Vols Get Vaxed

The university strongly recommends that students, faculty, and staff receive a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Vaccines are safe, effective, free, and readily available on campus and through other providers in the area.

Where to get a vaccine on campus:

Student Health Center Pharmacy
UT students, faculty, staff, and retirees can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the Student Health Center Pharmacy. View upcoming appointments and sign up.
Public Clinics
Dates and times are listed on UT's events calendar page. Check the calendar periodically for upcoming vaccination clinics.
8/17/21: Public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Student Union
8/18/21: Public COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Neyland Stadium

Upcoming Events

August 14 - Wellness Gardening Class (In-person)
August 24 - Healthy Cooking Class (In-person)

Move More

The East Tennessee heat and humidity can create a big barrier to physical activity during this time of the year. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that you can safely engage in your favorite activities:

Stay hydrated: Sip on water throughout the day and enjoy water-rich foods including crisp lettuce, watermelon, grapefruit, broccoli and tomatoes. During warm summer months, it is natural for the body to lose more water through sweating and pairing that with physical activity without proper hydration can put an individual at risk for dehydration. One pound of water weight lost through perspiration is roughly 2-3 cups of water.
Watch the forecast: Set yourself up for success by planning physical activity around the hottest temperatures of the day. Aim for activities around dawn or dusk, but if that is not an option, plan to scale back the intensity of a workout.
Wear proper clothing: For sunny days and hot temperatures, wear light-colored and sweat-wicking articles of clothing. Dark colors absorb heat and heavy clothes can increase your body temperature. Don't forget UV-blocking sunglasses for eye protection and lather on the sunscreen, as sunburn decreases the body's ability to regulate its temperature.
Opt for inside: If exercising outdoors seems unbearabe, always opt for indoor activity. Youtube is a great resource for free fitness classes or try Be Well's indoor walking route at the Student Union.

There's Still Time to Join Team UTK

Be Well is offering UTK employees $20 off of race registration for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon races happening this fall, October 2nd & 3rd! Sign up early to join our team and take advantage of the discount! The $20 discount can be used for any distance (5k, half marathon, marathon, relay). For each mile an employee completes on race day, Team UTK will receive a point. After race day, our team's total will be tallied and one East TN employer will win the fittest company challenge!

Back this year, immediate household family members of UTK employees will be able to join Team UTK and contribute to our team's total. *The discount can only be used for current UTK employees.*

Learn More

Eat Well

Be Well wants to hear from you! This fall Be Well and the Nutrition Department will be offering a free five week nutrition lunch and learn series. This partnership offers undergraduate nutrition students a hands-on learning experience, while also providing UTK employees access to evidence-based nutrition education. Students will be creating presentations based on employee requests, so all ideas/suggestions are appreciated.

Save the dates and stay tuned for registration details this fall:

Tuesday, November 2nd (12pm-1pm)
Tuesday, November 9th (12pm-1pm)
Tuesday, November 16th (12pm-1pm)
Tuesday, November 23rd (12pm-1pm)
Tuesday, November 30th (12pm-1pm)

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Recipe of the Month

Chia Pudding

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 award for the month of August is awarded to Lola Alapo. Lola works for UT Public Safety/UT Police Department and has been a part of the UT family for 10 years! Some of her favorite hobbies include distance running, hiking, CrossFit, eating, cooking, baking, and meaningful time with friends.
We asked Lola what inspires her to make healthier choices and live a healthy lifestyle, and she shared that it's important to have a holistic approach to health -spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. "If one of those areas is out of sync, I don't feel and do so well. Physical activity is also a wonderful stress reliever for me." Lola also uses physical activity as a way to boost her social wellbeing; "I've had many important conversations with friends during walks and runs."

One of Lola's favorite memories is when she ran the Marine Corps marathon in October of 2019. "It rained heavily during much of the race and I was miserable and feeling sorry for myself until about mile 14 when a double leg amputee ran past me.That suddenly shifted my mood and my perspective. It taught me the value of pushing through and perserving in the midst of less ideal circumstances." Lola finished the race and has since applied that lesson of perserverance to other areas of her life.

Congratulations Lola, 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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