Balanced Dukes is proud to partner with UREC to host the

Faculty & Staff Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. 

The Faculty & Staff Wellness Fair is an annual event that offers a variety of resources, services, and opportunities to support your health, wellness, and overall well-being.

 This year, we will offer the following: 

 

Community & Campus Connections Fair 

(10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; UREC MAC III)

Take some time to meet with campus partners, as well as some incredible community businesses and organizations, offering products, services, and resources to support your wellness journey. Participating organizations will provide information, giveaways, and interactive experiences, such as eyebrow waxing, chair massages, taste testing, and more.

See participating community and campus partners below.

 

Group Fitness Classes 

(see below for times and locations; registration required)

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the following group fitness classes offered during the Wellness Fair.

HIIT

10:00 – 11:00 a.m., UREC, GX2

Register for HIIT here: https://jmu.questionpro.com/WF26HIIT

 

Yoga

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; UREC, MB1

Register for Yoga here: https://jmu.questionpro.com/WF26YOGA

 

Cycle Fitness

11:45 – 12:45 p.m.; UREC, Cycle Studio

Register for Cycle Fitness here: https://jmu.questionpro.com/WF26CYCLE

 

Health Screenings

(10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., UREC MAC III)

Know your numbers! The JMU School of Nursing will offer free health screenings for faculty and staff. No appointment is necessary.

 

Hearing Screenings 

(10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Meditation Room)

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies will offer free hearing screenings for faculty and staff. No appointment is necessary.

 

Flu Shot Clinic 

(9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., UREC MAC III)

Martin’s Pharmacy will be available to administer flu shots. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card. To help expedite the process, complete the insurance form before arriving. (forms will also be available at the Wellness Fair)

No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. This portion of the Wellness Fair is open to faculty, staff, and students.

 

UREC Experiences

(11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., UREC ; Meet at the HR table in MAC III; registration required)

Take a deeper dive into some of the amazing experiences you can have at UREC. Join a UREC representative for a guided tour of the facility and discover some of the unique spaces, services, and hidden gems available to the JMU community.

Register here: https://jmu.questionpro.com/WF26UREC

 

Cooking Class Lottery

(10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., UREC, MAC III)

While we won't be offering a cooking class during this year's Wellness Fair, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive Breakfast Blasters cooking class on Friday, November 6, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the UREC Kitchen. 

In this hands-on experience, participants will cook alongside the instructor, making you feel like you're starring in your own cooking show. Space is limited to just nine participants, so seats will be awarded through a lottery drawing.

To enter, you must attend the Wellness Fair and submit an entry. Selected participants will be notified the day after the event.

 

Campus and Community Partners:

 Aflac

Atlantic Union Bank/Solutions Banking

Atwell Family Chiropratic

AVA Care of Harrisonburg

Center for Faculty Innovation

CommonHealth - DHRM

Cross Keys Equine Therapy

Dance Together

DARS (Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services)

Delta Dental of Virginia

FM: Engineering and Construction - Stormwater

Friendly City Food Co-op

Friendly Neighbor Gardens

Harrisonburg 24/7 Fitness

Hearing at Home

JMU Benefits Team

JMU Dining

JMU Libraries

Middle Ground Martial Arts

Morrison Bruce Center

Mountaineer Adventure Park

Prudential Pathways

Rideshare

Shenandoah National Park

Synergy Rehab

The Healing Touch Wellness Spa

Valley Matchmaking

Wild Poppy Healing Arts

Workout Anytime Harrisonburg

 

For more information, please contact
Tara Torkelson, Coordinator of Employee Well-Being
8-5533; torkeltb@jmu.edu or visit our website.

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