Be Your Healthiest, Best Self in June
Step into the season with a fresh lineup of challenges and activities to get you moving, eating well and feeling your best.
Explore the outdoors, take the Summer Grilling Challenge, test your BBQ knowledge and learn from experts. Join us and boost your well-being, plus have a chance to win summer-themed prizes.
Sign up, spread the word and make the most of this vibrant season!
Get Outdoors Bingo
How to participate: Sign up and the Get Outdoors Bingo card will be emailed directly to you. Plus, you will be added to the Get Outdoors Teams channel! Then get started completing activities listed on the card.
Share your progress throughout the challenge and post a photo on the Get Outdoors Teams channel!
How to win:
- Complete any one line in the Bingo card (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) to win a prize*
- Complete any two (or more) lines for a chance to win one of three larger prizes*
- There will be opportunities each week to submit your completed Get Outdoors Bingo card through a quick survey link!
What you can win:
- One line: Complete any one line on the Get Outdoors Bingo card and win an outdoors essential kit
- Two lines (or more): Complete any two (or more) lines and you will be entered for a chance to win one of three summer fun gift baskets
*All employees that complete one line are eligible to win a prize and all that complete two (or more) lines are eligible for one entry for the larger prizes. On-campus? Your prize will come through campus mail. Remote? We will send it your way!
Sign up for Get Outdoors Bingo
Get Outdoors for Light, Fun and Purposeful Connection
Join colleagues from across campus for a light, engaging session designed to spark meaningful connections and a stronger sense of community. With the Outdoor Recreation team, you’ll explore how communication, mutual respect and shared experiences help create a more connected and inclusive campus environment.
Through a series of engaging, fun, hands-on activities, including their signature “group juggle,” you’ll experience how shared tasks, laughter and a little friendly challenge can break down silos and build more connectedness. Along the way, we’ll reflect on how these exercises relate to real workplace dynamics, such as multitasking, accountability and shared responsibility.
Come ready to move, laugh, connect and leave with fresh energy and new campus connections!
- Cancelled: Tuesday, June 17, noon – 12:30 p.m., on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quad*
- Tuesday, June 17, 12:30 – 1 p.m., on the Shaw Quad*
*If the weather is not cooperating, each session will be held at 500 Hall of Languages so we can still enjoy some light, fun connection. We will confirm day of event.
Summer Grilling*: 3-Week Email Challenge
This email-based challenge runs from June 7-28
Each week includes a theme, one featured recipe, along with serving suggestions and variations.
*No grill? No time to cook? No problem! You can alternately cook these dishes in your kitchen. Or participate in the challenge by choosing a dish from a restaurant that fits the weekly theme.
The Challenge: Try one on-theme recipe or dish each week. Weekly on Fridays a theme, featured recipe and tips will be emailed to you.
- Week 1 (June 7 – 14): Protein Power
- Week 2 (June 15 – 21): Vibrant Veggies
- Week 3 (June 22 – 28): Seafood Sensations
How to Participate: Sign up to join the challenge. Then during the week ahead, try the recipe or a similar on-theme dish. Report your participation quickly via the survey link provided and you will be entered to win weekly prize drawings.
Prizes: Each week participants will have a chance to win a mix of Syracuse University kitchen gadgets, including cutting boards and dish towels. At the conclusion of the challenge, all participants will have a chance to win a Syracuse University grilling set!
Bonus Prize: The college, school or business unit with the highest percentage of participation will win a mocktail party for their group.
Spread the word and sign up today!
Grilling Safety Quiz: Test Your BBQ Smarts
Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill, but are you doing it safely? Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or just getting started, this quiz will test your knowledge of essential grilling safety practices. Learn how to prevent fires, avoid foodborne illness and keep your outdoor cooking sessions fun and accident-free.
Take this quick quiz to see how well you know the dos and don’ts of safe grilling and pick up a few tips to keep your next cookout sizzling safely!
Complete this month’s quiz by Friday, June 20, to be entered for a chance to win a grilling prize pack!
Webinar lineup
Infertility and physical health challenges can take a significant toll on your overall well-being. Join us for webinars from experts at Carebridge and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for this month’s webinar lineup!
Join us for this 45-minute webinar, hosted by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Case Manager and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Bill Cheehan, who will cover the below topics. Participation is anonymous.
- Common musculoskeletal injuries and how to help prevent them
- Back and spine health
- Ergonomics, posture and body positioning to help reduce risk of injuries
- Mobility, flexibility and stretching
- Additional benefits and resources offered through the health plan to support your health and wellbeing*
Wednesday, June 18
noon – 12:45 p.m.
Dealing with infertility can be overwhelming. Learn how to help manage the stress and anxiety, understand grief related to fertility challenges, and take care of yourself on your journey.
Join a Carebridge expert for this session!
Wednesday, June 18
2 p.m.
Stress and burnout are a normal part of life. But if they become unmanageable, it can overwhelm our ability to cope. Participate in this support group to learn about the different types of stress, its causes, common symptoms and, most importantly, preventing burnout & coping strategies you can start using today to manage stress more effectively. Participation is anonymous.
Tuesday, June 24
12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.
How to Support a Loved One with Mental Illness (Source: Carebridge)
Empathy on Empty (Source: Carebridge)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield YouTube Page (Source: Excellus)
What is Self-Compassion and How Can We Practice It? (Source: Carebridge)