TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF is offering individual and confidential counseling sessions (see attachment) where you can discuss your financial situation with a TIAA-CREF consultant.  They will be available to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions.

Please see the attached flyer for more information about TIAA-CREF sessions at UWGB.   To schedule a consultation with representative Chad Stein, call 1-866-843-5640  Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 8:00pm (EST), or register at www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1 .

Benefits Open Lab Sessions

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions. Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Monday, Oct. 21st
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

Date: Friday, Nov. 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: IS 1004

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair

UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair
Monday, October 7, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
University Union-Phoenix Rooms

The benefits fair will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your benefits and options you have during the annual It’s Your Choice enrollment period.  This year’s annual It’s Your Choice open enrollment period is October 7th – November 1st.  Representatives from over 25 vendors will be available during the fair.  More information regarding the 2014 open enrollment period will be sent out later this week, from both the UWGB Payroll & Benefits office as well as from the UW System Administration office.

This year we will once again be offering Benefits Open Lab Sessions.  Stop by any of the following open lab sessions to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefits changes, and receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.

Open Lab Sessions:

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9th
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date: Friday, Oct. 11th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m. –  12:30  p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Thursday, Oct. 17th
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Monday, Oct. 21st
Time:  3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 29th
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 30th
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Date:  Friday, Nov. 1st
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:  IS 1004

Lunch and Learn: ZUM 101: Intro to Zumba

The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee Presents:
What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
ZUM:101 Intro to Zumba
When: Thursday, October 3, 2013
12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Where: University Union – Phoenix C
Come join licensed Kress Fitness Center Zumba instructor, Kristy Aoki, and other members of the wellness committee in an introductory session of Zumba.  During this time you will learn the basic steps that are often used in many dance based fitness classes (Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue). Each style will be broken down followed by an opportunity to try the step in a song.  This will be a low-impact workout. Comfortable clothes and shoes are encouraged.  Want to give Zumba a try in full swing?  See the Kress Events Center Fall 2013 Group Fitness Schedule for scheduled Zumba classes!

Welcome Rebecca Hovarter

Rebecca started on August 26, 2013, as a Lecturer, Professional Program in Nursing. She has been an adjunct lecturer with UW-Green Bay while also being employed by the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department. She was previously the regional public health nurse consultant for the state Division of Public Health’s Northeast Region Division. She receive her BSN form UW-Green Bay ad her MSN from the University of Minnesota.

Wellness Opportunity at Shorewood Golf Course

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Wellness Opportunity at Shorewood Golf Course: Golf & Lunch for $10.00

Plays three holes – or more if time permits – between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and have lunch too!

Come and play holes 1, 2, & 3 ending up back at the clubhouse where you can dine in or take out lunch from the extensive clubhouse menu! This wellness opportunity includes the use of rental clubs at no charge, allowing you to get out, exercise and enjoy the beautiful views that Shorewood golf course has to offer.

Shorewood is a seasonal operation that will remain open through October (possibly into early November), closing for the winter and re-opening in late-March/early-April.

For more information on the Shorewood Golf Course visit their website at http://www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/.

Pink Pumpkin 5K Walk/Fun Run

Whether strolling or racing, we’re all moved by the same mission: Prevention. American women have a 1 in 3 chance of getting cancer in their lifetime, with men having a 1 in 2 chance. The Breast Cancer Family Foundation is committed to reducing this risk by educating 7,000+ students and adults in our community each year on awareness and prevention for all types of cancer.
When: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Pre-Event Activities: 8:00 a.m.
Official Start:  10:00 a.m.
Where: NWTC
2740 W. Mason Street
Green Bay
Visit http://bcff.org/pink_information.php for more information and registration details for this 5K Walk/Fun Run.

Zumba Day by the Bay

Zumba Day By The Bay
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Have you ever wanted to be a World Record Holder? Here is your chance! Join UW-Green Bay’s corporate team directed by UWGB Kress Center Zumba instructor Kristy Aoki and Fitness Coordinator Chrisanna Colletta on September 14th at 2:00 p.m. as the City of Green Bay attempts to break the world record for the largest Zumba class. The world record Zumba class event will last about 30 minutes followed by more Zumba fun! To sign up as part of UWGB’s corporate team, visit http://www.zumbadaybythebay.com/, click “Register Now as a “Zumba Participant”, complete the form, being sure to select Zumba participant. Under corporate team, fitness center or instructor name please enter “UWGB”.