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WellBeing In Action

Watch WellBeing in Action—a video series about real people, in real time, with real solutions. Designed to support workforce wellness at the University of Arizona, each episode highlights employees with diverse expressions of health. Campus colleagues, how do you inspire wellbeing?

WellBeing in Action Episode Guide

WellBeing in Action: SMALL CHANGES, BIG RESULTS

WellBeing in Action: SMALL CHANGES, BIG RESULTS
Season 1, Episode 7

SMALL CHANGES, BIG RESULTS

How do small changes equal big results when it comes to wellness? Chrysanthe Kapuranis, a graphic designer with the Division of Human Resources, discusses the health benefits of painting, gardening and walking.

April 2, 2018

WellBeing in Action: MUSIC & THE MIND

WellBeing in Action: MUSIC & THE MIND
Season 1, Episode 6

Music & The Mind

While singing with the UA Faculty-Staff Choir, Christina Rocha, accountant senior, UA Research, Discovery & Innovation Business Center, uses music to create a sense of belonging.

March 5, 2018

WellBeing in Action: HEARTFELT COMMUNICATIONS

WellBeing in Action: HEARTFELT COMMUNICATIONS
Season 1, Episode 5

HEARTFELT COMMUNICATIONS

At work and at home, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Kendal Washington White, shows how she strengthens relationships through heartfelt communications.
 February 5, 2018

WellBeing in Action: INSPIRING WELLBEING WITH PRESIDENT ROBBINS

WellBeing in Action: INSPIRING WELLBEING WITH PRESIDENT ROBBINS
Season 1, Episode 4

INSPIRING WELLBEING WITH PRESIDENT ROBBINS

Ring in 2018 with President Robert C. Robbins. In this WellBeing in Action episode, Robbins talks about running on the UA Mall, playing golf and health screenings.

January 8, 2018

WellBeing in Action: THE CLIMB - FROM CAREGIVER TO PATIENT

WellBeing in Action: THE CLIMB - FROM CAREGIVER TO PATIENT
Season 1, Episode 3

THE CLIMB - FROM CAREGIVER TO PATIENT

From caregiver to patient, Cynthia Thomson, professor with Health Promotion Sciences at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, talks self-care strategies. Take a hike with Thomson on one of her favorite desert trails.November 6, 2017

WellBeing in Action: TRICK OR (HEALTHY) TREAT

WellBeing in Action: TRICK OR (HEALTHY) TREAT
Season 1, Episode 2

TRICK OR (HEALTHY) TREAT

As Halloween approaches, Meghann Caskey, administrative assistant with Risk Management Services, sends a message about healthy office snacks. Watch this “boo-tacular” episode!

October 2, 2017

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