I am proud to report that 2012 was a significant year for the Center’s Wellbeing Initiative. We look back on our achievements with gratitude. We were able to engage our community in a movement towards Wellbeing like never before. For us to continue this pertinent work, your support is essential!

Some highlights from the Wellbeing Initiative’s launch year include:

• Walter Willett, MD PhD informed guests about new ways to achieve a balanced diet and engaged them with easy-to-remember nutrition tips at his Health and Diet: A Progress Report lecture.

• Barbara Fredrickson, PhD is an internationally-regarded researcher in the fields of positive psychology and her comments were well-received at The Science of Positivity.

• Brene Brown, PhD presented Wired for Connection: Exploring the Relationship between Vulnerability, Worthiness, Health and Well-being in November to a sold-out crowd.

In 2013, we’re launching a bold mission to bring together those who are passionate about wellbeing. While are gifts are much appreciated, a gift of $100 or more will make you a Warrior for Wellbeing. Warriors for Wellbeing will receive several benefits including priority seating at Wellbeing events.

Your gift at any level in support of Wellbeing will help bring new possibilities of wellbeing to the world!

Thank you for giving abundantly to the Center in this Season of Giving. We wish you joy-filled holidays and a prosperous year ahead!

• PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL GIFTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE CENTER'S WORK. THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, DESCRIBED BELOW, IS OUR 501(c)(3) PARTNER.