Upcoming Events
Wellbeing is a lifelong journey!
Austin College and CARES are committed to creating a culture of wellbeing to assist this journey for Austin College employees and their spouses. Utilizing Well Being – The Five Essential Elements (Rath and Harter), a model is being created to support physical, purpose, financial, social and community dimensions of the whole person, with many factors affecting quality of life and playing a part in achieving balance, purpose and vitality in career and home.
Hopefully this website will prove helpful in taking steps towards complete wellbeing today!
Weekly Lunch & Learn Schedule:
2018
Sept. 12 – Navigating Medicare 101 – WCC 231
October 10 – Write your Will – WCC 231
November 14 – Little Women at 150 (presented by Dr. Randi Tanglen) – WCC 231
December 12 – Tranquility Spa on campus providing holiday chair and hand massages – WCC 231 (no lunch this month)
2019
February 13 – Healthy Living for your brain and body (Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter) -WCC 231
May 20 – Half-Day of Wellbeing sessions
Community | Financial | Physical | Purpose | Social
Physical
Encouraging and supporting behaviors that focus on physical exercise, balanced nutrition and mental mindfulness.
- Yoga | Multidimensional Yoga for all levels on Wednesdays 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel | Yin Yoga, Relax and De-Stress on Fridays 12:15-12:55 p.m. in the Small Chapel | Instructor Renee Countryman, RYT 200 Yoga Alliance
- Nautilus – group membership pricing and monthly payroll deductions
- Aramark Nutrition Information
- Flu Shots – available now! Call Lenora Hatch, Director of Health Services, at extension 2247 for more information!
- Blue Cross Blue Shield | weekly heart healthy tips
- Austin College labyrinth
- Employee Assistance Program (Mutual of Omaha)
Financial
Managing personal finances to provide a satisfying standard of living while making wise choices for the future.
- TIAA retirement counseling, education and advice. Schedule an appointment.
- Medicare webinar
- Employee Assistance Program (Mutual of Omaha)
- Will Preparation (Mutual of Omaha)
Purpose
Enjoying personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work or in whatever one does daily.
Social
Strengthening relationships with others via communication and social interactions to further facilitate meaningful friendships and a sense of belonging.
- Star Party at Adams Observatory | Austin College IDEA Center on September 14, 2018 from 9:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Cancelled
- Employee of the Quarter | Taco Breakfast | October 17, 2018 |Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall
- Fall Sneed Prairie Picnic | November 2, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. | contact Kelby Archer for more details @ karcher@austincollege.edu
- Austin College Christmas Luncheon | Date tbd | Wright Campus Center, Mabee hall
Community
Contributing to and receiving the benefits of a healthy college community, as well as the greater community outside Austin College.
- Austin College’s Staff Council Backpack Initiative (benefiting Rosa Hill Community Center)…call Christopher Maniet at extension 2095 for more information!
- Austin College Men’s Soccer Team Bone Marrow Drive, September 11-13, 2018. Call Mark Hudson at extension 2412 to donate!
- Blood Drive Information
- Great Day of Service – November 3, 2018
- Emergency Fund Auction