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CURRENT – UWGB Sponsored Workshop

Posted on March 4, 2014 in: CURRENT

A reminder that UWGB has a Corporate Membership with CURRENT. Please see below for a great professional development opportunity!

Event Basics
When:	Wednesday, March 19, 2014 7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. Workshop Begins 12 p.m. Conclusion
Where:	NWTC Corporate Conference Center 2740 W Mason St Green Bay, WI 54303 Campus Map
Fee:	$49 Members of Current $64 Nonmembers of Current Free with 2014 All-Inclusive Events Package – Learn More
Menu:	Continental breakfast and refreshments.
Register:	(920) 437-8704 rsvp@titletown.org There is a 96-hour cancellation policy for this event. 4 hours of CE credit is available for attending this workshop.
Event Overview
Rock your Audience with Power, Passion and Purpose
There are legitimate reasons people (including leaders) fear public speaking more than death. We fear we’re exposing ourselves to scrutiny of our knowledge, ideas and private ideals. While it’s important to prepare a speech or presentation by crafting the wording, many professionals don’t realize one of the keys to engaging their audience; that speaking from their passion, framing their speech around their message and who they are as a person, is what moves their audience. If you don’t look and sound confident, others won’t be confident in you. In our session together, we’ll explore and practice the components that empower your voice and infuse your passion: Examine common myths and truths that keep people in fear versus empowerment Break through your fears by putting them to the test Tap into your unique message based on your life experience and what makes YOU awesome Participate in fun, experiential exercises that move you out of your comfort zone Acquire experience from constructive feedback You will want to attend if you: Desire to improve your professional and personal confidence through public speaking exercises Feel an inner drive to express yourself more fully Shy away from speaking opportunities Are looking to change your public speaking fears to power and confidence Take your public speaking to the next level to influence broader audiences
About the Speaker
Cher Gunderson Owner/Founder Master Your Accent, LL CCher Gunderson is passionate about helping people break through their terror barriers. She is the owner and founder of Master Your Accent, LLC, connecting professionals with their clients and their markets through dynamic verbal and nonverbal, live, virtual and written communications and confidence skills training. Through her own experiences of speaking to live and virtual audiences about how she empowers foreign-born professionals to decrease their risk of misunderstandings, she trains and motivates professionals to step into their public speaking potential. Her program results in engaging, interactive, credible presentations that inspire and move audiences to action.

2014 Bellin Run Corporate Challenge!

Posted on March 4, 2014 in: Wellness

UW Green Bay Corporate Challenge
Bellin 10K Run/Walk • Green Bay, WI • Saturday, June 14, 2014

Participate in friendly competition while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Employees, friends and family are all encouraged to participate as part of the UW Green Bay Corporate Challenge!

Register today and enjoy to benefits:

VIP Race Packet Delivery- all registrants’ race packets will be delivered to UW-Green Bay for pick-up the week before the event
An early registration customized gift if registered by Wednesday, May 1
Entry for additional prizes donated by UW Green Bay’s Wellness Committee

When registering, please use Team Name: UW-Green Bay Team Password: 840

Visit the UW- Green Bay Bellin Run website for information on registration.

Interested in training with fellow employees? Contact the Wellness Committee for coordination of employee interest.

Join the Wellness Committee and Bellin Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Nate Vandervest for an informational Lunch and Learn on Running/Walking Progressions and Getting Motivated for the 2014 Bellin Run

When: Wednesday, April 9, 12:10 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: University Union - Christie Theatre

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

Posted on February 24, 2014 in: Benefits

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS – April 9-10, 2014

TIAA-CREF is offering individual and confidential counseling sessions where you can discuss your financial situation with a TIAA-CREF consultant. A representative will be available to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions.

Please see the attached flyer for more information about TIAA-CREF sessions at UWGB. To schedule a consultation with representative Chad Stein, call 1-866-843-5640 Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 8:00pm (EST), or register at www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1 .

Transgender Career Development Training

Posted on February 18, 2014 in: Training

What does it mean to be “transgender”? How is that the same or different than being “intersex”? Come to the Christie Theatre on Monday, Feb. 24, from 3:30-4:30 pm and learn about the transgender umbrella, how to include transgender students in the classroom and on campus, and how much it means to communicate to someone with their preferred pronoun. Each semester, many students are arriving to campuses who are transgender.

This career development program is co-sponsored by Human Resources, The American Intercultural Center and The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and will enhance your ability to be aware of what we can do on campus to increase a positive and safe environment for transgender students and employees.

To register please go to: http://uwgreenbay.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2lfB6nGxNPdaPY1

This will be an excellent opportunity for Faculty and staff to have an opportunity to learn more about our transgender population the challenges they face and how to help them succeed.

Please join us for this great learning event!

CURRENT – Lunch n’ Learn

Posted on February 17, 2014 in: CURRENT

Perform to Potential Lunch n’ Learn
Event Basics
When:	Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 11 a.m. Registration & Networking 11:30 a.m. Lunch Served 12 p.m. Presentation 1 p.m. Conclusion
Where:	Riverside Ballroom 1560 Main St. Green Bay, WI 54302
Fee:	$15 Members of Current $20 Nonmembers of Current Free with 2014 Lunch n’ Learn or All-Inclusive Events Package – Learn More
Menu:	Sautéed chicken breast, wild rice blend, vegetable, rolls & butter, assorted dessert bars, coffee, tea and milk. Vegetarian lasagna available upon request.
Register:	(920) 437-8704 rsvp@titletown.org There is a 96-hour cancellation policy for this event.
Event Overview
Perform to PotentialIn this session, Greg will introduce you to a new and different way of thinking, managing and coaching that yields improved performance in both personal and professional situations. Based on years of organizational development experience, Greg will provide insight into the reasons for your present performance and the key to unlocking your potential and building extraordinary performance in your career, company and personal life.
About the Speaker
Greg Gauthier Partner Foxwood AssociatesGreg Gauthier is a partner with Foxwood Associates, a management advisory firm located in Northeast Wisconsin. He practices in the area of organizational development and in that role works with owners and management teams of small and mid-market companies to develop organizations and strategies for improved performance. Besides his advisory role, Greg has served in an interim management capacity for companies and has been appointed by the court to act as the operating manager for businesses under court supervision. He’s is a frequent speaker and teacher on leadership, organizational development, business finance and business planning. In 2011 he traveled to Israel and Jordan to teach business principles as part of a U.S. State Department project to strengthen the economy of both nations. Greg has 30 years of management leadership experience and has received specialized training in corporate revitalization and performance coaching. One of his greatest strengths is individual and corporate performance coaching. During his career he’s held senior leadership positions in publicly traded and privately held companies along with 15 years of business ownership experience. He is a graduate of Marquette University.

Lunch and Learn

Posted on February 17, 2014 in: Wellness

What:	AED: Be a Lifesaver
When:	Tuesday, February 18, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. or Thursday, February 20, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Where:	University Union Alumni Rooms A/B
	An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) analyzes the heart’s electrical rhythm for abnormalities. When needed, and AED administers a shock, called defibrillation, to a person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. The shock may help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm and can increase the chance of survival. Every minute counts.Even the fastest ambulance response rates in the U.S. are not sufficient to give most Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims a fighting chance–unless an AED is readily available. Victims’ survival chances drop by 10% for every minute that passes, while an AED can increase survival chances from 5% to as high as 75%. The University has recently added several AED’s providing for over 30 across the campus. Come to this session and get informed about how to properly use an AED in an emergency situation.
	Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

Welcome New Employee Arlene Torres

Posted on February 3, 2014 in: New Employees

Arlene started as an Advisor in Adult Degree on January 21, 2014. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay she worked at Manpower Group and at University of Phoenix. She is involved with Junior Achievement and the Bruce Guadalupe Community School both of which are located in Milwaukee. She earned her MBA at the University of Phoenix and her BA in Spanish/Global Studies at Ripon College. Arlene has a one year old daughter and is from Eklhorn, Wisconsin. She is bilingual in Spanish and has studied abroad in Seville, Spain.

2014 WRS Benefit Presentations

Posted on February 3, 2014 in: Benefits

2014 Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Benefit Presentations

Each spring and fall, the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) hosts free presentations for employees throughout the state on WRS and other benefit programs. ETF offers two different benefit presentations: one for those within five years of retirement and one for new and mid-career employees.

New & Mid-Career Employees

These one-hour evening presentations are designed for WRS members who are more than five years from retirement. ETF provides accurate information about WRS benefits early in a member’s career so that they can make sound, strategic decisions over the course of their careers. Topics covered at each presentation include vesting requirements, various ways to enhance a WRS retirement benefit, purchasing service, military service credit, the Core and Variable Trust Funds, contribution rates, the importance of a beneficiary form and how to complete one, as well as how “life event” changes affect retirement benefits.

Presentations in our area:

Green Bay
- Monday, April 14, 2014
- 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College – Exec Dining Room (SC128)

Tentative Fall 2014 WRS Presentations set for: Appleton, Marinette, and Wausau. We will send out more information when details become available.

WRS Members Nearing Retirement

These two-hour evening presentations are designed for WRS members who are within five years of retirement. Attendees will receive the information they need to make important decisions at retirement. Topics covered at each presentation include WRS annuity options, return-to-work rules, post-retirement annuity adjustments, the Core and Variable Trust Funds, the importance of keeping a beneficiary form up to date, purchasing service before retirement, the difference between a joint survivor and a beneficiary, as well as how “life event” changes affect WRS retirement benefits.

Presentations in our area:

Appleton
- Thursday, March 6, 2014
- 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Fox Valley Technical College – Cafeteria/Commons
Marinette
- Monday, March 3, 2014
- 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Marinette High School – W.J. Jones Auditorium

Tentative Fall 2014 WRS Presentations set for: Green Bay. We will send out more information when details become available.

For full details on ETF’s presentations, including locations of other presentations not in the Green Bay area, please see the ETF Employer Bulletin or visit ETF’s website: http://etf.wi.gov/.

Fidelity Investments Individual Counseling Sessions

Posted on February 3, 2014 in: Benefits

Fidelity Investments is offering individual counseling sessions where you can confidentially discuss your financial situation with a Fidelity representative. These sessions will give you the opportunity to:

Explore your plan benefits in more depth

Consolidate retirement account into the UW 403(b) retirement plan
Explore distribution options for pre-retirees
Tap into Fidelity’s experience and expertise
Make decisions that help you meet your goals

David Eichler, Fidelity Planning & Guidance Consultant will be coming to campus on:

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
University Union, Heritage Room

To schedule a confidential consultation with your Fidelity Investments representative, David Eichler, call 1-800-642-7131 or go to www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations.

GO RED! for Heart Health Week (February 3-7)

Posted on February 3, 2014 in: Wellness

GO RED! for Heart Health Week (February 3-7)

Monday, February 3 – Friday, February 7
- Go Red Booth Display in University Union: Pick up your Red Dress Pin

Tuesday, February 4: Zumba!
- Get your heart pumping!
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Alumni Rooms, University Union
- Participate for a chance to win a Juicer!

Wednesday, February 5: A’viands Cooking Demo
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Leona Cloud Commons

Thursday, February 6: Go Red Concourse Poker Walk (National Wear Red Day)
- 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Compete for great prizes! Register in the Student Life Office (UU 150)

Friday, February 7: Blood Pressure Checks
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Provided by Health Services at the Go Red Booth

Sponsored by Student Life, Wellness Committee, and Health Services

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay