Office of the VP for Student Life

June 16, 2020

Together Remotely – Staff Spotlight: Danny Arguetty

Now more than ever, it is important that we stay connected to one another. The Student Life Staff Development Committee has launched Together Remotely, a series of posts to help staff across the Division of Student Life keep up with each other and share their experiences, successes, and stories during these extraordinary times. We hope that these posts can in some way brighten your day, give you a great idea, or just help you to feel a little more connected.

Content is staff-generated, informal, and open-ended… and we need more! To submit your own content, please visit the content submission form and respond to any of the areas that interest you, or email Nathan Miglich.

Staff Spotlight: Danny Arguetty

Mindfulness Manager, UW Recreation

In the Kitchen

Share favorite recipes, go-to snacks, or other culinary creations.

Energy Treats:

  • 1 cup nut butter
  • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh berries
  • 2 tbs raw cacao
  • 1tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tbs Ceylon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 tbs maple syrup (or mash up some dates in hot water)
  • Mix together, roll into balls, if you like coconut roll in unsweetened coconut flakes

Savory Pancakes (makes 2-3):

  • 1/2 a cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup organic cottage cheese
  • 1 organic/pasture raised egg
  • 2 tbs curry powder (if you like more of this flavor add more) dash of salt
  • 1/2 tsp arrowroot powder (or use baking soda/powder)

Mix by hand or in a blender. Ensure mixture is thick enough but not too runny (think conventional pancake batter).

Cook up with raw coconut oil/organic butter on medium heat.

Serve with sauerkraut, olives, and/or fresh cut veggies.

Self Care Activities

What have you been doing to take care of yourself and unwind?

  • Bath with Epsom salts (2 cups) and essential oils
  • Foot massage with coconut oil
  • Coloring (mandala) intricate patterns
  • Watching stand up (laughter boosts immunity)
  • Small movement breaks throughout the day (if you want guidance go here)
  • Gratitude journal
  • Mailing cards to friends

Read/Watch List

What entertainment content are you binging or finding interesting currently?

  • Hidden Brain Podcast
  • Living on Earth Podcast
  • Natural MD Radio (Avvia Romm) Podcast
  • Science of Happiness Podcast
  • The Expanse (books, Sci-Fi)
  • Outlander (show, scenery and costumes, wow!)

Connecting with Community

How have you stayed in touch with friends, family, and other communities?

https://www.jackboxgames.com (has been fun to play with my 7-year-old nephew).

Work from Home Hacks

For those working from home, what are you doing to increase productivity, functionality, or overall happiness at your work station?

Breaks, and a stand-up desk (constructed from yoga blocks and my roller).

Thanks for reading! Remember, to submit your own content, please visit the content submission form and respond to any of the areas that interest you, or email Nathan Miglich.