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Special offer to campus community: Beer and Ballet tickets for $13

UWGB Campus Community Offer: $13 tickets to Beer and Ballet at the Weidner on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm.
The signature event of the Green Bay Ballet Festival!  Top professional dancers from around the nation come together for a one-night only performance in the heart of Wisconsin, at The Weidner. This world-class, family-friendly program features homegrown principal artists returning to give back to their community through the arts. Enjoy a unique evening of ballet curated to Tchaikovsky’s greatest scores, short dance films, and beer tastings from local breweries….INCLUDING ROOT BEER.

$13 tickets
Available Online and at the University Ticketing and Information Center
Promo Code: MEZZ13
Limit 4 tickets
2nd Floor, Mezzanine Only
Available now through the start of the show

Link to show details – https://www.weidnercenter.com/events-and-tickets/green-bay-ballet-festival/

Direct link to enter promo code – https://ticketstar.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=pmi&evm=prmo&caller=PR&fbclid=IwAR0jE7MaD63bypXbVigBXv-jFypHVxYymIKX8BnY1McrgjuC3QxAjyr3jAw

2024 Faculty & Staff Cookout

UWGB Faculty and Staff Cookout - RSVP Today!

Mark your calendars and get your RSVP in for the Faculty and Staff Cookout on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Starting at 12:00 p.m., we will have a brief program to recognize employees celebrating years of service milestones, new UW-Green Bay retirees, and faculty and staff emeriti honorees.

Gatherings are being planned for all locations. The program will be live streamed and available to all virtually.

Green Bay: Kress Events Center, Dick Bennett Gym – Catered by Chartwells
Sheboygan: Room 2114, Phoenix Room – Catered by Parker Johns
Manitowoc: Room F170 – Catered by Parker Johns
Marinette: M-117 – Catered by the “Tasty Traveler” food truck

If you plan to attend the cookout at a campus that is not your home campus, please reach out to HR for the RSVP link.

UW-Green Bay Campus Cupboard Food Drive: Please consider donating a non-perishable food (no glass please) and personal hygiene items. We will have collection bins at the cookout.

RSVP HERE

Employee Appreciation Week 2024!

Each spring, we set aside time in the form of Employee Appreciation Week to intentionally honor, recognize, and show appreciation for all of the wonderful work performed by faculty and staff across the four UW-Green Bay campuses. During this Employee Appreciation Week (May 6 – 10), we celebrate the impactful contributions of our faculty and staff, which make UW-Green Bay a dynamic and engaging place of living, learning, and working for our students. As a measure of thanks, we enthusiastically encourage employees to take part in the below events happening on the campuses and virtually throughout the week.

Be sure to check back for updates and more details as we work to finalize details!

Sign up is required for several events. Please use the links provided.

** Please note below that Goat Flow for Manitowoc and Green Bay is taking place the week before Employee Appreciation Week due to scheduling availability. Goat Flow for Marinette will take place on April 25th. 

Thursday, April 25
Goat Flow Marinette Schmidtke Terrace (located just outside of the Student Union). Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm Flow class
2:00 pm Petting goats (no class)

Wednesday, May 1
Goat Flow Manitowoc located on the Lakeside Patio Area Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm Flow class
2:00 pm Petting goats (no class)

Thursday, May 2
Goat Flow Green Bay Phoenix Park (outside Union, toward Residence Halls, Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm Flow class
2:00 pm Flow class
3:00 pm Petting goats (no class)
RAIN DATE: Friday, May 3rd

Friday, May 3

End of the Year Celebration at the Shorewood Center, Sponsored by Student Engagement and Housing and Residential Education
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Carnival Games, Dunk Tank, Chalk Art, UREC Outdoors Kayak and Bike Events & Food
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Face Painting, Caricature Artists
7:00 pm – Live Concert from Telehope
8:15 pm – Fireworks

Food Truck Friday – Taqueria Maldonado’s, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the University Union Visitor Parking Lot

 

All Week May 6-10
I Appreciate U! Praises for employees or departments posted on the HR Facebook page. Send your praises to Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu. 

Fill-In-The-Blank Notes and pre-printed versions are available in the HR Office.

Heirloom Plant Sale  The annual heirloom plant sale is a UW-Green Bay tradition entering its 27th year. Supporters of the sale help contribute to the long-term preservation of heirloom plants, while also funding educational opportunities. Visit the Heirloom Plant Sale website to pre-order your plants.
Sale Dates: May 10-11, 2024
You can browse the greenhouse and buy plants without placing any orders. These will also be the dates for picking up online pre-orders.

Preferred Parking Sign up for a chance to be one of three (3) employees who get to park in a 15 minute or visitor parking spot for one day.

Winners: SIGN-UP LINK 

10% off catering orders for any office catering that is booked for June-August during Employee Appreciation Week (May 6-10), they will receive 10% off their order ($50 minimum order) – Chartwells

 

Monday, May 6
Goat Flow Sheboygan located on the lawn/field to west of gym near 3 pine trees. Co-Sponsored by the Wellness Committee, Healthy Choices Task Force, and UREC
1:00 pm Flow class
2:00 pm Petting goats (no class)

Sheboygan Campus Employee Massages with Josie, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Recharge Lounge 2221
SIGN-UP LINK

Marinette Campus Employee Massages with Jessy, 10:00 am to 12:45 pm, Recharge Lounge M158
SIGN-UP LINK

Melt your Monday Blues Away! $2 off any melt combo (fries + drink) – Chartwells

Treats and Lemonade at Green Bay sponsored by The Provost Office
Location: 1965 Room, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Treats with HR (Rachel & Stella) at Manitowoc (morning) & Sheboygan (afternoon)
Manitowoc Room Location: Room F117
Sheboygan Room Location: Room 2206

Treats with HR (Julie & Abi) at Marinette (morning)
Room Location: Room M125

Tuesday, May 7
Faculty and Staff Cookout 11:30 am – 1:15 pm, Program at 12:00 pm streaming via Teams Live
Green Bay: Kress Events Center, Dick Bennett Gym – Catered by Chartwells
Sheboygan: Room 2114 (Phoenix Room) – Catered by Parker Johns
Manitowoc: Room F170 – Catered by Parker Johns
Marinette: Room M117 – Catered by Tasty Traveler

2 for Tuesday! Any two bottled beverages for $4 (Pepsi products only) – Chartwells

Wednesday, May 8
Green Bay Campus Employee Massages with Lindsay, 9:00 am to 1:45pm, Wood Hall, WH441
SIGN UP LINK 

Manitowoc Campus Employee Massages with Gina, 10:00 am to 3:45 pm, Recharge Lounge H141
SIGN-UP LINK 

Win it Wednesday! In the Coffee Shop, “Guess how many” for a jar of candy and a $10 coffee house card – Chartwells

Karaoke in the Phoenix Club, 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Phoenix Club lunch special (while supplies last): 2 sodas and 12″ pizza for $8
INTEREST FORM

2nd and 3rd Shift Party, 10:00 pm, Kress Events Center Special Events Room

Thursday, May 9
Lunch with Leadership 12:00 – 1:00 pm Chancellor’s Conference Room
5 Employees will be selected to have lunch with members of Leadership 

Winners: SIGN-UP LINK

Thirsty Thursday! Save $1 on all coffee house drinks – Chartwells

Mascot Workout w/Phlash, Sponsored by Well Wisconsin – virtual option available (eligible for your Well-Being Activity toward your $150 Wellness Incentive). Walk-ins are also welcome to attend!
REGISTRATION LINK
1:00 – 1:30 pm Dance Fusion w/Phlash
2:00 – 2:30 pm Yoga w/Phlash

Friday, May 10
Free Friday! Drip coffee in the Garden Cafe & $5.00 Friday in Social House for lunch meal period – Chartwells

Thank you for all you do!

There is no UWGB without U!

UW-Green Bay Employee Appreciation Week is an annual employee recognition event organized by Human Resources. If you have any questions, contact Beverly Majewski at majewskb@uwgb.edu.

Management Consultation Services through EAP

Through the UW Employee Assistance Program (Acentra), managers and supervisors have access to unlimited telephonic management consultative services. By calling the toll-free number (1-833-539-7285), you can connect directly with a member of the Management Services Team, composed of seasoned clinicians, highly knowledgeable regarding personnel issues.

Managers and supervisors can receive advice and guidance regarding issues such as:

    • Enhancing team dynamics
    • Fostering employee morale and engagement
    • Maintaining a positive, productive work environment
    • Addressing challenging personalities
    • Recovering after a critical event
    • Documentation of employee work performance issues
    • Addressing problematic behavior
    • How to talk with an employee about work performance
    • And many other topics

Management Consultation Services is not a replacement for UW-Green Bay support structures (i.e. HR staff, ombuds, etc.), UW-Green Bay or UW System policy/process, or formalized reporting processes. It is intended to provide an additional external resource to help with individual leadership coaching during difficult personnel situations. For additional resources for supervisors, check out the Supervisor Toolkit, and please contact HR at (920) 465-2390 or hr@uwgb.edu with any questions.

2023 Outside Activities Reports (OARs) – Access for online completion begins April 1, 2024

Each year, all faculty, academic staff, and limited appointees with appointments of half-­time or more are responsible for reporting Outside Activities (according to Board of Regent and UW System guidelines, UWS Chapter 8.025, and the Wisconsin Administrative Code).

Additionally, we ask University Staff to read the Code of Conduct (RPD 20-22) and all employees to read the policy on Employee Relationships with Educational Loan Lenders RPD 13-4.

Similar to past years, requests and notices will come to employees from UW-Shared Services (serviceoperations@uwss.wisconsin.edu), and eligible employees will submit their OAR form online through their My UW Portal.

On April 1, all employees required to submit an Outside Activity Report (OAR) received a message from UW System with instructions to complete the OAR. The OAR will need to be completed by the employee and approved by the supervisor. Following the initial notice, employees will receive reminders throughout the month.

Please see below for additional information:

For more information about OARs (including helpful videos), please see the UW System Conflicts of Interest and Outside Activities website.

The Code of Conduct and Employee Relationships with Educational Loan Lenders policies will also be delivered to your mailboxes from uwsytemhr@uwss.wisconsin.edu during the month of April with a reminder to familiarize yourself with these policies.

If you have questions while using the process or need technical support, please contact serviceoperations@uwss.wisconsin.edu.

Resources relevant to this message include:

Save the Date: America Saves Week is April 8 – 12, 2024

The Universities of Wisconsin is promoting financial well-being with the America Saves Week campaign from April 8 through April 12.

Mark your calendar to register for the live and on-demand webinars or signup for an individual counseling session during America Saves Week to take steps toward gaining financial stability. The campaign encourages you to check in on your finances by highlighting areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing debt.

Events
Go to the Universities of Wisconsin America Saves Events web page for information about personalized events such as credit check-ups and individual counseling sessions. These are provided by partners of the Universities of Wisconsin. You must pre-register or schedule an appointment to participate in these events.

Webinars
Go to the Universities of Wisconsin America Saves Webinar Registration web page for the topics, descriptions, dates, and times of each webinar. The webinar topics range from budgeting, saving, and investing to student loan repayment and home buying. Some webinars require you to pre-register. Others are available on-demand.

Resources
Check out the Universities of Wisconsin America Saves Week website for more information about building your financial future with confidence.

Plan to Participate in America Saves Week!
The Universities of Wisconsin America Saves campaign is award winning! For the 2023 campaign, the Universities of Wisconsin was presented the Savings Champion Award by America Saves, an award for organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies that achieved remarkable impact during the campaign.

Source: Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources

Celebrate UWGB’s Amazing Student Employees During National Student Employment Week – April 7th – 13th

UWGB Shines Brighter Thanks to 750+ Student Employees!

National Student Employment Week is upon us (April 7-13th), and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the incredible impact UWGB’s student employees have on our campuses. Their dedication fuels our University every day!

Show Your Appreciation: Share the Spotlight!

The Career Planning Team wants to help supervisors and teams showcase their gratitude. We’re collecting short video messages, photos with words of appreciation, or any creative way you’d like to say “Thank you!” Send your submissions to stcareer3@uwgb.edu by April 5th. We’ll light up our social media with these amazing shout-outs all week long! Watch for the posts and share on your pages, too!

Beyond Social Media: More Ways to Celebrate!

  • Write a personal thank-you note.
  • Create a celebratory sign for your workspace.
  • Offer a small token of appreciation.

Looking for inspiration? Check out this list.

Let’s make this National Student Employment Week one to remember for our phenomenal student workforce!

Save the Date: Communicating Change to Employees

Save the Date – 04/16/2024!

Acentra Health EAP-WI is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on Communicating Change to Employees delivered by subject matter expert, James Thomas, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. James Thomas will give you the opportunity to engage directly with all of your questions and comments will be responded to in a manner which is appropriate for this session. We are excited to bring you this session and are confident that you will find it well worth your time.

Session Description: Does your staff dread change? This program will identify the kinds of changes organizations face, describe how to develop a communication plan, and explore the importance of positivity and proactivity in response to resistance. Participants will leave this session better equipped how to communicate change successfully with empathy, active listening skills, and flexibility.

Topic: Communicating Change to Employees
Client: UW Green Bay
Date/Time: 04/16/2024, 11:00 AM
ID: ACENTRA100906

CLICK HERE TO ATTEND!

Audio conference:
United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
Access Code:

Password: GsHuKgtx575

Meet your Facilitator: Dr. James Thomas

Dr. James Thomas began his career working in higher education over a decade ago as a graduate student. James started off his career in higher education in the division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management as an advisor of a mentoring program that assists minority students in navigating their way through college. Additionally, James has served as a coordinator of a service-learning program which generates over 1000 hours of volunteer hours each semester through facilitating volunteer opportunities for students in their local community. Throughout the experience in higher education, James developed a passion for student mentorship, development and success. In 2016, James transitioned into an academic role in the arena of Academic Affairs, serving as a lecturer/professor for the last six years.

With experience of serving in several higher education roles, James has experience in topics of diversity and inclusion, civic and community engagement, social justice/advocacy, and mentorship for student success. James also has experience in community organizing, with an emphasis in relationship building within communities and resource allocation. Additionally, James has experience in the field of research exploring the health behaviors and disparities of college students and minority populations. As a public health professional, James uses research as an advocacy tool to close the gaps in health disparities and to build cultural competence in the health field.

James received his Bachelors (’13) Masters (’15), and Doctorate (’21) in public health from Georgia Southern University.

Video Bio: https://balancinglifesissues.hiringplatform.com/p/yU3C9fyUkdZ7/6359262-james-thomas

Mandatory Employee Training Month Starts March 1st!

On March 1, 2024, employees will start receiving emails related to the mandatory training courses that they are required to take during the month of March.

Recurring courses facilitated by UW-Shared Services include Information Security Awareness (required annually) and Sexual Harassment (Title IX)  (required every three years). Invitations for these courses will come from serviceoperations@uwss.wisconsin.edu.

Campus Security Authority (CSA) and Responsible Employee (RE) training will be the only training coming from UW-Green Bay via Instructure Canvas (notifications@instructure.com) with the subject line “Course Invitation”. This training is only required of individuals who have been designated through their position description and/or provide advisement to a student organization.

Individuals who completed these required training(s) in January or February 2024, will not be required to take the training until March 2025.

All trainings are required to be completed by March 31, 2024, in accordance with SYS 1293, Mandatory Employee Training. Both SYS 1293 and the UW-Green Bay Compensation and Pay Plan Policy indicate that in order for an employee to be eligible for any compensation adjustment, including the approved pay plan effective July 1, 2024, they must be in compliance with all required trainings by the deadlines noted in UW policy.

For questions about Mandatory Employee Training, please review the Mandatory Employee Training Completion Required during March blog post, then contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2390.