March 27, 2026, 8:00 a.m. UK College of Medicine Staff Well-Being Day Various Locations (In-person & Zoom)

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March 27, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET

This event features drop-in sessions designed to fit within the workday, giving you the opportunity to recharge, build connections across departments, and engage in meaningful discussions led by UK professionals on career development, wellness practices, and work-life integration.

Explore resources, connect with vendors, and access valuable programs to enhance your well-being.
 

Why Attend?

• Recharge & Refocus: Step away from your daily routine to be curious and refresh.
• Enhance Well-Being: Learn strategies for better mental and physical health.
• Networking: Build relationships with colleagues across departments.

We encourage you to participate in at least one session. Since registration is required and some sessions have limited capacity, we recommend signing up early. 

Read a recap of our 2025 Staff Well-Being Day.

Tentative Schedule of Events:

• COM "Calm" Cafe
  Presented by: Staff Well-Being Committee
  • About: Join us and start your day with a breakfast treat or a warm coffee.
  • When: 8 - 8:45 a.m. 
  • Location: In-person only; MN 136 Dean's Conference Room (Willard Science Building, across from Admissions)
     
• Chair Massages
  Presented by: Integrative Medicine and Health
  • About: What can we say? Sit and enjoy!
  • When: 9 a.m. – noon, RSVP required.
  • Location: Willard Science Building (various locations)
     
• Well-Being Session 
  Presented by: Lisa Williams, MSSA
  Associate Dean for Well-Being
  Office for Organizational Well-Being
  • About: Rooted in Well-Being: Building Community Through Shared Purpose
  • When: 9 – 9:45 a.m.
  • Location: Zoom and MN 263 (Willard Science Building 2^nd floor, use elevators near Admissions)
     
• Colors and Connection
  Presented by: Renee Gallagher, MEd 
  Office for Organizational Well-Being
  • About: Join us in person as we investigate color as a mechanism to connect with new friends. Music, coloring - and, fun. No previous art experience necessary.
  • When: 10 – 10:45 a.m.
  • Location: MN136 Dean's Conference Room (Willard Science Building, across from Admissions)
     
• Visual Explorer
  Presented by: Sarah Herman, MSW
  Office for Organizational Well-Being
  • About: Join us for an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and uncover new insights about yourself.
  • When: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
  • Location: MN136 Dean's Conference Room (Willard Science Building, across from Admissions)
     
• Trivia!
  Presented by: Staff Well-Being Committee
  • About: Grab your co-workers and join us for some fun trivia. Participate as an individual or join a team!
  • When: 1 – 1:45 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom and HKRB 150 (Healthy Kentucky Research Bldg. 1^st floor) 
     
• Sourdough Basics 
  Presented by: Staff Well-Being Committee
  • About: Learn the essentials of starting, feeding, and baking with sourdough in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. No experience needed. Materials provided.
  • When: 1 – 1:45 p.m.
  • Location: MN136 Dean's Conference Room (Willard Science Building, across from Admissions)
     
• Thank you Card Making for Impactful Coworkers and Leaders 
  Presented by: Staff Well-Being Committee
  • About: It's always a good time to say thank you!
  • When: 2 – 2:45 p.m. 
  • Location: HKRB 150 (Healthy Kentucky Research Bldg. 1^st floor) 
     
• Creative Writing Workshop
  Presented by: Eric Wilkinson and Rhonda Henry
  • About: Join us for an afternoon of space to write, reflect, and reconnect.
  • When: 2 -2:45 p.m. 
  • Location: MN136 Dean's Conference Room (Willard Science Building, across from Admissions)
     
• Sewing and Mending Basics
  Presented by: Audrey Law
  • About: Come learn practical sewing and mending basics - no experience needed. Materials provided.
  • When: 3 – 3:45 p.m. 
  • Location: HKRB 150 (Healthy Kentucky Research Bldg. 1^st floor) 
     
• Chair Yoga
  Presented by: Carrie Davidson
  • About: Slow down and reconnect with your body through guided, chair-based stretches and mindful breathing.
  • When: 3 – 3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom and MN136 Dean's Conference Room (Willard Science Building, across from Admissions)