Employee Wellness Highlights
Nutrition Counseling – Dietetics – October 1
Ultra-Processed Foods: What you need to know? – Virtual Nutrition Talks – October 1
Weight Watchers – October – December
Walking Challenge – Fall 2026 – Maroon Moves – Starts October 1
Homebuying 101 Workshop – Financial Health – Dinner Provided – Spouses/Dependents welcome – October 5
Diabetes Education Program – Mercy Wellness – Dinner Provided @ MSU Campus – Spouses/Dependents welcome – October 12
Pickleball – Maroon Moves – starts October 12

October
Are bananas or blueberries better to manage blood pressure? – Dietetics
Are kiwis or prunes better for your digestion? – Dietetics
Tai Chi – September 29, October 1
Wellness Room Access – EIM – McDonald Arena – (11:00am – 12:30pm) – Sept 29
Creative Flow – Afternoon Yoga – September 29  (October Schedule)
Mat Pilates –  Fab, Fit and Fun – September 29 (October Schedule)
Yoga – Lunchtime Yoga – September 30  (October Schedule)
Wellness Room Access – EIM – McDonald Arena – (4:30pm – 6:30pm) – September 30
Stretch and Reflect – Bear Balance – September 30 (October Schedule)
Spicy Yoga – Afternoon Yoga – October 1  (October Schedule)
Spicy Yoga –  Fab, Fit and Fun – October 1 (October Schedule)
Wellness Room Access – EIM – McDonald Arena – (3:00pm – 6:30pm) – October 1
Slow Flow – Lunchtime Yoga – October 2  (October Schedule)
Wellness Room Access – EIM – McDonald Arena – (11:00am – 12:00pm) – October 2
Mammogram Bus – Mountain Grove – October 8
Homebuying 101 Workshop – Financial Health – Dinner Provided – October 5
Diabetes Education Program – Mercy @ MSU – Dinner Provided – October 12
Pickleball – Maroon Moves – starts October 12
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon – Chartwells – October 13
Advanced Metabolic Health: Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes Research in our Community – $100 gift card to Acacia Spa – Lunch and Learn (Virtual) – Weight Management – October 13
Flu and Biometric Clinic – West Plains – October 14
Cooking Talks – November 3 – Registration goes live Monday, October 19 at 10:00am
Mammogram Bus – MSU – October 26
Women’s Self Defense – Safety Trainings – October 26
Wellness and Benefit Fair – 11:00-2:00pm – October 28
Flu Clinic – PSU Grand Ballroom – October 28
Flu and Biometrics Clinic – West Plains – October 29

Magers
Flu Vaccinations – Magers – Clinics

     Jobs

• Pharmacist – Part-Time
• Physician Assistant
• Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Medical Staff
• Licensee Practical Nurse
• Medical Assistant

Human Resources
Bears Unite! Help us support United Way
Samaritan Fund Resources
Financial Wellbeing? Peace of Mind Matters, Too
Financial Wellness: Resources for Your Financial Well-Being
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness – September
A Resource for Employees Facing High Medical Costs
Staff Excellence in University Service Award (SEUSA) – Nomination Form – Closes November 8

In the News
Fire Alarm System Upgrade – Monitoring system will be down – September 30
State of the University Address – October 2
Community Focus Report 2026 – Ozarks Public Health Institute – October 2
OneDrive changes in Brightspace – IT Services Blog
Thread and Trends – Professional Women’s Clothing – Bookstore – September 30
Parents Night Out – Campus Recreation – Camp Claw – Oct 16
Banner Unavailable – Sunday, October 25 – 6:00am – 6:00pm – IT Blog
Missouri State systemwide enrollment holds largely flat
$90 GenCyber grant – MSU Cyber Camp
Public Affairs Conference 2026

Run/Jog/Walk/Ride
Pound the Pavement for Parkinson’s – 5K – October 3
Run Upside Down – 5K, Buddy Walk – October 3
OneSolePurpose – 5K, 10K – October 10
Midnight Rat Race – 13.1M – October 16
Team O’Reilly – 5K – October 17
Pumpkin Roll – 5K – October 24
Halloween Hustle – 5K – October 31

Social Connectiveness Offerings
Fall Festival List – 417 Magazine
Fall Festival List – Visit Springfield Missouri
Wine, Women, and Shoes – Benefit – The Victim Center – October 1
We&Co Business Mixer – FREE – 21 and up – October 1
Red Shoe Gala – Benefit – Ronald McDonald House – October 2
Pumpkin Daze – Republic Fall Festival – October 2 -3
First Friday – Downtown – October 2
Psychedelic Society of the Ozarks Conference – Plaza Hotel – October 3
Day at the Lake – Fellow Lake – Free – October 3
Monarchs and More! – Nature Center – October 3
Fly-Fishing for Beginners – Nature Center – October 3
417 Fall Fest – Downtown – October 3
Adult Skate Camp – Skate Park – October 3
Outdoor Rock and Rappelling – Horseshoe Canyon – October 3 – 4
Harvest Fest – Rutledge Farm – October 3 -4
Fall Home Tour – Junior League – October 3
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness – Managing Money – October 3
Route 66 Pickleball Tournament – Meador Park – October 3 – 4
Princess Tea Party – Chesterfield – October 3
Build a Terrarium – Botanical Garden – October 3
Moon City Fall Festival – Woodland Heights Neighborhood – October 3
Navigate the Sky – Finley Farms – October 3
Schofield and Gray Fall Market – Fordland – October 3
Celebrate Springfield Event – Hammons Field – October 4
Hey Pam! – Free Concert – Botanical Gardens – October 4
Pet-Inspired Tote Bags – Library Station – October 4

Keep Informed Below
Magers Facebook
Wellness Works Blog
Human Resource Blog
MSU Athletic Calendar
MSU Bookstore Newsletter
417 Magazine Event Calendar
Employee Wellness Instagram
Employee Wellness Newsletter
Greene County Park Board Calendar
Springfield, Missouri Event Calendar
Greene County Library District Calendar
Howell County Health Monthly Newsletter
Its all Downtown Calendar – Springfield, Missouri
Healthy Ozarks – Greene County Health Newsletter
Missouri Department of Conservation – Springfield Events

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