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Walktober is officially underway! More than 1,300 faculty, staff, and students signed up for the 30-day challenge to walk at least 20 minutes a day.
On Sept. 30, Provost Susan Chubinskaya, PhD, MS, led the kickoff walk event at Moody Medical Library. The Academic Enterprise Office of Wellness led attendees in a warmup routine before embarking on a walk around the Galveston Campus, enjoying the scenery and getting to know their fellow Walktober participants.
Thanks to Dr. Chubinskaya for leading the event, to Sodexo for providing healthy refreshments, and to all who made it a lively and inspiring afternoon. In the spirit of the world's Blue Zones, Dr. Chubinskaya encouraged everyone to keep "taking steps together to take care of ourselves and make wellness an integral part of our culture at UTMB.”
Registration has closed, but all faculty are encouraged to attend any of the walking events throughout the month.