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And they\u2019re off! Walktober is officially underway<\/h2>","content":"[caption id=\"attachment_198832\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"843\"]\"Employee From left to right: Elizabeth Poland, Brandon Pelose, Justin Bruce, Kerry Conte, Sarah Murray, and Dakshani Gunaseelan[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOver 5,000 employees have signed up and started stepping into a healthier fall with Well-U\u2019s annual wellness challenge, Walktober. Participation is at an all-time high, with enrollment breaking last year\u2019s record by 15%.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t lose your stride! Make sure you\u2019re logging your activity<\/a> every single day to stay in the running for prizes.\r\n\r\nWhether you're walking for fun, fitness, or friendly competition, every step counts. Let\u2019s make this the most successful Walktober yet.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t worry if you missed the deadline for Walktober, there are more Well-U challenges coming in the future!\r\n

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Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue\u00ae<\/h2>","content":"Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue\u00ae teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stake, emotional, or risky topics\u2014at all levels of the organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you\u2019ll 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.\r\n\r\nFind details about the cost and registration process for upcoming Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue\u00ae classes on our Staff Training Opportunities page<\/a>. Tuition reimbursement for Crucial Conversations may be available for eligible University employees. Learn more and register for one of the upcoming sessions:\r\n