Dear Colleagues,

We hope you will join us in the newest SmartHealth activity—the Apple Cup Fitness Challenge—scheduled for October 17 through November 18. The challenge is designed to improve your health, well-being, and team spirit. Plus, it unites WSU faculty and staff against our favorite rival, the University of Washington.

Let’s show UW what we’re made of! Join forces with fellow Cougs to compete against the Huskies for the highest average number of minutes being active. You can accumulate minutes by participating in a variety of activities: walking, swimming, dancing, yoga—anything that raises your heartbeat.

It’s easy to participate

• Login to SmartHealth beginning October 17 and join the Apple Cup Fitness Challenge
• Track at least 30 minutes of activity each week from October 17 through November 18

Challenge participants will have the opportunity to win two tickets to this year’s Apple Cup in Martin Stadium! Everyone who earns 225 points in this activity will be entered to win the tickets. Other prizes will be awarded to participants throughout the challenge.

If you haven’t started your SmartHealth journey, please register today. For more information, visit the Apple Cup Fitness Challenge web page or contact a member of Wellcoug.

Thank you for your dedication to greater health.


Go Cougs!



Kirk Schulz, President


Theresa Elliot-Cheslek
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer