Think Purple. Western Illinois University Think Wellness. presents Professional Development Day At-A -Glance Think Purple. Friday, August 8, 2014 Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center Think Wellness. 8:30 a.m. Professional Development Day Registration “Western Walks” - indoor track Breakfast buffet - MAC Gym Friday, August 8, 2014 9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks Keynote Speaker Dr. Jack Thomas President, Western Illinois University Center Court 1 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Ali Vincent Center Court 1 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Vendor Fair - Court 3 Lunch - MAC Gym 1:30 p.m. Workout with Ali! Brought to you by: Court 1 Council of Administrative Personnel Civil Service Employee Council 2:45 p.m. Human Resources Breakout Session One 3:45 p.m. Western Illinois University Breakout Session Two 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-298-1971 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Breakout Session Three Ali Vincent Horn Field Campus Think Purple. Think Wellness. Think Purple. Think Wellness. Think Purple. Think Wellness. Keynote Speaker Professional Development Day Breakout Sessions Breakout Session 1 - 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Join your Western Illinois University colleagues at the Donald Tone It Up Vivacious and dynamic, Ali S. Spencer Student Recreation Center for this exciting and Vincent was the "one to Presented by: Lissa Large, WIU Fitness Instructor inspirational professional development event! Keynote watch" on Season 5 of TV's Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises most popular reality show, speaker, Ali Vincent, will inspire us with her story of designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and The Biggest Loser. She won transformation to physical and emotional wellness. Ali will activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing the competition while viewers also lead a workout to give everyone the chance to start or with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. in the show watched her continue the path to good health! amazing transformation from Location: Student Recreation Center Fitness Studio West overweight and discouraged Spend the afternoon at breakout sessions designed to Social Media Wellness to fit and inspiring. provide information and motivation in a variety of wellness Presented By: Bev Baker, University Technology related areas. Some sessions may have you on your feet and Learn how social media can affect your wellness and in what As a nationally and moving! Workout-wear is suggested! aspects -Social, Physical, Occupational (financial), Emotional, internationally ranked Spiritual, Environment, and Intellectual are all part of your synchronized swimmer, Ali Vincent never thought she The benefits of healthy employees are numerous, from would have a weight problem. She was a competitive wellness. Also, learn how to be smart with your social media athlete! Ali readily admits that when she gave up lowered absenteeism to increased productivity! Supervisors presence and practice balance in your life. swimming, she never replaced that activity with are encouraged to support employee attendance. Location: Student Recreation Center Keeney Room anything else. She had rarely really worked out in a gym and had never incorporated new activities to keep her All those in attendance will have a chance to win awesome Breakout Session 2 - 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. life active. Gradually, by adding five pounds at a time, raffle prizes, including 5 fitbits! Relaxation Techniques after thirteen years Ali tipped the scales at 234 pounds. Presented by: Anne Dixon, Kinesiology Only 5' 5", she says now that she had lost control and Do you want to increase your production at work? Do you want wasn't completely sure how to get it back. Think Purple. Think Wellness. to handles stressful situations more effectively? Anne will Registration demonstrate a variety of relaxation/stress management She had considered applying for The Biggest Loser but didn't complete the application. It was only when she techniques that can be used at work and at home. appeared at a local casting call did she fully set her To ensure adequate seating and food are available, please Location: Student Recreation Center Colgate Room sights on winning "The Biggest Loser." Once she was register for everything you plan to attend by contacting Just Dance determined, there was nothing stopping her. With Sharon Chenoweth at 298-1971 or determination, a positive outlook, and a commitment Presented by: Lissa Large, WIU Fitness Instructor to her goals, even when she was voted off the show, Ali [email protected] by Friday, August 1. Just Dance is designed for the true beginner, and/or people who Vincent lost 112 pounds and became the first female ___Breakfast (catered by HyVee) are not used to exercising, and is done at a much lower intensity. Biggest Loser. ___Keynote Speaker Learn basic dance choreography while working your mind and muscles. Throughout the show's episodes, it was apparent that ___Ali’s Workout Location: Student Recreation Center Fitness Studio West ___Lunch (catered by Jimmy John’s) Ali's personal philosophy resonated with people and inspired them to set new goals for their life. Now, Ali ___Breakout Session One Breakout Session 3 - 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Vincent, whether attending a health fair or a triathlon (Tone it Up or Social Media Wellness) Climbing Towers as a celebrity spokesperson or hired as a "motivational ___Breakout Session Two Presented by Mindy Pheiffer speaker," inspires audiences around the world by (Relaxation Techniques or Just Dance) The tower, at Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus is a 40- foot vertical wood structure designed for climbing and speaking and writing about her experience and ___Breakout Session Three (Horn Field Campus) rappelling, with three sides for climbing, complete with rock-like personal philosophy, "Believe it. Be it." Breakfast and lunch will be provided. When you register, handholds, with one side designed for rappelling. please let Sharon know of any special dietary needs. Location: Horn Field Campus Transportation will be provided. .