Emergency Preparedness and Safety Awareness
 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Virtual | Capt. Dalton Jackson from the OUHSC Police Department will help ease anxiety and build your confidence when it comes to being prepared for emergency situations. He will cover topics such as tornado safety, flooding, fire safety, active shooter, and much more.

 Work/Life Management
 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual and In-Person (HSC Student Union 205) | How often do you perfect the delicate balance between personal and professional responsibilities? Would you be surprised to hear research suggests that such "balance" does not exist? If that is the case, pursuing balance is an exhausting and self-defeating task. Let's talk about how to reframe our goals for work/life management and tips to evaluate how you're doing on the topic. Hosted by OUHSC Student Wellness. Lunch is reserved for OUHSC students at the in-person location.

 Therapy Dogs and Snacks
 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Bird Library Molly Shi Boren Garden | Stop by to pet dogs and grab a healthy snack. While supplies last.

 Employee Biometric Screening
 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SCC 5058 | Faculty and Staff Only 

 Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Training
 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual | This training covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Attendees will learn the risk and warning signs of suicide and how we can help prevent it together. Presented by Julie Geddes, ODMHSAS.

 Happiness Reconnect: Meditation & Breathwork
 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual | 30-minutes of guided meditation and breathwork. Led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. and Dinesh Nath, Ph.D.

 It's Your Money
 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Budgeting doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful! Learn different ways to budget and tips to stay within budget each month. Presented by Cami Sheaffer, OU MoneyCoach Program.

 Motivating Others to Be Their Best
 12 - 1 p.m. | Virtual | Faculty and Staff Only | Keeping your team (and yourself) motivated is the only way to deliver the full potential of your goals. But sometimes knowing how to motivate people can be tough. This course will help you develop motivational skills to inspire your team and drive results. Presented by Magellan EAP.

 Effective Communication Strategies (Alzheimer's Association)
 12 - 1 p.m. | Virtual | Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

 Health & Wellness Fair
 2 - 4 p.m. | Bird Patio | Learn about campus and community resources available to support your overall well-being. Hosted by OUHSC Staff Senate.

 Employee Biometric Screenings
 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Bird Faculty Atrium | Faculty and Staff Only 

 Student Loan Repayment Strategies
 11 - 12 p.m. | Virtual | Faculty and Staff Only | For many employees, especially in the first half of their careers, student loan payments are a significant monthly expense. This class helps attendees consider repayment options that meet their individual goals. We discuss repayment options for both federal and private loans, which include how to lower monthly payments or pay off loans faster. Presented by MSA via Magellan EAP.

 Ask the Trainer
 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual | Join us for this 30-minute roundtable discussion with certified personal trainers from Sarkeys Fitness Center (Norman) and University Health Club (HSC).

 Poetry Mindfulness Meditation
 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual | Dr. Bryan Touchet will lead attendees in a group reading and reflection on a poem to assist participants in exploring themes of wellness and wholeness.

 Chair Massages
 12 - 3 p.m. | University Health Club Lobby | Relax with a free 5 - 10 minute chair massage by a Praxis massage therapist.

 Smoothie Special
 12 - 3 p.m. | Bee Healthy University Health Club & Research Park | Enjoy a small Elvis, Strawberry Peach, or Mixed Berry smoothie for $2.99 with your OU ID.

 Successful Gardening in Oklahoma
 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Virtual | Certified Master Gardener, Deb Cupps, will present on having a successful garden with good soil and Oklahoma-proven plants.

 Student Loan Repayment Strategies
 2  - 3 p.m. | Virtual | Faculty and Staff Only | For many employees, especially in the first half of their careers, student loan payments are a significant monthly expense. This class helps attendees consider repayment options that meet their individual goals. We discuss repayment options for both federal and private loans, which include how to lower monthly payments or pay off loans faster. Presented by MSA via Magellan EAP.

 Sneakers and Spirit Day
 All day | Wear your favorite sneakers and OU shirt or polo. Boomer Sooner! Supervisor approval is required.

 OHAI Tai Chi A Thon
 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Multiple locations, view link

 Ergonomics: Workstation Cramping Your Style?
 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Virtual | Join this interactive session to explain workstation ergonomics and tips on how to reduce and relieve tired, achy, or tingly body parts! Have a ruler handy to assess your personal workstation. Presented by Carrie Ciro, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, Chair of OU Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences.

 Happiness Reconnect: Meditation & Breathwork
 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual | 30-minutes of guided meditation and breathwork. Led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. and Dinesh Nath, Ph.D.

 LiveWell OU Overview Session
 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Virtual | Faculty and Staff Only | Learn more about the OU employee wellness program, meet the team, and how to navigate the wellness portal.

 Plants & Paint
 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | HSC Student Union 1st floor 

 SKY Meditation Retreat
 6 - 9 p.m. | Virtual | This three-day (9-hour) online retreat is part of the SKY Campus Happiness program and offers an in-depth experience of effortless meditation, breathwork, yoga, and more. Space is limited and requires attendance of all three sessions (Sept. 23, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 24 & 25, 9 a.m-12 p.m.). Cost is $50 for OU faculty, staff, and students.