information.
Find out more.
Filed under: June 2012, Mental Health | Tags: Meditation, stress relief, ubc chaplains, zen, zen sitting group
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Wondering about your breast cancer risk? Join free group sessions on Tuesdays at 4:30PM at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre. Learn how to prevent breast cancer through healthy lifestyle changes. Limited space is available so please reserve by phone 604-603-5140 or email.
The Breast Cancer Prevention & Risk Assessment Clinic is a project of the CCS-UBC Cancer Prevention Centre and receives funding from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon.
Find out more.
Filed under: June 2012, Physical Health | Tags: breast cancer, breast health, prevention, risk assessment
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Movement at Work for a Healthy Spine: Join an expert from Vancouver’s Fitness Table and learn how to sit, move and stretch differently in your office space. June 13
Sun Safety 101: A guest from the BC Cancer Agency will be discussing how to protect you and your family from a preventable cancer. Bring your questions! June 21
The Mysterious Body: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: For those of you who missed this presentation the first time, Dr. Karen Lam is back to discuss what your body might be telling you. June 26
Powerwalking: Whether you are looking for a stroll to stretch your legs or looking to up your heart rate, we have a walking group for you. Special routes this month include Acadia Beach on June 1 and UBC Botanical Gardens on June 8. June 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Filed under: Events, June 2012, Mental Health, Physical Health | Tags: back health, back pain, chinese medicine, powerwalking, spine health, sun safety, UBC, Walking
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Once again this year, UBC Continuing Studies has created a dynamic two day program focused on health at work.
Learn more.
Filed under: June 2012 | Tags: summer institute, UBC Continuing Studies, workplace health, Workplace Wellness
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Challenging the stigma of talking about cancers below the waist, this annual event raises money for the BC Cancer Society. They’re encouraging organizations to have teams in the fun-filled 5 km walk/run and competitive 10 km run.
Learn more.
Filed under: June 2012 | Tags: Cancer, underwear affair
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 5, 2012
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Request a free 15 minute presentation about UBC’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Learn about the program and the free services available to you and your family. It is the perfect addition to a stff meeting or retreat.
For more information, promotional material or to book a presentation please contact efap.hpp@ubc.ca.
Filed under: EFAP, June 2012 | Tags: EFAP, employee assistance program, employee family assistance program, UBC
