In celebration of Staff Appreciation Week, Mississippi State's Staff Council is sponsoring free 'A Healthier U' presentations on May 14 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Colvard Student Union's Fowlkes Auditorium.

Topics and presenters include:

—"Improving Community Health through Local Business Growth and Leisure Opportunities," led by Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill;

—"Power Snacks and Busy Schedules" with a snack demo provided by Aramark, led by Taylor VanDyk, MSU Longest Student Health Center dietitian;

—"Desk Warrior: Techniques for Staying Active in the Office Setting," led by Julie Kelly, MSU University Recreation fitness coordinator; and

—"Minimize Daily Stress through Mindful Relaxation and Meditation," led by Corey Fitzgerald, Student Counseling Services staff counselor.

Complimentary coffee and water will be served.

Interested staff members are encouraged to sign up at https://mississippistate.pageuppeople.com. (Enter your MSU NetID and NetPassword. Under the "My Community" tab near the top of the page, click on "Learning Library." Type "A Healthier U" in the search box, and click on the listing when it pops up on the screen. Click on "Select a Timeslot" at the bottom, and click "Book" to confirm.)

For more information, visit www.staffcouncil.msstate.edu, Facebook @MSUStaffCouncil and Twitter @MSstate_staff, or contact Kelly LaSalle at 662-325-0664 or kelly.lasalle@msstate.edu.