[UCRDBR] April 2025 Spring Into Wellness Top Picks
Departmental Benefits Representatives
ucrdbr at lists.ucr.edu
Tue Apr 15 13:16:34 PDT 2025
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April 15, 2025
To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)
From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of Faculty/Staff Wellness
Re:
April 2025 Spring Into Wellness Top Picks
DBRs, please share this information via your internal listserv. Do not reply to this mail. Please send a separate email with questions to benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.
Please review the April Wellness options below available for Faculty and Staff.
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Thank Goodness For Staff Week
Get ready to celebrate, UCR Staff! We're thrilled to invite you to Thank Goodness for Staff Week<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=3611ed6a6f&e=f49f8704e5>, happening from April 14-18, 2025! This year, we've lined up a fantastic array of activities just for you, to show our appreciation for all the incredible work you do!
* Coffee & Donuts<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=a8c6cca9d0&e=f49f8704e5>
* Virtual Wellness Activities w Hung Wu<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=2c4b0e1060&e=f49f8704e5>
* Build-a-Scotty Bear<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=1f62fb799e&e=f49f8704e5>
* Paws to Share<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=11163d3868&e=f49f8704e5>
* Bingo on Zoom<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=006b018dd5&e=f49f8704e5>
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Virtual Wellness Activities
During Thank Goodness for Staff Week, please join Hung Wu as he will facilitate a wellness activity for each day of the week (except Friday)
Monday, April 14th
* 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.: Mindful Monday: Resilience and Deep Breathing w Hung Wu<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=cf7d086ca9&e=f49f8704e5> (Virtual<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=1f8a0bb0b4&e=f49f8704e5>)
Tuesday, April 15th
* 12:15 - 1 p.m.: Virtual Desk-Friendly stretch & Movement Routine w Hung Wu<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=e956affda4&e=f49f8704e5> (Virtual<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=7184cef2c0&e=f49f8704e5>)
Wednesday, April 16th
* Kindness Chain<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=91694b9359&e=f49f8704e5> (Raffle prize for completing Random Acts of Kindness)
Thursday, April 17th
* Sustainable Wellness Activities<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=0332d6fc55&e=f49f8704e5> (Raffle prizes for completing 5 wellness activities)
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Staff Pantry - Volunteers Needed!
Flyer<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=0dfb9c1bf2&e=f49f8704e5>
* Volunteer Opportunity: Support the UCR Staff Pantry, hosted by Central Human Resources and UCR Staff Assembly
* Volunteer Roles: Help with pantry prep, setup, distribution, and cleanup
* Dates:
* Prep Day: Thursday, April 17, 2025
* Distribution Day: Friday, April 18, 2025
* Location: UCR Campus - Glen Mor C001
* Map: Glen Mor Community Map (Section C)<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=e28f3ca2bc&e=f49f8704e5>
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Flu vs Allergies (recording) - UCR Health
Recording<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c194f49269&e=f49f8704e5>
Dr. Roopa Viraraghavan, a UCR Health Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and UCR School of Medicine Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor, answers questions from parents and faculty on various educational topics related to newborn, infant, and children's health.
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Spring Into Motion Wellness Challenge
Website<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=9fb91032e8&e=f49f8704e5>
Registration Date: Monday, April 14th
Start Date: Monday, May 5th
End Date: Sunday, June 1st
Goal: Reach 60 points
Point Breakdown
* 6000-7999 steps = 3 points
* 8000-9999 steps = 4 points
* 10,000+ steps = 5 points.
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2025 UCR Walks Event
Date: May 15th
Time: 10:00am - 1pm
Location: UCR Track
Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=1049d5bde6&e=f49f8704e5>
Join your fellow Staff and Faculty on a walk on the track for an opportunity to engage with each other while listening to music from KUCR, visit the resource tables, grab healthy snacks, giveaways and prizes!
All participants will receive a medal and log 10 laps, enter to win a raffle prize!
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Advocates or Alternatives: Maximizing Your Well-being Initiatives
Date: April 16th
Time: 10:00am
Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=06726b1948&e=f49f8704e5>
* Explore key roles in employee well-being-vital for Gen Z (75% prioritize mental health)
* Learn about "Champions" and "Advocates": when they work, best practices, and common pitfalls
* Speakers: Kenny Zuckerberg (VP, Learning & Organizational Excellence) & Charnelle Bacchus-Powers (Sr. Project Manager, Health & Well-Being)
* Gain insights and alternative strategies for building a well-being-focused workplace
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Alternative Health for Pain Management
Date: Wednesday, April 16th
Time: 12:00pm
Registration<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=8e4ef82617&e=f49f8704e5>
Looking for natural ways to manage pain? Join our webinar on holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to pain relief.
What You'll Learn:
* Holistic Therapies: Benefits of acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care.
* Mind-Body Practices: Role of mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork.
* Movement Therapies: How yoga, tai chi, and gentle exercises support recovery.
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ComPsych Q2 Newsletter - English
Newsletter<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c68b4d2d6c&e=f49f8704e5>
This quarter, we celebrate the human body's complexity and the value of preventive health.
We honor Stress Awareness Month (April), Women's Health Month (May), and Men's & Brain Health Awareness (June)-all reminders to tune into our bodies, boost self-awareness, and make informed, proactive health choices
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ComPsych Q2 Newsletter - Spanish
Newsletter<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=7aafaa6aff&e=f49f8704e5>
Al comenzar el año, muchos reflexionamos sobre cambios que queremos hacer, lo cual puede sentirse abrumador. Este trimestre, volvemos a lo básico en salud y bienestar, promoviendo la simplicidad y el minimalismo. Incluso pequeños cambios en tu mentalidad pueden tener un gran impacto.
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