Month: June 2017

July Wellness Webinar: Debunking Fitness Myths

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You know you should move for 30 minutes each day. Or is that 60? And shouldn’t you be lifting weights and stretching, too? But when? This webinar will separate the myths from the facts so you can move toward better health.

Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 735

No need to RSVP – just mark your calendar to join us, and bring your lunch!

You could also participate in this webinar at your workstation if you prefer – please visit wellwisconsin.staywell.com and go to Webinars to register.

Wellness webinars highlighting various health and well-being topics will take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. All webinars will be recorded and available to Well Wisconsin Program participants on the wellness portal after the event date.

To access the wellness portal, you must be an employee, retiree, or enrolled spouse/domestic partner enrolled in the State of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Public Employers Group Health Insurance Program.

The Benefits of Mindful Eating

Rushing through meals, barely acknowledging the food you put in your mouth, deprives you of the pleasure of eating and may impact Appleyour health.

A study in the Journal of Obesity found that the more study participants practiced mindful eating, the greater their ability to reduce anxiety, skip eating comfort food to ease stress, and avoid eating in response to emotions. That helped them lose weight in the abdominal area.

To practice mindful eating, try these exercises:

• Be mindful of food prior to eating it. Before you eat something, silently do the following for 30 seconds: Look closely at the food in front of you, noticing the colors and shapes. Smell the food and enjoy the aroma. Consider all the plants and animals that are part of the food. Acknowledge the effort of everyone who was involved in making the food. Envision yourself eating the food mindfully with attention.

• Take mindful bites. Be aware of your movements as you bring food to your mouth. When the food is in your mouth, put your hands, silverware, or chopsticks down. As you chew, pay attention to the taste and texture of the food and to the act of chewing. Chew until the food is smooth, then swallow. After swallowing, pause for a few seconds before picking up more food or your utensils.

• Mind your chews. Pay attention to how many chews it takes for you to eat a particular food. Begin by taking a bite of food and then counting the number of chews it takes you to completely chew it up. Then take a smaller bite of the same food and count the number of chews you need, followed by taking a larger-than-normal bite and noting the number of chews. This practice can help you focus specifically on the act of eating when your attention is wandering.

Easy ways to practice mindful eating include:

  • Making eating your only activity without reading, talking on your cellphone, watching TV, texting, computing, or working
  • Eating with chopsticks or with your non-dominant hand
  • Chewing each bite 30 to 50 times
  • Sitting at a table when you eat

Slowing down and practicing mindful eating has the potential to transform your relationship with food. Reducing distractions is key to the experience.

Article from The StayWell Company, LLC

Welcome Susan Pike!

Sue Pike-1Susan Pike was welcomed by Continuing Education and Community Engagement on May 1, 2017, as a new University Services Program Associate.  Prior to joining UWGB, she spent 17 years working at Fort Howard/Georgia-Pacific and held various positions thereafter.

Susan was a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor for 8 years and was named “Big Sister of the Year” for northeast Wisconsin.  She is currently a teen mentor.  In her free time, Susan enjoys yoga, gardening, and traveling.  She is from Luxemburg, Wisconsin, and is married to her husband Tom.  She also has 2 sons–Brian (23) and Jared (20).

Welcome, Susan!

Finance & Equipment Specialist (Open to UW System Employees Only)

This position reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for assisting with the financial operations of the athletics department, including but not limited to, travel expense reimbursements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and budget tracking. This position will serve as lead contact in athletics with the Controller’s office for operations purposes, along with audit and reporting. In addition, they will be responsible for maintaining equipment ordering and processing.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO UW SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, July 9, 2017.

Custodian (First Shift) – Open to UW System Employees Only

The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay has a current vacancy for a full time, first shift Custodian in Outbuildings/Float. This position works under the general supervision of the Custodial Services Program Supervisor, and is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of their designated areas. This position is a full-time, first shift university staff appointment. Work hours for this position will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO UW SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, July 9, 2017.

Welcome Baylei Schmit!

Admissions, Baylei Schmit-2Baylei Schmit was hired as a CRM Recruitment Specialist in Admissions on June 26, 2017.  She has an MA in intercultural communication from the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland and a BA in communication from UW-Oshkosh.

Baylei enjoys tennis, soccer, crafting, making music, and being outside with friends and family. She is from Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Baylei!

Manager of Donor Relations

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and President of the UW-Green Bay Foundation. The core responsibilities for this role include supporting directors of development in their relationship building activities, preparing supporting materials for donor visits, assuring donors are acknowledged appropriately, developing sound and compelling cases for support for proposals and campaigns, and fostering a coordinated approach to scholarship management campus-wide.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, July 9, 2017.

24 Employees Participate in Bellin Run

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Here are some comments from employees who participated in the Bellin Run on Saturday, June 10th:

  • The Bellin Run was a blast, as always!
  • Nice weather – warm, but not too warm in morning with a nice breeze.
  • The corral start went much quicker this year. This was really nice since it was going to be warm as the day went on.

Michael Holstead finished the run with the quickest time of our team.  Team Captain, Sam Goeller, is shown in the red tank top with My Team Triumph providing race support to a participant with a disability.  Donna Mleziva is shown in the starting corral area, and Kimberly Vlies and her sister got some fun pics with Green Bay Packer players (shown with Davon House).  Great job team!