Author: flenzj

If you have ever attended one of UWGB’s Musicals or DanceWorks you have seen the work of Denise Carlson-Gardner. She is very passionate about teaching the art of dance to students and would like to invite everyone to this year’s DanceWorks production on April 1 and 2, 2017. Learn a little more about Denise in this month’s employee spotlight.

Name: Denise Carlson-Gardner

Position at UWGB:  Lecturer, Theatre and Dance Program; Artistic Director, UWGB DanceWorks

Summary of what you do:  I teach 12 different dance courses, choreograph all of our musicals, Direct and Coreograph our annual DanceWorks concert.  I am advisor to 3 student dance orgs.

How long have you been employed: 20 years

Brief history of employment with UWGB:  I am the main dance instructor for our dance and musical theatre programs.  I teach all genres and classes except for one… a one person program

Three words that describe you: Fun, compassionate, loyal 

Personal interests:  I love all things dance, hip hop music, sewing, crafting

Random facts/interests: Husband, Steve – Chemical Engineer, Jacobs Engineering; Daughter, Natalie – LA based Professional Dancer with MSA Agency.

 

(Answer any of the following):

– If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you? Sandra Bullock

– If you could change one thing about working here, what would it be? Air conditioning 

– If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? pizza

– What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? Teaching and providing a safe, welcoming atmosphere for students to learn, grow and enjoy dance

– What book did you read last? Gone Girl

– What books are at your bedside? A notebook to write down choreography ideas

– What do you like most about your job? Sharing dance and music with students

– What do you like to do in your spare time? Talk to my daughter

– What do you like to do on your days off? Sew

– What is the first concert you attended? Aerosmith, the first time around

– What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? a house in California!

– What is the most important thing you have learned in the last five years? Not to stress over the little things and stay true to yourself.

– What is your family like? Fun, interesting, compassionate, and motivated

– What is your favorite meal?  Thanksgiving Day meal (and Italian food)

– Hidden talent? I am multi-rhythmic, I can write forward with my right hand and backwards with my left hand at the same time!

– What is your favorite quote? “Be the best you that you can be” and BANJI which is a saying in the hip hop movement Be Authentic Never Jeopardize Individuality

– What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work? Sewing, crafting, movies

– What one food do you wish had zero calories? Cheesecake 

– What tv show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love? Breaking Bad

– What would people never guess you do in your role? Help students conquer fears and gain self confidence which then helps them in all aspects of life

– What’s the one thing, you can’t live without? Diet Coke 

The Human Resources office is lucky to have two great student employees working with us this semester. Adrianna and Jennifer both started with us in the fall and have been doing a great job for us. We wanted you to learn a little more about them so they are our employee spotlight this month.

Name: Jennifer Zastrow
Hometown: Sheboygan Falls
Major/Minor: Human Development/Business Administration
How long have you been a Student at UWGB? 3 years, I will be graduating this spring!
Are you involved in any Student Orgs? Society for Human Resource Management & Healthy Choices Task Force
Personal interests: I enjoy being outdoors, four-wheeling, cooking/baking, shopping, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Random facts/interests: I will be graduating in 3 years instead of 4!

(Answer any of the following):

– If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?  My grandpa, he died when I was very young and I didn’t get a chance to get to know him.
– If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza Hut’s boneless wings!
– If you were an animal what would you be? A cat
– If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save? As many clothes as possible!
– Least favorite Food? Onions!
– What did you want to be when growing up? An elementary school teacher
– What do you like to do in your spare time? Read
– What do you like to do on your days off? Spend time with friends and family.
– What is your favorite meal? Anything home cooked
– What is your favorite movie and book? Movie: The Best of Me. Book: Twilight series
– What is your favorite sport? To play Tennis, to watch Football
– What tv show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love? Keeping up with the Kardashians!
– What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child? Dolls, anything dolls I absolutely loved!
– What would you like to be famous for? Making a difference
– What’s on your bucket list? Traveling with my love, getting my dream job, building my own house, having my dog have puppies, learninng how to change my oil.. And many more
– What’s the one thing, you can’t live without? Coffee
– What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? Frog legs
– Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Settled down, married, with a great job in HR! 🙂
– Where is your favorite place to eat? It honestly depends on my mood that day!
– Where would you like to go on a dream vacation? Bora Bora!!!

 

Name: Adrianna Sosnowska

Hometown: Elblag, Poland

Major: Business Administration with Human Resources and Management Emphasis

Are you involved in any Student Orgs? Phoenix Volleyball

Personal Interests: Sport

My name is Adrianna Sosnowska and I am international student from Poland. I came to the United States during summer 2013. After 10 years of playing volleyball in my home country I got athletic scholarship in small junior college in Kansas where I spent my first two years and earned my associates degree in Business Administration. I had there great time and I also met unforgettable people. During winter 2015 I visited University of Wisconsin at Green Bay for the first time. I fall in love with the campus, Phoenix volleyball team, tunnels and the environment around students.  I got lucky enough to get scholarship here for next two years of my education. Right now I am on my second semester of my junior year here at UWGB. I am majoring in Business Administration with Human Resources and Management Emphasis, currently working in the Human Resources of UWGB as an Office Assistant. It’s great to be here, learn second language, meet new people and new culture but I am here by myself which is a little harder than it seems. That’s why after I am finished with my time at Green Bay, after I earn my bachelor degree I am planning to move back to Poland. If you are ever in Europe, please stop by Poland! I am extremely happy that I found my second home because Green Bay isn’t only the home of the Packers but also home for the polish girl named Adrianna.

–Motto or personal mantra?

Never give up!

-If you were an animal what would you be?

I would definitely be a bird, so I can fly to every place I want to.

–What else do you do for fun?

I am a big fun of extreme sports. I’ve done already bungee jumping, water skiing or rock climbing. My next dream goal is to scuba dive.

– What one food do you wish had zero calories?

Definitely Ben & Jerry Ice Cream!

– If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save?

Family Picture

-Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I am going to be 27 years old. I see myself as a successful woman, working in a Human Resources field, learning another languages and slowly starting my own family.

-If you could change one thing about working here, what would it be? 

Working in the HR office is giving me not only experience, but also sense of security in my life. People who are working here are of course my colleague’s but they are also always here for me which is why I have always smile on my face. So if you are asking me what I would change in this office, my answer would be: completely nothing.

 

Interested in being featured in next months’ employee spotlight? Know of a colleague you’d like to nominate? Send an e-mail to hr@uwgb.edu with the name and contact information and we’ll do the rest!

This month’s employee spotlight is someone who is very energetic, is very involved on campus, and is a big Packer fan. Teri Ternes works with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She has 3 children, 4 grandchildren and a dog. In her position, no day is the same.

Name: Teri Ternes

Position at UWGB: University Services Assoc II

Summary of what you do: Administrative support services in the office of the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences

How long have you been employed: September 9, 2006

Brief history of employment with UWGB: I began my career at UWGB under interim Dean Fergus Hughes and Associate Dean Regan A.R. Gurung.  Fortunately I am a self-starter as my predecessor had already left for her new position in the Chancellor’s office.  However I was left with detailed instruction from a very organized individual [thank you Becky!!].  I perform various duties for current Dean Scott Furlong and Associate Dean Donna Ritch [I got lucky here too…awesome supervisors!!].  Some of my duties include setting up the Academic Excellence Symposium, preparing for conferences and general meetings, assisting students and faculty, overseeing EMBI budgets, working with the Czech Slovak Voice Competition, arranging travel for faculty and staff, editing the CLAS Newsletter. I am the Admin Assistant for UWGB’s chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. I’ve been actively involved on the University Staff Committee [formerly Classified Staff Advisory Council] currently serving as chair for the Professional Development committee.  I am a member of the Emergency Operations Committee.

Three words that describe you: Energetic, organized, willing to help others

Personal interests:  Cooking, scrap booking, gardening, veggin’ in the sun!

Random facts/interests: I like to eat…almost anything except anchovies!!

– Are you messy or organized?  Organized

– Best vacation you’ve been to? Girlfriends trip to Puerto Vallarta

– Describe what you were like at age 10.  A little girl who loved playing w/her dolls.

– Do you have a favorite newspaper, blog? FB page: I Grew Up In Port Washington – fun to reminisce on your hometown!

– Do you recall any embarrassing moment at work?  Yes, the day I interviewed – I didn’t know my way around campus and was running late; asked a gentleman how to get to Theatre Hall [dah, I was standing at the bottom of the outside stairwell]; later found out it was Professor Brian Sutton!

– Favorite travel spot?  Door County!!

– If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be?  Princess Diana

– If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?  Veggie Pizza

– If you were an animal what would you be?  Dog

– If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it? Me, Myself and Who?

– If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save? Photos

– Least favorite Food? Anchovies…hmm, not sure I ever had ‘em but they look gross!

– People would be surprised if they knew: I like mustripen [no it’s not blood sausage!!]

– Tell us a little about yourself.  Born and raised in Port Washington Wisconsin, attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and PWHS; played piano & the glockenspiel in grade school; was in HS choir and musicals, member of the PW Drill Team/rifle bearer during HS, Girl Scout, traveled after HS before attending LTC for Medical Assistant, moved to GRB in ’78, Cub Scout/Boy Scout den mother, Girl Scout leader, manager Girls/Women’s soccer team for GB Metro, like to have fun, like to shop

– Tell us a little bit about your family.  Youngest of 4 children; born in Port Washington Wisconsin, married to husband John in ’78, 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and a dog!

– Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us?  Went zip lining in Montana – not at all like around here.

– Tell us three things most people don’t know about you. I like rearranging furniture and cleaning the bathroom!!

– Top 3 life highlights? Birth of our 3 kids, marriage of 2 children

– What advice would you give to recent new hires? Don’t hesitate to ask questions, participate in all that is offered, walk campus – it’s beautiful

– What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far? Listen, respect others opinions

– What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? Meeting and greeting others!

– What book did you read last? Rediscovering Jesus

– What books are at your bedside? Mother Love [my prayer book]

– What children’s character can you relate with most? Why? Micky Mouse…loved that show as a kid!!

– What did you want to be when growing up? A nurse

– What do you always want to try and never did? Hot air balloon ride

– What do you like most about your job? Not routine!!

– What do you like to do in your spare time? Work outside, ride my bike

– What do you like to do on your days off? Be outdoors, cook, clean

– What does a typical day look like for you?  Up @ 5AM, coffee on, sit in dim lighting sipping coffee & watching news, off to work @ 7:10

– What else do you do for fun? Be silly…life’s too short to be ‘stuffy’!!

– What is the first concert you attended? John Denver

– What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery? Hmm…never really thought of this.  I probably would pay off my bills, maybe buy a new car and then give the rest to those less fortunate.

– What is the most important thing you have learned in the last five years?  Be sensitive to others!

– What is your biggest pet peeve?  Lying.

– What is your family like?  Simple, fun, honest

– What is your favorite meal? Beef roast

– What is your favorite sport? Soccer

– Hidden talent?  Leafing

– What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work? Biking, hiking, babysitting the grandkids, volunteering

– What one food do you wish had zero calories?  Chocolate – isn’t this everyone’s wish?

– What phobias do you have? Falling in a dark hole!!

– What places have you lived in? Port Washington, Milwaukee, Sheboygan & Hobart Wisconsin; San Diego, California

– What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child? I had a little brown stuffed dog; wonder what ever happened to him?

– What would people never guess you do in your role? I’ve been honored to be the preparer of EMBI’s Earth Caretaker Award.

– What’s your favorite thing to do in Green Bay? Enjoy all the Packer hoop-lah on game day, even outside of the stadium!!

– Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Retired and traveling

– Where is your favorite place to eat? Friday night fish fry @ Farr’s Grove!!

– Where is your home town? Port Washington Wisconsin

– Where would you like to go on a dream vacation? Ireland or Germany

Based upon compliance requirements for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), changes have been made to UPS Operational Policy: GEN 20 on Student Employment which go into effect January 1, 2016.

The updates to the Student Employment Policy include:

• 25 hour per week limitation during the 39-contiguous weeks of the Academic year for all UW System employment and up to 40 hours during designated break periods
• Limiting lump sum payments.
• Recording of hours worked with any lump sum payments that continue.

At this time we are working through the effects to our campus, including changes in the hiring and payment for student lump sum employees and the monitoring of weekly hour limits for all student employees.  We will go through the updated policy and new procedures regarding student employment during the scheduled forums:

• Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 2:00  p.m.
• Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
• Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

(Please note each session will be limited to 25 attendees.

All forums will be held in Room 103 in the University Union.

Due to required changes in student employment and payroll procedures, anyone supervising students is required to attend.

Please RSVP using this link for the date and time you are able to attend. Thank you.

UW-Green Bay’s Chair of Psychology and anger researcher Dr. Ryan Martin is the Employee Spotlight for December. Ryan likes to spend time with his family along with teaching, advising, and running. He has been with the University for 11 years and has been the chair for 5 years.

Name: Ryan C. Martin

Position at UWGB: Associate Professor, Chair of Psychology

Summary of what you do: I teach upper-level psychology courses related to mental health, emotion, and research methods. I also research anger and manage a blog (/http://blog.uwgb.edu/alltherage) and handle all the social networking for the Psychology Program

How long have you been employed: This is my 11^th year.

Brief history of employment with UWGB: I started as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and was promoted to Associate Professor in my 5^th year.  I became Chair of the Psychology program about five years ago.  

Three words that describe you: Curious, Fun, Stubborn

Personal interests: Spending time with my family, Running, James Bond movies.

Random facts/interests: I’ve never eaten a Pop Tart

 

– Any favorite line from a movie? “Sometimes nothin’ can be a real cool hand.” (Cool Hand Luke)

– Are you messy or organized? Organized… Very Very Organized.

– Best vacation you’ve been to? My Mom took my wife, kids, and I to Disney World last year. It was amazing.  Everything about it was perfect.

– Describe what you were like at age 10. I was shy and disinterested in a lot of things. 

– Do you have a favorite newspaper, blog? I’ve really been enjoying Vox.com lately.  I think they do a great job of providing background on current events.

– Do you have a favorite quote? It’s actually the same one as above. “Sometimes nothin’ can be a real cool hand.”

– Do you have an office nickname? What is it?  Probably, but no one has called me it to my face… J

– Do you recall any embarrassing moment at work?  I tried to start class in the wrong classroom once.  It wasn’t at the beginning of the semester either.  It was one of the last days and I just walked in and started teaching.  The other instructor wasn’t there yet, but a student politely told me I was in the wrong spot.

– Favorite travel spot? Door County.

– If given a chance, who would you like to be for a day? Daniel Craig.  He’s Bond for starters.  Plus, it would make my wife happy. 

– If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see cast as you? Ryan Phillippe.  He’s about my age and we have the same first name so… why not?

– If you could be anyone from any time period who would it be and why? Can I use Daniel Craig again?

– If you could change one thing about working here, what would it be?  Whenever someone has a good idea (which is often), I would like the response from the rest of the faculty, staff, and administration to be “How can we make that work” instead of “Here’s why that won’t work.” 

– If you could interview one person (dead or alive) who would it be? Paul Newman. I think he might be the coolest, most interesting person to ever walk the earth.  Plus, I want the recipe for his Ranch Salad Dressing. 

– If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see? The birth of my youngest son.  My kids are adopted but we were there when my oldest was born.  We were not for his little brother, and I wish I would have seen him come into the world. 

– If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pizza.  I wouldn’t even miss anything else, I don’t think.

– If you were an animal what would you be? Dog

– If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it? In Defense of Anger. 

– If you were to write a self-help book, what would the topic be? Anger

– If your house was burning down, what’s the one non-living thing you would save? My computer.  It’s got all the pictures on it.

– Least favorite Food? Mushrooms

– Motto or personal mantra? It is what it is.

– People would be surprised if they knew: How much I can eat.

– Tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Minnesota.  The youngest of four.  My dad was a lawyer and my mom is a mayor so I grew up around politics and law. I love playing sports, and enjoy watching them sometimes too.  

– Top 3 life highlights? = Getting Married, Having kids, Getting my PHD.

– What books are at your bedside? Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Deadline

– What celebrity do people think you look like? I’ve heard everything from Russell Crowe to John Mayer to Elvis.  I don’t see any of them.

– What did you want to be when growing up? Teaching

– What do you always want to try and never did? Hockey

– What do you like most about your job? Helping students who never thought graduate school was part of the plan start making plans to go.

– What does a typical day look like for you? I get up between 4 and 5 to work for a few hours before my kids get up.  I hang out with them and get them ready for school, drop them off, and come to the office. I teach, answer email, meet with RAs and Interns, then go home to have dinner and hang out with my family. 

– What else do you do for fun? Hiking, Running, Camping, Trips to Door County.

– What is the first concert you attended? I think I saw Billy Joel when I was in 8^th grade.   

– What is your biggest pet peeve? Habitual lateness.

– What is your family like? Fun, busy, smart, kind.

– What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child? I read the book Dear Mr. Henshaw over and over and over for some reason.  I’ve been meaning to read it again to try and figure out why I liked it so much.

– What’s on your bucket list? I would like to visit all the continents.  I have three done.

– Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Here, doing what I do now, only better.

– Where is your favorite place to eat? El Serape… every Friday night.

– Where is your home town? Shoreview, MN.

ATTENTION ALL SUPERVISORS OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES

This post contains information on:

• Graduating Seniors and students not continuing/ Other Important Dates
• Federal Work Study Balance Reports
• Posting a position on PRO
• Earning Statements/W2

 

GRADUATING OR STUDENTS NOT RETURNING IN SPRING

The last day of work for graduating seniors and those not returning for the spring semester is DECEMBER 21, 2015. This applies to all student employees, work study or regular. If your student employee is graduating or will no longer be a student, you may have the option of hiring them as an LTE. All LTE requests have to be approved by leadership before hire. Please contact Human Resources with any questions about this process.

If your student employee is graduating, their appointment will be ended by HR. If your student employee is not return for any other reason or their position is changing please complete a Student Employment Form and select the appropriate action from the top drop down and complete the necessary information.

 

Other Important Dates

January 25-First day of classes for Spring semester
May 13-Last day of work for students graduating in May or not returning for Fall 2016

 

FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) BALANCE REPORTS

These reports are sent bi-weekly via email to students with a FWS award. This email contains FWS amounts & balances. Ask your FWS student employee(s) to provide you with these emails as a way to monitor award balances. An accurate FWS balance will assist supervisors when scheduling hours for spring and help avoid exceeding a student’s FWS award.

 

ADVERTISING OPEN STUDENT POSITIONS

Open positions should be posted in the Phoenix Recruitment Online (PRO) site. Jobs can be submitted by completing an online form or instructions to post directly in PRO can be found on the Student Employment website: http://www.uwgb.edu/student-employment/employers/opening.asp

 

EARNINGS STATEMENTS

Earnings statements are available to all current student employees through access to the My UW System Portal at http://my.wisconsin.edu and can be accessed at any time, from any computer that has an internet connection.  To login, the student will need to select UW-Green Bay, and then enter their UW-Green Bay user ID and password.  Access to the portal is tied to employment, thus if employment ends so will access to the portal.

The 2015 W2 will be sent to the student’s home address and a copy will be available in the portal at the end of January. Please have the student review their personal information on the portal. If the address listed is incorrect, please notify PayrollandBenefits@uwgb.edu before the end of the year.

 

QUESTIONS:

• Student employee rights or issues, part-time student employment opportunities, off campus employment or Work Study, contact Student Employment at studentemployment@uwgb.edu.
• Student employment eligibility, appointments, paperwork, Portal access, contact Julie Flenz at flenzj@uwgb.edu or hr@uwgb.edu.
• Timesheets, hours, payroll processing or earnings statements, contact Kimberly Danielson at danielsk@uwgb.edu or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu.