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Make Your Meetings More Active

  • Include items on your meeting agenda that require participants to get out of their seats (breakout groups, stand and write ideas on an easel).
  • Choose movement friendly meeting locations (walkable neighborhoods, on-site gym, nearby park).
  • Hire a professional instructor (pilates, yoga, tai chi, stretching, Zumba) to lead a class before or during the meeting.
  • Point out the stairs and encourage attendees to use them. Consider including the location of stairs in meeting directions or putting arrows to the stairs in front of elevators.
  • Organize a group walk early in the morning, during a break or before/after dinner.
  • Consider incorporating standing ovations after each speaker to encourage participants to stand and stretch.

Standing Breaks

  • At least once an hour, participants should be encouraged to stand up to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and relieve physical discomfort from sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Announce that it is fine to stand up and move around, as needed. If possible, provide raised tables for those electing to stand during the meeting.

Stretch Breaks

  • Stretch breaks help participants wake up their bodies and minds.
  • Encourage people to stand up and stretch in place.
  • Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes. 

Breathing Exercise

  • Focused breathing is an energizing activity that can help relax and clear your mind. Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.

Suggested Activity Agendas

LENGTH OF MEETINGSTANDING BREAKSTRETCH BREAKSBREATHING BREAKSMOVEMENT BREAKSWALKING BREAKS
50 - 60 minx x  
2 - 4 hoursxxxx 
All Dayxxxxx
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ARC Ballroom

Celebrating 35 Years of the Principles of Community

Join us as UC Davis honors 35 years of the Principles of Community, a statement first drafted by students that continues to shape our university’s culture of respect, belonging, and collaboration.

This special celebration will feature live performances, raffle prizes, food by Olive & Vine, commemorative giveaways, and interactive activities that bring our shared values to life.

Friday, November 14, 2025
12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
ARC Ballroom

The Talent and Outreach Services team will be there to celebrate and showcase how we bring the Principles of Community to action through our outreach, partnerships, and workforce engagement efforts. Stop by our table to learn how we help create a workplace where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone together, honoring our past and shaping our collective future at UC Davis.

Event Category

Recruiting Events

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