Author: Jolene Truckenbrod

Fall Group Fitness Schedule

group fitnessTake advantage of the free group fitness classes available at the Kress Events Center in the newly upgraded studio! More info: Group Fitness Schedule

UW-Green Bay employees (50% FTE or higher) can use the Kress Events Center for free 6am-2pm on weekdays and open-close on weekends.

Prefer to work out or take classes after work? Sign up for an unlimited membership for $100/year or $60/semester. More info: Faculty/Staff Membership Program

UREC also offers personal training and personalized exercise programs for employees. More info: Personal Training Packages and Pricing

Contact Fitness Coordinator, Alex Reichenberger, with questions! reichena@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2836

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Thanks to all who helped and participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Wednesday, September 11th.  Over 50 people walked the stairs from the 2nd to 8th floor of the Cofrin Library, including members of the military, area protective services members, students and employees.  One group walked up and down the flight of stairs 18 times (8,465 steps on their fitness tracker)!  Thank you to University Police, Vets 4 Vets, and ROTC for attending and for your help, as well as Elaina Koltz for providing the flag pins for walkers, and the Department of Employee Trust Funds for the refreshments!

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Bilingual Admissions Counselor / Career Coach

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment and serves as a Career Coach in Green Bay Public Schools via our Turbocharge agreement. Other duties include recruiting students and providing support for prospects as they progress through the admissions process. Advise on academic planning, programs, and requirements for all degree options. Attend on-going, campus recruitment events, as a representative of UW-Green Bay with partner institutions to increase branding awareness and build recruitment pipeline. Strategically use CRM as a primary and effective means of recruitment. Use CRM Analytics to track and evaluate recruitment data allowing for identification of recruitment trends and better decision making. The person in this position must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing both the English and Spanish languages.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Associate Director Union Operations

This position reports to the Director of the University Union and is responsible for the management and leadership of the University Union’s building services, equipment and related activities. This includes management and supervision of the University Union’s daily operations, custodial, building management and event support services. Oversight includes developing plans for building and equipment upkeep and maintenance, short and long-range planning and managing budgets that support these operations. This position will also work to create a safe and inclusive environment for all UW Green Bay students.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, September 30, 2019.

Flu Shot Clinics

The Well Wisconsin Program is offering workplace flu shot clinics. Because a quick needle stick now is better than a nasty illness later.  Flu shots are free and voluntary for all employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. New this year: You will be required to present your health insurance ID card at the flu shot clinic.

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Green Bay Campus:

  • Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Union, Phoenix Rooms

Marinette & Sheboygan Campuses:

  • *UPDATE: Flu Shot Clinics at Sheboygan & Marinette have been cancelled (didn’t meet the minimum number of participants requirement)*

 

The shot will vaccinate against the four most likely causes of flu illness during the upcoming season, including the H1N1- strain of influenza.

The vaccine is not preservative free and is not recommended for the following individuals:

  • Those allergic to eggs or egg products
  • Those who are sensitive to the mercury-based preservative thimerosal
  • Those who have an active neurological disorder
  • Those with a fever, acute respiratory or other active infection or illness

If you are pregnant, you should receive the vaccine directly from your physician.

Pre-registration strongly recommended. No cash payments or insurance payments accepted. To register for your flu shot appointment, log into the StayWell wellness portal at wellwisconsin.staywell.com and click on the Flu Shot Clinics tile on the dashboard.

For more information about the flu shot, visit: cdc.gov/flu.

Please contact us at wellness@uwgb.edu or ext. 2203 if you have any questions about the Flu Shot clinics.

Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair

Mark your calendar to attend the Annual UW-Green Bay Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair!AuroraBooth

When: Monday, October 14, 2019

Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: University Union Phoenix Rooms

Please stop by to talk with vendors about your benefits and wellness, help yourself to some give-aways, and get helpful information as you consider options for the annual It’s Your Choice benefit enrollment period.  This year’s annual benefits enrollment period is September 30th- October 25th.  There will also be a flu shot clinic during the fair.

Representatives from the following organizations will be looking forward to talking with you during the fair: Aging & Disability Resource Center, Aurora BayCare, Dean Health, Delta Dental, Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF), Fidelity, Foundation Chiropractic, Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense, FEI, Kress Events Center, UREC, UWGB Counseling & Health Center, Chartwells, Connect Your Care, Navitus, Network Health, Robin with Health Partners, United Health Care, Hausmann-Johnson, Securian Financial, StayWell, T. Rowe Price, TIAA, Unity Hospice, COSTCO, VSP, WEA Trust, UWGB Wellness Committee, 9th Street Wellness Center, Ameritas, Wisconsin Deferred Compensation, Delorey Chiropractic, Golden House, Lincoln Financial, and Zurich.

Questions? Please contact us at payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

Summer Wellness Challenge Wrap-Up

The Summer Wellness Challenge at the Kress Event Center finished up at the end of August. We would like to thank the 27 employees who participated in this challenge throughout the summer!

Congratulations to the following employees who got at least 12 punches on their punch cards and win a wellness prize:

  • Sarah Locke
  • Jill Siegmund
  • Laura SinclairGreat-Job-Adam
  • Tina Tackmier
  • Amanda Wildenberg
  • James Zarling
  • Alan Chu
  • Sara Chaloupka

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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IMG_3644Join local protective services representatives, students, faculty and staff in climbing the Cofrin Library stairwell from the 2nd to 8th floor, in memory of the brave souls who lost their lives the day of the 9/11 attacks.  The four attacks killed almost 3,000 people and injured over 6,000 others.

 

 

 

 

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11 am to 1 pmIMG_3631

Where: Cofrin Library – 2nd to 8th floor stairwell

Vets 4 Vets, ROTC, and University Police representatives will be on hand, and there will be military, firefighter, and police related items/memorabilia on display at the plaza area of the library’s second floor.  We will be handing out flag pins to the first 50 people who climb to the 8th floor, and there will be snacks and refreshments available in the 2nd floor plaza area.

Event presented by UW-Green Bay Vets 4 Vets Student Club, ROTC, University Police and the Wellness Committee.

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