Welcome Peggy Osthelder!

On May 28, 2019, the UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus Solution Center welcomed Peggy Osthelder as an Information Specialist.

Peggy comes to the Sheboygan Campus from the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) where she worked for almost 7 years. She worked as the Energy Education Center Project Assistant then the Program Assistant – Agriculture, Energy & Transportation, and most recently as the Student Affairs Coordinator.

In addition of CVTC, Peggy has worked at the Eau Claire YMCA as a group exercise instructor for over 6 years, teaching strength-based classes and cycling. She also completed toga teacher training in Fall 2017 and has been teaching yoga at the Yoga Room for 2 years. She looks forward to finding a new place to teach yoga in the Sheboygan Community.

She really enjoys being outside and loves to run, hike, and bike. The past few summers, she also played kickball for a city recreation league. She also enjoys reading good books and seeing live music.

Peggy has a Bachelor’s of Arts-Mass Communication-Public Relations with a minor in Environmental Science from UW-Eau Claire. She is originally from Plymouth, Wisconsin and recently got engaged to her fiancé, Drew. They’ve been together for 12 years and are excited to get married in the next year and purchase their first home.

Peggy says “I’m excited to join the team at the UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus! I completed my first year of college at this campus and am excited about helping other students begin their journey in higher education there also”.

Welcome, Peggy!

Program Coordinator for Outreach & Programming

This position reports to the Director of Career Services and is responsible for coordinating targeted outreach programs to student organizations and groups, teaching the Professional Skills course, and providing oversight and organization of the Career Closet. Candidate will perform all the appropriate duties of a professional in career development/services that are consistent with the philosophy, mission, and operating procedures of Career Services.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Lime-Mango Whip

Serves 2

*(Gluten-free)

Each serving contains about 38 calories, less than 1 g protein, 1 g fat (24% calories from fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, and 5 mg sodium.

IngredientstmImU

  • 1/2 cup fresh mango flesh
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Directions

Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and whip.

 

Follow these tips to keep your energy level up!

Tips:

  • Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast.group-exercise
  • Get regular exercise.
  • Eat high-energy foods, including whole-grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables.
  • Avoid fatty foods. Fat takes a long time to digest and makes the body feel sluggish.
  • Sugar’s OK, but don’t overdo it.
  • Get a good night’s sleep. Getting even an hour less than you need can result in slower mental functioning.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. You need to drink the equivalent of a half-gallon of fluid a day.
  • Coffee and tea will give you a lift — in moderation. Caffeine is a stimulant.

 

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Facilities Repair Worker (Sheboygan Campus) – Deadline Extended!

Under the general supervision of the Director for Facilities Planning & Management and daily direction by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, this position performs general maintenance and repair to facilities, grounds, and equipment for UW Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus.  This position will be the second responder to after-hours emergency calls regarding fire alarms, lockouts, plumbing emergencies, and power outages.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach (26.5%, 4-Month Appointment, Marinette Campus)

This position reports to the Athletic Director at the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus. The Wisconsin Collegiate Conference (WCC) basketball season begins with the first allowed practice/team meeting on a date designated in the fall prior to 1 November.  The season ends after the WCC Tournament, normally held the second to last weekend in February, and most coach’s responsibilities ends approximately one week after that event.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, June 2, 2019.

WRS Webinars Offered in June

ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit ETF’s webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.

Buying Service
If you are eligible to purchase service, doing so would increase your retirement or disability benefit. Find out how by viewing this webinar. We’ll cover the types of service you may be able to buy, how and when you can buy service, and much more. Eligible types of service include service earned during prior WRS covered employment and forfeited through a separation benefit and some types of service earned with other government employers.

  • Tue, Jun 4, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Mon, Jun 10, 2019 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Jun 20, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Jun 28, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Newly Retired? What to Expect
The Newly Retired webinar provides basic information for Wisconsin Retirement System members who have recently entered or are soon to enter Retirementretirement status. Topics include initial (“estimated”) retirement annuity payments, “finalized” payments and adjustments, post-retirement life and health insurance, and return to work rules under the WRS.

This is a 20-minute webinar with approximately 10 minutes available for questions and answers at the end of the webinar.

  • Mon, Jun 3, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Thu, Jun 13, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Jun 20, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Mon, Jun 24, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Preparing for Your Retirement
Who should attend? Employees who are planning to retire in the next 1 – 10 years.

Learn about your steps to retire with the WRS. Attend this event by live webinar! You will learn about the impact of contributions and investment returns on your account, when you can retire, your WRS annuity options, returning to work after you retire, what happens to your account when you die, health and life insurance and more.

Questions are welcome during and after the event!

  • Wed, Jun 5, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Tue, Jun 18, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Retirement Annuity Options
Choosing a WRS annuity option is one of the most important decisions you will face. This webinar will cover all of the WRS annuity options and help you understand them so that you can make an informed decision. We will also explain the important differences between a beneficiary and a named survivor.

  • Tue, Jun 4, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Wed, Jun 12, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Jun 21, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Thu, Jun 27, 2019 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Variable Fund
In this webinar we will discuss the Variable Fund – what it is, how it differs from the Core Fund, and the effect participation in this fund may have on your retirement benefit calculations. We will also discuss how to elect to participate in the Variable Fund, how to cancel Variable participation, and the impact the timing of these decisions may have on your Wisconsin Retirement System benefits.

  • Thu, Jun 6, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Tue, Jun 11, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Wed, Jun 19, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Mon, Jun 24, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees
This one-hour webinar is designed for WRS members who are more than five years from retirement. ETF provides accurate information about WRS benefits early in a member’s career so that they can make sound, strategic decisions over the course of their careers.

Topics covered at each presentation include vesting requirements, various ways to enhance a WRS retirement benefit, purchasing service, military service credit, the Core and Variable Trust Funds, contribution rates, the importance of a beneficiary form and how to complete one, and how “life event” changes affect retirement benefits.

  • Thu, Jun 6, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Wed, Jun 12, 2019 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Tue, Jun 18, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Wed, Jun 26, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Register for a webinar

Please contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu with any questions.

Life Events and your Benefits

This article explains what qualifying life events are and the timeframe to make changes to your benefit plans if/when a qualifying life event occurs.

Will you experience a marriage, birth/adoption of a child or another qualifying life event in 2019?

A qualifying life event is a change in your personal situation. This could be a family change like a marriage, birth/adoption of a child, divorce, loss of other coverage or an employment change like a leave of absence or retirement.

Events like these may allow you to make changes to your benefit plans mid-year such as adding a dependent, enrolling in a plan you do not currently have, or cancelling coverage in a plan. If you are not sure if your event is considered a qualifying life event, review the Life Event webpage or visit ALEX, your personalized benefits counselor to help make this determination.

If you have a qualifying life event, when should you make changes to your benefit plans?Babyfeet

Mid-year life event changes are time-sensitive and typically need to be made within 30 days from the date of the qualifying life event. It is important to complete and submit the necessary paperwork to your human resources office in a timely manner.

What if you miss the 30-day window to make changes to your benefits mid-year?

If you miss the opportunity to make changes to your benefit plans mid-year, your next opportunity to make a change will be during the Annual Benefits Enrollment period. This period is held each Fall for coverage effective January 1 of the next calendar year.

You may also have another opportunity to make changes to your benefit plans mid-year if you experience a second or subsequent life event mid–year. For example, an employee gets married in January and does not make any benefits changes, then has an August employment change. The employee would have another 30-day window to make changes due to the August employment change.

Are you able to update your beneficiaries if you experience a qualifying life event?

Yes! Updating your beneficiary information does not require a qualifying life event. You may update your beneficiaries at any time throughout the year. Some of the plans that have beneficiaries are the life insurance plans, the health savings account and the retirement plans. Review the Beneficiary webpage for additional beneficiary information.

Reminder: You typically have just 30 days from the date of the qualifying life event to make changes to your benefit plans. Complete your research now so you know what to expect once your qualifying live event occurs.

Source: UW System Human Resources

Custodian (2nd Shift)

This position reports to the Custodian Services Supervisor and is responsible for 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.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Thursday, May 30, 2019.