аIJʿª½±½á¹û staff and students skate on the outdoor rink on Whitnall Field.
No time to be sick? Check this out - MDLIVE
It’s a busy time of year and not the time to be sick. But don’t try to tough it out; getting treatment at the onset of an illness can minimize downtime and severity. Have an MDLIVE board-certified doctor visit by phone, computer, or app; and get back on your feet faster. You can schedule an appointment at a time and day that’s convenient for you or have an on-demand visit in under 15 minutes. MDLIVE can help you with over 50 non-emergency medical conditions — check out the . or call 800-400-6354.
Weight Watchers
WW Works for us.
WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) works because we guide you as you build healthy habits you can stick to, with a science backed program that fits your life. It’s more than a weight loss program. It’s a supportive community with WW Coaches to help you every step of the way. WW works for millions - discover how it can work for you.
Come to the WW Kick-Off to learn about WW Workshops, in your workplace, meet with a WW Coach and receive a Journey Incentive Discount.
Please rsvp to Human Resources at benefits@colgate.edu or 315-228-7565.
Journey Incentive Details: 12 week Journey for discounted price of $132.60 per member, with 15 member minimum.
Attendance is required on March 9, 2020 to qualify!
Payment Options: cash, check (made payable to WW), credit card or split payment (three checks submitted for $44.20 each and WW deposits one per month).
Location: James C. аIJʿª½±½á¹û - Clark Room
Date: March 9, 2020
Time: Please arrive at 5 p.m.
CU Well March Challenge
Free From Fried Foods
Show these fried foods who’s boss
Put down those French fries! If you want to lose weight and feel healthier, then it’s time to stop eating fried foods. It’s true that some fats are healthy — like the ones found in avocados, nuts, and fish — but fried foods are loaded with bad fats that can cause serious health issues. We can’t have that. Break those chains and free yourself today.*
Sign-up: 3/23/20—4/6/20 Challenge runs: 3/30/20–4/27/20
How it Works:
Award yourself one challenge point for each day you don’t eat any fried foods.
The goal: reach 20 challenge points to earn 15 wellness program points.
Register and track your progress on or the SimplyWell mobile app under the Well-being section.
*Consult your physician before beginning a new physical activity or nutrition program, especially if you are a man over 40, woman over 50, or if you experience chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, or obesity.
Have a question about this challenge or your wellness program? Call 888-848-3723.
’Gate Fit Challenge
The annual ’Gate Fit Challenge will run from March 30 through April 28, 2020. It takes 30 days to make or break a habit — participants are encouraged to complete 21 workouts in 30 days to establish a routine of healthy activity.
Eligible workouts: Group fitness classes (’Gate Fitness and Focus on Fitness), individual workouts at Trudy Fitness Center, personal training, and small group training. Punch cards are available at the Huntington Equipment Cage, and full challenge details are available at colgate.edu/fitness.
’Gate Fit Challenge Prizes
Level 1 (7 workouts): Set of ’Gate Fit Challenge stickers
Level 2 (14 workouts): Tumbler
Level 3 (21 workouts): T-shirt
Grand Prize: Beats Powerbeats3 wireless earphones
All participants who complete Level 3 will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing. One winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 29.
Questions? Contact Katie Kammerdiener: kkammerdiener@colgate.edu.
Biometric Screening
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
James C. аIJʿª½±½á¹û- Clark Room
Sign up for the April 21 on-campus biometric screening, which is required for your 2020 Wellness Incentive. Registration is open until April 20. This free and confidential screening takes just a few minutes of your time and can provide you with an overview of your health, a first step to being well.
Sign up now at under Biometric Screening, Register with Quest. First-time users will need to create an account.
REGISTRATION - FIRST-TIME USER
1. Log into
2. Complete the new user registration:
a. Identifier: DOB (MMDDYYYY) + Last 4 digits of SSN
b. Registration Code: colgate (lower case)
*Please note: Any information you share with the SimplyWell team will not be disclosed to аIJʿª½±½á¹û, and аIJʿª½±½á¹û will not have access to your medical or other information. This program is confidential and complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Participation in CU Well is entirely optional, but we encourage everyone to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Sign up today!
Go Red Event
On February 7, 2020, Community Memorial Hospital and аIJʿª½±½á¹û’s Human Resources Department hosted a Go Red Lunch & Learn for Women & Men in the Hall of Presidents. In Case of Emergency: A Fireside Chat included survivor stories and provider perspectives and was moderated by Dr. Merrill Miller.
