Tag: kshannon@umw.edu

UMW Recognized by Exercise is Medicine® for Efforts to Create Culture of Wellness on Campus

UMW’s Recreation and Wellness programming on campus has helped earn silver level designation from the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program. “We are thrilled to recognize these campuses’ commitment to make movement a part of daily campus culture and give students the tools to cultivate physical activity habits that will benefit them throughout their […]

UMW Seeking Wellness Champions

This past year, the President’s Council on Wellness worked to identify ways to improve student and employee well-being.  We know well-being is closely linked to happiness and job satisfaction. Specifically, employees with high levels of physical and emotional well-being are shown to be more productive and positive while experiencing lower stress levels and fewer missed […]

UMW To Host Its Largest Yoga Class on March 26

To celebrate reaching our Giving Day goal of 50 donors, UMW will be hosting it’s largest yoga class ever!Join Vice President Landphair, Dean Melissa Jones and Dean Dave Fleming for Yoga in the UC Ballroom @ 4 p.m. on March 26th.There will be local yoga studios, raffle prizes, and incentives for the first 50 people!Check […]

Mary Wash Moves – Finish Strong!

We have enjoyed the camaraderie, competition seen during this wellness challenge!This challenge ends on Friday at noon, so be sure you get your steps entered!! (ALL steps, even if they happened in the past!)**Remember, the winning team receives a free personal training consultation.Don’t forget to track your steps using this document: http://bit.ly/2rIUff7