August 2008
Congratulations to the Yates Stonewallers! Champions in the Summer 2008 Kickball Tournament. Kudos to all our participating teams (Communications, Harris Building, Residence Life) - many good games were played.
Research Study Participants Wanted – Music & Fitness Study
Georgetown University Medical Center is conducting a study on the effects of listening to music during exercise on perceived exertion and overall physical activity. If you are between 25 – 55 years of age, exercise regularly at a light to moderate pace, and habitually listen to music while exercising – you qualify to participate in this 8-week study. View the flyer, click here.
FSAP Wellness Programs are offered free of charge to faculty, staff and students. To learn about upcoming programs, click here.
Wellness Articles
- Losing Weight at Work
- These strategies can help you troubleshoot and personalize your weight-loss plan to manage common workplace weight-loss roadblocks.
- Summer Safety
- The Home Safety Council recommends following these guidelines to keep your family safe...
- Workday Workout
- This quick workout is designed to clear the mind and stretch the body. All you need is five minutes and a chair.
- The Benefits of Walking
- Walking is one of the easiest and most popular forms of exercise. You can do it anywhere, at any time. And, walking doesn’t require any special equipment or training—just a comfortable pair of shoes.
- Safe Steps Reduce Falls
- Millions of Americans are only a step away from becoming victims of the leading cause of
Today’s Wellness Events
- Aug 27, 10am-10:45am: Retirement Choice Overview
- Aug 27, 10:45am-2pm: Retirement Choice Lab
- Aug 27, 11:30am-12:15pm: NO Weight Watchers at Work THIS WEEK
Featured Profile
The John Main Center for Meditation and Interreligous Dialogue will re-open on August 25 for twice daily meditation sessions at 12:30 and 6:00 p.m. daily. Each session has short readings from sacred texts and is concluded within 20 minutes. The silent meditation period is the heart of the session. New to meditation? Come a few minutes early for an introduction.


