The Laker Thrive Series for Employees health and wellness initiative will continue this spring with a series of enriching activities aimed at promoting well-being and fostering community.
All activities are free to all employees, and serve as a complement to the many wellness offerings the university provides students. Some events might require registration due to a limited number of spots available due to activity space.
All SUNY Oswego full-time and part-time employees are welcome – including adjunct faculty, Auxiliary Services and Research Foundation employees.
Offerings include group exercise classes, Rice Creek explorations, open recreation activities, lunch-and-learn opportunities, potentially life-saving trainings and more. Visit the Laker Thrive for Employees website for the latest lineup of events.
Approved by the President's Cabinet in July 2023, the Laker Thrive Series for Employees is planned by Division of Student Affairs staff and Health Promotion and Wellness faculty, with support from Rice Creek Field Station and the Employee Assistance Program.
Incentives provided
The incentivized program offers awards for participation. Those engaging in at least three activities who complete the associated Google form will earn a special SUNY Oswego T-shirt or a water bottle.
Participation is made easy with seamless electronic tracking, whether scanning a QR code or clicking on a link.
In addition, there is a grand prize for the most enthusiastic participants. Those who engage in 10 or more activities and complete the Google form will have the chance to win either:
- A free membership to the Fitness Center (five prizes available)
- A pair of tickets to an Laker athletic event (10 pairs available, totaling 20 tickets)
- A pair of tickets to an arts or theater performance (five pairs available, totaling 10 tickets)
A pilot project this fall, the initiative will include assessment by program organizers to determine long-term feasibility depending on participation.
For more information on these activities, and to register for events requiring you to do so, visit the Laker Thrive for Employees website. Those interested in more frequent updates can sign-up for a special email listserv. For general questions, email brian.wallace@oswego.edu.