Biometric Screening Prize Winners

April 20th, 2012 1:03 PM

Photo of Joanna MeyerThanks to all who participated in the Biometric Screenings and congratulations to the Prize Winners!

Half-hour Massage: Barbara Frederick, Brian Brooks, Ronald Morin, Evan Henry

Fitness Assessment: Deborah Hawkins, Roger Galipeau, Mike Pasquine, Shawn Plante, Steve Cohn

Collins Center, 100 Years of Broadway:  Robin Pipin

Lunch with Janet Waldron, Vice President for Administration & Finance, and Sue Hunter, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost:  Wanda Westley

Hockey Tickets:  Brian Foley, Joanna Myer

UMaine Pride Wellness Walks – April

April 4th, 2012 9:28 AM

UMaine Pride Wellness Walks LogoOur campus is filled with interesting people, fascinating research, and really cool equipment! Every day we walk by buildings without giving a second thought to what might be happening in the labs or classrooms.

Come join us on our new UMaine Pride Wellness Walk to get moving, talking and exploring our campus.

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Spring Into Fitness Challenge

April 3rd, 2012 8:00 AM

2012 Spring Into Fitness ChallengeThis 6 week event (April 10th – May 15th) encourages employees to:

  1. Walk a minimum of 90 minutes a week and
  2. Participate in a specially scheduled fitness class or other activity every Tuesday at the Rec. Center

To qualify for the weekly drawings employees must complete both the weekly walking challenge and the special Tuesday fitness activities.  All drawings will be held at the Rec. Center Tuesdays at 4 pm.

During this 6 week event, the Rec. Center will be open to all participating employees at no cost from 2:30 pm to closing on Tuesdays only.

To participate, employees must register using our online form or at the Rec. Center before the first class on April 10th. If this will interfere with your work schedule please get your Supervisor’s approval. Wellness release time may apply. Please speak to your Supervisor or HR for more details.

Take “5″ – A Better U+ME

April 3rd, 2012 7:54 AM

Tom Merrow and Jillian O’Brien Take “5″ and show you how you can perform simple stretch and strength exercises at work, school, or home.

Move and Improve

March 26th, 2012 3:27 PM

Move and Improve EventJoin us on March 29th from 3-5 PM at the New Balance Student Recreation and Fitness Center for a campus-wide Move and Improve event!

Try a Zumba Class

Grab a healthy snack

Get tips for getting in shape

All students and employees are welcome.

 

 

 

 

Cutler Health Center Biometric Screenings

March 14th, 2012 7:42 AM

Cutler Health Center has added March 26th and 27th availability (8:00AM to 11:45AM) for you to get your Biometric Screening. Availability is limited. You must call to make an appointment (581-4000).

Related: Cutler Health Center Biometric Screening Scheduler

National Nutrition Month®

March 13th, 2012 10:10 AM

March is National Nutrition Month®. Here are just a few tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to “Get Your Plate in Shape.”

  • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
  • Make at least half your grains whole
  • Enjoy your foods but eat less
  • Be physically active your way

Reasons2RiseUp phase 1 nearing completion

March 8th, 2012 7:47 AM

RiseUP LogoThere’re only 24 days until the end of phase 1 (March 31st) for Reasons2RiseUp! Please take a moment to verify you’ve met all criteria for phase 1.

If you don’t have your Biometric Numbers and you’re unable to get in to see your primary care physician before the end of the month, schedule an appointment with Cutler Health Center. Be quick as the schedule fills up fast! For those of you going to your primary care physician, take this sheet with you so your physician knows what numbers you need.

If your Reasons2RiseUp account isn’t working, you’ve experienced difficulty, or have questions pertaining to the Reasons2RiseUp application, please join us during one of our appointment-free help sessions in Merrill, room 228.

Low-calorie, low-cost, high-flavor

March 8th, 2012 6:59 AM

Marketplace 200 Calories PosterCheck out The Marketplace’s low-calorie, low-cost, high-flavor options, all around 200 calories! Download flyer.

Find additional nutrition information at umaine.edu/dining

Lunch & Learn (Webinar) with EAP Postponed

February 29th, 2012 9:03 AM

We regret to announce that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the presentation Who, me, stressed? has had to be rescheduled. The webinar will no longer be presented “live” on Thursday, March 1st. However, a recording of the presentation will be available by Wednesday, March 7th at www.umaine.edu/eap/workshops.htm