Annual Benefits Fair

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

When: Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where: University Union Phoenix Room, Green Bay campus

Please stop by to talk about your benefits and wellness to get helpful information as you consider options for the Annual Benefit Enrollment period. This year’s Annual Benefits Enrollment period is Monday, September 30 and goes through October 25, 2024.

Representatives from the following organizations will be looking forward to talking with you during the fair:

  • Edvest College Savings Plan (529 Plan)
  • Delta Dental (Dental Insurance: Uniform, Preventive, & Supplemental)
  • Acentra Health (Employee Assistance Plan EAP)
  • Optum (HSA & FSA)
  • Common Ground (Health Insurance)
  • Dean Health Plan & Dean Health Insurance-Prevea360
  • HealthPartners Robin by HealthPartners (Health Insurance)
  • Network Health Plan (Health Insurance)
  • HealthChoice (Long-Term Care)
  • TIAA (403(b) Supplemental Retirement Program)
  • Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (457 Program)
  • UW System HR (Benefits Counseling Team)
  • UWGB Wellness Committee
  • UWGB UREC
  • UW Credit Union

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

Lace ‘em Up and Show Off Your UWGB Pride

Gather your flock, grab your GB gear and join us for the 1st annual Phlash Dash – a fun and friendly 5K run/walk open to all – faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of UW-Green Bay.

When:   Sunday, October 6, 2024

Registration/Check in:  8:00am

Walk begins at 9:00am

Where:  Kress Event Center

Every step you take supports student scholarships and success so SIGN UP TODAY!

Registration before Sept 26:

  • $15 for UWGB students and children under 18 years of age
  • $25 for adults
  • Register early to receive a UWGB mug and to enjoy post-race food and beverages

Registration after September 26:

  • $20 for UWGB students and children under 18 years of age
  • $30 for adults.

Day of race registration will be available

For more INFORMATION, to REGISTER, or sign up to VOLUNTEER go to:

https://blog.uwgb.edu/alumni/event/2024-uw-green-bay-phlash-dash-5k-run-walk/

2024 Register for Flu Clinic

Protect yourself this flu season by getting your annual flu vaccination!

The Well Wisconsin Program is offering workplace flu clinics.

Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for all site employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Insurance Program.

    • You will be required to present your medical ID card at the flu clinic.
    • After you register for your appointment online, your next step will be to complete the digital consent form.
    • A link to the digital consent form will be available on the appointment confirmation page and in your confirmation email.

DATE: Wednesday October, 23, 2024

TIME: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

LOCATION: Phoenix Rooms

The vaccination will protect against the four most likely causes of flu illness during the upcoming season.

The vaccine is preservative-free.

The vaccine is not recommended for the following individuals:

    • Those allergic to eggs or egg product.
    • Those who have an active neurological disorder.
    • Those with a fever, acute respiratory or other active infection or illness.

Preregistration is required. No cash payments or insurance payments accepted. To register for your flue vaccination appointment, log into the wellness portal at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin and click “Register Today” on the Flu Vaccination card.

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

Register For Your Flu Vaccine Appointment

The Well Wisconsin Program offers workplace flu vaccine clinics because rolling up your sleeve now is better than a nasty illness later. Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for employees and spouses enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program.

Follow the below steps to receive your flu vaccination at your workplace flu vaccine clinic.

  1. Pre-register by logging in or creating an account at the Well Wisconsin Program portal. Then scroll down to the Get Your Flu Vaccination tile and click Register Today.
  2. Complete the digital consent form.
  3. Present your health insurance ID card at your appointment.

The flu vaccination will protect against the more likely causes of flu illness during the upcoming season, including the H1N1- strain of influenza. The vaccine is preservative-free.

The vaccine is not recommended if you:

  • Are allergic to eggs or egg products
  • Have an active neurological disorder
  • Have a fever, acute respiratory or other active infection/illness

Get More Information

 

Source: Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources

Well Wisconsin Reginal Health Screenings

Looking to complete your health check credit for your $150 Wellness Incentive. Sign up now for the regional biometric screening. This biometric screening can help you learn about your well-being and how to protect it, giving you the confidence you need to enjoy many more years of meaningful living.

Join an upcoming onsite screening event near you:

      • April 30: Milwaukee, UW
      • May 1: Madison, DCF
      • May 9: Stevens Point, UW
      • May 10: Madison, Hill Farms
      • May 13: Madison, OCI
      • May 13: Superior, UW
      • May 17: Oshkosh, DNR
      • May 20: Green Bay, DNR
      • May 23: Rhinelander, DCF
      • May 24, Wausau, UW
      • May 29: Madison, Hill Farms
      • June 11: La Crosse, UW

BONUS: At an onsite biometric screening, you get your results within 90 seconds of your sample collection and a consultation is included in your appointment!

Getting a biometric screening also brings you one step closer to earning $150 Incentive from Well Wisconsin! Schedule a biometric screening today and get a new start for the new season.

Go to WebMD ONE – Login (webmdhealth.com), and click Benefits. On the Biometric Screening card, click Get Started. Click under Onsite Health Screening to be directed to the Quest site and reserve your spot for a screening. Or, request a self-collection kit if you cannot attend one of the onsite events.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Can’t Make a Screening or Live to far from one?

If you don’t see a screening event near you, go to WebMD ONE – Login (webmdhealth.com) and click on the Biometric Screening card to find additional screening options:

      1. Self-collection materials – click under “Self-collection materials” and order them on the Quest site. Note: A consultation on your results is not included with this option.
      2. Health Care Provider Form – Already up to date on your screenings? Download and complete the Health Care Provider Form to get credit for knowing your numbers. Just click “Health Care Provider Form” at Well Wisconsin.

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)

Friday, May 3
** RESCHEDULED RAIN DATE: 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)

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 SalThe 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: Nina Dessoir, Mark Fischer, Tracy VanErem, Becky Haeny, Jennifer Buhr, Laura Delikowski, Stephanie Kaponya, Adam Novotny, Lynn Niemi, Callyn Diamond, Amy Henniges, Lynn Rotter, Sarah O’Brien, Michelle Wanta, Kelly Anklam

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
Available at Melt Lab (Mobile Order Only) – Use this code at checkout: MONDAYMELT
**UPDATE: Discount code will need to be entered in the “comment section” and an app credit will be applied to your account

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, RSVP
Sheboygan: Room 2114 (Phoenix Room) – Catered by Parker Johns, RSVP via Outlook invite
Manitowoc: Room F170 – Catered by Parker Johns, RSVP via Outlook invite
Marinette: Room M117 – Catered by Jack’s Fresh Market, RSVP via Outlook invite

2 for Tuesday! Any two bottled beverages for $4 (Pepsi products only) – Chartwells
Available in Common Grounds or Garden Cafe

Wednesday, May 8
Green Bay Campus Employee Massages with Lindsay, 8:30 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” Swedish Fish for a jar of candy and a $10 coffee house card – Chartwells
Jar located in Common Grounds Coffee House

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: Kimberlee McKeefry, Nicole Micolichek, Shawna Keating, Jaime Miller, Michelle Gauger

Green Bay Campus Employee Massages with Lindsay, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Wood Hall, WH441
SIGN UP LINK 

Thirsty Thursday! Save $1 on all coffee house drinks – Chartwells
Available at Common Grounds – Use this code for Mobile App: THIRSTYTHURS

Mascot Workout w/Phlash, in the Phoenix Rooms – 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
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Dance Fusion w/Phlash
12:30 – 1:00 pm Yoga w/Phlash

Friday, May 10
Free Friday! Drip coffee outside the Garden Cafe – Chartwells
Phlashback – $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.

March Madness Wellness Committee Challenge

The Wellness Committee has created another March Madness Challenge for faculty/staff to complete.

This challenge can be completed by picking activities from 4 different categories and completing them, then choose which activity you would like to advance to the next round.

Completed challenges must be emailed to wellness@uwgb.edu by April 12th, 2024 to receive a prize.

If you are enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance complete this challenge as part as your well-being credit for the $150 incentive!

Follow these instructions to report your completion for your well-being activity – Report completion for Well-being credit – March. Make sure to select Physical Activity in Step 7!

2024 March Madness Challenge

Well Wisconsin Radio: Raising Awareness for Colorectal Cancer

If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!

March 2024 Episode: Raising Awareness for Colorectal Cancer

In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, Well Wisconsin is raising awareness and exploring steps for prevention. The podcase guest is Kim Angelo, Screening Advocate for Exact Sciences Corporation. During this interview Kim cover signs and symptoms of colon cancer and the importance of screenings. The expert discusses the different screening options available and shares helpful information to consider which option is best for you.

Listen HERE!

NOTE to those eligible for the 2024 Well Wisconsin Incentive – Listening to two episodes of Well Wisconsin Radio from season 3, dated November 2023 and later, will qualify for your well-being activity credit.

Bellin Run 2024

It’s time to register for the 48th Annual Bellin Run! The Bellin Run will be an in-person and virtual event on June 8, 2024 in Green Bay. This 10K & 5K event is for runners and walkers of all participation levels.

UW-Green Bay is part of the Bellin Run Corporate Challenge. Being part of this program gets you these perks if you register by May 1st:

  • An early incentive gift (running clip light) with the Bellin Run logo on it
  • Your race packet (bib and race shirt) will be delivered to the Green Bay campus and available for you to pick up in the Human Resources office about a week before the event (we will email you when it’s ready).

Friends and family can be registered on our team so that they can receive these benefits as well.

In addition, the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is investing in the health of our employees by paying $10 of your registration fees. This discount will be input during the registration process. This discount does not apply to friends & family members.

Employees, family and friends are encouraged to sign up to participate as part of the UW-Green Bay Corporate Team!

To Register:

  1. Click on this link: http://raceroster.com/events/2024/82219/bellin-run/register?team=604159
  2. Step #1 may ask you to create an account on Race Roster, if you don’t already have one (enter your email and create a personal password)
  3. Team password: UWGB24
  4. Team discount code: UWGB24 (for employees only)
  5. Insert discount code during registration here:

Check out the helpful training information online such as tips, videos, training plans, free training runs and walks, etc. at https://www.bellinrun.com/training

Please email wellness@uwgb.edu if you have any questions.