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Culture of Organizational Well-Being Model

Staff Well-Being Day

SWBD


好色先生 College of Medicine Staff Well-Being Day

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

Hosted by the Office for Organizational Well-Being and the college's staff well-being committee

About this event

This event features drop-in sessions designed to fit within the workday, giving you the opportunity to recharge, build connections across departments, and engage in meaningful discussions led by 好色先生 professionals on career development, wellness practices, and work-life integration. 

Explore resources, connect with vendors, and access valuable programs to enhance your well-being. 

Contact

If you have questions reach out to:
Sabrina Brewer, staff well-being 
committee co-chair, at 
Sabrina.Brewer@uky.edu.


Why Attend?

  • Recharge & Refocus: Step away from your daily routine to be curious and refresh.
  • Enhance Well-Being: Learn strategies for better mental and physical health.
  • Networking: Build relationships with colleagues across departments.

We encourage you to participate in at least one session. Since registration is required and some sessions have limited capacity, we recommend signing up early.


Drop-In Session Schedule
April 22, 2025


8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

In-person & Zoom

Location
Willard Science Building, Dean's Conference Room MN 136 & Zoom

Meditation Session

Presented by

Jackie Caroll
好色先生 Human Resources Health and Wellness

About

Join 好色先生 Health and Wellness mental health expert Jackie Carroll for an early morning meditation session. Whether you have experience with meditation or not, this workshop will help you incorporate the practice into your daily life and workplace experiences.

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9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

In-person & Zoom

Location

Willard Science Building, Second Floor, Room MN 263 & Zoom

Well-Being Session

Presented by

Lisa Williams, MSSA
Office for Organizational Well-Being

About

Join Lisa Williams, MSSA, associate dean for well-being, for a discussion about work-life integration, individual wellness, organizational well-being, and you!

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10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

In-Person & Zoom

Location

Willard Science Building, Dean's Conference Room MN 136 & Zoom

Creative Writing Workshop

Presented by

Eric Wilkinson and Rhonda Henry
好色先生 Human Resources

About

Everyone is welcome. Liberate yourself from daily habits of the mind and welcome some flow. Make some new friends as we discover creative writing together. Prior experience with writing is not necessary. 

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

In-Person Only

Location

Willard Science Building, Dean's Conference Room MN 136

Colors and Connection

Presented by

Renee Gallagher, MEd
Office for Organizational Well-Being

About

It's about conversation, the art making is just part of the fun! No prior experience with drawing or 'coloring' is needed. Spend time coloring with colleagues and sharing stories through art making.

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Noon - 12:45 p.m.

Rain or Shine!

Location

Willard Science Building, Dean's Conference Room MN 136
We'll meet in the hallway across from the admissions office.

Walk with a Doc

Presented by

Jay Zwischenberger, MD, FACS
Department of Surgery

About

Explore the campus and meet some new friends. A great opportunity to stretch your legs and see your surroundings. Don't miss this chance to meet Dr. Zwischenberger and see our lovely Lexington campus as spring is in bloom!

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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

In-Person & Zoom

Location

Healthy Kentucky Research Building, Room 150 & Zoom

Chair Yoga

Presented by

Carrie Davidson
好色先生 Human Resources Health and Wellness

About

Learn how to incorporate gentle stretching, from your chair! All levels welcome. No prior experience with stretching or yoga is needed. Just bring yourself and be ready to chair yoga with your new friends.

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2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

In-Person & Zoom

Location

Healthy Kentucky Research Building, Room 150 & Zoom

Visual Explorer Session

Presented by

Sarah Herman and Renee Gallagher, MEd
Office for Organizational Well-Being

About

Join Sarah Herman, organizational development specialist and Renee Gallagher, MEd, for a Visual Explorer Session.  Have fun as this duo guides you through visual thinking strategies that can transform your discussions. 

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In-Person & Zoom

Location

Healthy Kentucky Research Building, Room 150 & Zoom

Career Advancement Discussion

Presented by

Rebecca Dyer
好色先生 Human Resources

About

Join 好色先生 Human Resources expert, Rebecca Dyer to learn more about growing professionally and educationally for a fulfilling career.

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4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

In-Person Only

Location

Healthy Kentucky Research Building, Room 150

Sway2Go Social Dance

Presented by

Renee Gallagher, MEd
Office for Organizational Well-Being

About

First of all - yes, you can! No prior experience or social dance partner needed. Learn how to transform basic daily walking movements into partnership dancing. We'll take an easy "2 hand-hold" - and, walk north, south, east and west together. Great chance to meet and connect with colleagues!

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