Managing Sad Thoughts and Feelings and the Desire Not to Get Out of Bed
Join this Hoos Well reward-eligible webinar, co-sponsored by the UVA Provost’s Faculty Guide Program and part of UVA FEAP and Hoos Well’s "Thrive Together" series of monthly webinars on enhancing mental health and social & emotional well-being.
Learning Objectives: Learn how to change negative thinking patterns so sad thoughts are less overwhelming. , Learn ways to reduce the tendency to withdraw and hide away when you are sad. , Learn how to break big challenges into small, manageable steps to help overcome low motivation. Presented by Bethany Teachman, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology and the Director of Clinical Training at the University of Virginia in the Department of Psychology.
Online Location: Webinar. Audience Type: Faculty. Type of Event: One-time. Registration Link: https://uvafeap.com/events/managing-sad-thoughts-and-feelings.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Taking a Break: Understanding the Different Types of Leave for School of Medicine Faculty
Faculty Affairs Webinar Series
Please join Faculty Guide Donna Broshek, Associate Provost Maggie Harden, Associate Dean Sue Pollart, UVA HR representatives Jennie Babcock and Erica Wheat, and UPG HR Director Christine Rudge for a discussion about the different types of leaves available to faculty in the School of Medicine.
This informal presentation is designed to allow faculty to ask questions, so they can obtain the information they need to understand their leave options. The presentation will be recorded and available to those who register. The Q & A portion will not be recorded to provide privacy for those asking questions.
For more information about the Faculty Guides program and how they can assist you, please visit Faculty Guides. You are also invited to make an appointment with a faculty guide for a one-on-one meeting to discuss how a given university policy might apply to you by Donna Broshek at dkb6v@uvahealth.org (for faculty in the School of Medicine). Your colleagues in other UVA schools can contact Faculty Guide …
Audience Type: Faculty. Event Type: Information Session. Type of Event: One-time. Registration Link: https://virginia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wQ_qllSDRf-8xyhNAJ-v-w" \t "_blank.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
Faculty Social Hour at The Garden Room!
Center For Faculty Wellbeing and Development
Join us for a faculty social hour at The Garden Room (Hotel E) sponsored by Center FWD. Food from Feast provided, alcohol available to purchase.
No registration required. We hope to see you there!
Audience Type: Faculty. Event Type: Meeting. Type of Event: One-time.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Garden Room (Hotel E).
Challenging Impostor Syndrome
Center For Faculty Wellbeing and Development
UVA is full of brilliant, talented people. Do you ever wonder if you fit here? Have you ever worried that people will find out that you’re not actually smart or gifted enough to be here? You are not alone. Impostor Syndrome is very common--especially among high-achieving people. In this interactive Hoos Well reward-eligible session, we will explore where these internal messages of impostor syndrome might come from and strategies to counter them so that you can embrace a sense of belonging and confidence at UVA.
Learn more and register for this session, as part of UVA FEAP and Hoos Well's "Thrive Together" series of monthly reward-eligible webinars.
Audience Type: Faculty. Event Type: Information Session. Type of Event: One-time. Registration Link: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/b95eruy2QaScBS5yQul6_A#/registration.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Faculty Guides Webinar - Am I Done Yet? Planning the Right Path for Retirement
Faculty Affairs Webinar Series
Please join Faculty Guide, Bethany Teachman (Psychology) and Erica Wheat, Manager of Benefits and Leave (UVA Human Resources) for a discussion about the different options for retirement available to UVA faculty. This informal presentation and discussion is designed to allow faculty to raise questions, so they can get the information they need to figure out their retirement options.
For more information about the Faculty Guides program and how they can assist you, please visit the Faculty Guides webpage. You are also invited to make an appointment with a faculty guide for a one-on-one meeting to discuss how a given university policy might apply to you by contacting Bethany Teachman or Donna Broshek (for faculty in the School of Medicine).
Audience Type: Faculty. Event Type: Information Session. Type of Event: One-time. Registration Link: https://virginia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZoJLQUvdSdS3gKHc62x8mQ.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The Happiness Project Faculty Book Club - Hosted by Kimberly Robinson
Center For Faculty Wellbeing and Development
Are you interested in connecting with other faculty and discussing a New York Times bestseller on happiness? , Have you been meaning to join a book club, but haven't been able to get one started? , Do you want to meet faculty colleagues across Grounds? , Do you enjoy warm Insomnia cookies? If you answer yes to any of these questions, please join!
Kimberly Robinson is a Professor of Law at the School of Law and also serves as the Founding Director of the Education Rights Institute.
Please join Kimberly and other professors in a discussion of Gretchen Rubin's New York Times bestseller, The Happiness Project.
Audience Type: Faculty. Event Type: Meeting. Type of Event: One-time. Registration Link: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mLKWbrnf2mwrMq.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
3 Elliewood, 2nd Floor.
The Latest Changes in College Athletics (NIL, transfers, etc) and Their Influences on UVA Athletics Now and in the Future with Carla Williams
Retired Faculty Association
Carla Williams, UVA Athletics Director.
Audience Type: Retired Faculty. Event Type: Lectures & Seminars. Type of Event: One-time. Hosted by: Retired Faculty Association. Registration Link: For Retired Faculty Association Members Only.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bryant Hall.
The Happiness Project Faculty Book Club - Hosted by Kimberly Robinson
Center For Faculty Wellbeing and Development
Are you interested in connecting with other faculty and discussing a New York Times bestseller on happiness? , Have you been meaning to join a book club, but haven't been able to get one started? , Do you want to meet faculty colleagues across Grounds? , Do you enjoy warm Insomnia cookies? If you answer yes to any of these questions, please join!
Kimberly Robinson is a Professor of Law at the School of Law and also serves as the Founding Director of the Education Rights Institute.
Please join Kimberly and other professors in a discussion of Gretchen Rubin's New York Times bestseller, The Happiness Project.
Audience Type: Faculty. Event Type: Meeting. Type of Event: One-time. Registration Link: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mLKWbrnf2mwrMq.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
3 Elliewood, 2nd Floor.