From Rebecca Schubert, MS RDN NBC-HWCGMHEC Employee Well-being Program Coordinator “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”― John Lubbock, The Use Of LifeWe’ve got […]

Staff Council is excited to announce that Jackie Greer was chosen for this award by the previous recipient, Molly Pepper! We encourage you to check out the video of Molly announcing her decision but here are a few words about why she chose to pass this award along to Jackie:  “It’s a very safe bet […]

We asked the Champlain Community if there was anything special they’ve been working on during their free time. Not surprisingly, it turns out we have a talented group of employees! Lauren Bruneau is getting the whole family involved! For 6 weeks straight, her girls joined her in making little presents to deliver to 30-40 Essex […]

The Library is partnering with faculty and staff to offer a series of social justice film discussions. It will be run similar to a book club, where everyone will watch the movie on their own and then come together to discuss. The first film is Charles Burnett’s Killer of Sheep led by John Rasmussen. Please […]

From Rebecca Schubert, MS RDN NBC-HWCGMHEC Employee Well-being Program Coordinator What’s on tap for Well-Being this week and next? Well-Being Calendar“It’s ruinous for the soul to be anxious about the future and miserable in advance of misery, engulfed by anxiety that the things it desires might remain its own until the very end.  For such a soul […]

Members of the Champlain community joined together to create this living Trello page, full of suggestions for recommended books, movies, binge-worthy shows, and more. We encourage you to check it out if you are looking for inspiration and please continue to edit and add! Highlighted within Staff Council’s purpose statement is to cultivate a thriving […]

From Rebecca Schubert, MS RDN NBC-HWCGMHEC Employee Well-being Program Coordinator What’s on tap for Well-Being this coming week?As we move into the second week of Employee Well-being month, I wanted to switch gears a little and focus on our mental and emotional well-being. One of the best ways to boost our mood is to get […]

From GMHEC Employee Well-being Program Coordinator Rebecca Schubert What’s on tap for Well-Being this coming week?Many of our regular offerings will continue in the month of June including yoga, mindfulness, and our lunch time sessions with Yoo-Sun and Jeff. Keep an eye on the Calendar since I do often add new events throughout the week(s).  If you aren’t already […]

A previous blogpost included this link to provide inspiration for those interested in cooking during quarantine. In the weeks that followed, we learned how creative the community has become in the kitchen. From baked goods, to tacos, to eggs benny…enjoy a visual sampling of some staff and faculty creations!

From GMHEC Employee Well-being Program Coordinator Rebecca Schubert What’s on tap for Well-Being this coming week?The calendar is full, so check it out! Well-Being Calendar In addition to many of our regular offerings,including yoga, mindfulness and our lunchtime workouts,here are a few things you might want to check out.Surfing the Waves: Parenting in a Time […]