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Programs

Culture of Well-Being

Department Workshops Available

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The Office for Organizational Well-Being team facilitates individual wellness experiences through opportunities for connection and community building. Arts for Well-Being in Academic Medicine programming is curated to assist in the promotion of wellness and well-being for learners, faculty, and staff within the UK 91С»Æ³µ. Programs are designed to build communities of support and belonging that align with our model for organizational well-being.

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C & C

Meet together

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Learn more about Colors and Connection

About: 

Uniquely developed for college communities, (by The Foundation for Art & Healing) the Colors and Connection program uses color as a medium for self-expression, personal reflection, and engagement with others. 

Use color to explore. Discover your thoughts and feelings and experience a sense of connectedness during this fun gathering for all. 

  • No need to be an artist - come as you are! 
  • Materials provided. 
  • No experience necessary. All welcome.

Visit website to learn more about the origins of this program.

Learn more about Colors and Connection

About: 

Uniquely developed for college communities, (by The Foundation for Art & Healing) the Colors and Connection program uses color as a medium for self-expression, personal reflection, and engagement with others. 

Use color to explore. Discover your thoughts and feelings and experience a sense of connectedness during this fun gathering for all. 

  • No need to be an artist - come as you are! 
  • Materials provided. 
  • No experience necessary. All welcome.

Visit website to learn more about the origins of this program.

Colors and Connection Session

Thursday, August 21, 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Register .


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Sway2Go

Move Together

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Learn more about Sway2Go

Sway2Go, TM 2023 University of Kentucky


About:

Have fun learning some of the basic patterns of popular social dances as you participate in Sway2Go. Make new friends, listen to music, reduce stress, exercise - and smile! Build new communities and develop new communication skills through Sway2Go experiences.

Each class is an introduction to a different social dance. 

  • No prior dance knowledge or special equipment required!
  • No dance partner needed. 
Learn more about Sway2Go

Sway2Go, TM 2023 University of Kentucky


About:

Have fun learning some of the basic patterns of popular social dances as you participate in Sway2Go. Make new friends, listen to music, reduce stress, exercise - and smile! Build new communities and develop new communication skills through Sway2Go experiences.

Each class is an introduction to a different social dance. 

  • No prior dance knowledge or special equipment required!
  • No dance partner needed. 

Sway2Go Social Dance Sessions

Monday, June 16, 2025. Noon– 1:00 p.m. Register .

Thursday, September, 25, 2025. Noon– 1:00 p.m. Register .


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Visual Explorer

Story Together

Learn more about Visual Explorer

Experience firsthand the power of visual thinking strategies as you explore images in our portable gallery of art! Developed by the Center for Creative Leadership, Visual Explorer is an interesting way to investigate ideas and have conversations with your colleagues. Join us as we investigate imagery and discover new ways to build workplace relational systems and communities of support and belonging. We look forward to exploring with you soon! New for 2025!

Learn more about Visual Explorer

Experience firsthand the power of visual thinking strategies as you explore images in our portable gallery of art! Developed by the Center for Creative Leadership, Visual Explorer is an interesting way to investigate ideas and have conversations with your colleagues. Join us as we investigate imagery and discover new ways to build workplace relational systems and communities of support and belonging. We look forward to exploring with you soon! New for 2025!

Visual Explorer Sessions

Thursday, July 24, 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Register .

Monday, October 27, 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Register .
 


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Guided Art Tours

Wildcat Together

Learn more about UK Art Museum Tours

New for 2025! We'll walk together through Alumni Commons  (or you can join us there) and arrive at the UK Art Museum located inside of the UK Singletary Center for the Arts! Upon arrival we'll be whisked away for a guided tour of the most recent art on display. There's a chance we might be invited to participate in an art scavenger hunt and have curious conversations. Take a moment from your day to refresh and mingle with colleagues as we enjoy some of the amazing opportunities available to us here at the University of Kentucky.

Learn more about UK Art Museum Tours

New for 2025! We'll walk together through Alumni Commons  (or you can join us there) and arrive at the UK Art Museum located inside of the UK Singletary Center for the Arts! Upon arrival we'll be whisked away for a guided tour of the most recent art on display. There's a chance we might be invited to participate in an art scavenger hunt and have curious conversations. Take a moment from your day to refresh and mingle with colleagues as we enjoy some of the amazing opportunities available to us here at the University of Kentucky.

Guided UK Art Museum Tours

Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Register .

Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Register .

*If walking to the Art Museum with the group, we'll leave from the UKCOM Admissions Hallway at 11:45am. If walking on your own, we'll see you there!


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Medical Orchestra

Make Music Together

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Practicing Musicians
Medical Orchestra Practice
Building community through music!

Musicians: Learn More!

Medical Orchestra (New for 2025)

Calling all musicians
Do you play a musical instrument? Are you looking to make music and new friendships in the 91С»Æ³µ? If so, .

This informal offering, with a monthly cadence, will explore a variety of music styles (classical, film, video game soundtracks and more) and will be lead by Nicoletta Moss, a teaching assistant and director of the UK Philharmonia.

If you are interested in participating in monthly orchestra reading sessions, . We look forward to hearing from you.


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Courtyard Concerts

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Learn more about Courtyard Concerts

Join us for an hour of live music. Musicians and singers perform in the outdoor area nestled in between the UK Dentistry Building and the Willard Science Building.

Music provides a gateway to improved health and wellness, yet it is often  as a mood-enhancing activity in our learning and workspaces. When shared with others, live music experiences contribute to increased social connections and improved perceptions of our . Additionally, there is some indication that music contributes positively to stress . We look forward to enjoying a Courtyard Concert with you soon!

Learn more about Courtyard Concerts

Join us for an hour of live music. Musicians and singers perform in the outdoor area nestled in between the UK Dentistry Building and the Willard Science Building.

Music provides a gateway to improved health and wellness, yet it is often  as a mood-enhancing activity in our learning and workspaces. When shared with others, live music experiences contribute to increased social connections and improved perceptions of our . Additionally, there is some indication that music contributes positively to stress . We look forward to enjoying a Courtyard Concert with you soon!

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Returns again in 2026
Dentistry Courtyard / Near Willard Science Building

 


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Group session for students learning how to social dance
A Sway2Go Social Dance Session in Jacobs Science Building.
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Group of learners preparing to dance the salsa
Ready to Salsa!
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Group picture outdoors on the rooftop
Group Retreat
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Group photos and quilt from a colors and connection workshop
Hybrid Colors and Connection Workshop
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Completed Colors and Connection Quilt
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Staff Well-Being Committee

Thank you so much! This was the highlight of my week!

Colors and Connection Participant