In Brief: Celebrate colleagues with 'Gifted'; Life and Work Connections grows offerings
Show your appreciation with 'Gifted'
The campus community now has a dedicated spot to find gifts to celebrate coworkers, friends and family. Gifted, a new gift shop located on the lower level of the Student Union Memorial Center, opened in the spring and carries themed gift baskets, baked treats, plush items and more.
Gifted, located on the lower level of the Student Union Memorial Center, carries themed gift baskets, baked treats, plush items and more.
"Gifted is a great way to show appreciation to coworkers, teams or departments. Whether you're thanking someone for their help or celebrating a job well done, a small treat or themed basket goes a long way in making colleagues feel seen and valued," said Christine Carlson, business operations director for Arizona Student Unions.
Gifted offers in-store and online shopping with in-store pickup. The shop's central location is convenient for those with busy schedules, said Lexi Czopek, meal plans associate director with Arizona Student Unions.
"We're thrilled to bring Gifted to the heart of campus," Czopek said. "It's more than just a shop. Gifted is a space where students, families and staff can find meaningful ways to celebrate, support and connect. Find a last-minute treat, a thoughtful surprise, or something to mark a milestone. Gifted helps make those moments extra special."
Gifted is located in room 142A on the first level of the Student Union, next to the passport shop, and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Life and Work Connections expands workshop schedule
As the fall semester approaches, the team at Life and Work Connections is updating its schedule and offerings to better serve employees.
Online workshops will now be available at a wider variety of times. University employees can now find workshops at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Half-hour timeslots have also been added at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
"We recognize that employees have a wide range of schedules and responsibilities, and we want our wellness offerings to accommodate that," said Cathy Grogan, assistant director of leaves and wellness. "By adjusting the days and times of our workshops, we're aiming to make it easier for more employees to participate."
The webinars cover topics ranging from managing caregiving stress to combating ageism. Upcoming workshops include:
Upcoming workshops include "Understanding the Mental Health Resources Around You" on Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.
Aug. 19, 10 a.m.
"Understanding the Mental Health Resources Around You"
Discover free mental health resources available to employees, and participate in an interactive workshop with live demos of ComPsych, a global provider of employee assistance programs, and CredibleMind, a digital platform for mental health resrouces.
Sept. 17, 11 a.m.
"Beyond Memory: Neurocognitive Caregiving Essentials"
Learn dementia caregiving basics and move past myths to discover respectful approaches to memory disorders and cognitive decline support that maintain dignity.
Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.
"Divorce with Children: Successful Co-Parenting Through Family Transition"
Navigate divorce while raising children successfully. Learn communication strategies for telling children and co-parenting approaches that protect family well-being during transition.
The full schedule is available on the Life and Work Connections website.
Life and Work Connections aims to serve as a one-stop shop for employee wellness, connecting employees to resources including workshops, consultations, childcare reimbursements, mental health vendors, mini-health screenings and more.