Category: General
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Strawberry Cheese Cake
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Ingredients • 6 graham crackers (2-1/2-inch square) • Cooking spray • 2 8-ounce packages fat-free cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 large eggs • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved • 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam • 1 tablespoon water Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush graham…
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Try a Drop of Lavender Oil Next to Your Pillow
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Irregular sleep can sometimes be aided by the smell of lavender oil next to your bed. Tonight, consider using lavender to help you sleep better by following these steps: • To prevent staining your pillow or sheets, start by getting a tissue or paper towel. • Place one to two drops of lavender oil ,…
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Carrot-Oatmeal Muffins
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(Gout-friendly) Ingredients • 1 cup quick oats • 2 cups unbleached flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • 1 cup skim milk • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 carrots, grated • 1 cup raisins • 1/2 cup walnuts,…
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Wellness Incentives are Taxable
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The State of Wisconsin extends financial incentives to employees through the Well Wisconsin employee wellness program. If you are covered under the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance program, you and your spouse (if covered under the State Group Health Insurance Program) were eligible for the $150 Well Wisconsin incentive if you submitted a health…
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Ginger Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwiches
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Ingredients • 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce • 24 cooked medium shrimp (about 1/2 pound) • 4 scallions, trimmed and washed • 24 grape tomatoes • 24 slices whole-wheat cocktail bread Directions In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, ginger,…
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Catfish with a Kick
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(Gluten-free, gout-friendly) Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless catfish fillets (about 3/4 pound) 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder Directions On a sheet of waxed paper, combine dry ingredients. Rinse catfish fillets and pat dry with a paper towel. Coat both sides with…
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Take an After Dinner Walk Today!
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You’ve just eaten and you want nothing more than to lie back on your couch and put on your newest binge-watching obsession. But tonight, resist that urge! Instead of heading to the couch, head to the front door and step outside for a walk. It will help you feel refreshed, it will help you work…
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Title & Total Compensation Project Update – November, 2019
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The University of Wisconsin (UW) is embarking on a complete redesign of its current classification and compensation structure. The goal of the Title & Total Compensation Project is to develop new systems that will enable institutions to continue to attract and retain the best talent. You can now search for UW System job titles through the Standard Job Description…
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Important Year End Leave Information for University Staff
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*Please note that this information applies to University Staff positions, not Academic Staff, Limited, or Faculty positions.* As we near the end of the 2019 calendar year, University Staff employees are reminded to review their leave balances. Vacation Carry Over Employees may carry over any unused vacation earned in 2019 into 2020. You don’t need to do…