Faculty, staff, and students are invited to dedicate the University’s new UMove outdoor fitness court at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Monday, February 24, behind the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center, near the intramural fields. A Student Government initiative, the fitness court consists of combination bars and seven resistance stations, including a shoulder press, abdominal toner, chest press, and arm curl, and is open anytime to any one with a valid UM ID. Join keynote speaker Pat Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs, Norman Parsons, director of the Wellness Center, and Bhumi Patel, president of Student Government, in dedicating—and using—the new easy-to-access exercise court. Food and beverages will be offered at the ribbon-cutting, and Sebastian will be available for photos.

Awaken your innate capacity for mindful living and nurture a practice to positively inspire every facet of your life. Being mindful increases engagement with the present moment and allows for a clearer understanding of how thoughts and emotions can impact our health and the quality of our lives. This new lunchtime seminar, presented by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and facilitated by a UM FSAP consultant, will be offered on a monthly basis to explore the basic tenets of mindfulness, review the significance of mindful living, and guide participants through a mindfulness practice.

FSAP Health and Wellness seminars, which are offered as part of the University of Miami’s Well ‘Canes Program, will be offered at the following times and locations:

RSMAS campus: Tuesday, February 25, 12-1 p.m., Library, Map and Chart Room

Miller Medical School campus: Wednesday, February 26, 12-1 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Room 155

Coral Gables campus: Thursday, February 27, 12-1 p.m., McKnight Building, 2^nd Floor Training Room

To register, go to http://ulearn.miami.edu. For help with ULearn registration, or to receive email announcements of upcoming seminars, please call the FSAP at 305-284-6604.

Bring your yoga mat and participate in 45 minutes of stretching and relaxation at the Miller School of Medicine’s Schoninger Research Quadrangle on Wednesday, February 19, from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Well ’Canes Yoga Wednesdays, which are free sessions sponsored by UM Human Resources and the Wellness Centers, are offered exclusively for faculty, staff, and students. If you have any questions, please contact HR-Benefits by calling 305-284-3004 or completing the online inquiry form at www.miami.edu/benefits/ask.

UHealth Dermatology will offer free, full-body skin examinations for UM faculty and staff enrolled in a UM/Aetna medical plan on the third Friday of every month beginning Friday, February 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the University of Miami Hospital, 1295 NW 14 Street, Suite M. The screenings will be conducted by James Grichnik, professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the Miller School of Medicine. Screenings are recommended for everyone, regardless of personal or family medical history. Appointments are limited. Please call 305-243-6704 and schedule your appointment with Dr. Grichnik today. Click here for more information. Remember to bring your Aetna medical insurance card to your appointment. For additional information about the University of Miami’s wellness offerings, please visit www.miami.edu/wellcanes.

Bring your yoga mat and participate in 45 minutes of stretching and relaxation on the Coral Gables campus’s Foote University Green on Wednesday, February 12, from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Well ’Canes Yoga Wednesdays, which are free sessions sponsored by UM Human Resources and the Wellness Centers, are offered exclusively for faculty, staff, and students. If you have any questions, please contact HR-Benefits by calling 305-284-3004 or completing the online inquiry form at www.miami.edu/benefits/ask.