Wellness and Work-Life Blog

Program dates: September 9 – October 13 Finding balance and prioritizing your health can be tough with a busy schedule. That’s where the Strive for Five program comes in. We’re here to help the employees embrace wellness practices that are both manageable and enjoyable. Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast or just starting to build healthier…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I am married with 3 adult children and one 18 month old grandson. I’ve been with the UA Payroll Department in Human Resources for 6 years. What were some challenges or obstacles you encountered during your wellness journey?  I finally came to the conclusion that…

We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about chronic stress called Healing Your Nervous System. Your nervous system influences how you show up in every single situation throughout the day. Being able to regulate your nervous system and relieve stress is key to holistic wellbeing. Try these techniques to regulate your nervous system when feeling…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from August below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note…

At our recent wellness webinar, Caring for Aging Populations and Their Caregivers, we discussed mental and physical considerations to help you age well. Aging is inevitable and can be especially challenging when others – your parents or other elders – also lean on you for support. Good news is everyone goes through the aging process,…

Provide a brief introduction about yourself.Hey! My name is Carina Larbig, and I am the Events Coordinator for the College of Education. I am from Frankfurt, Germany, and moved to the States with my husband in 2022. I have been working for UA since May. Outside of work, I spend most of my time playing…

Introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.Scooter Brown is a Motorist Assistant Technician. He helps drivers with things like inflating tires, giving gas, or other roadside help. His job keeps him moving, which is important to him because he cares about staying healthy. Describe the starting point of your journey and the factors…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out the July Kindness Champions below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note from the…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.  I am the Director for First Year Experience at The University of Alabama where my career focuses on transition programming for first-year college students through leadership development, community building, and discovering passion areas. I have worked for FYE for the past 8 years in various…

For Healthy Skin We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about protecting your skin in the summer called Saving Your Skin from the Sun. Summer should be all about having fun, being outside, adventures with family and friends, and living your best life! The only thing that can ruin the fun is a nasty sunburn.…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.   Dr. Rohan Sood is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics in the College of Engineering. He leads the Astrodynamics and Space Research Laboratory at the University of Alabama. He was born in the Himalayas and continues to pursue his dream of space exploration and…

We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about the importance of hydration called Don’t Wait, Hydrate. Hydration is key for total wellness all year round, but even more so in the summer. When it’s hot outside, drinking regular water can only keep you hydrated for so long. Your body also needs electrolytes to rehydrate by…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! See the June Kindness Champions below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note from the nominator,…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.  My name is Taylor Zingg and I’m an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Science, and work as the Co-Lead of Internal Communications with the non-profit organization, Moms Demand Action Alabama. In fall of 2022, I graduated with my doctorate in Health Promotion from…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.  Hello, my name is Larry Canada, and I am an attorney with the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program. I am also an Adjunct Faculty member here at the University of Alabama School of Law teaching trial advocacy. I have worked with the university since October of…

We love hearing about and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! See the May Kindness Champions below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note from the…