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Wellness Programs
Wellness Programs
Employee Fitness Program
When: September 22-December 1, 2026
Join this free, student-led exercise program offered exclusively for NAU employees! Designed to improve strength, support healthy aging, and put Exercise is Medicine principles into practice over an 11-week course. Sessions are held at the Rolle Activity Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., with Wild Card Fridays from 10:00–11:10 a.m.
For questions or enrollment, email Scott.Drum@nau.edu. Space is limited.
Green Transportation Week Challenge
When: August 31-September 6, 2026
Join the NAU Office of Sustainability and ditch the car and use an alternative form of transportation when you come to campus this week! Ride your bike, scooter, walk, take the Mountain Line bus, NAU campus shuttle or carpool with a friend. Every day you participate, you can be entered to win raffle prizes.
Sign on to your Personify Health portal to join the challenge and enter your days of using alternative transportation on your HIP account and earn up to 200 points.
For more information and complete schedule of on campus NAU events, visit the Green Transportation Week link.
Mini Health Screening with Healthwaves
When: Wednesday, September 16th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Health and Learning Center room 2407 (2nd floor of the HLC, not at Campus Health Services)
This 20-minute screening includes an 8-hour fasting blood draw, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and waist circumference. Optional screenings include: PSA, A1C, and bone density; additional laboratory panels are available for a fee. Results arrive in approximately 10 business days, and participants can earn up to 1,500 HIP points within 30 days.
Schedule your appointment: Mini health screen scheduler or call 480-968-1886.
Flu Clinics
When:
Family Flu Clinic: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Employee Flu Clinic: Wednesday September 30th, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where:
Family Flu Clinic: Health and Learning Center room 2405
Employee Flu Clinic: Facilities Services Break Room 501 E. Pine Knoll Dr.
Preservative free flu vaccine protects against three flu strains. Recommended annually to help prevent the newest strains of influenza. Flu shot is free to state employees, spouses and dependents (4+ years old) and retirees.
Schedule your appointment: https://pickatime.com/nauflu
Mobile Onsite Mammography (MOM)
When: Tuesday, October 6th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Skydome Parking Lot (P66)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 8 am – 5:00 pm
Skydome Parking Lot (P66)
Simon Med brings MOM back to the NAU campus. To book your appointment, visit the MOM online scheduler link or call 480-967-3767. Please have ready your insurance card, health care provider’s name and address, and location of your previous mammograms.
Please note: if you have received a screening with MOM in the past 9 months, you are not eligible for this screening.
Earn 500 HIP points for recording your mammogram on the HIP/Personify Health platform.
Support & Community Groups
NAU Alliance for Neurodivergent Faculty and Staff (Discord)
When:
Wednesday, September 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Disclosure (by Discord)
Wednesday, October 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Sensory Profiles (in person)
Wednesday, November 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Autism and ADHD: Synergies and Differences
Facilitators: Heather Nash, EAW Director; Shelby Rinke, Assistant Professor of Practice; and Landi Morris, Assistant Professor of Accounting (by Discord)
The Alliance is a community for NAU faculty and staff who identify as neurodivergent, including people with medical or self-diagnoses and those exploring whether they may be part of the neurodivergent community. Meetings provide space to connect, share resources, and build community.
All forms of participation are welcome. Facilitators bring lived experience but do not provide formal therapeutic advice. Participation and meeting activity will remain private.
Register: Discord Registration Link
Good Grief Group (Teams)
When: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, and 18, noon-1:30 p.m.; no group 11/11/26
Facilitator: Shawnee McDowell, LCSW, Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP)
Grief, death, and loss are a normal part of life, and yet it feels so disorienting and difficult after a loved one dies that we might feel like we will never feel ‘normal’ again. Join others in this small online group, to come together in our emotions of grief and loss. We will honor ourselves and our loved ones as we share memories and experiences. There may be an option to meet in person for the final session.
Register: ask-eaw@nau.edu
Cancer Support Group for NAU Employees (Teams)
When: The second Thursday of each month, September 10-December 10, 2026, noon-1 p.m.
Facilitators: Shawnee McDowell, LCSW, EAW Counselor, and Cyndy Soto-Lopez, PhD, EAW Psychologist
A cancer diagnosis can bring medical uncertainty, emotional strain, and lasting survivorship concerns. This group is intended to offer mutual support, strengthen coping skills, and foster resilience and post-traumatic growth for employees affected by cancer.
For information: Shawnee.McDowell@nau.edu or Cyndy.Soto-Lopez@nau.edu
Caregiving Support Group (Teams)
When: 1st Wednesday of the month, September 2-December 2, noon-1:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Cyndy Soto-Lopez, PhD, EAW Psychologist
With our aging population, there has been a rise in the number of individuals who are informal family caregivers, many of whom are also caring for children and/or managing their own chronic health conditions. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US is a family caregiver.
Caring for a family member with an injury, illness, or disability can be one of the most important and rewarding (and very challenging) roles a person can take on in their lifetime. The financial, physical, mental, and emotional demands of caregiving tasks may overwhelm even the most resilient of people. This group aims to provide support for the challenges caregivers face in managing stress associated with caregiving and barriers to self-care in striving to enhance quality of life for themselves and the loved ones for whom they provide care.
Register: ask-eaw@nau.edu
Weekly Drop-In Groups
Registration is required. All groups are open to NAU employees, and participants may join at any point unless otherwise noted.
Conflict Without Combat: Skills for Challenging Conversations (Teams)
When: Tuesdays, September 15-December 1, 2026, 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Led by: Cyndy Soto-Lopez, PhD, EAW Psychologist
This group is based on the book “The High-Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and Validation” by Alan E. Fruzzetti (2006). Although the book was written for romantic relationships, this group will focus on any relationships where emotions, misunderstandings, and recurring conflict occur. Many workplace conflicts follow the same pattern Fruzzetti describes in couples: one person’s emotional reaction triggers another person’s defensive response, leading to escalation rather than resolution. Every week we will address not just communication skills but the emotional processes that drive conflict in the first place. Reading the book is not required although it might be helpful.
Register: ask-eaw@nau.edu
Midweek Mindfulness Meditation (Teams)
When: Wednesdays, September 2-November 4, 2026, 8:30-9 a.m.
Led by: Mike Bouck, LCSW, EAW Counselor and Trainer
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
The pace of work isn’t slowing down. If anything, many of us are being asked to do more while navigating ongoing change, uncertainty, and increasing complexity. The challenges we face each day are unlikely to disappear, and simply working harder, faster, or longer is not a sustainable answer. More speed does not solve complexity. What can change is how we respond.
When we’re stressed or overwhelmed, it’s easy to operate on autopilot and react to whatever comes next. Mindfulness helps us create space to respond with greater clarity, intention, and balance. By strengthening skills such as focus, self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, resilience, and effective communication, we can better navigate the demands of work and life.
Mindfulness is both a mindset and a practical skill that can be developed through practice. We invite you to join our supportive community as we explore simple, evidence-informed techniques that can help you feel more grounded, present, and capable, even during times of significant change.
Come whenever you’re able. No experience is required, and everyone is welcome.
Register: ask-eaw@nau.edu
Thursday Morning Happiness Club Explores Boundaries (Teams)
When: Thursdays, October 8-November 19, 8:30-9 a.m.
Led by: Heather Nash, PhD, EAW Director
Join Heather for a weekly conversation about setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Sessions highlight relevant research and conclude with at least one strategy to apply during the coming week.
Register: ask-eaw@nau.edu
Free Employee Fitness Programs
Beginner Yoga at the Rec Center
When: Tuesdays, September 8-November 10, 2026, 12:05-12:55 p.m.
Location: Wellness Suite 2115, Campus Recreation Center, Health & Learning Center
Led by: Kelsey Jung, MS, ACSM-EP, YA 200RYT
This beginner-friendly class covers foundational poses, alignment, and breath-centered movement. Build strength, flexibility, and balance at a comfortable pace. No prior experience is needed; join anytime.
Register: Yoga registration link
Zumba at the Rec Center
When: Wednesdays, September 9-November 18, 2026, 12:05-12:55 p.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Gym, Campus Recreation Center, Health & Learning Center
Led by: Alison Mercado, M.Ed., Academic Advisor Sr., and Zumba Instructor
Enjoy easy-to-follow dances set to Latin, pop, rock, hip-hop, and more. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring water, and join us for a positive, no-pressure workout. All are welcome; join anytime.
Register: Zumba registration link
Pilates at the Rec Center
When: Thursdays, September 10-November 12, 2026, 12:05-12:55 p.m.
Location: Campus Recreation Center, Wellness Suite
Led by: Angela Gaston, Pilates-certified instructor
A mat-based Pilates class designed to build mobility, strength, and core stability. All levels are welcome, with modifications and light equipment provided as needed. All are welcome; join anytime.
*Rec Center Registration Instructions
Registration is required. Links open 48 hours before class and close one minute before class. Classes are free to NAU employees; no credit card is required.
- Open the registration link listed in the class description, up to 48 hours before class.
- Select the day you want to attend, then choose Sign-In.
- Select the yellow NAU User ID login button to open the NAU CAS login page.
- After signing in, select the class and click Select.
- Click Register at the bottom of the screen.
- Click the large yellow Proceed to Checkout button.
- Click the white Check Out box.
- Select Check Out in the lower-right corner. Confirm that the message Your Order was processed successfully appears; a confirmation email with the class schedule will be sent to you.
Questions: fitness@nau.edu
HIP Tip
Getting Started with HIP Webinar: 2026 Program Changes
When: September 03, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Led by: ADOA & Personify Health – All are welcome to attend!
Join us for the HIP Getting Started webinar to learn about your employer’s wellbeing program, important updates made for 2026, and how you can earn cash for participating. Plus earn 250 points for attending!
RSVP now to save your spot – we look forward to seeing you there!
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