Workshops and Programs

At Syracuse University, we believe a thriving community starts with thriving people. The Wellness Initiative invests in you—our faculty and staff—through hands-on workshops, live virtual sessions and self-guided content and challenges designed to meet you wherever you are on your wellness journey.

On-Campus Vaccine Clinics

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Syracuse University is offering a series of on-campus vaccine clinics, including flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines (as available) and blood pressure screenings to all faculty and staff, administered by Wegmans Pharmacy staff.

Clinics This Fall

Thursday, Oct. 1*, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 201ABC Goldstein Student Center
Tuesday, Oct. 6*, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 304ABC Schine Student Center – Event at capacity (Updated, Oct. 1)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Milton Room (4th Floor)
Thursday, Nov. 12*, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 304ABC Schine Student Center

Appointments are recommended. Follow the steps in the scheduling tool and when prompted in the scheduling tool, use the zip code 13244.

*New this year, at select clinics, enjoy mini refresh activities including DIY salt or sugar scrub, mindful coloring and light refreshments.

Schedule Your Appointment

FITober Challenge

Every week brings a new one-move challenge. Ready to push further? Level up each week with quick virtual sessions, then celebrate at an in-person wrap-up with Syracuse University strength and conditioning coach Tracy Smith.

Weekly your one-move challenge will be sent to you via email!

Challenge Dates: Oct. 9–30
Virtual Workouts: Fridays, Oct. 9, 16 and 23 from 9:45-10 a.m.
Wrap-up Celebration and In-person Workout: Friday, Oct. 30 from 9:30-10 a.m. at Manley Field House

Virtual and wrap-up session are not required to participate in FITober challenge.

Fall Foliage Walk and Tulip Planting

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Join the Syracuse University Campus Grounds crew for a guided fall foliage walk, then help plant tulip bulbs that will bloom on campus next spring.

No experience is needed, and all supplies are provided. Meet up in the Underground (bottom floor) in the Schine Student Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 27
Noon-1 p.m.
Schine Student Center

Take the Quiz: Financial Wellness

Put your knowledge to the test with this Financial Wellness Quiz, based on the article “Your Money Goals Deserve a Game Plan.” Complete the quiz by Oct. 30 for a chance to win a wellness prize pack.

Complete the quiz by Oct. 30 for a chance to win a wellness prize pack.

Take the Quiz

Share Gratitude Kits

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Take a moment to recognize the people who make a difference in your work. Each Gratitude Kit has three sets, and each set is a token, a card and an envelope, so you can thank three colleagues. Write a personal note on the card, tuck the token inside as a small keepsake and seal it in the envelope for delivery. Saying thank you is a simple way to strengthen connection, lift morale and support well-being for the person receiving it and for you.

Kits will be sent via campus mail.* Kits will arrive the week of November 9 or about one week after your form was submitted. *Remote employees, watch your personal mail.

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Mini Mindfulness Series: Focus on Gratitude

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Explore gratitude as a mindful practice of slowing down and noticing the goodness that is already present in our lives through.

This five-part Mini Mindfulness series is with Christine Brophy.

Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Virtual

Thrive! Real-Time Resilience: Combating Stress as It Arises

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In this session, you will explore our personal resilience stories, discover practical tools to strengthen resilience and empower yourself to better handle what comes your way.

Part of the Thrive! Series with Jaime Weisberg.

Tuesday, Nov. 10
Noon to 1 p.m.
228 Schine Student Center

Department Team Trivia

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Take a break and test your knowledge in a fun, friendly round of virtual trivia with colleagues from across campus. Join colleagues for Virtual Team Trivia, hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company with a new, updated format!

Teams and individuals are welcome. Register by Friday, Nov. 13.

Thursday, Nov. 19
Noon to 1 p.m.
Virtual

Line Dancing

These beginner-friendly sessions cover easy-to-follow steps at a relaxed pace. No experience needed. It’s a great way to stay active, lift your mood and connect with colleagues as the semester winds down. Join us for one session or both!

Comfortable footwear or cowboy boots required.

Tuesday, Dec. 8, Noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 to 5 p.m.
Skybarn (South Campus)

Winter Wellness Celebration

Take a break from the end-of-semester rush and join us for the Winter Wellness Celebration. Warm up with crafts and cocoa at Inn Complete, where you can get creative and enjoy a hot drink, then head to Tennity Ice Center for open skating. It’s a chance to slow down, connect with colleagues and welcome the winter season.

Families welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 12
Noon to 4 p.m.
Inn Complete and Tennity Ice Center

Winter Wellness Celebration

Workshop and Webinar Lineup

Join us for workshops and webinars from experts at AllOne Health, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and more! Plus, check out the “In Case You Missed It!” section below for on-demand webinars from the archive.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m., CareBenefits*