Brenda Beck started as an Academic Department Associate on December 3, 2012. She was previously employed by the Greater Green Bay YMCA for 13 years. Brenda volunteers at the Green Bay Habitat for Humanity Restore. She earned her BA from St. Norbert College and her MBA from UW-Oshkosh. Brenda is married and has three children.
Category: Social Wellness
Social Wellness is the ability to relate and connect with other people in our world. Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends and co-workers contributes to our Social Wellness
Welcome Tracy Van Erem
Tracy started as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of University Advancement on November 26, 2012. Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she was employed at Bellin Health for four and a half years. She studied at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Tracy is married, has two children, and enjoys spending time with her family. She is from Green Bay.
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.
Welcome Wayne Chaloupka
Welcome Erin Larson
Welcome Ryan Kauth
Ryan started on September 17, 2012, as the Director of the Small Business Development Center. He was previously a self-employed consultant for Kauth and Associates for over fifteen years. Ryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree at UW-Green Bay and his MBA at Keller Graduate School of Management. He is on the UWGB Alumni Association Awards and Scholarships Committee. Ryan, his wife, and four kids live in Manitowoc.
Welcome Brent Tavis
Brent earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Sports Management at Davenport University and his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Grand Valley State University. Brent started on September 11, 2012 as the Kress Events Center Events Coordinator. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay, Brent was employed at Grand Valley State University.
Welcome Lauren Lepkowski
Lauren earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication at Michigan State University. She was previously employed at Michigan State University and is involved in her community as a Youth Soccer Coach. Lauren started as the Director of Athletics Special Events on September 17, 2012. She is from Macomb, MI.
Welcome Lissa Balison
Lissa started as a Counselor in the Health and Counseling Department on October 15, 2012. Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she worked at the Crisis Center ER for two years and was an EAP Counselor for five years. She has a Master’s in Student Affairs and College Counseling. Her hometown is De Pere. She is married and has a baby daughter.