Category: Wellness

VCFA Intramural Sports Program

The Division of Recreation Sports is working with VCFA units to create a VCFA Summer Intramural sports offering. I am currently serving as a member of the team to help launch this program. Based on our survey results the Rec Sports team has decided to offer a few different activities that we can participate in. …

May is Employee Health and Fitness Month

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, employers have seen a 52% increase in employee productivity due to health and wellness programs. Another report by Virgin HealthMiles adds to this information, discovering that 79.9% of employees whose employer offers a wellness program feel like their employer truly cares about …

2018 May Steps Challenge: Call for Steppers!!

Good Morning! BSCC is hosting a month long step challenge which will run 5/1 thru 5/31.  If you are interested in participating please email Sarah Martin sarah.martin@wisc.edu by 4/30/18 to be placed on one of the below teams.  The people listed below have already enrolled via the survey that was sent a few weeks back.  …

Active Badger Day

As a part of the National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day on February 22nd, Rec Sports has created a collaborative schedule of events that will take all day as a part of their #ActiveBadgerDay. They have many campuses and corporate partners assisting to put this event on and are embarking on a marketing effort across …

Free Financial Fitness Program Now Available

The Financial Fitness Program is a free financial education and awareness program designed to help you take control of your financial future and improve your financial well-being. Offered to Wisconsin state and local government employees, it consists of a confidential and secure online survey to assess and benchmark financial aptitude, habits, and confidence.  After completing …