Campus to Campus Challenge – Week Three Results

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During week three, 34 employees participated in the Campus to Campus Walking Challenge, and as a group we logged 2,559,863 steps!  A Wellness Committee member suggested that we try to walk across the United States next.  During week three, we walked from Los Angeles, California to Phoenix, Arizona to Alburquerque, New Mexico and most of the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma!  The average steps per team member per day was 10,755. Did you know a typical pair of tennis shoes will last 500 miles of walking?  As a team, we would have worn out two and half pairs of shoes! During week three, Jayne Kluge, Ron Kottnitz, Lea Truttmann, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, and Jeff Krueger had the highest number of steps.  Let’s see how far we get during week four!

Custodian (Second Shift)

The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay has a current vacancy for a full-time, second shift Custodian to work in the Laboratory Sciences building. This position works under the general supervision of the Custodial Services Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of their designated areas.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

  • Clean offices, restrooms, and other building areas.
  • Maintain all floor surfaces, including mopping, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, and refinishing.
  • Clean windows (inside and outside).
  • Clean furniture.
  • Assist with furniture, piano, and equipment moves as required.
  • Stock restrooms and custodial work areas with necessary supplies and products.
  • Remove waste and recycling.
  • Perform 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 submit application materials by Monday, November 7, 2016.

Welcome Theresa Zuege-Halvorsen!

Theresa recently began as the Director of Continuing Professional Education and Wisconsin Caregiver Academy for Outreach and Extension on September 26, 2016.

Theresa worked for UW-Extension, Family Living Programs, for 9 1/2 years.  She is also actively involved with the United Board and Boys & Girls Club.

Theresa received an undergraduate degree in Human Biology and Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Management & Organizational Behavior.

Her hometown is Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Theresa!

Welcome Kathy Reissmann!

Kathy Reissmann was welcomed as a Dean Assistant by Science & Technology on September 26, 2016.

Kathy previously owned two H&R Block franchises for 14 years.  Prior to that venture, she worked for the City of Clintonville for 8 years.  Kathy earned an Associate Degree from Fox Valley Technical College in Accounting and Administrative Assistant/Information Processing.

Kathy’s hometown is Marion, Wisconsin.  She has 4 children (1 daughter and 3 sons) and has 6 grandchildren.

Welcome, Kathy!

Cooking Demonstration Lunch ‘n Learn

 

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On October 18th, we watched Chef Corey Arndt prepare apple butternut squash soup with cinnamon creme, and learned about nutrition, cooking and preparation tips from Registered Dietician, Jolene Sell, and Chef Corey.  The soup was delicious and healthy, and everyone enjoyed seconds!  Thank you to Chef Corey Arndt, Jolene Sell, and Chartwells for presenting and sponsoring this cooking demonstration!

Campus to Campus Challenge – Week Two Results

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During week two, 34 employees participated in the Campus to Campus Walking Challenge, and as a group we logged 2,402,582 steps!  A team member suggested that we try to walk to each Horizon League school next.  During week two, we walked from UW-Green Bay to UW-Milwaukee to the University of Illinois at Chicago to Valparaiso University to Northern Kentucky University to Wright State University to Youngstown State University to Cleveland State University to the University of Detroit to Oakland University and part of the way back to UW-Green Bay!  The average steps per team member per day was 10,095, which is about five miles!  During week two, Ron Kottnitz, Jayne Kluge, Barb Tomashek-Ditter, and Jeff Krueger had the highest number of steps.  Great job team!

Business Automation Analyst

The Business Automation Analyst reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment and is responsible for knowledge and support of business applications utilized by the Office of Financial Aid, Student Employment, Scholarships, and Veteran Services (collectively referred to as “Financial Aid Office”).

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

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Friday, November 4, 2016.

Welcome Andrew Arends!

1610818_10100877421812046_6905613208484981389_nAndrew Arends was welcomed by Admissions on October 17, 2016, as an Online Admissions Advisor.

Andrew previously worked for the UW-Eau Claire Admissions office for 3 years.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Organizational Communication from UW-Eau Claire and his Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration from Concordia University in Wisconsin.

Andrew is an avid runner and regularly participates in 5Ks, half marathons, and marathons.  He has a wife named Ashley and a 6-month-old daughter named Tenley.

His hometown is La Crescent, Minnesota.

Welcome, Andrew!