february 21-28
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Tuesday, February 23 – BEAR Day! Visit the BEAR Day website 3 – 4 p.m. Join President Christina H. Paxson, Executive Vice President Barbara Chernow and others as the campus community gathers to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of Brown employees at the sixteenth annual BEAR Day. Tune in as we celebrate years of service recipients, excellence award winners, and all Brown staff for their unerring dedication and hard work. This year's celebration promises to be extra special with guest speakers and cameo appearances. You will not want to miss it! We may be physically distanced, but we remain united in our commitment to the University, its mission, and our fellow colleagues. View the ceremony at https://www.brown.edu/web/livestream/.
Tuesday, February 23 – Making Sense of Meditation 12 – 1 p.m. There are many types of meditation resulting in different effects on our mind and body. Over a period of three weeks, join Priscilla Szneke who will use a particular framework as a guide to understanding these different types of meditation. During each session, review a different category and explore an exemplar of that category. Each session will include a short lecture, practice and discussion. The instructor has asked that participants leave their camera on during the lecture and discussion portion of the session. Register for one, two, or all three dates. Each session counts as a wellness program toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Wednesday, February 24 - Body Weight Strength 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Body weight strength is the perfect class to build or maintain strength. This versatile class can be done from anywhere, because all you need is you! When you participate, you can expect exercises like push ups, squats, and planks, all adjustable to any fitness level. If you want to get stronger, or maintain what you already have, this is the ideal class for you. The webinar counts as a fitness program towards 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Thursday, February 25 – Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women 12 – 1 p.m. Join TIAA for a webinar that will help you evaluate your financial health, set financial goals, discover how to make your money work for you, and learn how to put it all together to create your financial plan. This financial webinar counts toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register.
Thursday, February 25 - The Happy Secret to Better Work | Shawn Achor (TD Learning Break) 11 - 11:30 a.m. We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive. Click here to register. |
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Friday, February 26 – Lighten it Up: Potato Soup 2 – 3 p.m. When winter rolls around, we start to think about comfort foods and most definitely, hearty soups. If you're someone who loves a giant bowl of potato soup, you'll want to join Faculty Club Director of Operations Jeffery Hoit, when he shows you how to lighten up this winter favorite for a healthier version that you're going to love. It's certain to fool your taste buds, but not your waistline! This program counts toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
february 14-20, 2021
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Tuesday, February 16 – Making Sense of Meditation 12 – 1 p.m. There are many types of meditation resulting in different effects on our mind and body. Over a period of three weeks, join Priscilla Szneke who will use a particular framework as a guide to understanding these different types of meditation. During each session, review a different category and explore an exemplar of that category. Each session will include a short lecture, practice and discussion. The instructor has asked that participants leave their camera on during the lecture and discussion portion of the session. Register for one, two, or all three dates. Each session counts as a wellness program toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Wednesday, February 17 – Healthy Cooking for People Who Don't Like Healthy Eating 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Let’s face it, some of us cringe when thinking about eating healthy. In this class, we will learn what makes foods generally healthy or unhealthy, and how to steer ourselves and our family towards healthier eating. Join Jennifer Zartarian to discuss how to “sneak in” more fruits, good fats, veggies, and whole grains and reduce salt, saturated fat, and sugar. Attendees will leave with ideas and recipes for healthier cooking at home for kids and adults. This webinar counts as a wellness program toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Thursday, February 18 – Understanding Credit 12 - 1 p.m. Join RISLA for a webinar on that will help you gain a better understanding of credit. This presentation will discuss credit scores, what credit reports contain, how that information is used to calculate your score, how to build a strong credit history, and credit cards. This financial program counts toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register.
Thursday, February 18 - Navigating Change and Transition 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learning to adapt is more timely than ever. And while adapting to change can sometimes feel daunting, it is possible to navigate change successfully with a bit of support and a little careful planning. Join Talent Development Specialist and experienced facilitator David Ethier for a virtual session of Navigating Change and Transition as he shares tips for understanding the nature of change and shows participants some methods and tools to successfully navigate the transition process, with a focus on key strategies for self-management and self-motivation. Click here to register. |
february 7-13, 2021
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Sunday, February 7 – EastSide Marketplace 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 165 Pitman Street Do your weekly shopping and save with your Brown ID! Staff, faculty and students receive a 5% discount every day. |
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Monday, February 8 – A Conversation and Q&A with Dan Barry 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dan Barry, a senior writer at The New York Times, shared a 1994 Pulitzer Prize as a member of an investigative team at the Providence Journal, and since then has twice been a nominated Pulitzer finalist for feature writing. His other honors include a George Polk Award, two American Society of Newspaper Editors Awards, the Mike Berger Award from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and a Best American Newspaper Narrative Award. Barry is the author of Pull Me Up: A Memoir; City Lights, a collection of his “About New York” columns; Bottom of the 33rd: Hope, Redemption, and Baseball’s Longest Game, which won the 2012 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting; and This Land: America, Lost and Found, a collection of his national columns. (Moderated by Tracy Breton, a fellow member of the Pulitzer Prize winning team.) Click here for registration information. Monday, February 8 - What Does 2020 Tell Us About the GOP in Future Elections? 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Among the most interesting and effective organizations during the presidential campaign and since has been a group of former Republicans calling themselves the Lincoln Project. The Lincoln Project was responsible for some of the most provocative and devastating campaign ads against President Donald Trump. During the 2020 election, the Lincoln Project reportedly spent $67 million in opposition to Trump and “Trumpism.” Among its most prominent and important participants is Mike Murphy. (Continue reading about this event.) |
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Tuesday, February 9 - Better Business Communication: The Essential Elements of Effective Verbal Communication (TD Learning Break) 2 - 2:30 p.m. What? Talking to people – like, actually talking to them? Yeah, it’s still a thing, and this course will help you survive your next close encounter with another human being. Who knows? You might even end up liking it! Another training course from The Jeff Havens Company, where we offer serious solutions in a seriously funny way. Click here to register. |
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Wednesday, February 10 - Coping with COVID-19 12 – 1 p.m. The COVID-19 Pandemic is bringing with it increased stress and anxiety that is having a profound effect on all aspects of our lives. In this session, learn more about some of the mental, physical, and social effects and how they can be managed. This webinar counts as a wellness program toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Thursday, February 11 – Virgin Pulse Wellness Portal Demo and Q&A 12 – 1 p.m. Do you have questions about the Virgin Pulse well-being portal? Join Virgin Pulse for this upcoming webinar, where we'll cover the features offered, while we walk through the platform. We’ll focus on your Rewards and how to earn them, the new navigation bar and benefits page, and much more! This information session does NOT count toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Friday, February 12 - Staff First Readings Discussion - “Report of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice” 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Every year, the University chooses a reading for incoming first-year students as a way to engage with students on important topics and to create opportunities for dialogue. In collaboration with the Provost’s Office, the President’s Staff Advisory Council also offers this reading to staff who may be interested, along with faculty-led discussion groups. This year’s reading, the “Report of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice,” is a timely selection given the persistent issues facing the nation around issues of race and the University focus on addressing anti-Black racism. For more information about this event, including registration, visit https://events.brown.edu/view/event/event_id/203995. |
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Saturday, February 13 – Spa Day at Citron Spa! 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. 225 Wayland Avenue Pamper yourself at Citron Spa and enjoy 20% off all spa services with your Brown ID. (http://www.spacitron.com/) |
February 1-6, 2021*
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Monday, February 1 – Flatbread Pizza |
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Tuesday, February 2 - DASH to Better Health 12 - 1 p.m. In this seminar, participants will discover how to employ the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) to help them live a heart healthy lifestyle. Learn how to get started with the DASH diet, how to overcome challenges, and how to stay motivated to continue on a healthy eating journey. This session counts as a wellness program toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Tuesday, February 2 - Improving Listening Skills 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. In this workshop, you will learn about the five levels of listening, assess your current listening skills, and employ strategies necessary to become an active/empathic listener. The workshop also touches on the basics of body language. In all, you will discover how to handle both individual and group communication challenges and leave with an action plan for continued communication skills improvement! Click here to register. |
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Wednesday, February 3 – Mindful Eating 1 - 2 p.m. You have instinctive super powers to know the exact moment to refuel with avocado toast. Discover how people "who never seem to stress about food" do it and how you can eat instinctively too. Learn the six choices you make every time you eat (but may not know it) and how to maximize those decisions, so you'll know the instant you're hungry for lasagna and exactly the amount to eat to feel satisfied but not stuffed. Learn how to break the cycle of binging and dieting with one simple question to bring more mindfulness into your eating habits. This webinar counts as a wellness program toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Thursday, February 4 - Wellness Rewards Info Session 12 – 12:45 p.m. Join members of the Wellness at Brown team for an overview of the 2021 Wellness Rewards program. Review the Virgin Pulse portal and Wellness Rewards task options. Starting Wellness Rewards early helps make building healthy behaviors easier and more fun! It's the perfect time to become reacquainted with Wellness Rewards. This information session does NOT count toward 2021 Wellness Rewards. Click here to register. |
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Friday, February 5 – Dinner at Pizzico Restaurant! 726 Hope Street, Providence
Don’t feel like cooking? Show your Brown ID and receive 10% off your bill. Offer also good at their Barrington location. |
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Saturday, February 6, Spa Day at Alayne White Spas 149 Elmgrove Avenue,Providence, RI 02906
Brown faculty, staff, students receive a 15% discount off any service, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, with your Brown Card. This offer may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. |
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