Farewell!

Be Well Employee Wellness Coordinator, Danielle Bohn, will be transitioning out of her role at UTK on December 3rd. During this time of transition, the Center for Health Education & Wellness appreciates your patience and flexibility with Be Well programming. Be Well will have a condensed menu of programs for the spring until a new coordinator joins the team.

A message from Danielle:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to serve employees through the Be Well Employee Wellness Program. I am so grateful for the partners and collaborators who have helped expand and elevate Be Well to what it is today. It has been extremely rewarding to develop and implement wellness initaitives for faculty and staff, but it was even more rewarding to watch the ripple effect of change across campus. I am extremely appreciative of everyone's enagement, feedback, and support over the past few years as we navigated some trying times together. There is still so much great work to be done and I am beyond proud of what we have been able to accomplish together."

Upcoming Events

December 8 - Virtual Chair Yoga

Move More

Be Well Breaks!
The Be Well Employee Wellness Program seeks to improve the health and wellness of university employees by creating a campus that supports positive lifestyle choices. This fall, Be Well and Human Resources are encouraging faculty and staff to engage in Be Well Breaks throughout the workday to practice self-care and energy management.

What is a Be Well Break?
A Be Well Break is a recovery technique that employees can use to restore their energy over the course of the day. Some examples include:

Having a healthy snack
Gentle stretching
Checking in with a colleague
Taking a lap around the office
Practicing a breathing exercise
Refilling your water bottle
Walking on a campus route

Why are Be Well Breaks important?
Healthy breaks throughout the workday contribute to higher job satisfaction, productivity, and engagement. Be Well Breaks can be a healthy and productive part of the University of Tennessee's work environment.

How to participate in the initiative?

Request Be Well Break door hangers for you and your colleagues
Print Be Well Break signage for your office space
Take Be Well Breaks and model the behavior for your colleagues

Together, we can be a healthier university. For more information, email bewell@utk.edu.

Eat Well

Finding healthy options on campus does not have to be difficult with Vol Dining's OZZI to-go box program. This program can also be used by faculty/staff in the Stokely and Rocky Hill Dining Halls. Before visiting the dining hall, be sure to sign up for the faculty/staff VolDining Discount Program to save 15% at any location on campus.

How the OZZI works:

Ask cashier for OZZI to-go box and pay for your visit to the dining hall
Fill your to-go box with a nutritious meal
To return: Insert re-usable eco-container in front slot with barcode facing up and with the barcode entering the machine first
Retreive OZZI token
Repeat as often as you wish

To view daily menus at the dining hall locations and their hours, visit https://ut.campusdish.com/.

Recipe of the Month

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pomegranate and Hazelnuts

Be Mindful

Wellness Warrior

The Wellness Warrior Award is given to individuals across campus who are nominated by their peers for leading by example and inspiring through action as they work to create a healthier lifestyle.
The Wellness Warrior for the month of December is awarded to Sarah Kite. Sarah works with UT Extension - McMinn Co. and has been a part of the UT family for 18 years. In her free time, she enjoys sports (water & land), traveling, and spending time with family.
We asked Sarah what inspires her to make healthier choices and live a healthy lifestyle and she shared that older generations living healthily into their golden years with a high quality of life."I want to look and feel that good too as I age!"
When asked if she had a success story to share, Sarah said that as a health and wellness class instructor to individuals of all ages, one participant really stands out to her. A retired gentleman who was ready to start living a healthy and active lifestyle joined her 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program. He started walking every day and lost about 24lbs during those month. By the last class, he had built a new healthy lifestyle and registered for his first half-marathon. A few years later, he still remins active and placed first in the McMinn County Walk Across TN eight-week fitness challenge. "He is an inspiration to others and I'm so thankful he joined my UT Extension wellness program years ago."

Congratulations Sarah, and thank you for being a model of health and wellness on UT's Campus!

Do you know someone who you feel is deserving of the Wellness Warrior award? Please fill out a nomination form to have their story told.

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