Lace up, Texas! The Trek Through Texas Challenge is here, and it offers a fun way to build movement into your daily routine this fall. Here's what you need to know:
Register in the starting Sept. 9 and get ready to start logging your steps.
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of October, we will be reviewing EPAF Training.
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building Executive Event Space Room 12 or
Join Angela Bryant, Investment Adviser Representative with Voya Financial, for "Breakfast with Benefits". Envision and plan for your best retirement by understanding how to prioritize your financial future.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. one-on-one appointments available after workshop
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto SSC 218
Seating is limited.
Refreshments will be provided.
The Financial Advisors from CAPTRUST who support The Texas State University System Retirement Plans will be offering virtual consultations.
These meetings are a great way to get personal guidance to help you plan smarter and build a stronger financial future.
Topics covered in the 45-minute individual advisory sessions include, but are not limited to the following:
Attend a Higher Education Ready, Set, Retire! Presentation to get information you need to make fully informed decisions about benefits in retirement.
You can participate by typing in your questions or simply observe the online presentation and Q & A dialogue.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Your computer
The Financial Advisors from CAPTRUST who support The Texas State University System Retirement Plans will be offering virtual consultations.
These meetings are a great way to get personal guidance to help you plan smarter and build a stronger financial future.
Topics covered in the 45-minute individual advisory sessions include, but are not limited to the following:
Poor sleep is linked to several health conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, depression, and a decreased immune response. There is a growing need to address this essential component of our health. Join us in this educational webinar that will include information on:
Location: Your Computer
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kristi Docwra, MS, CHES is an ERS Wellness Consultant for the Gulf Coast and South Region with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. She has a Masters Degree in Health Promotion and Kinesiology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist with over 14 years of experience designing and implementing diverse wellness programs in the community and occupational setting, she believes health and wellness is a journey, not just a destination and building a solid foundation of healthy habits leads to long-term, sustainable behavior change.
Liz Atkisson is an ERS Wellness Consultant who has a desire to help others understand health and wellness for long term benefits. Liz holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Bachelors in Exercise Sport Science with a minor in Psychology. She has experience in a military clinic, hospital and clinic wellness setting and corporate employee wellness programs in Central Texas. She has a passion for wellness and loves encouraging people to become healthier in their daily lives though exercise, nutrition, emotional, and social. When not at work, she enjoys spending time her family and grocery shopping for local products.
HealthSelectSM medical plans, including Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM, offer wellness benefits and resources and cover most preventive screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs when you visit an in-network provider.
Join Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, as we cover preventive screenings, wellness programs and benefits available to HealthSelect participants to support a year of wellness.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto SSC 218
Seating is limited.
Refreshments will be provided.
To register for this workshop email benefits@lamar.edu.
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of November, we will be reviewing Compensation and Pay Practices.
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113 or
Join the Buena Vida team for a webinar exploring practical, proactive ways to support your mental health. While practices like meditation and mindfulness can be helpful, they’re just a few of many approaches you can incorporate into your daily routine. Learn simple habits that can help you feel better from the inside out.
Take what you learn and apply it in the Stressless Challenge, kicking off November 18.
Location: Your Computer
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The prevalence of diabetes has slowly risen over the last 20 years. The good news is diabetes is preventable, treatable and can be managed. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas invites you to attend an educational webinar that will include information on:
Location: Your Computer
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kristi Docwra, MS, CHES is an ERS Wellness Consultant for the Gulf Coast and South Region with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. She has a Masters Degree in Health Promotion and Kinesiology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist with over 14 years of experience designing and implementing diverse wellness programs in the community and occupational setting, she believes health and wellness is a journey, not just a destination and building a solid foundation of healthy habits leads to long-term, sustainable behavior change.
The Human Resources department hosts HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of December, we will be reviewing Job Description (Comp and HRGs).
The sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams.
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113 or