Health and wellness is a life-long journey. Healthier U programs and services allow you the flexibility to choose your own way to wellness, focusing on the goals that are most important to you. We are committed to supporting an environment that helps you be your best. Please contact us at HealthierU@uwf.edu. Healthier U activities are part of Human Resources Professional Development. Employees are encouraged to attend with appropriate supervisory approval.
Pumpkin Patch Pursuit Step Challenge
Congratulations to Pump-kin Up the Kicks, Shake, Rattle, and Stroll, and The Soundwaves/WUWF Public for having the biggest step gains from week 1. 👏
- Weekly Tracking: Each week (Monday–Sunday), your team leader will total everyone’s steps and submit them using the Step Submission Form.
- One Submission Per Team: Step Submission Form.
Check out all the creative team names — and cheer each other on as we step our way toward a healthier UWF this fall! 👟🎃
| Team | # of members | Total steps (month) | Average steps by person | Total Pumpkins 140,000 = 1 Pumpkin* | Incentive Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Next-Steppers | 6 | 1,414,426 | 235,738 | 2 | Silver |
| Ghouls on the Go | 6 | 1,210,478 | 201,746 | 1 | Bronze |
| Go! Go! Ghouls | 6 | 1,317,429 | 219,572 | 2 | Silver |
| Harvest Hooligans | 6 | 1,414,484 | 235,747 | 2 | Silver |
| Haunted Hikers | 5 | 1,283,212 | 256,642 | 2 | Silver |
| Macabre Museum Mayhem | 6 | 1,846,693 | 307,782 | 3 | Gold |
| Mysterious Museum Monsters | 6 | 1,447,004 | 241,167 | 2 | Silver |
| New Kids on the Walk | 5 | 976,501 | 195,300 | 1 | Bronze |
| Passport Pumpkins | 6 | 1,431,740 | 238,623 | 2 | Silver |
| Pump-kin Up The Pace | 6 | 1,271,197 | 211,866 | 2 | Silver |
| Pumpkin Spice Girls | 5 | 1,027,310 | 205,462 | 1 | Bronze |
| REC those Steps! | 6 | 1,837,454 | 306,242 | 3 | Gold |
| Rolling Gourds | 6 | 1,152,466 | 192,078 | 1 | Bronze |
| SBDC Sole-Mates | 6 | 1,635,983 | 272,664 | 2 | Silver |
| Shake, Rattle and Stroll | 6 | 2,212,441 | 368,740 | 3 | Gold |
| Step Harvesters | 6 | 2,030,406 | 338,401 | 3 | Gold |
| The Pumpkin Posse | 5 | 1,184,139 | 236,828 | 2 | Silver |
| The Soundwaves/WUWF Public Media | 6 | 1,626,425 | 271,071 | 2 | Silver |
| The Walking Resources | 6 | 874,445 | 145,741 | 1 | Bronze |
| Tome Raider | 5 | 972,594 | 162,099 | 1 | Bronze |
| Walk This Way with Housing.... | 6 | 819,466 | 136,578 | - | - |
| Walking Excuses | 6 | 706,147 | 117,691 | - | - |
| Wicked Awesome Ghoul Crushers | 6 | 1,415,158 | 235,860 | 2 | Silver |
| Witches Walk Fast | 5 | 1,121,773 | 224,355 | 2 | Silver |
*Pumpkins are earned from your team’s average steps, not your total team steps — so every step counts!
Links to forms below
Bronze Pumpkin Submission Form
Summer 2025 Office Olympics Challenge!
Congratulations to the top teams in the 2025 Summer Office Olympics Challenge!
- GOLD - Florida SBDC at UWF
- SILVER - No Pain, No GPAin
- BRONZE - Guardians of Accessibility (SAR)
- BRONZE - Recwellbeings
A big thank you to all the teams participating in our inaugural Summer Office Olympics!
- Danny is not here
- Team U-Kundu-It
- CE-You-Later
- Ultimate Warriors of Finance
See your teams in action: Summer Office Olympic Video
An olympic size shout out to:
- Tiffany Braun for coordinating the Olympic challenge
- David Taveirne for videography
and Committee members who made it happen:
- Patsy Barrington
- Carolyn Beamer
- Jessica Coleman
- Jenny Hinely
- Nicole McDonald
- Kristil Tatum
We look forward to next year's challenge !
Connect With Us
Healthier U! Workshops
Healthier U is committed to increasing opportunities for faculty and staff to learn how to make healthier choices. Join us for Wellness Wednesday Workshops and Movement Challenges to get a jumpstart on a healthy lifestyle and earn great incentive items!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP offers monthly webinars on a variety of topics such as communication, stress management, coping skills, parenting, relationships, healthy living and more. Username: UWF and Password: UWF.
UWF Recreation
UWF's Recreation now has Face-to-Face and Virtual experiences at your fingertips. Checkout their group fitness, personal training, the climbing wall, and many other opportunities. Make a reservation today! Don't forget to download the RECWELL app on your android/Iphone phone.
As a participant of Healthier U, you have the opportunity to earn several different types of incentive items!
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Level 1 Completion of 1st workshop |
Level 2 Completion of 5 workshops |
Level 3 Completion of 10 workshops |
|---|---|---|
| Water Bottle | Drawstring Backpack | Exercise Mat w/Case |
| Microfiber Pouch | Resistance Band | Sport Duffle Bag |
| Lanyard | T-shirts | Travel Blanket |
| Cooling towel | Lunch bowl with Utensils | Beach Towel |
| Therm-O Snack Tote Bag | 6-Can Cooler Bag | - |
| Pen and Notebook | Happy Dude Phone Holder | - |
Upon completion of the required courses for each level, employees must complete and submit a verification form to Human Resources to receive their incentive and certificate.
