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Wise & Well U is a program dedicated to faculty and staff well-being by promoting financial, personal, and physical wellness. The program offers a variety of workshops, activities, and tools to support overall well-being. We partner with other campus members, state agencies, and local organizations to cover a variety of topics. Through Wise & Well U, the Community Connect program invites local nonprofits to lead dialogues and build collaborative relationships with the University community. We also help promote the state’s voluntary wellness program, . Employees who participate in SmartHealth are given the opportunity to score points and qualify for a wellness incentive on their medical deductible.

We are offering a variety of workshops and dialogues for fall quarter.

• Ergonomics: Reducing Stress and Strain on Your Body, Wednesday, Oct. 16^th, 12 – 1 pm, Humanities 210 
• Community Connect: Economic Vitality and Sustainability in Whatcom County, Thursday, Oct. 17^th, 12-1 pm 
• The Inside Story - Seafood Nutrition, Friday, Oct. 18^th, 12– 1 pm, Humanities 210 
• Emergency Preparedness, Wednesday, Oct. 30^th, 12 – 1 pm, Humanities 210 
• DRS Retirement Planning Seminar, Saturday, Nov. 2^nd, 9am– 1:30 pm, Location TBD 
• Community Connect: Food Access and Education, Tuesday, Nov. 5^th, 12-1 pm, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Outback Farm  
• Long Term Care, Tuesday, Nov. 5^th, 12-1pm, Humanities 210 
• WA Wellness Program on SmartHealth and Improving Sleep, Wednesday, Nov. 6^th, 12-1pm, Humanities 210 
• EAP: Generations in the Workplace, Thursday, Nov. 7^th, Humanities 210, 12-1pm
• Fidelity: Identify and Prioritize your Savings Goals, Wednesday, Nov. 13^th, 12-1pm, Humanities 210 
• Community Connect: Childcare Challenges in Whatcom County, Friday, Nov. 15^th, 2:30-4pm, Fairhaven Auditorium 
• Fidelity: Prepare for the Reality of Health Care in Retirement, Thursday, Nov. 21^st, 12-1pm, Humanities 210 

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