Upcoming Events
Faculty & Staff Yoga Class
Ustler Hall 162 Fletcher Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesJoin Kim Holton, Ph.D., instructional assistant professor for the Department of Health Education and Behavior, every Tuesday for a lunchtime yoga class! Classes are held Tuesday’s in the Ustler Hall Atrium from 12:15 to 1 p.m. They are open to all faculty and staff, and are appropriate for all levels of experience. No registration is […]
Four Key Considerations for Successful Retirement
ZoomJoin UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agents Lisa Leslie and Jill Breslawski for a 45-minute session where they will discuss important steps that enable a financially sound and happy retirement. Register: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/Cgz7tFC5QuOQNidjGweBhA#/registration
The New Parent Puzzle: Managing Stress, Mental Health, and Maternal Well-Being
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesBecoming a new parent is a life-changing experience filled with joy and challenges. This webinar brings together experts to explore the intersection of parental stress, maternity, and mental health. Our distinguished panel features three-time Olympian, Olympic bronze medalist, and maternal mental health advocate Shannon Rowbury, filmmaker and mindfulness expert Mel Mah, and Dr. Karen R. […]
Women, Whole Health, and the Workplace: A Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe month of May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month–and while individuals and organizations have made incredible progress to break down the stigma and shame that surrounds these topics, research shows there’s still more work to be done. In fact, women have twice the lifetime rates of depression and most anxiety […]
From Cravings to Control: How to Stop Emotional Eating in Its Tracks
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesEmotional eating is a natural response to stress, cravings, and external cues, but it doesn’t have to control your relationship with food. In this webinar, we’ll have a conversation about emotional eating and share strategies to manage those situations in a way that supports your well-being. Walk away with practical tools to respond to emotional […]
Communicating Employee Care Through Mindfulness
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesWhen an employee feels their well-being matters, research suggests that their job satisfaction increases while stress and burnout decreases. During this session, we will review three different tools that leaders can use to communicate care to their employees
It’s all about the Food: Living Well with Diabetes
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThis webinar is designed to help individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes understand how food choices affect blood sugar levels. Participants will learn practical strategies for meal planning, portion control, and reading food labels to support better blood glucose management and overall well-being.
Journaling for Mental Health
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesJournaling is a powerful tool for maintaining good mental health—helping to manage stress, track personal growth and identify patterns in behavior. Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agent Samantha Kennedy to learn how to get started.
Enhance your workspace with ergonomics
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesEstablishing good office ergonomics can help enhance the quality of our work while maintaining our well-being. Join Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomics Coordinator Julie Ramsey to learn how to create a comfortable workstation to help reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity.
Gardening with Native Plants
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesGardening is a great way to improve physical fitness, foster creativity and nurture your mental health. Join UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent Amanda Marek to discover the benefits of gardening with native plants and how to get started.
Introduction to Mindfulness
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Hillary MacMichael and Patrick Zayas as they teach you how to cultivate awareness, manage stress and improve well-being by integrating mindfulness into your daily routine.
Local Wonders 101: RecSports Adventure Toolkit
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesFrom day trips to extended adventures, discover local outdoor gems with UF RecSports’ Assistant Director of Outdoor Recreation Braja Smith and learn the basics for choosing your location, activity and gear.