Category: Environmental Wellness

Environmental wellness is the ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, the water and the land that surrounds us. The ability to make a positive impact on the quality of our environment, be it our homes, our communities, or our planet contribute to our Environmental Wellness.

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms

The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period.  This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 7th – November 1st.  Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair.  More information regarding the 2014 open enrollment period will be sent out later this week, from both the UWGB Payroll & Benefits office as well as from the UW System Administration office.

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions.  Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m. –  12:30  p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Thursday, Oct. 17th
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Monday, Oct. 21st
Time:  3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 29th
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 30th
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Friday, Nov. 1st
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Fit Friendly Worksite: Gold Level Recipient

UW-Green Bay is committed to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees. We are proud to announce that UW-Green Bay has been recognized as a 2013 gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program. The Fit-Friendly Worksites Program is a catalyst for positive change. Worksites throughout the nation can be part of the initiative making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. For more information on the Fit-Friendly Worksites initiative, or to find out what you can do to incorporate more physical activity into your day, check out the wellness website at http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/benefits wellness/index.html.

We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. initiative as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite. Physical activity and employee wellness are very important priorities here at UW-Green Bay and we encourage all of our employees to live healthy lifestyles and be active.

UWGB Wellness: Reminders and Upcoming Events

Today is the final day for early registration of the 2013 Bellin Run/Walk Corporate Challenge in order to be part of VIP race packet delivery and received a UW-Green Bay Bellin Run corporate team t-shirt!

Did you participate in the “Step into Spring” Challenge?  All activities must be logged by the end of the day today and winners will be announced in the upcoming May Newsletter! Stay tuned for further information.

Looking for a way to keep your team active, or get active yourself?  Join us for the May and June Fitness Challenge and Hit the Trails! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. starting Tuesday, May 14, join Chrisanna Colletta and other members of the Wellness Committee on a walk/jog/run of the arboretum trails.

Reminder of upcoming lunch and learn events:

Thursday, May 2, 2013          12:10 – 1 p.m.             Phoenix A

 

            Tuesday, May 7, 2013           12:10 – 1 p.m.             Phoenix C

Visit the Wellness website for information on general events, upcoming lunch and learns and other great information!

“Step into Spring” Challenge

 

Step 1: Create a Team consisting of 3-5 members. E-mail the list of members to danielsk@uwgb.edu.

Step 2: Register of the American Heart Association MyStart! website to log your activity.

Step 3: Participate! Log your activities throughout the month of April on the MyStart! website.

Step 4: Earn Incentives! Weekly drawings will be held for participants logging their activities. At the end of the competition, the team with the most miles logged will win a 360° of Wellness T-shirt! Continue logging your activities after Tuesday, April 30 for future drawings and incentives.

See the Informational flyer on how to sign up and compete today!

If you have any questions, please contact hr@uwgb.edu.

Wellness Committee Events

GO RED! for Women’s Heart Health Week

  • Wednesday, January 30
    • 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. : A’viands Cooking Demo- find out about heart healthy meals. Leona Cloud Commons
  • Thursday, January 31- National wear RED day!
    • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. : Go RED! concourse poker walk
    • Compete to win great prizes. Register in Student Life Office (UU 150)
    • Learn more about the UW-Green Bay Wellness Program
  • Friday, February 1
    • Blood pressure checks provided by health services at Go RED! booth in University Union

 

A Healthy Countdown to Spring Break

  • First Meeting: Monday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m., KEC Poolside Room
  • Weekly workouts:
    • Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2/6 – 3/14 at 6:30 p.m.
      • Focusing on muscular strength/endurance,  cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and pre/post workout nutrition
      • Prizes:
        • There will be weekly incentives
        • A t-shirt will be given to everyone who participates
        • Enter to win the grand prize of an iPod Shuffle

State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC)

To those of you who have already given, congratulations….we are nearly to our 2012 goal!  If you haven’t had the chance to participate there is no better time than now.  We are only $4,000 away from our goal.  With just a $1 a pay period contribution you can help ensure we meet that goal by Friday.  Remember the campaign ends on November 30th so this is the last week left to give.   Donate Today, Don’t Delay!

Your contributions make a real difference in the lives of people across the state and around the world.

The SECC Statewide is a workplace giving campaign that offers you the opportunity to donate to one or more of the more than 400 charities that participate via payroll contribution, check or cash.  Giving through your work place is as easy as ever!   Click here to see the instructions are below.

Not sure how much to give?  See below for what several dollars a month can do:

  • $1 a month feeds a family of four for two days (Hunger Relief Fund of Wisconsin –administered by Hunger Task Force, Inc.)
  • $5 a month supports printing and giving information to more than 500 children on how to avoid and respond to bullying behaviors (Community Shares)
  • $10 per month buys all the supplies for one school team and teacher to participate in the Wisconsin Envirothon (Wisconsin Environmental Education Fund).
  • $25 a month will buy a tent heating stove, 3 blankets and a lantern for a family in Afghanistan (Neighbor to Nation)

Again, it’s quick and simple!  I encourage you to log in and consider making a contribution because every dollar really does make a difference.

The campaign runs through November 30th.  If you have questions or would prefer paper materials, please call 608.256.1066.

To make your pledge online:

  • Go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov
  • Click on the link for University employees
  • All University employees are pre-populated.  To login click on “LOG IN”
  • Log in using the following information:
    • Username:  Your first and last name as it is displayed on your earning statement (use all caps with no spaces between words). Example: JOHNDOE
    • Password:  Last 4 digits of your social security number.
  • Find out more information about the charities and decide who you would like to give to.
  • Follow the instructions on the website to complete your pledge.
  • For additional information or if you have any questions, please ask your coordinator or call 608.256.1066.

Benefits Open Lab Sessions

This year we will be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions.  Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2013 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 10th
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date: Friday, Oct. 12th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 16th
Time: 2:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1129A

Date:  Thursday, Oct. 18th
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Monday, Oct. 22nd
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 30th
Time:  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC)

The Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) annual workplace campaign begins this Wednesday October 10th!  You can make a pledge anytime between then and November 30, 2012.

The campaign is online, making it easier for you to give and make a difference in your COMMUNITY and the WORLD.

To make your pledge, go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov

The SECC Statewide is Wisconsin’s largest voluntary fundraising campaign.  Thanks to your help, the campaign raised money for more than 400 participating charities.

The CHOICE is yours…

As the only annual, cooperative, on-the-job campaign authorized to run at your workplace, SECC offers you many choices.

You decide:

  • How you want to give – choose payroll contribution, cash or check.
  • Where your dollars go – when you designate your gift to specific charities, only the charities you choose will receive money from you. Pick from more than 400 state, national and international charities.

To make your pledge:

  • Go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov
  • Click on the link for University employees
  • All University employees are pre-populated.  To login click on “Login Now” in the upper right hand corner OR click on “Log In” in the middle of the screen.
  1. Log in using the following information:
  2. Username:  Your first and last name as it is displayed on your earning statement (use all caps with no spaces between words). Example: JOHNDOE
  3. Password:  Last 4 digits of your social security number.
  4. Find out more information about the charities and decide who you would like to give to.
  5. Follow the instructions on the website to complete your pledge.

For additional information, if you have any questions or if you would prefer paper materials please ask your coordinator or call 608.256.1066 extension 12.

Your GIFT makes a difference! PLEASE GIVE!

Benefits & Wellness Fair

Mark your calendars to attend the annual…

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 8, 2012
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms

The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period.  This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 8th-November 2nd.  Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair.

This year we will also be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions.  Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2013 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 10th
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date: Friday, Oct. 12th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 16th
Time: 2:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1129A

Date:  Thursday, Oct. 18th
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Monday, Oct. 22nd
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 30th
Time:  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  Lab Sciences 102

If you have any questions please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.

Statewide Employees Combined Campaign

 2011 Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC)

The Statewide Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) annual workplace campaign began on October 10, 2011.  You can make a pledge anytime between October 10, 2011 and November 30, 2011.

The campaign is online, making it easier for you to give and make a difference in your COMMUNITY and the WORLD.

To make your pledge, go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov

The SECC Statewide is Wisconsin’s largest voluntary fundraising campaign.  Thanks to your help, the campaign raised money for more than 400 participating charities.

The CHOICE is yours…

As the only annual, cooperative, on-the-job campaign authorized to run at your workplace, SECC offers you many choices.

You decide:

* How you want to give – choose payroll contribution, cash or check.

* Where your dollars go – when you designate your gift to specific charities, only the charities you choose will receive money from you. Pick from more than 400 state, national and international charities.

To make your pledge:

* Go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov

* Click on the link for University employees

* All University employees are pre-populated.  To login click on “Login Now” in the upper right hand corner OR click on “Log In” in the middle of the screen.

* Log in using the following information:

     – Username:  Your first and last name as it is displayed on your earning statement (use all caps with no spaces between words). Example: JOHNDOE

     – Password:  Last 4 digits of your social security number.

* Find out more information about the charities and decide who you would like to give to.

* Follow the instructions on the website to complete your pledge.

For additional information, if you have any questions or if you would prefer paper materials please ask your coordinator or call 608.256.1066 extension 201.

Your GIFT makes a difference! PLEASE GIVE!