Dear GW Community,
As we prepare for the school year ahead, GW is here to support your well-being — emotionally, financially, physically, and socially. From easing the back-to-school transition, to planning for your financial future through our 2025 Financial Well-being Campaign, there are plenty of resources to help you manage stress and stay on track. This month, you can also explore personalized coaching through Active&Fit Direct™, take advantage of Faculty & Staff Meal Plans for convenient, discounted dining on campus, or join the GWell Chapter Chasers Book Club as we dive into our next book. In September, we’ll come together to observe Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and foster connection. However you're looking to grow or recharge, GW has something for you this season.
Don't forget to check out our upcoming events, important reminders, and chances to connect 1:1 with our benefit vendor partners.
For questions about any of our benefits programs, please contact us at benefits@gwu.edu.
Be Well,
GW Benefits
Human Resource Management and Development
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Get to Know Your Benefits and Well-being Resources
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Preparing for the School Year Ahead |
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The back-to-school transition can be challenging for families, students, and teachers as everyone adjusts to new routines, academic demands, and caregiving responsibilities. During times like these, it’s important to take what you need, when you need it. Headspace is available to support your mental well-being — whether you're navigating change, feeling stretched thin, or simply need a moment to reset. Register here!
Some support for when you need it most:
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2025 Financial Well-being at GW |
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Join us and our vendor partners throughout our 2025 Financial Well-being Campaign to take control of your money and what matters most to you. Learn to manage financial stress and build a financial plan rooted in your values, while moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling financial future. In recognition of "Make a Will" month, August events focus on financial longevity and legal planning. GW Office of Planning Giving provides free resources available to help with important will or estate planning decisions.
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Coming Together for Suicide Prevention Month |
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Next month, in September, we observe Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, encourage open dialogue, and promote resources that support mental health and well-being. It’s an important opportunity to stand with those who may be struggling, educate our communities, and help reduce the stigma around seeking help. By sharing information, fostering connection, and highlighting available support systems, we can work together to create a culture of compassion and care. Every action counts, and together, we can make a meaningful difference in suicide prevention.
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Expand your Reading Horizons |
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The GWell Chapter Chasers Book Club is gearing up for our next book, The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel. All faculty and staff are invited to join us for the reading period that runs August through October. It’s a fantastic opportunity to dive into a new story, improve your overall well-being and share your insights with fellow GW colleagues!
Interested in joining? Sign up!
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New! GLP-1 Support Coaching Now Available |
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GW Dining Offers Meal Plans for Faculty and Staff |
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Enjoy convenient and discounted meals on campus this academic year with a GW Dining Faculty & Staff Meal Plan. Benefit-eligible employees may purchase a Faculty & Staff Meal Plan through payroll deduction and pay less per meal compared to paying out of pocket for each visit.
Enroll by Monday, Aug. 18 to choose one of the four meal plan options. Complete this webform to enroll. Note: Once a meal plan is selected, changes cannot be made.
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Fall meal plans start Monday, Sept. 1 and end Friday, Dec. 19.
Meal swipes can be used at all GW Dining locations, with the exception of Panda Express and Chick-fil-A.
Please contact GW Dining via email at dining@gwu.edu or call (202-994-FOOD) [3663] with any questions.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming Events
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Mark Your Calendar and Check Back Often!
Did you know that we have a GW Benefits events webpage? Be sure to check it out throughout the month as additional opportunities will be added.
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TIAA & Fidelity Retirement Counseling
Retirement plan participants can schedule financial counseling by appointment with TIAA or Fidelity. To book an appointment, call your preferred provider or use the online booking systems listed below:
Fidelity Investments - Make an appointment online or call 800-642-7131.
TIAA - Make an appointment online or call 866-843-5640.
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Complimentary Massage Opportunities
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Faculty and staff can enjoy free seated massages at Foggy Bottom and Virginia Science and Technology campuses on a first come, first served basis. We would like to accommodate as many colleagues as possible, so if you have already received a seated massage in the last few months, we ask that slots for the dates below be reserved for colleagues who have not yet received one. Thanks for your consideration!
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GW Benefits
44983 Knoll Square, Suite 391
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (571) 553-8382
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