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May 2025 Work-Life Workshops

Apr 24, 2025

Hello Work-Life partner,Welcome May! We’ve been waiting on these sunny skies and May flowers. It’s amazing how something as simple as the sun setting around 8:30 p.m. can make you feel more motivated to take on extra projects and tasks. It’s interesting to consider how nature impacts our moods and energy. Once the sun sets, we tend to go into settle down and sleep mode. I hope you are getting some good peaceful sleep.

April 2025 Work-Life workshops

Mar 27, 2025

Spring has sprung, or so we hope. Afterall, we live in Kentucky where you can observe two seasons in one day. It sure does keep life interesting. I hope you are embracing these warmer temperatures, budding flowers and of course spring cleaning and organizing. I hope you find some time to get outside, go for a walk and breathe in the fresh air.

March UK HR Work Life and Well-being Bulletin

Mar 6, 2025

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and serves as a time to promote healthy eating habits and encourage informed food choices. The campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), focuses on the importance of a balanced diet and the role nutrition plays in overall health. UK HR Health and Wellness has various programs to help support your nutrition journey.

Meet our new UK Elder Care Specialist

Feb 24, 2025

Meet our new UK Elder Care Specialist, Hazel Teichen. Hazel is a native of Chicago with over 18 years of experience providing elder care related services via Bluegrass Care Navigators and Cedarhurst Senior Living. Hazel is available to offer confidential consultations via phone, virtually, and in-person with UK employees and retirees to assist them with their elder care caregiver needs. Services include helping locate resources for your aging loved one no matter where they live in the USA.

Engagement Scholarship Consortium Annual Conference

Feb 4, 2025

The Engagement Scholarship Consortium seeks proposals for our annual conference on Oct. 8-9 in Roanoke, Virginia. This year's conference theme is "Bridging Resources to Build Stronger Communities." Proposals are due on March 31, 2025.

February 2025 Work Life and Well-being Bulletin

Jan 28, 2025

For some reason February makes me think about healthy relationships. Is it all the Valentine marketing? Maybe. One thing is certain, we all need healthy nurturing relationships at work and at home. As we know our relationships impact our mental health as well as how we interact with the world and ourselves.

APPLY NOW | ESC Creative Activities Grants Program

Jan 15, 2025

Apply Now for 2025 ESC Grants! Deadline to Apply: Sunday, February 9, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EST The Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program, supported by the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC), offers financial support for projects that foster mutually beneficial partnerships between university scholars and communities. These grants are designed to facilitate positive outcomes for both scholars and the communities they serve.

UPDATE | New Faculty Orientation Jan 9 2025 Has Moved Hybrid

Jan 9, 2025

2024-2025 New Faculty Orientation-Part 2 (NFO2) HYBRID You've completed your first semester as a new faculty member at the University of Kentucky, now what? In NFO2, you will have an opportunity to: Plan for your successful promotion Reflect on your classes and build your portfolio as a teacher Consider how to juggle teaching, research, service, and have a personal life

January 2025 Work Life and Well-being Bulletin

Jan 2, 2025

Happy New Year 2025, We have really kicked off the new year and winter in a very snowy way. Be safe out there. Sometimes we get so busy with the daily grind that we miss the small moments to connect with colleagues, family, and friends. In 2025, I hope you have a year of positive connections, productive workspaces, healthy relationships, and consistent physical fitness routines to name a few. Overall, in this new year, I hope you create effective work-life and well-being strategies that allow you to nurture yourself, reset when needed and make regular progress.

December 2024 Work-Life Workshops/Opportunities

Nov 21, 2024

The fall season and the holiday season usually bring with them a lot of people time. We see people at fun gatherings, office party time, gatherings with friends and family, special events, travel time, etc. Whatever you choose to do over the next month, I hope you remember to pace yourself and be present. Be in the moment so that you can take it all in and enjoy it. Don’t let the busyness of the season sidetrack you on your self-care journey. Have fun and stay well.

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