Career Opportunity at SMU

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mary Stall
 
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Your Source Newsletter from SMU’s Employee Assistance Program

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Mary Stall

Responding to Life’s Curveballs

At one time or another, we all encounter a situation that seems insurmountable. It could be job loss, a relationship break-up, economic struggles, loss of a loved one, or physical trauma. And though we often cannot control that particular event, we can control how we react to it. In fact, resiliency—or how well you bounce back—is a skill that can be learned.

In this issue of Your Source, you will find out how to begin dealing with life’s curveballs to become stronger, happier individuals.

SMU Your Source

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Week 3 of Magellan’s Take Mental Health Month to Heart Program

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Mary Stall

 If you haven’t logged onto to our web site,
TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com, we’d like to encourage you
to take a moment to do so. If you have, you’re invited back to read the latest mental wellness information.

This week’s topic focuses on loss, grief, and healing. 
Coming to grips with a traumatic experience or the loss of a loved one or fellow soldier is difficult, no matter how much you prepare yourself in advance. This week’s information on our web site provides thoughtful, caring  guidance that can help you get through the tough times.

While on the site, share your thoughts or words of encouragement for members of the military on the public bulletin board.

Send an e-greeting card to service members, veterans and military families to offer thanks and encouragement via TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com.  If you don’t personally know someone in the military, you have the option of sending a card to Magellan and we’ll share your kind words with the National Military Family Association and its members.

For each e-card sent, Magellan and Horizon HealthCare Services, Inc. will each donate $1 (up to a combined $50,000) to the National Military Family Association.  

You can also watch videos from the campaign on the website or on our campaign YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/user/TakeMH2Heart.

Thank you for your continued interest and support of this month-long campaign honoring our brave service men and women and their families. 

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Honoring and Helping Those Who Serve Our Country

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mary Stall

It’s Week Two of Take Mental Health To Heart –  A Program Spronsored By Magellan; SMU’s EAP Provider!

This Week’s Focus
This week, we are focusing on helping service members and their families take care of their mental wellness while deployed. Be sure to visit the web site, TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com, and take a look at:

  • new information presented
  • online screenings offered
  • interact with other site features, including a public bulletin board where you can share your words of encouragement for members of the military
  • watch videos from the campaign on the website or on our campaign YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/user/TakeMH2Heart.

It’s Not Too Late to Send E-Greeting Cards!
Send an e-greeting card to service members, veterans and military families to offer thanks and encouragement via TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com. For each e-card sent, Magellan and Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. will each donate $1 (up to a combined $50,000) to the National Military Family Association.  

Thank you for your continued participation. Everyone, in some way, has likely been impacted by service men and women—whether they’re part of our families, in our circle of friends or in our thoughts of gratitude for their service and sacrifice in the name of freedom. 

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Fun at the SMU Farmers Market!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Mary Stall

The SMU Farmers Market was a great success with over 300 people attending to learn about and purchase fresh produce and herbs.  Many unique items were available such as kumquats, hydroponic basil and lettuce, starfruit and wheat grass.

Chef Tim Schaub, of SMU Dining Services, was available to educate shoppers on ways to prepare these new delights as well as less exotic market produce like carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and  onions. Representatives from Fresh Produce, a local produce wholesaler and Aramark supplier, were guest attendees and provided education on ways to select, clean and store fresh produce.    

In addition, market attendees had access to nutrition tips from SMU’s Dietician, Claire Forsheim, and low-cal recipes served in the Spa section of RFoC.

Other vendors included the SMU Sustainability Committee who handed out energy efficient lightbulbs and Dedman Center who provided demos and info on fitness classes for faculty, staff and students (yup, we even had a belly dancer demonstration!).

Professor Elaine Thomas (Theology) provided tours of the SMU Community Garden and Ann Allen and Cathy Coates shared their green thumbs in a lunch and learn on Container Gardening!

Thank you to everyone who completed the on-line survey.  Future events will be planned based on the feedback you provided! 

Jennifer Post was the recipient of the Market Gift Basket – congratulations Jennifer!

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Take Mental Health Month to Heart

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Mary Stall

A message from Magellan – SMU’s Employee Assistance Provider

Take Mental Health To Heart
Honoring and Helping Those Who Serve Our Country  

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Magellan is proud to launch its inaugural, month-long campaign to raise awareness about mental health issues.


This year, Take Mental Health To Heart highlights the unique and complex mental wellness challenges faced by members of the military, veterans and their families.  We are pleased to have two distinguished partners joining in this effort—the  National Military Family Association and Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. – and, we invite you to join us in this important endeavor as well.

Information & Resources Available at TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com . Easy-to-find information, tips and support resources are critical in helping an individual recognize, address, and recover from a mental wellness challenge.  At the website, visitors will find informative mental wellness tips, online screening tools and other interactive features.  Mental Wellness Wednesdays (each Wednesday in May) will feature new resources on topics from various phases and aspects of military service, such as preparing family and friends for a loved one’s deployment; mental wellness on duty; dealing with trauma, loss and grief; and the transition to life after service. Help us spread the word by sending the website link to your professional and personal contacts or click on our social media friendly links to share the message through Facebook or Twitter.

Show Your Appreciation to a Service Member
Also on TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com, you’ll find e-greeting cards that you can send to men and women currently serving and veterans to offer your thanks and encouragement, as well as to remind the recipient to make mental wellness a priority. For each e-card sent, Magellan and Horizon will each donate $1 (up to a combined $50,000) to the National Military Family Association.  

Please Join Us!
We invite you  to join us in this important endeavor to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness for our service members and their families.  Take Mental Health to Heart, and visit the website TakeMentalHealthToHeart.com. We would be honored if you’d join us in this important Mental Health Awareness Month initiative. Together, our messages of support and good health will help our service members and their families who have sacrificed so much in their service to our country.

Wellpower Credits
Wellpower members who send an e-greeting as a part of this initiative may enter 1 Wellpower Spirit credit.

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Welcome New Employees

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mary Stall

The following employees completed a half day workshop titled SMU & YOU. 
In this session they learned about the University’s culture, values and traditions. 

Please welcome our new employees!

From Left to Right:

Front Row: Kimberly Jones-Ross, Katherine Lewis, Felicia Kuo, Lisa Tran, Jovan Farris
Back Row:  Elizabeth Neel, Linda Hale, Isaac Reddic, Stephen Piper, Flora Spencer-Auber, Beth Andresen, Robert Gresham, Lane Duncan, Blair Wright, Maristella Feustle
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SMU Farmers Market Tips and Tidbits

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Mary Stall

There is such a thing as “good” fat, and avocados are chock full of them!  Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats, which help lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. Head on over to the SMU Farmers’ Market for some delicious, heart-healthy avocados!


Studies suggest that a diet rich in plant-based foods reduces the overall risk of cancer.  Come on over to the SMU Farmers’ Market and arm yourself with farm-fresh fruits and veggies.


SMU Farmers Market
Friday, April 29 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
HTSC Commons

Did you know that RFoC offers healthy meal options in the Spa section?  This week’s featured options include:
Monday:           Salmon Nicoise
Tuesday:          Gingered Chicken Melon Salad
Wednesday:    Chili Spiced Tilapia with Mango Pico

Like what you tried?  Visit the Dietician’s table at the Farmers Market to pick up the recipes!

Get additional information on the SMU Farmers Market website 
Read about other Farmers Market activities on the HR Blog
Questions? Email us at wellpower@smu.edu

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SMU Farmers Market – Tips and Tidbits

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Mary Stall

Cooking with herbs is a great, healthy way to pack flavor into dishes while limiting salt (the sodium in salt can be bad for your health).  Stop by the SMU Farmers’ Market and check out our selection of farm-fresh herbs. 

The USDA recommends that adults eat at least 5 cups of fruits and veggies each day (2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of veggies).  Not quite meeting those recommendations or looking for ways to vary your current routine?  Why not use the SMU Farmers’ Market as an excuse to make that fresh start or come up with some fresh ideas?  Check out our abundant variety of fresh fruits and veggies!

 
Stop by the SMU Farmers’ Market today…

 

HTSC Commons from 11:00 am – 5:00 !
 
Take the Farmers Market Survey and enter a drawing to win a Market Gift Basket! 
 
Visist the Farmers Market website to read about all the activities and events!
 
 
 
 

 

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SMU Farmers Market Tips and Tidbits

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Mary Stall

Citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.  Come to the SMU Farmers’ Market to check out the great selection of citrus fruits including blood oranges, clementines, and starfruit!

 


Deep green veggies are also good sources of vitamin C and other important nutrients, making them a great addition to dishes or as a side snack.  Check out our selection at the SMU Farmers we’ve got green bell peppers and snow peas, just to name a few!

SMU Farmers Market
Thursday, April 28 from 11:00 am – 5:00pm
Friday, April 29 from 11:00am – 2:00 pm
HTSC Commons

Did you know that RFoC offers healthy meal options in the Spa section?  All entrees include 2 side dishes and a dessert for under 600 calories and many are gluten free!  This week’s featured options include:
Monday:           Salmon Nicoise
Tuesday:          Gingered Chicken Melon Salad
Wednesday:    Chili Spiced Tilapia with Mango Pico

Like what you tried?  Visit the Dietician’s table at the Farmers Market to pick up the recipes!

Attending? RSVP here and help us have enough produce on hand!
Get additional information on the SMU Farmers Market website 
Read about other Farmers Market activities on the HR Blog
Questions? Email us at wellpower@smu.edu

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