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Lunch & Learn: All About Sleep

Published February 4, 2019

Dr. Jason Carter, expert in sleep and sleep disorders, will discuss the latest science behind the importance of good sleep hygiene. Dr. Carter is the associate vice president for research and professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology.

Join us to learn about:

How sleep affects your daily performance
Ways to improve your sleep
Optimal napping
Sleep & weight
FAQs

The presentation will take place from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge. Register online.

Feel free to bring your lunch; beverages will be provided. This free event is open to faculty, staff, students and community members and is sponsored by Employee Wellness. Attendance counts toward Husky Health Option 2. Questions?

Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Naturally Slim Begins Soon

Published January 28, 2019

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Learn how to lose weight and improve your health while eating the foods you love. Employee Wellness is offering active, benefits-eligible employees a behavioral weight loss program called Naturally Slim.

The program is delivered online to your smartphone or computer and doesn’t include starving, counting calories, eating diet food or punishing yourself in the gym. Instead, we’ll teach you how to eat your favorite foods while losing weight, gaining energy and reducing your risk of getting a serious condition, like diabetes or heart disease.

Space is limited. Apply between January 28 – February 8, 2019. This program starts February 25, 2019.

Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Shredded Cheese and Dry Shampoo: Humor and Hacks of Working Motherhood

Published January 16, 2019

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn presentation with Shannon Rinkinen and Jen Wall. Work-life balance can feel like a moving target for working mothers. In this session, we’ll share stories and ideas both humorous and helpful to bring some sanity Monday through Friday.

The presentation is scheduled noon to 1 p.m. February 12, in the MUB Alumni Lounge. Register online. Feel free to bring your lunch; beverages will be provided.

This free event is open to faculty, staff, students and community members and is sponsored by Employee Wellness. Attendance counts toward Husky Health Option 2.

Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Bodywork for Relaxation Lunch & Learn Well Attended

Published January 15, 2019

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Karen Hoyem, Body Therapy for All, gave a presentation to faculty, staff, students, and community members on the benefits of CranialSacral Therapy and Touch for Health. Both support relaxation and healing.

The audience was treated to a demonstration as well as self-help techniques to use in times of stress. Congratulations to Cindy Asiala, the winner of a 1-hr session with Karen.

Husky Health is Here

Published January 11, 2019

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Beginning January 1, 2019, HuskyPAW, SWEAT, TechFit, and T2 became one program – Husky Health.

Husky Health is free, voluntary, and offers benefits-eligible Michigan Tech employees more choice and flexibility with their wellness incentives. Complete all three options by September 30, 2019, and earn up to $450. Several payout options are available.

Option 1: Earn $200
Get a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Health Assessment and an annual physical.

Option 2: Earn up to $150
Complete an approved health program or screening.

Option 3: Earn up to $100
Do an approved physical activity or nutrition challenge, event, or program.

Head to Wellness Benefits for information about Husky Health and other wellness benefits.

Bodywork for Relaxation: Lunch & Learn

Published December 18, 2018

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Join us for a presentation with Karen Hoyem, Body Therapy for All, to learn about:

bodywork and how it supports overall health and wellness
benefits of CranialSacral Therapy and Touch for Health
self-help techniques to help reduce stress
Q & A

The presentation is from noon to 1 p.m. January 15, in MUB Alumni Lounge A. Register online.

Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.

This free event is open to faculty, staff, students, and local community members. Attendance counts toward Husky Health Option 2. Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Maintain Don’t Gain Wellness Campaign

Published November 12, 2018

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Sign up today for the 2018 Challenge which runs November 12 – December 31. Participating employees may claim 500 bonus HuskyPAW points!

Once again, we’re teaming up with Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Online.

This FREE 7-week program provides you with access to weekly newsletters, daily tips, healthy holiday recipes, and a virtual race through Rome. When you sign up for the race (details will be in your Week 1 newsletter), be sure to join the #MichiganTech group!

Stress Less: Lunch & Learn

Published September 21, 2018

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Join us for a presentation with Don Grisham, Northstar Employee Assistance Program, to learn about:

physical and mental symptoms of stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder
healthy ways to deal with stress
tools for your mental health toolbox
Q & A

The presentation is from noon to 1 p.m. October 11, in MUB Superior Room. Register online.

Feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.

This free event is open to faculty, staff, students, and local community members. HuskyPAW members will receive 100 points for attending this event. Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Mental Health Awareness Simulation for Faculty & Staff

Published September 18, 2018

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College can be stressful at times, and Michigan Tech wants to empower our faculty and staff with resources they need to assist students. Be prepared to lead real-life conversations with students that build resilience, strengthen relationships and connect them with support.

We’re excited to present the Kognito simulation At-Risk for Faculty & Staff course, which will help in recognizing signs of distress, determining if a student needs help, how to talk to a student in need of help and where to direct students for further resources. It can be difficult to deal with these kinds of issues, but an effective conversation can help more than you think—it can help change someone’s life.

As faculty and staff, we can take small steps that make a big difference. We hope you enjoy this simulation, as we all work together to help one another and build a stronger community. At-Risk for Faculty & Staff lets you practice these challenging conversations at your own pace through role-play with virtual students.

Use the Michigan Tech key to open a free account and take the simulation. It can be completed in multiple sittings and your progress will be saved.

Questions? Contact Shannon Brodeur.

Bike and Pedestrian Safety Reminder from Campus Bike Initiative

Published September 10, 2018

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As we embark on a new academic year, Campus Bike Initiative sends a reminder to everyone in our community.

The people we all see out on the road walking, jogging, biking and using wheelchairs are our neighbors, family and fellow community members. They deserve to be treated fairly and equally by drivers, just as drivers expect and deserve to be respected by them.

Our hope is that by being considerate of others, Michigan Tech and our local communities can become a place where people can safely bike to a friend’s house, to church, school, work or the grocery store. Non-motorized transportation plays an important role in campus life and needs to be respected as a viable means of transport.

Michigan law requires drivers to give at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist. If three feet can’t be given, drivers must wait for a safer place to pass. In Michigan, it is legal to cross a double yellow line to pass a bicyclist if there is no oncoming traffic. It shouldn’t be too much to ask that drivers wait until it is safe to pass a bicyclist before they continue on their way.

Remember when you’re driving—that person you see on a bike could be on their way to meet a child, parent or spouse. Be kind when passing bicyclists—give them three feet and you’ll be to doing your part to get them home safely to their loved ones.

Bicyclists: Your bike is a vehicle. You need to follow Michigan traffic laws. Ride with traffic. Use a helmet. Wear high visibility clothing or a vest. Days are getting shorter, so use LED lights—front and rear. Drivers expect vehicles to be predictable in their behavior—signal your turns. Follow traffic lanes. Stop at stop signs. When passing a pedestrian, announce yourself as “Bike on your left” or use a bell.

We have a number of new resources available online. Take a look at the webpage and feel free to reach out to campus-bike-initiative-l@mtu.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

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