Save the Date for the Upcoming Quarterly Trainings
Fall 2023
Join us for the Fall 2023 Quarterly Training on Tuesday, December 5 from 12:10-1 p.m. with special guest, Blake Flaugher of the LGBTQIA Resource Center. Blake will speak on the center's resources and the new gender recognition and lived name policy.
Summer 2023
Part I: Program Updates
Access the recorded presentation regarding Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being Updates.
Part II: Brainstorming Session Notes
Access the brainstorming notes from the Summer 2023 Brainstorming Session, where Wellness Ambassadors shared successes, challenges, and new ideas.
Spring 2023
FOA Communications
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from Grant Nejedlo from FOA Communications, on the best communications strategies to engage your colleagues and department in health and wellness initiatives.
Winter 2023
Green Workplace Program
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from the Green Workplace Program, on ways to reduce your impact on the environment and contribute to a sustainable work space.
Fall 2022
Ergonomics Focus
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from Hamid Fonooni, UC Davis Ergonomics Program Director, for an informative overview of why we need to move in our work days and how Wellness Ambassadors can inspire and support their colleagues.
Summer 2022
Brainstorming Session and Program Updates
Access the brainstorming notes from the Summer 2022 Brainstorming Session. We had two productive sessions where Wellness Ambassadors shared lessons learned and new ideas.
Spring 2022
Nature RX
This spring, we hosted a hybrid Zoom and in-person session with a hands-on activity with special guest, Stacey Parker, Director of Public Horticulture and Engagement of the Arboretum and Public Garden.
Winter 2022
Academic and Staff Assistance Program at Davis Campus Overview
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from Dr. Rob Starkey, PhD, of the Academic and Staff Assistance Program at Davis Campus, as he shares information about ASAP's resources, tips for working from home and self-care.
Academic and Staff Assistance Program at UC Davis Health Overview
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from Dr. Carol Kirshnit, PhD, of the Academic and Staff Assistance Program at UC Davis Health, as she shares information about ASAP's resources and post-traumatic growth.
Fall 2021
Health Team Lab Focus
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from Dr. David Hawkins, Professor of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Dr. Hawkins has launched a new project called Health TEAM Lab, where the UC Davis community can drop-in to learn more about their health and well-being.
Relationship-Based Culture Offerings
Listen to Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being updates and hear from Jessica Micheletti, MPH, Relationship Based Culture & Wellness Manager at UC Davis Health, as she shares information about the unique offerings available through the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing.
Summer 2021
Brainstorming Session and Program Updates
Access the program updates portion of the Summer 2021 Wellness Ambassador Brainstorming session. All content applies to staff and faculty at all UC Davis locations, except for the Davis Campus Farmer's Market update.
Spring 2021
Writing as Healing Special Presentation
Access the recording of the Spring 2021 Wellness Ambassador Training. Topics covered include: healthy department certification, mini-grant applications, and upcoming events. Guest speaker: Terri Wolf, retired nurse manager at the UC Davis Cancer Center. Terri oversees Writing as Healing, a drop-in writing program held weekly over Zoom.
Fall 2020
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Overview
Access the recording of the Fall 2020 Wellness Ambassador Training. Topics covered include: healthy department certification, mini-grant applications, and upcoming events. Guest speaker: Eric Sanchez from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UC Davis.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion eCourse
Access the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) eCourse using your CAS credentials before the end of the academic year 2020-21. Although designed for incoming students, it is a wealth of information regarding DEI topics. The due date can be disregarded. If you have any issues accessing the training, or would like to share the course with your colleagues, please contact Eric Sanchez at esanchez@ucdavis.edu.