The University's HR team joined together for National Wear Red Day to support heart health awareness.
Photos: Faculty and Staff Show Heart on National Wear Red Day
February marks , a time to spotlight cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention. University faculty and staff answered the call, with an estimated 500-plus employees submitting photos of themselves wearing red on , Friday, Feb. 6.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women. National Wear Red Day serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health through regular exercise, healthy eating, stress management and preventive care.
Below are just some of the photo submissions that were received. Participants were also asked to offer perspectives on what heart health means to them—read on for some of their responses.
Submitted by the Office of Academic Affairs
Submitted by the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Submitted by Student Engagement
Submitted by the Newhouse School of Public Communications
Submitted by the School of Architecture
Submitted by Facilities Services
Submitted by the Whitman School of Management
Submitted by the Office of Human Resources
Submitted by the School of Design
Submitted by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s Office
Submitted by the Whitman School of Management
Submitted by the Division of Communications
Participation from schools, colleges and business units across campus demonstrated that heart health means different things to different community members—but all perspectives emphasize care, connection and well-being.
“Heart health to our team means being there for each other to help manage stress at work,” shared the School of Architecture. “We celebrate when we succeed and we are there with support when we face challenges. We are a small school with a big heart.”
For Art Museum staff, heart health connects directly to family. “Heart health means making sure I’m healthy enough and live long enough to enjoy time with my loved ones,” one employee shared. “My heart is full when we’re together, and heart health keeps us together.”
Barnes Center at The Arch Counseling emphasized their commitment to integrated health, including heart disease awareness and prevention. Meanwhile, Advancement and External Affairs emphasized its focus on investing in physical health to strengthen meaningful connections within the Orange family.
Participants now await the results of a friendly competition: the unit with the highest percentage of employee participation will win a dark chocolate party for their entire team. Winners will be announced on the and in its , which faculty and staff can join by request.
