Employee Spotlight: Molly Vandervest

Molly VandervestName: Molly Vandervest

Position at UWGB: Senior Associate AD for Development

Summary of what you do: I oversee anything that generates external revenue for the department including fundraising, ticket sales and corporate sponsorships.

How long have you been employed: 5 years (heading into my 6th season); prior to UW-Green Bay I worked for Downtown Green Bay, Inc. for 12 years

Brief history of employment with UWGB: I started with the University in July of 2014 as the Assistant Director of Development for the Athletic Department strictly focused on fundraising and have grown in my role now to include all areas of revenue generation for the department.

Three words that describe you: Energetic, genuine and optimistic

Personal interests: Spending time with my family (preferably in the north woods) which includes my husband Nate (a 2003 GB grad), our three kids Alice, George and Michael and our Newfoundland puppy Becky.

Random facts/interests: I’m currently going back to school for the first time in 15 years here at UW-Green Bay as part of the Applied Leadership master’s program with plans to graduate in May 2020.

What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? I absolutely love the team of people I get to work with in Athletics because it’s a high energy, fast-paced environment. I also have the privilege to connect with some incredible supporters, alumni and legends of the program. The picture of me with this write-up is with Coach Carol Hammerle who was an idol of mine growing up – special moments like this make my job the best!

 

Try this No-Excuse 30 Minute Workout!

Try this 30-minute workout you can do anywhere.

Warm-Up—5 Minutesfallbiking

Slowly walk, bicycle, or go up and down the stairs.

Aerobic Exercise—10 Minutes

Choose an activity you enjoy—anything that raises your heart rate and makes you breathe harder, like walking briskly, jogging, dancing, bicycling, or jumping rope. Do it at least hard enough that you can talk but not sing. Comfortable? Then work harder so you can’t say more than a few words without stopping for a breath. This gives you more benefits in the same time. Pick different activities on different days to prevent boredom.

Strengthening—10 Minutes

Try to do each exercise eight to 12 times, then rest one minute and do eight to 12 more. Do only as many as you can while maintaining good form.

Squats: Stand with your back to a sturdy chair, feet shoulder-width apart. Reach forward in front of your shoulders. Bend forward slightly at the hips, back straight. Bend your knees, and lower your bottom toward the chair to a count of four until you’re almost sitting. Keep your knees in line with your ankles and behind your toes. Pause. Rise to a count of two.

Wall pushups: Stand facing a wall. Reach forward in front of your shoulders. The wall should be just out of reach. Lean forward slightly from your ankles, back straight, and place your palms against the wall. Bend your elbows, and lower yourself toward the wall to a count of four. Pause. Push up to a count of two.

Abdominal Curls: Lie down on your back. Bend your knees, and plant your feet flat on the floor, hands behind your head. Point your elbows out to the sides. Lift your chin toward the ceiling, and your shoulders and upper back should be off the floor to a count of two. Pause. Lower yourself to a count of two.

Article from the StayWell Company, LLC

Herb-Crusted Tilapia for Two

Ingredients

2 tilapia fillets (about 3/4 pound)

1 tablespoon flour

1 large egg, plus 1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons mixed herbs

1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Sprinkle flour on waxed paper. Rub fillets with flour. Beat egg with water in a shallow dish. On waxed paper, mix panko with herbs. Dip floured fillets in egg wash and roll in herb-panko mixture, patting it gently so that it sticks to the fish. Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan to medium high. Saute fish about 3 minutes. Turn once and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

tilapia

Serves 2

Each serving contains about 317 calories, 39 g protein, 11 g fat (31%  calories from fat), 148 mg cholesterol, 15 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fiber, and 132 mg sodium.

Recipe from the StayWell Company, LLC.

ETF Retirement Presentations in November in our Region

ATTENTION: Any employee considering retirement within the next 12 months or any employee within 1 year of minimum retirement age (age 50 for protective category employees or age 55 for all other categories):

The Department of Employee Trust Funds will be in Manitowoc, at Lakeshore Technical College on November 4th and 5th, 2019 and Green Bay, at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College on November 19th and 20th, 2019 to provide an overview of the retirement process and answer questions regarding your WRS retirement. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:  calculating your retirement pension, explanation of monthly annuity payment options, filling out retirement applications and beneficiary forms, future annuity adjustments, life insurance, health insurance, returning to work, etc.

ETF has tailored group appointment retirement sessions for members planning (or considering) retirement in the near future.  These sessions are similar to an individual appointment in Madison, with the same information presented, as well as the opportunity for WRS members to ask questions of knowledgeable, experienced ETF staff.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.  These sessions tend to fill up quickly. If you wish to schedule an appointment for one of these sessions, please contact ETF at the number below as soon as possible. Registration for the Manitowoc sessions will close on Monday, October 21st. Registration for the Green Bay sessions will close on Tuesday, November 5th.

You must already have a retirement estimate to schedule an appointment to attend this session.  If you do not currently have a retirement estimate, you may order one when you schedule your appointment.  Other dates throughout the year and other locations throughout the state are available, if these dates are not convenient for you.

Ordering an estimate or scheduling an appointment does not require you to retire.  This can be for informational purposes only if that is all you need.

CALL 1-877-533-5020 TOLL-FREE TO SCHEDULE.

Advisor TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science

This position reports to the Director of TRIO and Precollege Programs. The Regional Center for Math and Science (RCMS) Advisor serves as the primary contact for RCMS students, parents, and the community. The Advisor is responsible for ensuring the success of each RCMS student through academic and personal counseling. The Advisor should be familiar with the challenges and barriers that low-income, first-generation students and their families face in preparing for college and be ready to help RCMS students overcome the obstacles in their path to postsecondary education.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, October 20, 2019.

 

Custodian (2nd Shift)

This position reports to the Custodian Services Supervisor and maintains the overall appearance and cleanliness of the designated work area.  Work performed in this position includes manual cleaning and maintenance of UWGB buildings.  General areas of responsibility include: cleaning offices, restrooms, classrooms, and other building areas; maintaining all floor surfaces including mopping, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, and refinishing; cleaning windows (inside and outside); cleaning furniture; assisting with furniture, piano and equipment moves as required; stocking restrooms and custodial work areas with necessary supplies and products; waste and recycling removal; snow removal and salting of building entrances. This position will be required to drive a State vehicle and travel between work locations as needed.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Custodian (1st Shift) – Open to UW System Employees Only

This position reports to the Custodial Services Program Supervisor and maintains the overall appearance and cleanliness of the designated work area.  Work performed in this position includes manual cleaning and maintenance of UWGB buildings.  General areas of responsibility include: cleaning offices, restrooms, and other building areas; maintaining all floor surfaces including mopping, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, and refinishing; cleaning windows (inside and outside); cleaning furniture; assisting with furniture, piano and equipment moves as required; stocking restrooms and custodial work areas with necessary supplies and products; waste and recycling removal; snow removal and salting of building entrances. This position will be required to drive a State vehicle and travel between work locations as needed.

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN TO UW SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Assistant Professor – Computer Science-Cybersecurity

The Resch School of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Computer Science, with specific experience in cybersecurity. The successful applicant will help develop a growing Computer Science program in conjunction with a new STEM Innovation Center, ongoing relationships with NSA/NSF (in the form of the first ever GenCyber program in the state of Wisconsin, including the only Wisconsin GenCyber camp in 2019), a partnership with Microsoft (through the Tech Spark grant program), and an expanding Engineering School. The UW-Green Bay Computer Science program also received a grant from Google in the form of the Ignite CS program during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years.

For more information and position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, December 8, 2019.