Wellness Calendar And Events

Welcome to the Panther Wellness Calendar and Events Page! As directed by Florida Tech's Wellness Committee, our goals are to:

• Engage employees in activities that positively affect their sense of well-being.
• Educate employees on health and wellness topics.
• Provide tools to empower employees and their families to obtain the best outcomes for their health care needs. 

Strive Registration Instructions:

To join Strive, log in to your My Health Toolkit account and select Wellness, then Strive to enroll. Register for Strive through the website before downloading the App.  Once you are registered, you may access Strive through the App – Virgin Pulse.  Remember to complete the Personal Health Assessment to unlock all your rewards.

Strive Brochure

 Walking Club - Every Monday at 5:15 PM

Join Florida Tech's Walking Club every Monday on campus  For more information and Strive eligibility, please visit ENGAGE.  Waiver required. On-site Strive Reward of $10 available to faculty, staff, and spouses on Florida Tech's medical plan who complete 80% of the available sessions over the Fall Semester.

Meet outside the Denius Student Center, every Monday, at 5:15 PM

 Garden Meditation - Every Wednesday at Noon

Every Wednesday, Evans Library hosts a meditation.  Please bring a yoga mat, towel or meditation pillow.  All employees who attend will be entered to win a raffle prize.  On-site Strive Reward of $10 available to faculty, staff, and spouses on Florida Tech's medical plan who complete 80% of available sessions over the Fall Semester.  Please see ENGAGE for more details.

The Gazebo in the Botanical Gardens, every Wednesday, from noon to 12:30 PM until further notice.  

President’s Walking Club - Every Friday at Noon

Join us for a weekly walk for 30 minutes on Florida Tech's beautiful campus. Strive On-Site $10 Reward available for eligible employees on Florida Tech’s Medical Plan who 1. Register through Engage. 2. Sign the Waiver.  3. Complete 50% of available sessions from October 4 through December 14, 2024. The Waiver form will be sent to those who register through Engage.
Meet outside Denius Student Center 12:00 - 12:30 PM

Nov 7th at 5:30 PM Florida Tech's Annual Kickball Tournament

Congratulations to Athletics team - AllStars - who remain the champions!  Team COB with the College of Business were a close second.  Thank you to everyone who participated.

Nov 4th through Nov 26th - Keep Our Food Pantry Stocked Drive

Nov 4th through Nov 26th - Panther Wellness is partnering with SGA to spearhead a Keep our Food Pantry Stocked Drive! Big kudos to SGA for their efforts in getting the food pantry operational and funded. Items can be dropped off at one of the following donation points:

• Panther Dining Hall
• Clemente Gym
• Evans Library
• Bisk College of Business
• Crawford Building
• Office of Human Resources

Donations support the food pantry for our student community who are facing food insecurities. 

Items needed include:

• Canned and dry goods
• Other non-perishable items
• Personal care toiletries

Please donate what you can to help our own campus community!

Nov 23^rd Strut Your Turkey Stuff 3K

Join Space Coast Basket Brigade for the Inaugural Red Carpet Run to Feed Families 3K in Viera! Cost: $35.00 + $3.95 processing fee. A $10.00 discount is available for the first 30 Staff or Faculty: Contack khill@fit.edu for the discount code. RSVP through Engage.  Strive Onsite $10 Pulse Cash Reward available for eligible employees and spouses on Florida Tech's Medical Plan who complete this event. Instructions are as follows: Step One: Register for the race, Step Two: RSVP to Engage to notify HR you are participating, Step Three: Complete the race in-person only for Strive Pulse Cash

Dec 2^nd 12:30 PM Holiday Ornament Crafting Challenge!

This holiday season, give your mind and spirit a creative boost at our Holiday Ornament Crafting Event! Craft your choice of paintable ornaments, beautiful wreaths, decorative ribbons, and festive garlands. Personalize your creations by bringing some greenery from home for a more personal touch. RSVP via Engage now and get ready to craft your way to happiness! 

Dec 6 to Dec 20 - Strive Challenge - Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Registration Opens Nov 26^th - Another step challenge Registration opens for the next Strive Challenge – Walking in a Winter Wonderland!  Challenge Dates – Dec 6^th to Dec 20^th.  Register your team through Engage. The winning team will win a team lunch at PDH.  Strive $10.00 Pulse Cash available to those who notify HR and participate.  HR won’t be able to submit for Strive if they do not know your Team Name. Remember to log in to the Strive App to sync your steps

ICUBA Brand Partner Webinars

Aetna – Thursday, November 21^st at 12pm

Lantern – Thursday, December 12^th at 1:30pm

Upcoming Financial Wellness 

• SageView 2024 Financial Wellness Workshops Next session 12/11/2024 at 2 PM ET on College Savings, HSAs and FSAs, and Roth vs. Traditional 401(k)/403(b) 
• Dec 12^th Lincoln Webinar at noon – Managing Debt -Helps participants understand how to strike the proper balance between saving and spending. REGISTER FOR LIVE WEBINAR

 TIAA offers a wide range of webinars

Go to tiaa.org/webinars

Follow us on Instagram @floridatechwellness

Coming Soon!

TBD

Panther Wellness Videos!

Stretch Safely with Pete the Panther!
A Trip to the Mediterranean 
Keeping it Simple For Success in 2022

Local Activities

• Space Coast Florida
• Running Zone
• Everything Brevard
• One Senior Place

Volunteer Opportunities

• Brevard Zoo