A free organization for MSU Faculty and Staff that promotes:
- Nutrition
- Fitness
- Workplace Environment
- Mental/Emotional Health
April 2008
- Groove Your Health April 4th - April 24th
May 2008
- Y Shape Up Challenge April 27th - May 25th
- The wellness program will cover the cost of registration.
- These teams do not have to be the same team as it is for the Groove Your Health.
- If you need more details concerning the YMCA challenge, they can be found at http://mankato.yshapeup.com.
- To register a team, have only the team captain email graham.prather@mnsu.edu with a list of team members, a team name, and a username and password for your team (in order to access the Y’s website) no later than noon on Thursday April 24th.
- We’ll be competing against other business in Mankato…
News Bits
Dr Milan Schmidt from Sage Weight and Wellness in New Prague is opening a satellite weight loss program at MSU
- Dr Schmidt is one of only 6 physicians in Minnesota currently board certified in bariatrics (weight loss).
- Formula diet is available which results in an average of 52 pounds of weight loss over a 20 week program.
- All programs include a multidisciplinary approach incorporating diet, exercise and behavior change.
- Free information sessions are being held every Thursday at noon in Room 169, Taylor Center Building.questions@sageweightandwellness.com
2008 Arthritis Walk - Mankato Area, MN May 3, 2008
MSU Annual Triathlon Sunday, May 4, 2008 8:00 AM
- Printable Triathlon Form (Word)
- Entry Period: Entries will be accepted until April 25th, 2008 (or until full), at the Office of Campus Recreation, 118 Myers Field House, from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Planting and Clean-up day - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
- Flower Planting / Raking / Litter Pickup
- Hotdog (and veggie dogs) lunch at 12:00 noon
- Planting/clean up begins at 12:30
Walk Every Day
- M-F, 12pm-2pm Myer’s Field House Free! (Bring your MSU ID/MavCard)
- Don’t let the cold keep you from getting your walk in each day! The 8-lane, 200-meter track in Myer’s Field House is open for walking during your lunch hour.
Did You Know?
- The MN State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential service for MN state employees and members of their household. They work with people with a variety of issues, including relationship concerns, grief and loss, career and job issues, stress, and more. www.doer.state.mn.us/eap/eap.htm. 866.477.1586
Looking for some healthier snack options on campus???
MSU Strategic Priority - Campus Culture of Wellness
The MSU Do Video Promotion (QuickTime format)
If you are a student, visit the programs offered at Student Health Services.

Health News Bits
Do pictures from around campus
