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December 15, 2022

…te has been blocked. This kind of block seems to occur often with links to University surveys, especially those used through Qualtrics. Please follow the instructions below to allow access to the sites for the browser you use. Note: The Ghostery icon referred to in the instructions below looks like a blue ghost that may feature with it a black box with number inside it. For Google Chrome Click on the Ghostery icon in the top right corner of your C…

Local Wellness Resource Expo

February 13, 2023

…Fetzer Hall, Exhibit Hall (Gym A) Meet local and University wellness vendors to learn more about nutritional, financial, fitness and other wellbeing resources….

Nominees for 2022 Governor’s Awards

May 3, 2022

…lina. Tammy J. Samuels, Kenan-Flagler Career & Leadership for MBA Programs & Alumni | Human Relations Nominated for her work in building stability and increasing employee morale during a time of high turnover, Tammy has fostered partnerships within the school, University system, community and corporate relationships. Through kind, empathic and transparent leadership, Tammy creates a work environment where people feel valued. Since starting her rol…

Total WellBeing Expo Recap

April 5, 2023

…e Medicine. The all-star hula hoop champion was Isabelle Schenkel from the University Library with a remarkable hula hoop time of 20 minutes and 52 seconds! Thank you to our partners and volunteers. Carolina Dining Services opened Lenoir Dining Hall for the event and provided over 100 discounted lunches to employees. They also presented how to make a delicious five spice farro breakfast bowl at the in-person cooking demonstration with nearly 70 pa…

Wellness Champions Kudos: August 2022

August 1, 2022

…students. Together, the Wellness Committee promotes wellbeing by providing University, state and local resources to all at Gillings, and it periodically hosts guest webinars on mental health, nutrition and other aspects of wellbeing. Guided by monthly themes such as “Heart Health Month” in February and “Mental Health Month” in May, the Committee provides educational infographics, web links and sometimes samplings of healthy snacks as relevant to e…

Growing a Resilient Heart in Chaotic Times

October 13, 2022

…search/ South African born, Margaret holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Wales. A Licensed Massage Therapist since 1987, Margaret has also taught Anatomy and Physiology, especially of the heart, and massage techniques in the New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts, Hudson, NH. She worked as a massage therapist for 12 years at Structure House, an international weight-loss and life-style center, in Durham, NC until 2007. Zoom li…

Miles for Wellness Fall Results

January 4, 2023

…Nov. 20, 2022. With 35 teams, Carolina continues to be the top-performing university in the challenge. Over the eight-week challenge, teams of up to 10 competed against over 200 other teams across the state to virtually visit up to 19 different NFL Stadiums, from the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to the Hard Rock and Raymond James Stadiums in Florida then westward to Texas, California, and east again through the Midwest before finishing at…