Post-Menopause and What's Next? (Online)

• April 2 and 4, 12:15-1 p.m.

Hokie Wellness Drop-in Hours (Online)

• April 11, 12-1 p.m.

Wednesday Walk and Talk with Bryan Garey

April 3, 1-2 p.m.

Join Bryan Garey, Virginia Tech’s Vice President for Human Resources, for a campus walk. Garey is spearheading change that will position HR to better support a growing and changing university, helping to create a work environment and experience for all faculty and staff to develop and thrive in support of our bold Beyond Boundaries vision. The group will meet at the entrance to the North End Center (300 Turner St. NW) and begin walking at 1 p.m. No registration is required.

Planting the Seeds of Wellness

During April employees will have the opportunity to plant their own lavender and basil seeds to take home, symbolizing the start of their wellness journey. Participants will also learn about various campus well-being resources. 

No registration is required.

Dates and locations:

• April 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Corporate Research Center, 1750 Kraft Dr. 
• April 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Burruss Hall steps, near the main entrance
• April 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: New Hall West back patio
• April 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: North End Center main entrance
• April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Roanoke Benefits Fair
• April 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sterrett Facilities Complex, sidewalk across from main entrance

Locations and dates are weather dependent. To receive updates, follow Hokie Wellness for Employees on Facebook and Instagram. 

Save the Date: Hokie Wellness Fair & Employee Appreciation Day

May 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Virginia Tech’s annual Hokie Wellness Fair and Employee Appreciation Day will be held at Lane Stadium. The event will be filled with food, games, music, 60+ health and wellness vendors, and more.

If you are interesting in volunteering for the Hokie Wellness Fair, please complete this form.

Free Health Screenings on April 24

Free health screenings and more will be offered on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. outside the main entrance to the North End Center. 

Drop in when you can to:

• Receive basic health screenings from LewisGale Hospital. 
• Discuss what yearly medical appointments/screenings you should have. 
• Learn about REVIVE!, the state opioid overdoes reversal training. 

Locations and dates are weather dependent. To receive updates, follow Hokie Wellness for Employees on Facebook and Instagram. 

Donate Your Refrigerator!

Hokie Wellness is looking to add small refrigerators to the lactation rooms on campus. If you or your office has one that is no longer being used, please email hokiewellness@vt.edu or call 540-231-8878. Refrigerators must be in good conditions. Hokie Wellness can coordinate pick up.

Free Weekly Rec Sports Group Exercise Classes for Employees

• Wednesdays from 12:15-1 p.m.
• No membership or group ex pass is required to participate.
• The class will be held in McComas Gym’s Group Exercise Studio B and will vary in class format week-to-week. 
• Class formats included but aren’t limited to: High Fitness, Les Mills GRIT, Les Mills Tone, Pilates, and Bodypump. View the schedule here.
• With questions, please contact Juliet Garrigan at julietog@vt.edu.

Free Beginner Golf Clinics for VT Employees

Come out to the Virginia Tech Golf Couse, Wednesday, April 17th or May 15th from 5:45-6:45pm for a an introduction to short game, chipping and putting clinic. Beginner Friendly! Register through Fusion.

Women's Monday Social Golf League

Meet other VT women for golf. Tee times will be from 5-6 p.m. and the cost is $12 to play. Sign up by contacting the Club House: 540-231-6435.

Ladies Golf Clinics

Ladies Clinic is being offered during the month of April on Mondays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. The cost for the series is $50. Register though Fusion.

• April 1 - Basics, putting & chipping
• April 8 - Half swings with irons
• April 15 - Full swings
• April 22 - Wood clubs and swings
• April 29 - Complete review all aspects of golf and what you have learned

Reminder: Take the campus climate survey

On March 18, all employees with a Virginia Tech email account received an email from climatesurvey@vt.edu. The email contains a link to the survey, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The survey is available until Friday, April 5. 

• We encourage every employee to share their feedback. This is a great opportunity for employees to provide feedback as it relates to job satisfaction, work environment, and the university’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and leadership.
• The link is personalized to each employee and should not be forwarded to others. While the survey has been pre-populated with organizational information for accurate reporting, responses are confidential and protected.  Employee data is not part of the survey, only responses to the survey questions. Names and identifiers are removed, and only aggregated data will be reported. In addition, categories must have a minimum of 10 responses to be shared collectively.
• If you have questions about the survey, email climatesurvey@vt.edu. 

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Hokie Wellness for Employees

300 Turner St. NW, Suite 2300

Blacksburg, VA 24061

540-231-8878

hokiewellness@vt.edu