January 2025

We hope you've had time to relax, rejuvenate and de-stress over the Winter Break.

Here's a simple Mindful Moment to help you start the new year.

🧘‍♂️✨Metta Meditation✨🧘‍♂️
It's the practice of cultivating unconditional loving-kindness by silently repeating phrases of goodwill for yourself and others. It reduces stress, boosts compassion, improves emotional well-being and enhances overall health.

It is said to lead to deep states of mental tranquility and insight when practiced consistently. 

Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference! 

Cheers to the Fitwell Monthly Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who participated. 🥳

Each month, we randomly draw 3 lucky winners. You need to enter EACH month for a chance to win. Watch your email and follow us on socials for the contest dates.

December Contest Winners
Santiago O. - PantherShop $25 Gift Card
Grant M. - Pom Knit Hat
Serena M. - UW-Milwaukee Blanket

January Contest Dates: 1/15 - 1/20
$25 Gift Card, Pom Knit Hat and Knit Scarf.
Entry form only accepts submissions during contest dates. Save this link for this and future contests!

Hurry! Course are filling up FAST.
Register EARLY on PAWS or STELLIC to save your seat.

Check the Schedule of Classes for an up-to-date list of courses.

Which FitWell Courses will you take next semester?
With over 60 courses offered in Spring 2025, find one or more courses that fit your schedule and your interests.

Get the FitWell SPRING Course Catalog!
We have helpful charts showing when the courses are offered  AND how they are offered in-person, online or hybrid.

❄️January 21 - May 8❄️
FULL Semester 16-weeks // 22 courses
Sign-up before January 6.
Enrollment closes January 27.

☀️January 21 - March 14☀️
EARLY Half Semester 8-weeks // 17 courses
Sign-up before January 6.
Enrollment closes January 22. - NEW EARLIER DATE!

🍀March 24 - May 8🍀
MIDTERM Half Semester 7-weeks // 36 courses
Sign-up before March 3.
Enrollment closes March 26.

Undergraduates can add a full or half-semester class at no additional tuition cost* (if total credits are 12-18).

Check out the Catalog Reel on Instagram!

Got FitWell questions? Visit our FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions.

If you have other issues or concerns, please reach out to the FitWell Program team at
fit-well@uwm.edu. Good luck in the new semester.

Sara, Cynthia & Joan

Show your UWM and FitWell pride!

Purchase your FitWell T-shirt from the UWM PantherShop in-store or online. #goPanthers

SHOP NOW

SHAW Mindful Space - Reserve a time

UWM Spaces to promote Mindfulness and Wellbeing

Golda Meir Library - Contemplative Space: 2nd Floor E275

Campus Cares

Tues., 1/14: Community Building Workshop and Time Exchange
Honors House Room 196 from 5:30 -8:00 pm

WINTER WELCOME

Wed., 1/22: Strengths for Students
Discover what makes you unique with the CliftonStrengths Assessment!
Union 381 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm 

Wed., 1/22: Group X Class Sampler Night
Klotsche Center from 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Thurs., 1/23: CAB - Artic Spark Block Party
Spaights Plaza from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Dress for the weather!

Fri., 1/24: Golf at Luxe
Meet in the Union Concourse at 11:15 am. Leave at Noon.
Event is from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Return by 4:00 pm.

Fri., 1/24: Game On with the Center for International Education
Garland Hall, Rm 130 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Fri., 1/24: Esports Grand Opening & Basement Bash
Union Rec Center from 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Tues., 1/28: Sport Clubs Fair
Check out over 20 sport clubs that compete with other institutions.
Union Concourse from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tues., 1/28: Bingo Night
Union - Wisconsin Room from 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Thurs., 1/30: Involvement Fair
Union Concourse from 11:00 - 2:00 pm
Stop by the FitWell table! Enter to win a pair of camp chairs.

Fri., 1/31: Calm & Crafty: Pride Week Edition 
Student Health and Wellness Center - Rm 8990 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fri., 1/31: Trip to Up Down Arcade
Free pizza and arcade games from 12:00 - 3:30 pm.
Register at Noon. Transportation provided.

CHECK OUT MORE EVENTS
UWM Events Calendar | Student Involvement Events | Panther Presence Events
Outdoor Pursuits Calendar | UREC Intramural Schedule | Milwaukee Athletics

MILWAUKEE FREE DAYS

Milwaukee Zoo
Sat., 1/4 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Milwaukee Public Museum
Thursday, 1/2 from 10 am to 3 pm
Reservations preferred to guarantee admission.

Milwaukee County Free Day: Thursday, 1/2
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum from 10 am - 5 pm
Charles Allis Museum from 10 am - 5 pm

FitWell offers in-person, online, and hybrid 1-and 2-credit elective courses. Find a variety of activities to maintain wellness or fitness while earning credit. No additional undergrad tuition cost if total credits are 12-18 (Fall and Spring). In-person classes will follow UWM policies as well as location-specific policies. If you have questions or would like a copy of a syllabus from a previous class, email us or visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Discover. Learn about all courses available. Read descriptions and find course locations.

2. Get Course Numbers. Visit Schedule of Classes and search "FITWELL". Find a Class and Time best for YOU!

3. Register in PAWS or Register in Stellic. Select "FitWell" under the subject. Search Course Title under keyword.

FitWell is Fitness • Wellness • Sport
Courses that move me.

Full Course Descriptions | PDF Course Catalogs
Frequently Asked Questions | Course Locations

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Zilber College of Public Health 
FitWell Program
Enderis Hall 2400 E. Hartford Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211 | USA