Well-being Events

Faculty & Staff Spring Well-Being Speaker Series

All DU faculty and staff are invited to join us for our spring speaker series!  All events will include a sponsored lunch and time to meet other members of the DU community. Register on Crimson Connect (https://crimsonconnect.du.edu) and search for, "Well-Being Speaker Series".

For each day, our schedule of events will be as follows:

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Lunch, sponsored by Cigna & Kaiser Permanente

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. - Speaker (in-person & virtual options available)

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. - Session wrap-up

Wednesday, February 25 – Resilience Workshop

Join us for an introductory resilience session exploring essential practices in the form of meditation, mindfulness, and realistic self-care.

• Speaker: Molly Woodhull
• Location: Burwell 340
• Register Now (link to: https://cglink.me/2fC/r2275674) 

Wednesday, March 11 – Pause and Reflect: Design Your Sustainable Path Forward 

Juggling ambitions across life and work? The pressure to “do it all” can leave you feeling stretched thin, questioning your priorities and wondering how to achieve your goals without sacrificing your well-being. 

• Speaker: Kathy Oneto
• Location: Community Commons 1001
• Register Now (link to https://cglink.me/2fC/r2275700) 

Wednesday, April 8 – The Stress/Nutrition Continuum

Join us for a nutrition keynote talk about stress, nutrition, and their impact on your overall health.

• Speaker: Yvonne Matthews
• Location: Community Commons 2600
• Register Now (link to https://cglink.me/2fC/r2275701) 

Practice Gratitude, Strengthen Well-Being

November 2-13 | Gratitude Challenge

Gratitude is more than saying "thank you." It's a practice that can improve well-being, strengthen relationships, and help us focus on the positive aspects of our daily lives. This November, all University of Denver employees are invited to participate in a two-week Gratitude Challenge designed to encourage simple acts of appreciation and reflection.

Throughout the challenge, participants will complete daily activities such as expressing thanks to a colleague, recognizing someone who works behind the scenes, reflecting on positive moments, spending time outdoors, or celebrating a team accomplishment. Each activity offers an opportunity to build connection, resilience, and a greater sense of belonging within our DU community.

Participants who complete challenge activities will be eligible for prize drawings throughout the two-week event.

Download the gratitude BINGO card to join the challenge HERE.

Well-Being in the Wilderness at the Kennedy Mountain Campus – June 18

Explore Well-Being in the Wilderness on Thursday, June 18, with transportation provided to/from the DU campus. Join in for a day of nature, community, activity, and relaxation.

Participation costs for this event are covered by the well-being program, with support from Cigna & Kaiser Permanente. Registration is available through Crimson Connect and includes access to the following activities on June 18:

• Hiking
• Challenge Course Elements
• Lawn Games
• Archery and Ax Throwing
• Lunch & Snacks
• Time in Community - Sit on the covered porch or snag a hammock
• Explore the Kennedy Mountain Campus

Bus transportation will be provided to/from the DU campus or you can choose to self-transport to the KMC. The Kennedy Mountain Campus will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.

Crimson Classic

The University of Denver's Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk takes place annually in October. The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate wellness and to bring together our community. This is a free event!  In 2026, the Crimson Classic will be held on October 21, 2026.  Visit the Homecoming Website for more information.

Employee Flu Shots