Lunch-N-Learns
Lunch-N-Learns are offered virtually on Zoom, typically over the lunch hour on the 4th Wednesday of the month. All Jayhawks are welcome to attend. Guest speakers can present on a wide range of topics related to health and wellbeing.
Please note: The Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission voted in 2022 to no longer award HealthQuest credits for agency-specific activities beginning in 2023.
Registration is required prior to an event.
Upcoming Lunch-N-Learn Events
De-stress at your Desk: Holden Qi Gong
Wednesday, July 23, 12:00-12:45pm
Zoom
Join us for this virtual session to transform stress into relaxation, seated or standing. Qi Gong (pronounced chee gung) is a movement, meditation and breathing practice that originated in China over 4,000 years ago. Qi refers to energy, while gong translates to “skills.” After a brief introduction to the practice, we will do a series of gentle movement exercises, ending with a short meditation so that you can bring fresh energy into the rest of your day.
Presenter: Michelle Heffner Hayes is a Professor of Theatre & Dance at the University of Kansas with over thirty years of experience teaching movement. She holds a Level I teaching certification in Holden Qi Gong.
-KU employees can register below through My Talent
-KU affiliates, please email wellness@ku.edu to register
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation
Tuesday, July 29, 12:00-12:45pm
Zoom
The Employee Assistance Program offers a wide variety of services and support to KUMC and KU employees. From counseling and mental health services to health coaching and support in managing work-life balance, come learn about all the free options available to you. Need help finding childcare or advice on financial or legal issues? Representatives from ComPsych will explain the benefits available to you and answer questions you may have about how to access these services.
Presenter:
- Cassidy White, ComPsych Account Manager
*This webinar will only be applicable for KU and KUMC benefits-eligible employees
-KU employees can register below through My Talent
-KUMC employees: REGISTER HERE
Empower, Prevent, Support: Tools for Substance Use and Abuse
Wednesday, August 27, 12:00-12:50pm
Zoom
Join us for an empowering and informative workshop focused on substance abuse prevention strategies and treatment by DCCCA staff. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or someone you care about, this session will equip you with practical tools and vital knowledge.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll:
- Identify common warning signs of substance abuse
- Be prepared to respond to an overdose emergency
- Know how to access local treatment and support services
Presenters:
- Chrissy Mayer, Chief Community Based Services Officer, DCCCA
- Lydia Fuqua, Director of Community Based Services, DCCCA
-KU employees can register below through My Talent
-KUMC employees or KU affiliates, please email wellness@ku.edu to register