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Graduate Student Walking Challenge

Sponsored by GatorCare

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Graduate Student Appreciation Walking Challenge! Join us in this exciting individual-based step challenge where you can compete against your friends and fellow graduate students while learning healthy tips and tools along the way. The program will be running from April 1st to April 5th.

To register, simply click the link provided. If you're a new user, you'll need to create a new account. Enter your valid First and Last Name, Email Address, and choose a password. When prompted for an employee ID, please enter your student ID number. Select your Campus as Gainesville. Since this is an individual challenge, you can skip the "Join a Team" option. Once registered, select the 2024 GSAW Challenge (U.F. graduate students only) to join. Download Walker Tracker to your device to log your steps for mobile tracking. This year's theme for GSAW is "Oh, the Places You Will Go," and we encourage you to explore the wonderful nature trails around Gainesville to walk and track your steps during the challenge. Click here to learn more about the nature trails in Gainesville, FL.

Get ready to step into fitness and fun with the Spring 2024 Graduate Student Appreciation Walking Challenge!

How to Register

• Click the link to register; if a new user must create a new account
• Enter valid First and Last Name, Email Address, and choose a password
• Once promoted to employee I.D. ( Enter student I.D. number)
• Select your Campus (Gainesville)
• Skip Join a Team (This is an individual challenge)
• Once registered, select the challenge Oh, the Places You Will Go Walking Challenge (UF Grad Students ONLY) to join
• For mobile tracking, download WalkerTracker to the device to log steps

GatorWell Wellness Stations

GatorWell will offer Wellness Stations the entire week of GSAW from 9 am – 5 pm at their main office in the Reitz Union Suite 1100! There will be three stations for students to participate in, plus their bi-weekly message.  The three activities will include:

1. Origami station where students can look at a book, decide what they would like to make, get some origami paper, and make some origami!
2. The attitude of gratitude station where students can write a thank you note or make a list of 5 things, they are grateful for
3. Essential Oil bag station where students can create an essential oil bag

Registration is not required; stop by for a quick wellness activity before heading to your next class or lab meeting!

Hitchcock Field and Fork Food Drive

Join us in giving back during Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2024 by participating in our week-long food drive for the Hitchcock Field and Fork Food Pantry!

About the Pantry: The Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry aims to create a food-secure campus community, providing safe and nutritious food, education, and support for those facing food insecurity.

How You Can Help:

Why It Matters: Your contributions will keep the pantry stocked and support our graduate students at the University of Florida who rely on this vital resource.

Understanding Food Insecurity: Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. It can affect anyone, leading to fatigue, distraction, lack of focus, elevated stress, and physical hunger sensations.

Thank you for participating in the GSAW 2024 Food Drive and helping us make a difference in our community!