August 2025 Wellness Newsletter

Faculty & Staff Wellness Updates

August is Nutrition Month

Good nutrition fuels your body and mind, supporting energy, focus and overall health. Making balanced food choices is a key part of feeling your best every day. Join us this month as we explore nutrition with offerings like:

Healthy Grocery Shopping Challenge

Aug. 22-31

Webinar - Local Produce

Aug. 28, noon - 1 p.m.

 

American Heart Association Grocery Guide

Do you need ideas for healthy meals that don't break the bank? The good news is that healthy eating can

actually cost less. Explore tips and trips for healthy eating using this AHA Grocery Guide (PDF)

 

Call for Stroll for the Soul Leaders

Do you have a passion or interest you love sharing with others? We are looking for Kent State employees to lead strolls around their campus. If you are interested, please reach out to wellness@kent.edu for more information!

 

Kent State SPIN Tour

SPIN rides are back this Fall! Want to take a tour of Kent Campus in a super fun way? Hop on a SPIN scooter or bike with us on Aug. 26! Spots are limited, so sign up today!

Click here to sign up!

 

BeWell Nutrition Coaching

Did you know BeWell has registered dieticians that are ready to help you reach your nutrition goals for FREE? These individualized sessions are designed to help you take meaningful steps toward your wellness goals. Visit your BeWell portal and select "my appointments" to set up a meeting.

Both in-person and virtual sessions are available.

Log in to the BeWell Portal here.

 

Tier 2 ends October 15

Earn 350 points to get $200! Visit your BeWell portal and click "view rewards" to see how you can earn points.

 

More Upcoming Wellness Events

Aug. 4

Mindful Monday with Daron

Join Mindfulness Coach Daron Larson for a short mindfulness meditation exercise at the beginning of each month.

Aug. 5

Webinar - Healthy Home Office

This seminar will review lifestyle management techniques for wellness in the place you work and sleep: home.

Aug. 18-25

Semester Kick-off BINGO

Pick activities on the board to complete, provide picture documentation and earn 10 Tier 2 points!

Aug. 22-31

Healthy Grocery Shopping Challenge

Ready to level up your nutrition and make grocery shopping fun? Your mission is to fill your cart with whole, nourishing foods that fuel your body!

Aug. 28

Webinar - Local Produce

This seminar will identify what produce is best to buy during each season along with the potential impact buying local produce can have.

Aug. 28

TIAA Webinar - Live Long and Prosper

In this webinar, learn how you can improve not just the length of your life, but also the extent of your health and wealth.

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For questions related to wellness offerings for Kent State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-8348 or wellness@kent.edu.

Sincerely,

Madison Massey

Coordinator, Employee Wellness

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

POSTED: Friday, August 1, 2025 10:35 AM
Updated: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 10:44 AM