Challenge Your Entire Core

If you want to develop a stronger, firmer core, you need to train all the muscles of your abdomen. Oblique crunches target the muscles that run along the side of your waist.

Try them today. Here’s how:

Start by lying on your right side with your right forearm on the ground, your legs straight, and your left arm resting on the side of your body.

Engage your abs (imagine pulling your navel toward your spine) and extend your left hand as you lift your legs off the ground to bring your toes toward your hand. (You don’t have to actually touch your hand to your feet; it’s the motion of bringing them closer together that’s important.)

Do 10 oblique crunches on this side before rolling over to your left side and repeating the motion, reaching your toes toward your right hand.

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Graduate Student Status Examiner (60% Appointment)

This position reports to the Student Services Coordinator and is responsible for beginning-to-end admissions processing for graduate students, including data entry; evaluation of required, received, and missing items; and decision making for non-standard application files. The Graduate Student Status Examiner will assist the Student Services Coordinator with management of student records and will provide support for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni with academic record related issues. The position’s main focus is to provide the best service to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. In addition, the Graduate Student Status Examiner will assist the Graduate Studies Office with promotion of graduate programs, including attendance at recruiting fairs, occasional travel to branch locations in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and Marinette, and development of graduate program brochures, banners, and websites in collaboration with University Marketing and Communications. The Graduate Student Status Examiner will update social media networks maintained by the office

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Friday, May 10, 2019.

Technology Support Specialist (Three Vacancies, One Each Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan Campuses, Open to UW System Employees Only)

This position reports to the Campus Executive Officer at the respective campus and is responsible for providing operational and technical support for classroom technology, videoconferencing, and distance education systems. This position will assist the faculty and staff by answering questions and providing training for all classroom technology and media equipment. In addition, this position will also serve as the help desk technician “in the field” by helping solve client problems, conducting on-site training as needed, and working with the Help Desk at the main branch to resolve workstation and other technology related issues as needed.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO UW SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

WRS Annual Statement of Benefits Available in the My UW Portal

UW employees covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) in 2018 can now view their annual WRS Annual Statement of Benefits in the My UW portal.

Click “Launch full app” in the Benefit Information module and click on the Statements tab. Choose “2018 ETF Annual Statement of Benefits (WRS) Issued 2019” to view or print your statement.

Understanding Your Statement

The WRS Annual Statement of Benefits includes 2018 earnings and service, years of creditable service as of January 1, 2019, retirement benefit projections, separation benefit, death benefit, and primary beneficiary designation(s) for your WRS account.

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has resources available to assist you in understanding your Statement of Benefits. Review and verify each section of your statement using these resources as a guide.

  • An introductory letter and explanation which highlights important information on the statement.
  • The ETF Statement of Benefits web page providing resources including a sample statement, statement FAQ, and an explanation of the statement.
  • Live Webinar: Topics include WRS contributions, vesting status, years of service, and what happens to your account if you die before taking a benefit. Registration is required for the webinar dates below:
    • April 25, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    • May 1, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    • May 8, 2019, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    • May 14, 2019, 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Reviewing Your Beneficiaries

It is important to review your WRS account primary beneficiary (ies) on your statement. If there are no beneficiaries listed on your statement, it may be that you do not have a beneficiary designation on file, or your designation was made before 1998 (beneficiaries added before 1998 are not listed on your statement). It is recommended that if you do not have a beneficiary designation listed on your statement that you complete a Beneficiary Designation Form.

Death benefits are paid according to the most recent valid beneficiary designation form on file with ETF prior to an individual’s death. Your beneficiary information does not automatically change when a significant life event occurs, such as a divorce or a marriage. You may add, change or remove beneficiaries by completing a Beneficiary Designation form (ET-2320) or Beneficiary Designation-Alternate form (ET-2321). Mail your completed beneficiary designation directly to ETF at the address listed at the top of the form.

Questions?
If you have questions about your statement, please email payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu or call ext. 2390.

Source: UW Service Center

Campus and Executive Officer Assistant (Manitowoc Campus)

This position reports to the Campus Executive Officer and is responsible for guest support, reception and academic, primary administrative and budget support for the Campus Executive Officer at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus.  This position functions under minimal supervision, must be self-motivated, and must exercise significant independent decision-making.  Skillful management of multiple priorities simultaneously is critical and the ability to prioritize and work under tight deadline situations is essential.  The position has a broad range of duties, including leadership support, office management, events management, and serves as the campus point of contact for various Human Resources and Business Services functions.  The person in this position must demonstrate exceptional customer service, logic and the ability to foster an environment that is respectful and collegial.

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

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, May 13, 2019.

Greek Roasted Vegetable Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oilRoastedVeggie
  • 1 eggplant (about a pound)
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 2 medium red potatoes
  • 1 large, sweet onion (Vidalia, Spanish, or red)
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper
  • 4 plum tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • Fresh oregano to taste
  • 4 thick slices of a dense, crusty bread

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Wash and cut eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, and onion into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Slice pepper into 1/2-inch strips. Halve the tomatoes.
  3. Lightly brush olive oil on cookie sheet and arrange vegetables in a single layer. Sprinkle oregano on vegetables.
  4. Bake 10 minutes. Turn vegetables and bake 10 minutes more.  Potatoes and pepper slices may need more time.
  5. Let cool slightly for easier handling.
  6. Create 4 open-faced sandwiches by layering vegetables with a little feta cheese.
  7. Return to warm oven to melt cheese and toast bread, about 5 minutes.

Serves 4

Each serving contains about 430 calories, 71 g carbohydrates, 15 g protein, 10 g fat, 775 mg sodium, and 13 g fiber.

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Make a Healthy Lunch Choice

Do you brown-bag your lunch from home, or prefer to go out? Whether you’re partial to sandwiches or salads, you probably have a few favorites for your noon-time meal. Trying a simple swap can reduce the amount of saturated fat you consume, boost your vitamin and mineral intake, and help you get healthier. Consider one of these to try today:

Instead of cream-based soup like cream of mushroom, opt for a broth-based soup like vegetable or chicken noodle, which are lower in fat and calories.

Trade in that fatty hamburger for a grilled or roasted chicken sandwich. Load it up with fresh veggies like cucumbers, lettuce, and tomatoes for extra nutrients.

Love a sandwich? Swap out that roast beef on white bread for a lighter version of turkey or chicken breast on whole-grain bread instead.

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