SUMMER 2020 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 3
IN THIS ISSUE Taking Care During a Time of Uncertainty Fall liveWELL Trainings The Four Pillars of Planning for Retirement: Pillar Three College of Dentistry: Family Tips and Covered Preventative Care for UI Employees Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt
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UI WELLNESS
UI Wellness is a unit of UI Human Resources.
Megan Hammes
Senior Director, UI Wellness megan-hammes@uiowa.edu 335-5424 • E119 CRWC
Ilona Lichty
Health Coach ilona-lichty@uiowa.edu 467-0192 • E119 CRWC
Carla Melby-Oetken
Health Coach carla-melby@uiowa.edu 353-2975 • E119 CRWC
Allison Hugo
Health Coach allison-hugo@uiowa.edu 353-2973 • E119 CRWC
Sandy Stewart
Well-Being Specialist sandra-stewart@uiowa.edu 353-2973 • E119 CRWC
Melanie Cuchna
Our health and wellbeing programs offered through University Human Resources are committed to helping all of our employees meet their well-being needs. During these continued times of uncertainty, personal resilience is needed now more than ever. We have reached out to some experts on our campus for their counsel and advice on taking care of self. Focusing on our own well-being is important and allows us to take care of others and have the energy to do the things in life that we enjoy and are passionate about. Read their advice in the following pages and also learn about other tools and resources that may help you and the rest of the Hawkeye family stay safe and well.
Well-Being Specialist melanie-cuchna@uiowa.edu 353-2973 • E119 CRWC
Jean O’Donovan
Secretary jean-odonovan@uiowa.edu 353-2973 • E119 CRWC
Mary Heath
Secretary mary-heath@uiowa.edu 353-2973 • E119 CRWC
Joan M. Troester, MBA, SPHR, CEBS Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy CHRO
Diana Kremzar
Family Services Director diana-kremzar@uiowa.edu 335-3558 • 121 USB
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LIVEWELL TRAININGS
TAKING CARE DURING A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
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THE FOUR PILLARS OF PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT: PILLAR THREE
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FAMILY TIPS AND COVERED PREVENTIVE CARE FOR UI EMPLOYEES
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Taking Care during a time of
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There is a lot of uncertainty in our world and on campus right now. In the summer of 2020, we are still less than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many it may seem like years. Senior Director for UI Wellness/University Human Resources, Megan Hammes, interviewed a few campus experts on behalf of the liveWELL Program for their knowledge on how to cope, move forward, and optimize well-being during these unprecedented times.
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Personal and family health and safety were the top concerns for UI faculty and staff when surveyed in April 2020 regarding their remote work during the pandemic. With so many unknowns, what are the best ways to stay safe and healthy – whether continuing to work on campus, returning from remote work, or sending children back to school? Daniel Fick, MD Clinical Professor, Interim Chair & DEO, Department of Family Medicine I Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and Campus Health Officer:
The best way to stay safe and healthy is to follow the simple guidelines from our own public health and healthcare experts. Selfmonitor and do not come to work if you are sick or have a fever, cough, or sore throat. Wear your mask to help protect your co-workers and your faceshield if required. Practice social distancing and follow prescribed hand hygiene practices. If we all follow
these simple guidelines, we can greatly mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep our staff, students, and faculty healthy. liveWELL: Bev, you have
led wellness forums, group meditations, and have transitioned much of your mindfulness-based programming to virtual practice. For people who have established a mindfulness or meditative practice prior to COVID-19 or who have adopted one during the pandemic, what encouragement do you have to either stick with it or continue into a deeper learning of the practice? Bev Klug, MA, LMFT
Director of Mindfulness Programs, UI Behavioral Health/ Department of Psychiatry:
Practice as if for the first time, every time–beginner’s mind! Sometimes an established practice, like many things, can become so routine that we’re not present in it. If that’s becoming the case for liveWELL
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Mindfulness Programs at UIHC include follow-up groups for people that have completed any of our basic programs. These are intended to support people in their on-going practice, to deepen and sustain their experience and understanding amidst a community of practitioners, or to begin again. You can find these on our website throughout the year:
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you, be aware and notice the experience of this. You might also revisit a practice that you haven’t done for a while or weren’t so drawn to when you learned it. Do this not for entertainment or gratification but to wake up to your experience. Remember that formal practices support us in being mindful in daily living including the most difficult and challenging, the very pleasant and easy, and everything between. This is our life, and mindfulness helps us to not miss it even during a pandemic. Re-visit your intentions for why you practice, and return to them throughout the day. liveWELL: Bev, for people
who are curious about mindfulness, but they don’t know where to begin, what do you suggest?
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Bev Klug: Everything changes all the time in small and large ways–it’s the nature of life. Most have adapted to the initial, immediate threat of COVID19 and have settled into some new routines of living, but we are in a state of chronic stress. This is a VERY important time to integrate mindfulness into our daily lives whether you are new to it or have practiced for years. Mindfulness is being intentionally aware of what we are experiencing as it’s happening, whether we like it or not. This present-focused awareness coupled with attitudes we practice in relating to what’s here, supports us in responding more skillfully as life unfolds. We often aren’t present–we’re either jumping ahead to what we think might or should
happen next, resisting what is happening, lost in re-hashing things from the past or on auto-pilot going through the motions of living but not aware of what we’re experiencing. One of the great things about mindfulness is that it’s natural and we already have it (note the present awareness of infants and young children). Intentionally fostering it is accessible whether you’ve had extensive training or are beginning as you read this now. One of the values of extensive training is it helps us integrate mindfulness into daily living consistently, replacing old habits more frequently.
Below are some suggested practices relevant to current times that can be integrated anytime, anywhere whether you are new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner.
IF INCREASED SCREEN TIME HAS REPLACED FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTIONS Ask yourself, “What are my intentions for this encounter or task?” For example, I intend to focus attention on what is being said, fully listen, and pause before responding. I intend to be compassionate to myself and those I encounter.
Create body awareness. Bring attention to the body and soften the
places that tend to clench up automatically (jaw, shoulders, belly, etc.) to the extent possible, again and again, gently, non-judgmentally.
Have cues to remind you to stand and move the body in whatever way feels good to you, even if you are in a small space.
Focus on your breath periodically. We tend to hold it when stressed or focused. Remind yourself “just this” when you find the attention going to something else, such as the next ten things on the “to do” list. Attention is fleeting, so gently returning to where you intend to focus strengthens habitual attentiveness just like lifting weights strengthens muscles.
IF YOU ARE LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY Remind yourself that everything changes. This has always been
true and always will be, and it’s not because you or someone else is doing something wrong–it’s the nature of life. That doesn’t negate the fact that change is hard, scary, and unwanted or lethal sometimes. Amidst the pain of change, new and pleasant things may also arise. Be aware of your experience of this now.
We take comfort in routine, so maintain some even if they are new ones. Make sure
that some of them are very concrete such as weeding the garden or cooking. Be aware of the colors, textures, tastes, fragrances, and sounds. Eat with awareness. Be present in the felt experiences rather than just thinking about them or lost in thought.
Notice when the mind is weaving stories about the imagined future, and return to what is happening now. If there is something that needs planning for the future, be
intentional about focusing on it, and incorporate what you know and what might be anticipated. Stay present with planning.
NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL MINDFULNESS PROGRAMS UI employees can join the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program for free with a referral from the liveWELL Health Coach Service.
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liveWELL: It is still
summertime, but with students returning to campus soon for school and work, how can employees’ model good well-being for our students?
Barry Schreier, Ph.D. Director, University Counseling Service, Division of Student Life:
When we are helping students with the struggles they often manage, we are helping with something happening to THEM. In current times, it is different. We are now helping students with something that is happening to them and US which makes helping more challenging. Here are tips to assist you with “helping within and between,” meaning tips you can use for self-care and for your care of others:
No more than 30 minutes a day of news and social media about the news. If you cannot learn it in less than 30 minutes, it is not worth knowing that day.
Assert control where you can as so much of what is happening is out of our control. Asserting control where we can (i.e. clean your room, engage in exercise) provides us feelings of control when so much around us feels out of control.
Hold a frame of grief to understand your many feelings. We are all having
repeated losses and disappointments which cause a myriad of emotions. One day you feel fine and the next you don’t. Holding a frame of grief provides a good, reasonable, and containing way to make sense of feelings.
Mobilize your privilege in whatever ways you have privilege to help others.
Donate time to making PPE supplies, write supportive messages on social media, give money to charity, send treats to hospital nurses, call friends or family who may be isolated, or send an email to a colleague to truly find out “How are you?” Take social justice actions to dismantle systems oppressive to those with minoritized identities. liveWELL: Melanie, you lead
the University’s Diabetes Prevention Program courses for University employees. As such, you’ve seen participants make a lot of positive progress on health goals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can you share with us their main strategies for success and also how they overcame barriers? Melanie Cuchna, MPH, CHES Well-Being Specialist, UI Wellness, University Human Resources:
Long-term lifestyle change requires commitment, and it can be challenging at times. Add a global pandemic on top of that, and you have a whole new layer of challenges to work through. Tweaking goals, brainstorming solutions, and practicing positivity have helped participants in the Diabetes Prevention Program overcome barriers and continue to make progress towards their goals. They have shown tremendous resilience, and I’m so impressed by their dedication and commitment to the group. There are four strategies I’ve witnessed them use before and during the pandemic that have contributed to their success. These can be used to overcome any adversity when making lifestyle changes.
Whether you have returned to campus already or are about to, fall semester brings the next round of challenges. For more resources on how to care for yourself while also caring for students and colleagues, visit: MENTALHEALTH.UIOWA.EDU
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Set small, specific, and realistic goals. Every week
participants write down one to two small action plans to work on that contribute to their larger goals for the program. Writing these out and sharing these with the group helps create accountability.
Track your progress.
Participants have been working hard on tracking their nutrition, physical activity minutes, and progress on their goals. When they review what they’ve logged for the week, it is easier for them to identify daily habits that help make them successful.
Interested in the science of habits? There is a post on the University HR ‘Work from Home’ blog that was created with many tips about starting habits that stick. Read here. Celebrate your wins. An
important part of this group is highlighting the positives and things that went well. No win is too small. I always enjoy hearing about their other victories the most– the ones that don’t reflect a number on a scale. These victories represent changes in habits, energy, and feeling better.
Support others. Participants do such a wonderful job supporting each other by discussing challenges, sharing ideas, and offering encouragement. This is
the glue that holds the group together and keeps everyone moving forward. liveWELL: We have
employees reading this who are grieving the loss of a loved one or who have a co-worker who lost a loved one during Covid-19. We are unable to physically come together to show support, give hugs or condolences in person. First, what can you offer to those who are grieving? Second, how can we support co-workers, friends, or neighbors who may be grieving?
Bronwyn ThrelkeldWiegand, LISW UI Employee Assistance Program:
Losing anyone is hard enough, let alone during a public health crisis that has literally removed the ability to reach out and touch someone. Talking about our loss with anyone including a counselor such as EAP will help; but witnessing the loss for others must still happen. We have to acknowledge that in addition to the collective grief we feel for how our own lives have changed, the earth has stopped moving for those people who have lost a loved one. We must recognize the loss that person is experiencing in writing, a text, email or a phone call. Never assume you know how they are feeling, but know that you can always say I am so sorry for your loss.
Note to readers: The University of Iowa is rich with campus experts on various health and well-being topics. Stay tuned for more recommendations from campus experts in part 2 of the “Taking Care During a Time of Uncertainty” series that will be featured in our Fall 2020 newsletter. Do you have a question for liveWELL that we can help answer in a future edition? Do you have research or information you need to share with the University community or a suggestion for a featured story? Let us know by emailing livewell@uiowa.edu. Our mission is to “inspire a culture of well-being and campus excellence, providing employees with the opportunity to thrive.” Any ideas to support our community and help Hawkeyes thrive is what we’re all about. We’d love to hear from you!
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Discover the benefits of eating more plants while gaining resources for healthy plantbased menus and recipes in liveWELL’s Embracing PlantBased Eating course.
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REGISTER AT: EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE MYCAREER MYTRAINING and type “liveWELL” into the Enroll in Courses search box.
liveWELL continues to offer 40-minute courses on a variety of wellness topics at no cost to UI faculty and staff. Classes are offered both virtually and in-person at multiple locations on campus. With a phased return to campus and recommendations to continue social distancing, our fall line-up of classes will be delivered virtually via Zoom.
Juggling It All: Health Coaching for Busy Families (4-part series)
Tuesday, July 21, 28 and August 4, 11 | 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Identify quick wins for wellness, fitness, and nutrition on-the-go, and develop long-term planning strategies for success.
Embracing Plant-Based Eating Tuesday, August 18 | 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Discover the benefits of eating more plants, and gain resources for healthy plant-based menus and recipes.
Anti-inflammatory Eating for Optimal Health (4-part series)
Monday, September 14, 21, 28, and October 5 | 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Learn about the latest healthy eating strategies and lifestyle choices to help reduce inflammation and prevent chronic conditions.
Resilience 101 (4-part series) Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 | 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Build healthy thinking habits, and access evidence-based tools to strengthen personal resilience and optimize well-being.
View available liveWELL Trainings throughout the year: HR.UIOWA.EDU/WELL-BEING/LIVEWELL/PROGRAMS-AND-SERVICES/LIVEWELL-TRAININGS liveWELL
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The Four Pillars of
Planning for Retirement By Joe Cowley, PhD, SHSS, Senior Resource Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC In partnership with Dr. Jill M. Bjerke, BS, DC, Certified Aging Specialist (CAPS) CEO/Founder Home Transition SolutionsTM Group, LLC
There are many factors to consider when planning for your retirement or taking on caregiving responsibilities for a loved one. Throughout 2020 LivWell Seniors will be featuring a “Pillars of Planning” series in each quarterly liveWELL newsletter to help guide and direct families through their journey in discovering the best options for their unique situation.
The 4 Pillars discussed are: 1. Financial 2. Legal 3. Legacy
4. Living Solutions
The first pillar – Financial – was discussed in the Winter 2020 issue, and the second pillar – Legal – was discussed in the Spring 2020 issue. This quarter, we will discuss the equally important pillar of planning – Legacy.
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LEGACY
When we reflect on our lives and accomplishments, we all want the script to be about a life well lived. For each of us, when our work here is done and we receive the call, it will be an offer we cannot refuse. It will be an appointment from which we will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus—a reunion with family and friends we have not seen in a long time. Job security is exactly 110 percent. Our new mission takes us to a wonderful place. Before all of this, how do each of us plan for our gift of giving back? We wish such good things for our family, but I want you to take a minute and think about how we each connect with brilliancy of our own spirit. Always remember that the obstacles in the path of life are not obstacles, but they ARE the path. I believe we are each connected to the persons and things on this earth. We take the landscape of our life and write a legacy that represents our beliefs and the success story of our lives. Authoring our legacy starts with the process of creating new paths for those left behind and the erosion of our path into the nearby journey of others. How does all of this happen? Who makes the decision of our Legacy? It should be you! The following is a story of one of our resource partners who has given us permission to share her story.
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What is your legacy? Legacy may seem to be a word used in a different generation, but its purpose is still very relevant. Your legacy could mean far more than you realize. It is never easy to put plans in place for when we pass away, but the burden you release from your heirs is enormous when you take the time to do so. Several years ago, my sister was being treated very successfully for pancreatic cancer although we both knew there would be no recovery. Two years before she passed away, I went to visit her, and she handed me a very plain, benign, green two-pocket folder. I had a questioning look on my face when she handed it to me. Its contents brought me to tears. When I opened the folder, on the left side I found a copy of her will and trust, health care power of attorney, living will, insurance policy and a list of all of her bank accounts, credit cards, and investment accounts. She also included information for all of the companies she paid for utilities, homeowners association, etc. On the right side of the folder, I found a CD of the music she wanted played at her memorial, a receipt from prepaid arrangements at the funeral home, a receipt for payment and location of her burial urn, her list of specific items to go to special people, appraisals of her jewelry, art, furniture, etc., I also found a list of names she wanted me to call when she passed away including close friends, doctors, nurses, and hospice. She had a Ph.D. in oncology nursing and published many papers. However, there is one paper she wrote that is the most exceptional of them all—she had written her own obituary. There were things in her obituary that I did not even know about her! She was telling people about herself in her own words and not mine—that is the heart of a legacy. Tucked into an envelope and paper-clipped to one of the pockets were business cards from her oncologist, hospice, eye surgeon, oncology clinic, accountant, attorney, financial planner, funeral home, and church. I looked up at her with tears in my eyes because she had just lifted an enormous burden from my shoulders. She gave me what I now call, “The Greatest Gift of All©.” I have published and shared this story many times over as I think it puts a completely different light on a simple way to manage an often-difficult part of our lives. When preplanning our passing in the context of how to tell those we leave behind what our wishes and desires are, it does not seem to be such an insurmountable task. In fact, it becomes an act of love.
LivWell Seniors is more than a referral organization—it is an organization that helps seniors thrive. Our seniors have worked hard to help build our communities and now, it is our turn to make sure they are cared for in the best ways possible. We at LivWell Seniors call it the Freedom to Live Well!
Dr. Jill M. Bjerke, BS, DC Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) CEO/Founder Home Transition Solutions™ Group, LLC 563-449-2855
CONTACT US AT: www.livwellseniors.com info@livwellseniors.com 319-250-1577
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AND COVERED PREVENTATIVE CARE for UI Employees
By Teresa A. Marshall, PhD, RD, LD Professor, Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry and Director, Student Research Program
Dental cavities develop when oral bacteria break down sugar and processed starches in foods to produce acid which dissolves tooth structure. Frequent exposure to highly processed foods containing added sugars increases risk of cavities. The good news is cavities are preventable. A healthy diet including minimally-processed whole foods and traditional eating behaviors serve as the foundation for cavity prevention because they limit your teeth’s exposure to sugar. Whole foods provide nutrients to build healthy teeth in addition to a healthy body. Traditional eating behaviors include structured meals and two to three structured snacks daily. The World Health Organization and United States Dietary Guidelines recommend that we consume less than 10% of our total calorie intake from added sugars (i.e., 50 g sugar/2000 Kcal) to reduce risk of cavities, obesity, and other diseases.
Prevent cavities with brushing and regular preventative care • Brush teeth twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste. Help your child brush their teeth until they are able to write in cursive. A pea-size amount of toothpaste is recommended for children over two years of age. No more than a grain of rice of fluoride toothpaste for children under 2. There are many phone apps to help remember to brush teeth. • See your dentist regularly for preventive care. 14 liveWELL
Dietary tips to protect your family’s teeth from added sugar • Limit intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, 100% fruit juices, and sweet treats. Check the nutrition label for ‘added sugars.’ • Consume all foods and beverages at 3 meals and 2-3 snacks per day. Eating at regular times limits sugar exposures and encourages a healthy appetite at meals. • Consume fluoridated tap water or other sugar-free beverages between meals and snacks. Fluoride helps protect teeth from cavities. • Avoid rewarding behaviors or bribing children with preferred foods. Such rewards encourage unhealthy relationships with food. • Select a balanced diet according to ChooseMyPlate® recommendations.
Limit Sugar Sweetened Beverages soda, juice, sports drinks, sugared coffee or teas
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Receive dental care in the student clinics at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and your treatment could be half the cost–or 100% covered if you have UI’s Delta Dental II plan. Many put off finding a dentist or going back to their dentists for follow-up care until they have a problem. For some people, the cost alone of dental treatment has prevented them from following through on dental care. The University of Iowa College of Dentistry offers reduced fees in its student clinics and is conveniently located on the health sciences campus in Iowa City. It is one of just a few dental schools in the country to have all dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
University of Iowa College of Dentistry Pre-doctoral Incentive Program UI employees (and family members) enrolled in the Delta Dental II university plan can choose to have treatment done by a dental student at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and participate in the Pre-doctoral Incentive Program (PIP). Under this program, the university will pay 100% (no copay or deductible required) of dental treatment covered by the plan – up to the annual maximum—if treatment is provided by student providers at the college. Each student is supervised by world class faculty dentists and specialists. The PIP program was created to help increase educational opportunities for third- and fourth-year dental students by offering faculty, staff, and their families an incentive to participate in the educational training of students. Not on the university’s Delta Dental II plan? You can still receive quality dental care at the college that is up to half the cost of fees found in private practice. Learn more about the The Pre-doctoral Incentive Program. COVID-19 forced the closure of our student clinics through the 2019-2020 academic year. When the clinics re-open in August and September, the students will need patients more than ever. Call 319-3357499 to make an appointment. Employees may also receive their dental care in private faculty practice clinics at the College or at UIHC’s Hospital Dentistry Institute.
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CAMPUS WELLNESS
“We are so fortunate to have an impressive and diverse collection of public art on the University of Iowa campus. These artworks beautify and inspire, and they also place our values front and center, letting visitors know that we are an inclusive community that cares deeply about the arts.” –Lauren Lessing, Stanley Museum of Art
The University of Iowa boasts a compelling collection of public art that was acquired through Iowa’s former Art in State Buildings Program. Every summer, liveWELL encourages faculty and staff to increase their physical activity while exploring various works in a scavenger hunt across campus. Two important goals for the program this year were to increase accessibility and create opportunities for deeper learning and appreciation of the art treasures we have on campus. Combining physical activity with learning enhances our overall well-being. It boosts our physical health and increases our creativity, curiosity, and skills. With recommendations from UI Facilities Management and The Stanley Museum of Art, ten pieces were selected for this year’s hunt in honor of the university’s commitment and celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn about this year’s magnificent featured pieces which are inspired by diversity either in the artist, medium, design, or cultural heritage. All installations featured in the program can be visited in-person or virtually, but the indoor pieces may not be accessible to view in person due to social distancing. As such, we are providing opportunities to do a deeper learning of the object in a virtual setting with links to more information provided at the Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt website. When we are able to safely view these works in person, we encourage you to get out, explore, and increase your steps!
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1 | What material is this sculpture made of? 2 | This Iranian-born American Sculptor and architect is known for his public art. What is his last name? 3 | Parts of this sculpture are made from ____; an object you would typically find in a library. 4 | In Extraction and Presque Vu, Chen creates interactions between differing visual . 5 | What is the name of the first African-American Sculptor to have a major solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City? 6 | The faces on this piece are faces of who were invited to think about what the word “performance” meant to them. 7 | Chunghi Choo’s use of this material is a staple characteristic of her work to illustrate bright color, industrial form, and exquisite surfaces. 8 | The Guardians symbolizes two marking the pathway through the University of Iowa campus. 9 | This piece was inspired by what culture’s traditional artwork? 10 | What is suggested to be on top of the woman’s head? Hint: a king or queen wears this.
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10-WEEK WELLNESS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Online Program Powered by This all-online weight loss/management behavior change platform is being offered again for UI faculty/staff in fall 2020. To meet the needs of our employees, especially those with on-the-go lifestyles and in a 24/7 work environment, this program can be done anytime, anywhere. Users will be challenged with powerful and memorable nuggets of information every week over 10 weeks, with an app-based option. People who choose this program are self-directed, ready to get started now, and have an on-the-go lifestyle, but can commit to weekly lessons and practices for 10 weeks. If accepted, you access this program through a computer or mobile device and can use the tool for a total of 52 weeks. 262 UI employees participated in the Spring 2020 program and on average lost 2.6% of their body weight!
IMPORTANT DATES • Application opens August 24, 2020 • Application closes September 4, 2020 • Notification of program accept or not accept by September 11, 2020 • Program start date September 21, 2020 • Skill maintenance (weeks 11-52) starts November 30, 2020
ELIGIBILITY • UI faculty/staff members in 50-percent or greater regular positions • Enrollment in UI Choice or UI Select University of Iowa health plan for 2020 • Have completed Personal Health Assessment in 2020 • BMI>25 +1 risk factor or BMI>30 (US Preventive Task Force Guidelines) • Space is limited. If you meet these eligibility requirements, you also agree to commit to participating in and completing 10 of the 10 classes. Learn more and join the waitlist at:
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DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM On Your Way to Preventing
Type 2 Diabetes
Weight Management | Eating Healthy Managing Stress | Movement | Group Support “What I’ve gained from this program so far isn’t that I learned magically how to wave a wand to prevent type 2, but I’ve learned how to set habits, look for opportunities to add to those habits, be flexible, and make small changes.”
University of Iowa liveWELL is offering the Diabetes Prevention Program from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to UI Faculty and Staff. This program offers group support and encouragement over the course of one year to participants making lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. Learn more at hr.uiowa.edu/livewell/lifestyles. Register for an info session at:
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Take Your Personal Health Assessment
$250 WINNERS! Brittany Simmons, MD CMED/Ophthalmology “I’ll spend my winnings on the ever-present student loans. No interest right now – time to really pay down that principal!”
Lucas Bean UIHC Telecommunications “Thank you so much for the great surprise! I’m so happy I won! I will be donating some of my winnings to the John Paul II Medical Research Institute in Coralville for their 2020 goal for the Campaign for Cures to support research for developing a vaccine for COVID-19. I will also use some of the money for my savings account.”
Carol Pettit UIHC Capital Management “I plan on purchasing a new pair of walking shoes and additional equipment for working out at home!”
John Saxon ITS Research “I just moved to a new house recently, so I think I’ll spend the winnings on new plants for my home and garden.”
HOW TO TAKE YOUR 2020 PERSONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT Access your 10-minute survey at your Employee Self-Service website. STEP 1
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The PHA is available to faculty and staff in 50% or greater, regular positions.
WELLNESS Nominate your Wellness Hero! HR.UIOWA.EDU/LIVEWELL/WELLNESS-HEROES
Wellness Heroes is a program to recognize faculty and staff members who are practicing healthy behaviors that are inspiring to others in the workplace. To acknowledge their efforts, a Wellness Hero will be awarded a certificate and a prize. liveWELL hopes to have our pages filled with Wellness Heroes in each newsletter! Any faculty or staff member can nominate any other faculty or staff member.
Rick Stephenson
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Nominated by Sonatina Fernandes
Nominated by Adriene Gragg
Rick rides his bike to and from work every day– no matter the weather. He has been doing this for the last 3 1 /2 years and has covered 4200 miles! The coldest temp, he tells me, that he rode in was -22F. I am so impressed with Rick’s dedication to his health and health of the environment.
Kelly was our team leader in the fitness challenge that ended in March 2020. She was always sending out emails of encouragement, sending healthy recipes, and just being there for any of us. She really is a Wellness Hero! Thank you, Kelly!
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COMING SOON!
September 28–October 25 This fall we are gearing up for Fit in Four, a football-themed challenge open to all faculty, staff, and students. Faculty and staff who track their fruit and vegetable intake, exercise, and self-care habits over the four week program can earn bonus points in My LiveWELL Portal. Stay tuned for the launch of this program in August by following @UIowaLiveWELL on Facebook or Twitter. We will also be communicating the program through our Wellness Ambassador network. Don’t have a Wellness Ambassador in your department? Please help recruit one! Learn and apply at: hr.uiowa.edu/wellbeing/livewell/programs-and-services/ wellness-ambassadors
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