Work Continues on Wellness website:

So much work is going on "behind the scenes" to improve the effectiveness of the wellness website. Although you may not be able to "see" the changes until late fall, the following updates are being made:

1. Alpha-topic Wellness Resource List
2. Archived Articles, flyers, etc. for various wellness topics for each of the 7 elements of wellness
3. "Ask the Experts" blog for nutrition and/or physical activity, linked to Facebook
4. Web-based wellness programs linked directly to the wellness site

Upcoming Fall 2009 Wellness Opportunities:

See all Wellness events

Believe it or not, we are in the final stretch of the fall semester! Please be sure to encourage a safe and "well" end to the semester/holiday by encouraging frequent hand washing, staying home if you are ill, and promoting the University's emergency policy on illness- especially as it relates to recent breakouts of H1N1. To review the policy, please visit: http://emergency.unl.edu.

The UNL Wellness Initiative Facebook account is now available! Become a fan and be sure to invite others to join. Not only will you be connected with others interested in wellness, you will get Nutrition updates weekly through the online blog and be the first to know about new materials, events or resources.

Finally, we have a very exciting beginning to the new year… UNL will be launching a year-long wellness healthy lifestyles and weight management program. You will all be contacted in the near future with additional details.

Until then, have a happy, healthy month! - Kimberly Barrett, Wellness Coordinator.

Husker Challenge

October 4th - December 4th
A 9-week physical activity, nutrition, and sustainability program open to all UNL students and employees.
Program partners include Campus Rec, University Dining Services, Residence Hall Association, and the UNL Wellness Initiative. You do not have to be a member of Campus Rec to participate & the weekly goals can be accomplished anywhere; however, activities held inside the the Campus Rec facilities are available only to Campus Rec members. Fee $12; many prizes!

Important Dates:

• Informational Sessions
  • Open to all CRec Members/non-members
  • September 16th, 5:30-6:30 pm, CRec room 55
  • September 23rd, 7-8 pm, CRec room 55

• Pre-Fitness Test
  • FREE
  • October 5th, City Campus Union - choose 1/2 hour time slot between 11 am - 1pm
    OR
  • October 6th, East Campus Union - choose 1/2 hour time slot between 11 am - 1pm

• Post-Fitness Test
  • FREE
  • November 30th, City Campus Union - choose 1/2 hour time slot between 11 am - 1pm
    OR
  • December 1st, City Campus Union - choose 1/2 hour time slot between 11 am - 1pm

"Wellness Wednesdays" Extended in November to support the HRA

Always the 1st Wednesday of the month at UHC lab & 2nd Wednesday at East Campus Union, Room 316

In support of the 2009-2010 Health Risk Assessment, the UHC has extended the services for the following dates:

Thursdays, November 5 & 12 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm @ East Campus Union

Fridays, November 6 & 13 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at City Campus Union

- Wellness Blood Profile offered through UNL Health Center.
- The blood profiles include Total Cholesterol, LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, hemoglobin, and glucose.
- It is recommended you fast 8-10 hours prior to the test to have a more accurate reading.
- Cost $20.  BCBS insureds will have the cost submitted to Preventative Care.
  Price valid during the dates above and Wellness Wednesdays only.

UNL Health Risk Assessment

November 9th - December 4th
The Health Risk Assessment is a personal health survey that will be implemented across the University system in November. It is completely free and voluntary. No one is able to attain your personal health information- in any form- except for you! Each of the UN locations (UNK, UNL, UNMC, UNO) will be provided an aggregate report only! This report will be used to guide wellness programming at each location. Why participate? Not only will you receive a copy of your personal health results, you will also receive additional preventative care dollars as a part of your UNL BCBS benefits plan. A great document to spread the word and distribute via e-mail to your unit/department: Complete List of Preventative Care Benefits & HRA-Related Enhanced Benefits.

Click here to view/download the HRA flyer to be posted on the Wellness events poster.

We encourage all wellness ambassadors to share this Presentation About HRA with your unit/department, as well. This presentation will take approximately 7-10 minutes to review with staff and covers the main points of the HRA process. If you have additional questions that you cannot answer, please contact us at wellness@unl.edu.

Yoga on the Green for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 13th from 12 - 12:30 pm
Yoga opportunity provided by Campus Rec certified instructor, open to all campus community.
FREE - but monetary donations accepted & will go to benefit the Fight Against Breast Cancer.
Location tentatively scheduled for the Green North of City Campus Union; However, could move indoor based on weather.

Yoga on the Green for Coat Drive for People's City Mission

November 11th from 12 - 12:30 pm @ City Campus Union
Yoga opportunity provided by Campus Rec certified instructor, open to all campus community.
FREE- but donations of gently used coats/jackets will go to support People's City Mission.

Coming in January!

Year-Long Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management Program

…stay tuned for more details in the upcoming weeks.

Check out the Wellness Events Calendar for other Wellness and Physical Activity Opportunities
to enjoy in and around Lincoln.

To learn more about the wellness opportunities at UNL or to contribute as a wellness resource, click here Kimberly Barrett, Wellness Coordinator