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| Day | Time | Title | Place | Registration | |
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| March 1 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Week of You! | Support & Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| Design your own Week of You. Choose a week to commit to 7 days of pouring in to yourself. Get ideas to intentionally add more creativity, growth and celebration into your life. Presented by Aundrea Caraway & Corinne French with DSA Marketing and Communication and Orientation and Transition Programs. | |||||
| March 2 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Hula Dancing | Crumley Conference Room | Register Here | |
| Join us to learn a simple yet beautiful hula. Hula is a beautiful storytelling artform that is also a great workout. Presented by Shaureece Park with UNT Libraries. | |||||
| March 3 | Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Types of UNT Leave | Virtual | Register Here | |
| Learn about the various types of leave UNT has to offer. Presented by Lisa Garner and Laurie Polser with UNT System Benefits. | |||||
| March 3 | 2 - 3 p.m. | CliftonStrengths-Based Leadership | Virtual | Register Here | |
| Strengths based leadership is the next step to learning and becoming a great manager. Knowing your own strengths and those of your co-workers will help you find a more cohesive way of working together, move forward as a team, and unlock greater potential for yourself and others. Please come prepared with your top 5 CliftonStrengths. We will be working on team grids for your personal development use. Presented by Jessa McKinnis of Housing and Residence Life. | |||||
| March 6 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Active Shooter Response | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| During this course we will take a deep dive into Run, Hide, Fight. You will also learn statistics, indicators and resources. The aim is to better prepare the attendees should they find themselves in an Active Threat Situation. Presented by Cpl. David Causey with UNT Police. | |||||
| March 7 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Healthier You | Pohl Rec Center, Room 205 | Register Here | |
| In this presentation we will take a look at practical things you can do each day to work toward a Healthier You. We will include tips and campus resources, and will end the session with an optional tour of the Pohl Recreation Center. Presented by Wendy Comfort with Recreational Sports. | |||||
| March 9 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Guided Mindfulness Coaching | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| In these guided mindfulness coaching session you will be asked to be blindfolded to block out distractions and to help your brain focus on using and developing your other senses like touch, smell and hearing. Along with therapeutic sounds and aromatherapy, this exercise aims to reduce anxiety and stress, allowing the opportunity for the meditator to experience their practice in an expansive, non-judgmental way. Presented by Val Vidal with the Campus Talent Acquisition team. | |||||
| March 10 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Stress Jars | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| Relieve some stress creating your very own calming jar! Calming jars are used to help soothe children when they are getting ready to throw a tantrum but they also work great for adults as a small distraction to relieve stress. While sensory jars can be created with a variety of crafts, for this session we will be using glitter for the jars. Materials will be provided. Presented by Terri Liles and Maria Velazquez of Human Resources. | |||||
| March 13 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Seven Habits of Highly Effective People | Hybrid Session (Support and Services Building, Room 102 and Virtual) | Register Here | |
| Learn the fundamentals of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The purpose of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Presented by Dr. Gina Vanacore with Housing and Residence Life. | |||||
| March 14 | 11 a.m - Noon | Guided Meditation | Virtual | Register Here | |
| Please join Dr. Kinshuk, dean of the College of Information, for an hour meditation
session which you can practice from your office or living room. According to the Mayo Clinic, the emotional and physical benefits of meditation can include: gaining a new perspective on stressful situations, developing skills to manage your stress, increased self-awareness, reduced negative emotions, the ability to better focus on the present, increased patience and tolerance, lower resting blood pressure, increased imagination and creativity, improved sleep quality, and lower resting heart rate. |
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| March 14 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Staff Senate Presents: DIY Zen Garden | University Union 382 | Register Here | |
| Take a break and recharge while learning some simple but powerful breathing techniques and building your own Zen garden to bring back to the office or home. | |||||
| March 14 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Staff Senate Presents: DIY Zen Garden | University Union 382 | Register Here | |
| Take a break and recharge while learning some simple but powerful breathing techniques and building your own Zen garden to bring back to the office or home. | |||||
| March 15 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Week of You! | Virtual | Register Here | |
| Design your own Week of You. Choose a week to commit to 7 days of pouring in to yourself. Get ideas to intentionally add more creativity, growth and celebration into your life. Presented by Aundrea Caraway and Corinne French with DSA Marketing and Communication and Orientation and Transition Programs. | |||||
| March 16 | Noon - 12:45 p.m. | How Stretching Helps the Mind and Body | Pohl Rec Center, Room 207 | Register Here | |
| Understand the importance of stretching throughout the day and how it affects the mind and body in a positive way. This session will include a short presentation and about 30 minutes of stretching. Yoga mats will be provided. Presented by Christina Kibner with Recreational Sports. | |||||
| March 17 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Hands-On Relaxation Crafts | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| Relaxation can help play a big role in overall mental health. Join this session to make a DIY aromatherapy rice bag, DIY stress ball, decorate and plant a seed of gratitude, or destress with coloring pages. Presented by Terri Liles and Blair Wilson with Campus HR. | |||||
| March 20 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Scams: Avoidance and Awareness | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| During this course we will look into common tactics used by scammers and three of the top scams and how they work. Presented by Cpl. David Causey with UNT Police. | |||||
| March 21 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Loving The Process and Recognizing Your Essence | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| This session will allow participants to recognize or reaffirm their essence in their personal or professional lives. Sometimes we forget our essence, but participants in this session will discover what processes they enjoy, how they affirm who we are, and how they are critical to thriving in a multi-faceted (and very busy) life. Presented by Logan Dovalina, an interdisciplinary studies graduate student. | |||||
| March 22 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Financial Fitness in 2023 | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| Learn the Seven Steps on a journey to financial fitness. Presented by Mike Vance with DATCU Credit Union. | |||||
| March 23 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Credit Scores: An Introduction | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| What you need to understand and improve your credit score. Presented by Don Richmond with DATCU Credit Union. | |||||
| March 24 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Self-Care for Emotional Wellness | Virtual | Register Here | |
| It's okay to take care of yourself. In fact, it's a MUST! Let's talk about self-care and learn some new strategies for emotional wellness. Presented by Marilyn Parrish, LCSW with Counseling and Testing Services. | |||||
| March 27 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Menu Board Maker Space | Chestnut Hall, Room 324 | Register Here | |
| Come make a wooden weekly menu board, grab some new recipe ideas, and ask the Student Health and Wellness Center dietitian your nutrition questions! Presented by Danielle Gemoets. | |||||
| March 27 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Home Buying 101: The Basics | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| Learn how to prepare for your journey to home ownership. Presented by Dustin Hoffman with DATCU Credit Union . | |||||
| March 28 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Staff Senate Presents: Guided Painting |
Discovery Park A140 (COE Dean's Conference Room) |
Register Here | |
| Painting is a form of relaxation and expression. Come paint with UNT Staff at this event to take a break and unwind while being creative. We will be painting a guided UNT themed painting together. All supplies will be provided. Presented by Staff Senator Kara Ottinger. | |||||
| March 28 | 11 a.m. - noon | Staff Senate Presents: DIY Slime Making | Union 382 | Register Here | |
| Playing with slime can be a fun way to de-stress or busy your hands! Design your very own by picking from a variety of textures and choosing its color, scent and theming with charms and other add-ins. Great for a unique gift or something for you to enjoy as we wrap up the semester. | |||||
| March 28 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Difficult Conversations | Virtual | Register Here | |
| Learn skills and tools that help navigate difficult conversations. We will practice role playing difficult conversations between staff, co-workers and supervisors. Presented by Sara Amberson Rodgers with Residence Life. | |||||
| March 28 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Staff Senate Presents: DIY Slime Making | Union 382 | Register Here | |
| Playing with slime can be a fun way to de-stress or busy your hands! Design your very own by picking from a variety of textures and choosing its color, scent and theming with charms and other add-ins. Great for a unique gift or something for you to enjoy as we wrap up the semester. | |||||
| March 29 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Power Dynamics in Relationships | VIrtual | Register Here | |
| We experience power struggles in every type of relationship given that power is ever present in our interactions with others. In this session, we will discuss the different types of power (both positive and negative), influences on power, and strategies to deal with power differences across relationships. Presented by Julie Leventhal with the UNT Honors College. | |||||
| March 30 | Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Staff Senate Presents: Guided Painting |
Union 385 |
Register Here | |
| Painting is a form of relaxation and expression. Come paint with UNT Staff at this event to take a break and unwind while being creative. We will be painting a guided UNT themed painting together. All supplies will be provided. Presented by Staff Senator Kara Ottinger. | |||||
| March 31 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Staff Senate Presents: Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick, Come and Make a Candle Stick | Virtual | Register Here | |
| Do candles play a crucial role in your self-care practice? Learn how to make your own! This workshop will provide a brief overview of the craft candle making, demonstrate the process, and walk attendees through taking their very own candle and endowing it with an affirmation using crystals and botanicals. All supplies will be provided by the Staff Senate for pick-up ahead of this workshop. | |||||
| March 31 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Resume Review | Support and Services Building, Room 102 | Register Here | |
| Bring your current resume for our experienced recruiters to review and provide feedback. We’ll provide information on the current best practices in the industry. If you don’t have one, bring a notepad and we’ll help you get started. Presented by the Campus HR Recruiting Team. | |||||
Recreational Sports Offerings
Pohl Rec Center Memberships
Throughout March
During the month of March, sign up for a five-day FREE Trial at the Pohl Recreation Center! Log in to our UNT Rec Sports Member Portal, select FACULTY STAFF FREE WEEK, choose the date you would like for your five (consecutive) day free trial to begin, and enter the promo code NEW2023 before checking out to bring the price down to $0.00.
Free Group Exercise Classes
March 6 - 10
From March 6 to 10, all lunch-time group exercise classes will be free for Rec Sports members (including those with a five-day free trial membership) by entering the promo code SAMGX upon checkout. Free registration for these classes will begin on Sunday, March 5. View and register for classes.
For any Rec Sports questions, contact Wendy Comfort. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Questions on enrollment?
Email asktraining@unt.edu with the subject line “Staff Appreciation Month.”
Special thanks to our volunteers!