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Join us for a Wellpower Walk at Noon, Friday, October 28!

Bring your favorite sneakers and join us for a lively 1.5-2 mile walk around our beautiful campus. Invite your colleagues to come along and meet us on the steps of Dallas Hall at noon. We usually take a quick group … Continue reading

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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

A combination of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion arise when caregivers take on more than they can handle.  Burnout occurs when caregivers don’t receive adequate help and support when taking on the huge responsibility of caring for another person. Caregivers … Continue reading

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Caring for the Caregiver

Though it may seem to be a contradiction, caring for yourself during the time that you are caring for another is one of the most important things you can do – for both your loved one and for yourself.  Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Wellpower Walks on Friday, September 16!

Bring your favorite sneakers and join us for a lively 1.5-2 mile walk around our beautiful campus. Invite your colleagues to come along and meet us on the steps of Dallas Hall at noon. If you can, try to wear … Continue reading

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Save the Date – Magellan’s Addiction Awareness Webinar on September 14

What is the difference between an addiction and recreational use? Why are some people more at-risk for addiction than others? What is the difference between ‘helping’ and ‘enabling’ a friend or loved one who has an addiction? Magellan is pleased … Continue reading

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National Preparedness Month – September 2011

The following is extracted from an email message sent by the Provost, Paul Ludden, and the VP for Business and Finance, Chris Casey to faculty and staff.  President Turner supports this effort by SMU which has been themed “A Time to Remember, … Continue reading

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SMU Retirement Plan Update – Announcing Community Meetings Schedule

Having trouble viewing this post in your email? Visit the HR Blog for this and other HR messages. The following message was sent to the Faculty/Staff list servs on Friday, August 19.  Links in the image will not be clickable.  Scroll … Continue reading

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Health and Wellness at SMU: How Are We Doing?

In education, grade reports are routine and when managed appropriately they can provide us with important feedback about our performance and achievement in a specific subject. In wellness, our individual annual physical or on-site screening results serve as our wellness “report card,” … Continue reading

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Special Live Webinar: Achieving Balance Between Work and Life

From 1-2 PM on Wednesday, August 10 Magellan will offer a live webinar featuring valuable information such as: Practical tips for getting the most out of your time spent at work and at home Balancing home and work responsibilities The … Continue reading

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