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Aaron Hobson, a seasoned leader and campus recreation professional with Wisconsin roots, will officially join UW-Madison as director of Recreation & Wellbeing in early August. After growing up in Richland Center, WI playing and loving sports, Hobson earned his B.A. in Kinesiology from UW-Madison, as well as his teaching degree in Physical Education with concentrations …
What does the word wellbeing mean, and how would you define it? At UW-Madison, rather than using one brief definition, we define wellbeing by recognizing seven aspects: health, meaning, safety, connection, achievement, growth, and resiliency. These seven aspects, originally introduced by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) are all components that factor into a person’s …
(Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison) Is it safe to order take-out? Should I disinfect my groceries? What should I eat to boost my immunity? We sat down (virtually) with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dr. Tara LaRowe to answer these questions – plus a few more. Dr. LaRowe earned her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the …