News and Updates

Over 5,000 employees have signed up and started stepping into a healthier fall with Well-U’s annual wellness challenge, Walktober. Participation is at an all-time high, with enrollment breaking last year’s record by 15%.

Don’t lose your stride! Make sure you’re logging your activity every single day to stay in the running for prizes.

Whether you’re walking for fun, fitness, or friendly competition, every step counts. Let’s make this the most successful Walktober yet.

Don’t worry if you missed the deadline for Walktober, there are more Well-U challenges coming in the future!

Here’s what participants are saying:

“This was my first time participating. It felt nice to be a part of a community with motivation. I was finally able to get started on my health journey.” —University employees

“Walktober enabled me to get back to hiking and long walks which have always helped me with my mental and physical health. The feeling of having a community to cheer and support each other with just a phone screen away is always motivating and makes you want to do more for yourself!” —University employees

Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue® teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stake, emotional, or risky topics—at all levels of the organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll begin to surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with alignment and commitment. This training is led by Crucial Conversations-certified instructors.

Find details about the cost and registration process for upcoming Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue® classes on our Staff Training Opportunities page. Tuition reimbursement for Crucial Conversations may be available for eligible University employees. Learn more and register for one of the upcoming sessions:

• November 12 & 19, 2025: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (2 full days, in-person)
• December 10, 2025: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Focused, in-person)

Engage in this two-day course to discover practical tools to increase your personal and professional effectiveness. After completing the course, participants gain access to Franklin Covey’s All Access Impact Portal, featuring award-winning content on leadership, productivity, change management, coaching, and more. Learn more about the cost, what to expect, and registration information for Wednesday, December 10, and Thursday, December 11.