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The Fiscal Year 2022 Mandatory Training period will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and run until Friday, November 19, 2021. Per SAM policy 02.A.26, it is the responsibility of each System employee to complete annual mandatory training. This includes full and part-time faculty and staff, student workers, and temporary employees paid through the University’s payroll system.

Join us on a 20-30 minute walk while we talk about health, wellness, and life in general. From the Employees Retirement System of Texas, podcast host Lacy Wolff walks and talks with her mentors, friends, experts and leaders about health and wellness. Learn more through the link below, or search ERS Walk and Talk through your favorite podcast platform! Learn more and participate whenever convenient for you!

This year, the University of Houston’s Homecoming Week is October 16-23, 2021. The theme is “Back Where We Belong.” Staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in the Homecoming Spirit Bell Competition and to show the most Cougar Spirit by decorating their offices during Homecoming Week.

Tea Tuesday provides students a chance to stop by UH Wellness to grab a free cup of tea and chat with other students. UH Wellness Office is located within the Rec center.

Brought to you by the Hurricane Resilience Research Institute

Drop by for a quiet, peaceful place to dump your mental garbage. We have a fully furnished office to study and pray. Come use our printer, fridge, microwave, and other support for your schoolwork and spiritual needs.

Got questions about the COVID-19 vaccine or are hesitant to get it? Dr. Steven L. Berk, M.D., Dean of the School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, understands the many perspectives on the vaccine and the virus. In this webinar, he shares evidence-based information for you to (or help loved ones to) make informed decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and other ways to protect yourself and your family.  You can submit your questions in advance when you register for this webinar.

Homecoming Spirit Teams will construct can sculptures that are sure to impress! Come out and grab some food, vote for your favorite sculpture and enjoy music while these CANstructions come to life.

Learn how saving a little more now could make a big difference for your retirement from Jennifer Preston of Empower Retirement. She will also share the ways that Texa$aver 401(k) / 457 Program can help you replace more of your working income when you retire – beyond your pension or Social Security.

Lets Talk- mental health consultations with a CAPS clinician will be virtual (by audio or video). Any member of the UH community can access Lets Talk by entering the zoom waiting room.

Follow @uhfoodie to sign up for your DIY Mug Cake Kit. Closer to the date, click the link in our bio to reserve your FREE kit and then tune in for a short clip on how to make your very own cake in a mug. More details will be provided in the sign-up link.

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Promote your health and wellbeing while supporting the Memorial Park Conservancy
Human Resources’ POWER UP Employee Wellness program invites you to join Team University of Houston for the 5th Annual Hess Houston Corporate 5K Run/Walk to be held October 19, 20, and 21, 4:00 – 6:30 PM, in beautiful Memorial Park!

Spice up your workout to the rhythms of today’s hits. Transform your routine and exhilarate your body with this dance-filled class!

Come enjoy a night, full of fun, spirited variety skits and dances put on by student organizations across campus!