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Graduate Student Walking Challenge

Sponsored by GatorCare

Welcome to the Spring 2025 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 March 14th to April 14th.

Compete healthily with fellow Grad Gators via GatorCare’s Be Well walker track.  to start. New user? Click here to set up your account, then…

• Enter First Name, Last Name, User Name, Email Address, and Password.
• Under Employee ID, enter your student UFID.
• Under Select Your Organization, choose Gainesville.
• Skip Join a Team — this is an individual challenge.
• Once registered, choose the challenge Grad Gators: Here, There, and Everywhere! (UF Grad Students Only) to join.
• For mobile tracking, download Be Well (formerly Walker Tracker) to your device to log steps.

Livestreamed Fitness Classes

Join GatorCare’s 15-minute livestreamed fitness classes at 12 noon Monday through Friday to work on strength, cardio, meditation, or stretching. All fitness levels are welcome — no equipment is needed! To tune in via Zoom, click this link:

• GatorCare Live-Streamed Classes

Take a Hike: Nature Trails

Explore Gainesville nature trails or other venues over Spring Break! Share your adventures on social media at #UGSAW2025 and @UFGraduateSchool.

GatorWell Wellness Stations

Take a break, recharge, and prioritize your well-being during Graduate Student Appreciation Week! GatorWell Wellness Stations will be available Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11, from 9 AM – 5 PM at the GatorWell main office in Reitz Union, Suite 1100.

Students can stop by at their convenience to participate in a variety of relaxing and meaningful wellness activities:

• Origami Station – Choose a design, grab some origami paper, and create your piece!
• Attitude of Gratitude Station – We’re inviting students to write a thank-you note and/or list five things they are grateful to a graduate student for.
• Essential Oil Bag Station – Create a personalized essential oil bag to help you relax and unwind.

No registration is required. Whether you're between classes or lab meetings or just need a moment to yourself, you're welcome to swing by for a quick wellness break!

Hitchcock Field and Fork Food Drive

Join us in giving back during Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025 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 2025 Food Drive and helping us make a difference in our community!