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LU On the Move

Thank you to the almost 100 people that signed up for the LU On the Move program. There is still time to join the fun. There are random weekly prizes for everyone that participates at any level. Learn new stretches while at your desk or a great wellness tip.

The winners of the first On the Move initiative were drawn from the many of you that signed up by last Friday. Alice Boeckers can now track her movement with a new fit bit and Shelby Rae will enjoy a wellness gift basket.

Join the Movement. It starts officially April 8th and you can join anytime at:

Register at https://onthemovechallenge.welcoa.org/register/LUMoves

Then enter the company code LUMoves.

For questions about signing up email Erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu

Spring WELLU Massage Sign up

WELLU is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services beginning now. Sign up has begun for all students, staff and faculty. Appointments are available for 60 minutes and cost $20 and will be held at the YMCA and on campus. Students, staff and faculty must sign up to be eligible to schedule an appointment by contacting Erin Buenzli at or 920-832-7190. Space is limited so sign up today. Limit one per term.

LU is on the Move – Sign Up Now

Join over 50 people already signed up for the exciting WELCOA On The Move Challenge! On The Move is a 12 week online wellness challenge that encourages more physical activity and wellness habits throughout the day. Not only will you be boosting your mood, reducing your stress, and becoming more active, you will also be eligible for great rewards and prizes! The challenge starts on April 8th, but don’t wait to become a part of this great movement! If you sign up between now and March 29th you will be entered for a chance to win a fitness tracker or gift basket from the Healthy Vikings Program. Signing up is easy and you can track everything online, even sync your fitness tracker. Sign up and support one another! We can all feel better if we work together! Register here. Then enter the company code LUMoves. For questions about signing up email Erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu

LU Is On The Move Starting April 8

Looking for a way to put more pep in your step? Join the exciting WELCOA On The Move Challenge! On The Move is a 12 week wellness challenge that encourages more physical activity and wellness habits throughout the day. Not only will you be boosting your mood, reducing your stress, and becoming more active, you will also be eligible for great rewards and prizes! The challenge starts on April 8th, but don’t wait to become a part of this great movement! If you sign up between now and March 29th you will be entered for a chance to win a fitness tracker or gift basket from the Healthy Vikings Program.

Signing up is easy and you can track everything online, even sync your fitness tracker. Sign up and support one another! We can all feel better if we work together!

Register here.

Then enter the company code LUMoves.

For questions about signing up email Erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu

Community Resource Panel

Community Resource Panel! Help those affected by dating and sexual violence reach local resources on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Warch Cinema. Speakers include SANE Program Coordinator at ThedaCare Meghan Van Heertum, Campus/Community Advocate at the Sexual Assault Crisis Center Cathy Kaye, Lieutenant Blaine VanderWielen and Lieutenant Mike Frisch of the Appleton Police Department, Assistant District Attorney of Outagamie County Alex Duros, and Tracy Plamann, Community Education Coordinator at Harbor House.

Alive and Aware

Alive & Aware is a program sponsored by WELLU that is running from January 31st until April 26th. It is designed to educate the campus community about physical, mental, and nutritional Wellness. The education is geared towards teaching members about healthier choices and becoming more aware of how the choices they are making can impact their lives.

Alive & Aware will include campus resources, online activities, and tabling events will be held at various locations. Each activity participated in or attended will lead to the participants receiving a raffle ticket. The more tickets acquired the better chance of winning a prize! At the end of the program tickets will be drawn for the chance of winning 1 of 3 WELLU gift baskets.

You’re alive, become aware! Contact, Healthy Viking intern, with any questions.

WELLU Winter Massage Program

WELLU is pleased to offer subsidized full-body therapeutic massage services beginning January 7th, 2019. Sign up starts now for all students, staff and faculty. Appointments are available for 60 minutes and cost $20 and will be held at the YMCA and on campus. Students, staff and faculty may schedule an appointment by contacting Erin Buenzli at erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu or 920-832-7190. Space is limited so sign up today. Limit one per term.

Wellness Center Break Hours and Free Employee YMCA memberships in December

Wellness Center December Break:
November 26- December 7 8am-9pm M-Th, 8am-6pm Fridays, December 10-14 8am-4pm, December 17-20 9am-4pm, Closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1, Jan. 2 1-8pm

Free December YMCA memberships available to all employees. Sign up at the YMCA Member Services if you want to join the YMCA from November 24 – December 31. Spouses can also join the YMCA in December for $30. Try out new classes that are free to members, just drop in.

Seasonal Gratitude Exchange

Just a few days left to sign up. Join the many departments that have already said yes.

Simply sign your department or area up by November 30th to be matched with a fellow neighboring (similarly sized) department. Once matched, your department is free to share your appreciation and gratitude at some point between December 10th and December 21st. You will be informed of your match by Wednesday December 5th.

Have fun with this and enjoy sharing the spirit of gratitude.

Email erin.buenzli@lawrence.edu with name and number of people in your department or group by Nov. 30th.

Office of 1? No worry. Sign up on your own or partner with another office.

What: Seasonal Gratitude Exchange
When: Now through December
How: E-mail Erin Buenzli to sign up