Past Event Category: Well-Being Week
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Oct 30Allen Gardens Photography Walk
Education Building, Meet outside the Red Doors
Take a lunchtime walk with Ella Tschopik from MERIT Library to the Allen Community Gardens along the Lakeshore path! Participants are encouraged to bring a camera or cellphone and use the walk to notice, capture, and connect with nature, campus, and each other. Space is limited. Registration required. Sign up TODAY!
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Oct 30Embodied Reset: Movement for Well-Being, Connection, and Renewal
Lathrop Hall, Studio 510
Join Guy Thorne from the Division of the Arts for a set of guided movements designed to help participants reconnect with their bodies, shift energy, release tension, and cultivate presence. We’ll practice arrival, a gentle flow, activation, playful exploration, and connection with others. Space is limited. Registration required. Sign up TODAY!
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Oct 29UW PD Therapy Dogs
Education Building, 3rd Floor Deck
Meet one of the most important members of the UW–Madison community: K9 Hoagie! Hoagie’s human, Officer Krista Bayley, will share how the UWPD Therapy Dog Program provides comfort and care for the UW–Madison staff, faculty, and students in times of stress or crisis. Space is limited. Registration required. Sign up TODAY!
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Oct 29Values Clarification: Exploring Purpose and Meaning Through Creative Expression
Wisconsin Idea Room
Explore the values that drive, fulfill, and give us purpose with Leanne Morris from the Career Center. We’ll create vision cards to bring to life our reflections and release creative energy! Space is limited. Registration required. Sign up TODAY!
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Oct 29Resilient by Design: A Hands-On Performance Tune-Up through Corrective Exercise
Medical Sciences, B203
Don’t wait for something to “feel off” before taking action. Join Dan Schaefer, a teaching faculty member in Kinesiology, for a hands-on workshop designed to help busy professionals proactively build a resilient body. You’ll learn simple, high‑impact corrective exercises that fit seamlessly into any workout, daily routine, or act as a quick reset for your …
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Oct 29Cultivate Community: Plant Pot Painting
Education Building, L138
Join Maryellen Pawley from the Dean’s Office for a fun pot-painting event in partnership with this year’s Partners in Giving campaign! Small terracotta pots, painting supplies, and lunch will be provided. The event is free, and donations to the Partners in Giving campaign are welcome but not required to attend. Space is limited. Registration required. …
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Oct 29CASI Feedback & Discussion
Educational Sciences, Room 253
Join SoE Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI) for a group discussion for a group discussion that will focus on improving communication, collaboration, and community across the school! Learn about the purpose of CASI as well as how they support academic staff and serve as an advisory committee to the Dean. The group discussion will allow …
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Oct 29Desk Yoga
Zoom
Take some time to slow down and practice yoga right at your desk. This virtual session will be led by Danielle Maillette, research project manager for the School of Education’s Office of Research & Scholarship. New to desk yoga? You’re in luck — all you need is your laptop! No special equipment or prior experience …
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Oct 29Mindfulness Walk Along Lakeshore Path
Education Building, Meet outside the Red Doors
Enjoy a 2-mile walk along Lakeshore Path. Guided by Lisa Sigurslid from Curriculum and Instruction, we’ll practice visual mindfulness and gentle exercise while enjoying fresh air along Lake Mendota. Participants will receive photo prompts to inspire intentional observation during the loop. We’ll conclude at Bascom Mall with an optional space to share your favorite snapshot …
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Oct 28Sealed with Gratitude: Writing Anonymous Thank You Letters to Colleagues
Education Building, Room 245
Join Michael Dixon from Educational Policy Studies to recognize your colleagues for their work or contributions to creating a positive School culture. Write anonymous cards, notes, or letters of appreciation that will be delivered to their desks in the weeks to come. Space is limited. Registration required. Sign up TODAY!