Faculty & Staff Health and Well-being Workshops
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Current & Upcoming Events
Snow Wonder Wellness Challenge November 17 – December 14
Challenge runs November 17 – December 14
Last day to register Tuesday, December 2!
Join this 2026 UC Snow Wonder Challenge! Picture yourself having a healthier, happier holiday season through practicing healthy habits to head into 2026 feeling your best.
To learn more, visit the Snow Wonder event page.
Diabetes Prevention Program Informational Session January 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 26, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a 1-year lifestyle change program that follows the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention Program. DPP is a year long lifestyle change program designed for non-diabetic individuals who are at high risk for either prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes from progressing fully to Type 2 Diabetes.
Register for the Informational Session Zoom link. The workshop will be recorded, and a link to recording will be sent out after the session. Note that the program requires live participation when it starts, and is not available for recording.
Visit the UCSC Diabetes Prevention Program page for more information.
Workplace Mental Health Training for Supervisors and Managers January 15, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Risk Services has partnered with OHSU’s Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Services to provide mental health support training to UCSC supervisors and managers.
Developed by a NIOSH Total Worker Health Center of Excellence, this evidence based program teaches leaders:
- To identify employee mental health struggles
- Appropriate ways to respond to employee warning signs
- Practical strategies to reduce employee stress
If you would like to participate in this training on Thursday, January 15, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, register here for the Zoom link. The optional two-week session will take place on January 29, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more information, please visit our website.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Jessica Bulleri at jbulleri@ucsc.edu.
Coming Soon!
- New Workshop Series! Wellness in Action coming January 2026
- Rest Well: Strategies to Support Better Sleep
- Freedom From Smoking Tobacco Cessation Program coming Winter 2026
- Couch to 5K Running Program coming Spring 2026
If you have further questions about wellness workshops, please reach out to Jessica Bulleri, Campus Health and Well-being Program Manager, at jbulleri@ucsc.edu.
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