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Dear Colleague,
This month, UK's celebration of National Work & Family Month is well underway. Hundreds of our colleagues have already attended special events just for UK staff and faculty. You still have a chance to check out one of several inspiring events, including upcoming "Inner Life of Optimists" presentation on October 24, which features Suzanne Segerstrom of UK's Department of Psychology (see below). A quick note on professional development for our UK nursing colleagues: If you're in the nursing field at UK and seeking to advance your career, I encourage you to stop by the Nursing Education Career Fair event on October 22. These and other offerings highlighted below remind us that for UK staff and faculty, career opportunities - and opportunities to learn - abound. I hope you'll join us. Until next month, 
Kim Wilson,
Chief Human Resources Officer
UK Human Resources
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Features
Work & Family Month Special Events Continue with Keynote Address
UK's National Work and Family Month event series for (and by) our staff and faculty continue with a special event on October 24. This year's keynote features UK's own Suzanne Segerstrom, PhD, of the UK Department of Psychology. Dr. Segerstrom's motivating talk will focus on research highlighting key habits for happiness and health. Please don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear Dr. Segerstrom's exclusive UK Work & Family month talk.
Thursday, October 24
12:10 pm. - 12:50 p.m.
WT Young Library Auditorium
Click here to register now (For other Work and Family Month events, visit this page.).
NEW! Can't make it to our keynote event? No problem. We will be live-streaming it! Click here and log in as a Guest on the day and time of the vent. You will be able to hear the speaker and see the PowerPoint. You may also interact with us! Type in your questions, and we'll relay them to the speaker. Can't make the time? No problem. We will also save the video for viewing at another time! Visit the website the day after the conversation to access the video whenever you want.
Farmers Market @ UK Survey
The UK Health & Wellness Program, in partnership with the Lexington Farmers Market, was pleased to bring you the first-ever Lexington Farmers Market @ UK this past summer! Hundreds of people from the UK community came out to enjoy the freshest produce in town and got to know their local farmers. We want to make next year's market even better! To help us in our planning, the UK Health & Wellness Program would like your feedback about the market, whether you attended it or not. Please complete the survey by Nov. 2.
Check out a free laptop (loan) for your Fall Semester classes! The Staff Laptop Loan Program has laptops available to loan to eligible UK employees. For complete information, including the eligibility criteria and an application, click here.
Updated Schedule! Free On-Campus Retirement Counseling Sessions for UK Employees
Is your retirement account properly allocated according to your risk tolerance and time until retirement? Or do you have other retirement plans you would like to roll into the UK Retirement Plan? Both TIAA-CREF and Fidelity regularly meet with UK employees on campus. For dates, locations and information on how to schedule an appointment, click here.
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Attention UK Nurses!
Nursing Education Fair offers resources, advice for advancing a nursing career.
Thinking of finishing your nursing degree or starting an advanced nursing degree? Nurses, nursing care technicians and nursing students will be able to meet face to face with admissions representatives from UK and several other top regional nursing schools that have ADN programs, RN-to-BSN programs, BSN traditional programs and MSN and DNP or PhD programs.
Representatives from the UK Benefits Office and
Nursing Fiscal Affairs will be on hand to answer your
tuition-assistance questions.
Monday, October 22
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Pavilion H (original Chandler Hospital, not new building)
Conference Room H133 (across from cafeteria)
Questions? Please contact Sue H. Strup, MSEd, MSN, RN, in the UK Nursing Career Resource Center
more information.
UK Working Moms Network Meeting
Join us for next month's UK Working Moms Network meeting! Topics will include:
An exclusive presentation for UK Working Moms: Saving Time in the Kitchen: Quick and Healthy Eating for Families on the Go (courtesy of UK Health & Wellness)
Please make plans to join us:
Tuesday, November 13
12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
Scovell Hall, Room 220, Suite 1
In the meantime, feel free to contact Maria Fischer with any questions or suggestions.
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Take Control of Your Health with the Chronic Disease Self Management Program
CDSM (Chronic Disease Self Management Program) is free workshop taught once a week for 2.5 hours for 6 consecutive weeks starting Monday October 29th. Because people with different chronic health conditions attend class together, it encourages a team approach to learning how to deal with symptoms of chronic disease. If you are living with a chronic condition, this workshop can help you better manage your illness. What would we consider a chronic disease? Here are a few examples:
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- COPD
- Migraines
- Emphysema
If you suffer from one of these - or another condition - this course will help you learn better ways of managing symptoms, setting goals, and working with your doctor. This program will help you make better choices for better health. For more information contact Terri Weber, UK Elder Care,
at 859-218-0457.
Free Elder Care Lunch & Learn Session October 17
 How can a condition like dementia affect stress levels in family members caring for an aging loved one? Find out at this free lunchtime session. Bring your lunch and hear Brandy Gordon, MSW, LCSW, Grief Counselor from Hospice of the Bluegrass, speak about various types of grief associated with caring for loved ones with dementia, managing stress and more.
Wednesday, October 17
12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Space is limited. Click here to register.
November preview: UK Elder Care Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with free events for UK employees.
Highlights this year include a reading from the new play, Boats Against the Current, which explores the effects of an Alzheimer's diagnosis on a family and the Virtual Dementia Tour, a unique simulation that gives participants a glimpse into living with dementia. Visit UK Elder Care for a full schedule.
Parenting Tweens and Teens Support Group is Back on a New Day
Are you experiencing the roller coaster of raising a tween or teen? Attend this monthly support group for UK employees (and their partners) who are caregivers to this sometimes challenging age group! You will be able to share your experiences, gain insight from others and create a lively support network. The group meets at noon the 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit this page.
NEW! Meditation for Health - Specialty Class
Join us for "Meditation for Health," presented by Dr. Joaquin Fenollar, Tuesdays, Oct. 30 to Dec. 4, from 5:15-6:15 p.m., Seaton Center TBD. Cost: $30. This "hands-on" course covers meditation as it is used for health and healing, improving concentration and conscious awareness, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Register now.
Tuesdays, Oct. 30 to Dec. 4
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Seaton Center (Room TBD). Cost: $30.
Click here to register for Meditation for Health.
Get healthier with reality-based weight loss!
Weight Loss Matters is a 10-week weight-loss program taught by registered dietitians. Classes meet once a week in-person or online. The initial fee is $50. New classes begin Oct. 30 or 31. Register online by Oct. 24.
Too Stressed Out to De-Stress: FREE Lunch & Learn
Learn how daily exercise helps to improve your motivation, self-confidence, self-worth, and relationships. Join us for "Too Stressed Out to De-Stress," Weds., Nov. 14, from 12:10-12:50 p.m., 102 Mining & Minerals Bldg. FREE. Register now.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
12:10-12:50 p.m.
102 Mining & Minerals Bldg.
Click here to register for "Too Stressed Out to De-Stress."
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Financial Tip of the Month
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About Thrive
Thrive is a monthly e-mail newsletter developed by UK Human Resources.
Editors: Melanie J. Sparks
John Buzzard
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