{"id":325,"date":"2020-04-17T15:01:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T22:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/ufv-at-work\/?p=325"},"modified":"2020-04-20T14:03:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T21:03:41","slug":"ufv-unite-connecting-the-ufv-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/ufv-at-work\/2020\/04\/17\/ufv-unite-connecting-the-ufv-community\/","title":{"rendered":"UFV Unite – Connecting the UFV Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Submitted by guest blogger, Stacie Dixon<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics & Campus Recreation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

From a department at UFV whose four-walls is a place to provide our community with the opportunity to be active, being temporarily closed (like many of us) has been quite the shift to say the least!<\/p>\n

UFV\u2019s Athletics and Campus Recreation department has the rewarding opportunity to both represent our university with sport through varsity athletics but, to also offer an outlet to motivate individuals in a recreation and wellness capacity, such as trying out an activity with friends or to reach their fitness goals on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

While Human Resources has similar goals of health and wellness for all staff and faculty, our department was asked to put together an initiative while we work remotely; to keep connected and engaged in an active and fun way, how could we say, no!<\/p>\n

Now, fast-forward to just over a week and with the help of Facebook our UFV Unite \u2013 Connecting the UFV Community<\/strong><\/a> was created. With over 150 staff and faculty members, who have joined our \u201cvirtual\u201d recreation facility already, we are grateful for the interest and connections so far and if you haven\u2019t joined yet, it\u2019s never too late!<\/p>\n

So, even though physically our doors are shut at the time, we still want to provide you with the tools to stay committed to your goals and maybe even inspire those who weren\u2019t quite ready to get moving previously.<\/p>\n

Our aim, with UFV Unite<\/strong> is to build community while at a physical distance, and to remember that the importance of exercising the body and mind to support our overall wellbeing. Also, as a bonus we will be offering incentives and weekly giveaways for your participation during this WFH journey.<\/p>\n

Each week, keep an eye out for our posts which will include:<\/p>\n