TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As we head into a new academic year, it's a great time to refocus on wellness. This month offers a variety of opportunities to check in on your health, stay active and connect with colleagues - whether you choose to try the Rec Center or simply take a mindful moment during the day.
Know Your Numbers
Kaiser Permanente will be hosting an on-site Know Your Numbers event on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This event is open to all employees regardless of your health plan election.Know Your Numbers
September 10, 2025 (11:30am - 1:30pm
Student Center Ballroom D
Walk-in appointments only
Attend to be entered into a drawing to win a PRIZE!
Each 10-15 minute consultation will include a review of recommended preventative healthcare services, as well as body composition, blood pressure, and height/weight measurements. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know your baseline numbers, especially with the recent announcement about employee access to the Campus Recreation Center.
Employee Access to the Campus Recreation Center
We are excited about the expansion of the Employee Wellness program to provide Sonoma State employees access to the Campus Recreation Center (Rec Center).
This initiative promotes physical and mental wellbeing by providing employees access to the outstanding fitness, recreational, and wellness resources available on campus, while also creating opportunities to connect and build community with one another outside of work spaces. More information about the Rec Center’s facilities, classes, and hours of operation can be found at Campus Recreation’s Rec Portal. Instructions for activating your employee access are available on our website.
In addition to the membership, the Rec Center has free group fitness classes. No experience is necessary. Come for a fun time, learn something new, or get a great workout! Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Vitalant Blood Drive
In partnership with SSU Student Involvement and Student Clubs, Vitalant will be hosting an on-campus blood drive on September 17, 2025.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
10:00am - 2:15pm
Denali Gym, Campus Recreation Center
Appointment Link
(appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome)
Couch to 5K Training!
Please join our 45-minute Couch to 5K Training class with Yavé Guzman Valdez (bio)! Training is held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the SSU Track from 12:05 to 12:50pm. All levels are welcome, from beginners to intermediate as well as advanced runners looking for some extra workouts.
Suggested items to bring with you: A pair of good running shoes, comfortable clothing to run in, water, post run snack, and a yoga mat.
Yoga and Pilates Classes
Lunchtime classes are open to all experience levels and offer a great mid-day break to stretch, reset, and connect with colleagues. Please join us in Ives 80 from 12:05 to 12:55pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Yoga mats are available.
- Mondays: Pilates
- Wednesdays: Meditative Yoga
- Thursdays: Meditative Yoga
Wellness Webinars
Kaiser Permanente is offering a range of wellness webinars open to all employees, regardless of your health plan. Most sessions are available on-demand for six months after the live stream, with the exception of the Calm Meditation Sessions, which are only available live.
Fit at Work - Learn skills to increase engagement and energy in your personal and professional life.
September 17, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
Understanding ADHD - Learn about the human brain and what helps and hinder attention, gain a better understanding about ADHD, recognize how ADHD may affect us from childhood through adulthood, and hear about current treatments and resources.
September 25, 2025 (12:30 - 1:30pm)
Register
Renew and Recharge: Navigating Burnout - Finding a healthy pace at work and at home is more important than ever to avoid burnout. Discover how workplace culture, connection, practicing compassion and taking small steps to practice self care can reduce burnout and help increase motivation, feel purposeful, passion-driven and engaged.
September 29, 2025 (Noon - 1pm)
Register
Calm Meditation Sessions
Join for 15 minutes to de-stress, reset, and renew yourself.
- September 10, 2025 (10 - 10:15am) - Join here at the time of event
- September 24, 2025 (2 - 2:15pm) - Join here at the time of event
Local Opportunities to Get Moving
Get ready to lace up your sneakers as the SSU Employee Wellness Program has secured an exclusive discount code for a local running event featuring distances for all levels. Whether you are a seasoned runner or wanting to try something new, you are invited to join us and walk, run or even skip your way to the finish line.
Clo Cow Half Marathon (October 12)
5k, 10k, half marathon
https://www.clocowhalf.com/
25SSU = 15% discount for any distance
Additional information regarding our SSU Employee Wellness programs can be found here: https://hr.sonoma.edu/payroll/