FACULTY APPRECIATION
AND WELL-BEING DAYS
April 8-12, 2024
A CAFE and Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Collaboration
WIN PRIZES! Every time you attend one of the well-being activities listed below, your name will be entered in a raffle for gift cards and apparel.
HEALTHY SNACKS (until they are gone!) Stop by the CAFE kitchen (310A Allen Hall) and grab some snacks to go.
MEDITATIONS
Please join us as we gather with friends and colleagues interested in meditation and mindfulness. This group is open to all, from the never-before meditator to the well-practiced guru. We will meet to share about our lives and sit for 1-2 brief meditation sessions. The goal of these meetings is to build a community of mindful friends.
Faculty Mindfulness & Meditation
Monday, April 8, 3:15 to 4:00pm
Allen 310 (CAFE lounge)
Tuesday and Thursday Meditations
Tuesday, April 9 (Renee) and Thursday, April 11 from 11:30-11:50
Zoom: https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95744314696?pwd=N2FsTEtpQTA1c2RrUGU1YzB0dDR1UT09
FOSTERING GOOD RELATIONSHIPS: GRATITUDE CARDMAKING
“In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships” (Harvard Medical School, https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier). CAFE would like to give you a chance to have some fun “making” while you cultivate gratitude and improve your relationships. Make a thank you card FOR someone TO whom you are grateful: colleague, boss, family member—anyone! We’ll provide the materials: you just pop by and craft.
Tuesday, April 9@1:00-3:30pm
CAFE Lounge (Allen 310)
FACULTY BURN OUT: PREVENT IT / MOVE FORWARD FROM IT
Finding and living a healthy work/life balance can be challenging: work stress can creep up on the best of us, at which point we are no longer at our best in either world. Join Dr. Jenny Retallick for an informal discussion about well-being including tips for how to protect yourself from burn out and suggestions for moving forward if you’re already there. Lunch is provided, so registration is required to help us plan.
Wednesday, April 10th@12:00 - 1:00PM
CAFE Lounge (Allen 310)
Registration: https://forms.gle/HAFZQve7sj3acMxu7
CHAIR MASSAGES
Come to the Allen 322 for a 12-minute chair massage with Dr. Ruth Holliday, D.C. and licensed massage therapist.
Thursday, April 11 11:00-4:00pm
Allen 322
Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Register @ https://forms.gle/2qaUo1kDJfxoEXvj7
YOGA CLASS
Join Longwood’s own Dr. Kat Alves, a certified yoga instructor, for a standing/chair yoga class in Allen 308. Workout attire is fine, or come in regular slacks/pants (but please note that the class isn’t well suited for skirts or dresses).
Thursday, April 11th@3:45-4:45pm
CAFE Lounge and Classroom (Allen 308/310)
Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Register @ https://forms.gle/Kp39kWAnrfxEN3McA
STROLL LONGWOOD WITH BRENT ROBERTS
Meet Dean Roberts in front of Greenwood Library for a 30 minute stroll around Longwood's campus.
Thursday, April 11 @ 1:00pm
Outside Greenwood Library
STROLL HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
Meet Pam Tracy at the Bristow parking lot for an hour-long stroll around Hampden-Sydney’s campus. We will explore the campus and Wilson Trail. Our colleague, Dr. Michael Utzinger will be our guide. Mike is the Ewing Professor of Religion and a member of the Moton Council.
Friday, April 12th @ 1:00pm
Bristow Parking Lot
Registration: https://forms.gle/1KHqm7MxriW7hEVs7