Events
Self-Care Extravaganza Day
Wednesday, February 5
Buntrock Commons
Mark your calendar for the full day of Self-Care opportunities
sponsored by the Well-Being Committee. Healthy snacks will be available in the Norway Room and Black Ballroom all day.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Chair Massage – Norway Room
10 minute appointments available, RSVP for your spot (please limit 1 spot per person)
11:00 am: Mindful Meditation – Black Ballroom
with Emeriti Laurel Carrington, certified Unified Mindfulness
1:00 pm: Sound Bath Meditation – Buntrock 221
with Kim Herfindahl, Albert Lea
3:00-4:00 pm: Pet Therapy – Black Ballroom
Bertha and other furry friends, stop by for a little while or stay the entire time
January Well-Being BINGO
The Well-Being Committee invites you to participate in the Well-Being BINGO challenge during the month of January.
- Print out the BINGO card, share one with a co-worker. Well-Being BINGO Card
- Get started on your challenge by crossing off squares as you complete each of the activities.
- 5 in a row (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) = BINGO and will qualify you for a prize.
- Blackout BINGOS will qualify for a Grand Prize!
- Submit your BINGO card to Health Services by Friday, Jan. 31. Cards can be mailed by Inner Campus mail, dropped off at the Health Service Office in New Hall or scanned and emailed to healthservices@stolaf.edu
- Prizes will be announced on Monday, Feb. 3.
Fitness Opportunities
NOTE:
Yoga will not meet Jan. 20, 26 or Feb. 3.
Next Session will be Feb. 10.
Beginning Hatha Yoga
Mondays @ 11:50-12:40
CAD Studio 318
taught by Nancy Veverka
* bring your own mat, there will be some available to use as well
* this is free and open to the entire St. Olaf community
* sponsored by the Staff & Faculty Well-Being Committee
Check out the other fitness classes on campus!
Staff & Faculty Book Groups
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Sarah Jurewicz, Transition and Orientation Experiences/Student Life, has organized a group that has been reading books written by, or containing a subject about, marginalized voices. You may contact Sarah (jurewi1@stolaf.edu) if you would like more details about this book club.
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Are you looking to start your own book group or have interested in joining a new group on campus with other Staff & Faculty?
Share your interest with this St. Olaf Book Group form.
Staff & Faculty Community Space
Buntrock Commons 221
12-1 pm; Mon-Fri
Bring your own lunch, build community with others outside of your office/department space.
A Look Ahead
Here’s what the Well-Being Committee has planned
for the months ahead.
January – Winter BINGO Activity
February – Self-Care Extravanganza Day
March – Finance Focus
April – 2nd Annual Walking Challenge
May – Social Hour Celebration
Stay tuned to the website for more details
throughout the year!
Our Mission
To engage, educate, and empower all staff and faculty to improve their health and well-being.
Our Vision
St. Olaf College will build and sustain a multi-faceted approach to staff and faculty well-being by providing knowledge, resources, and opportunities to realize a holistic and healthy life.
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