- Wednesday, October 8, 2014
- 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Phoenix Rooms
- UWGB Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair Flyer
9/11 Memorial “Walk the Stairs” Event
The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee in collaboration with Vets4Vets, Public Safety, and Kappa Sigma Fraternity present:
What: 9/11 Memorial “Walk the Stairs” Event
When: Thursday, September 11, 2014, any time between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Where: 2nd floor Atrium Cofrin Library
Participants will walk the stairs of the library floors 2 through 8 to honor and pay tribute to the victims, families, and service member effected by the tragic events of 9/11/2001.
- Each step taken represents 48 seconds the building stood burning
- For each step taken, 20 people lost their lives in the twin towers
- For each step taken 16 U.S. Soldiers were killed in Operation Enduring Freedom
Join us to pay tribute and show your support! United we stand.
Yogurt Bar
A fruit and yogurt bar will be held on the second floor of the Cofrin Library for the first 75 participants. Sponsored by the Wellness Committee and Vets4Vets, stop by to share memories and socialize with our veteran students.
Blood Drive
U.W. Green Bay Greek Life and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive in the Phoenix Rooms from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Phoenix Park Outdoor Yoga
It’s that time of the year to FALL in love with Yoga at Outdoor Yoga in Phoenix Park!
- Friday, September 5
- 2 to 3 p.m.
- Phoenix Park
- (Rain site: Phoenix B in the Union)
- FREE!
Take a break from the day, and melt the stress away!
Experience invigorating your body, mind and soul with Yoga amongst the UW-Green Bay wilderness with KEC instructor, Liz, as she leads you through a calm practice amongst nature.
Mats and blocks will be provided, but please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.
As always, all levels of experience are welcome!
Strength Training 101
Start your fall semester off STRONG by learning a simple approach to strength training your whole body as one!
Feel empowered, reduce stress levels, increase mental clarity and bring even more quality to the life you’re living with just one simple session.
Join the super friendly Kress Events Center fitness staff to acquire the skills on how to effectively strength train with a full body workout designed by our Certified Personal Trainers!
- Strength Training 101
- Thursday, September 4
- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Meet at the Kress Events Center front desk
Other details:
- FREE!
- Open to students, faculty/staff and Kress community members
- No special equipment, clothing or training necessary – just the desire to learn!
- Handouts will be provided on the material covered
- All levels of experience welcome
Welcome Wendy Guerra
Wendy Guerra started on July 7, 2014, as an Archives Assistant. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay she worked at UW-Stout in their Archives and Area Research Center. She earned her BA from UW-Eau Claire in Public History and will be pursuing a Masters in Library and Information Science next year. Her hometown is Birchwood, Wisconsin, and her family consists of her mom, dad, brother and two sisters. Wendy’s favorite pastime is to enjoy a good book with a great cup of coffee.
SLO Food Demo’s and Healthy Potluck!
The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee hosted a Healthy Potluck and SLO Food Demo’s. SLO demonstrated how to create simple garden-to-plate dishes, shared the finished products as well as distribute some of their favorite recipes.
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Welcome Ashley Folcik
Ashley started on July 7, 2014, and an Operations Manager in the College of Professional Studies. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay Ashley was employed at Virginia Tech for three years. She earned her BA in International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic. Her hometown is Powers, Michigan.
Welcome Justin Mallett
Justin started on July 14, 2014, as the Diversity Director. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay he was employed at Illinois College for two years. He earned his EdD from Edgewood College and his BS and MA in Communications from UW-Stevens Point. He is from Kosciusko, MS, and he and his wife Dana have two children, Jayden, 8 and Maya, 3.
2014 Fall All-Employee Training Series
You are invited to attend the 2014 Fall All-Employee Training Series! Come to learn about programs on campus you may not be aware of, discover helpful tips and resources available to you, and become knowledgeable about important campus policies and best practices. You are welcome to attend one, some, or all of the sessions.
**Please note: The day and time of the second Lync Workshop presentation has changed since the original communication about this event.
Please register by Thursday, September 18th and indicate which session(s) you will be attending. These sessions will take place in Phoenix Room B and the Alumni A/B rooms of the University Union. There is no cost to your department for you to attend.
| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 | |
| University Accounting & Budget Overview | |
| Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Presenters: Dick Anderson – Business and Finance, SuAnn Detampel – Controller’s Office Location: Phoenix B |
This presentation will provide an overview of the University’s accounting/fund structure and the general rules for the various funds we use on campus. We will also review the University’s budget process and provide a summary of the fiscal year 2015 budget. |
| Lync Workshop | |
| Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Presenter: Luke Konkol – Computing and information Technology Location: Phoenix B |
Come and gain understanding of how to work with this instant messaging application, set preferences, and work with contacts. Attendees will also learn how to make and answer video calls, along with sharing presentations, desktops, attachments, work with whiteboards, and create and understand how to use polls. |
| E-mail: How to Get Your Message Across | |
| Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presenters: Josh Goldman – Computing and Information Technology, Kimberly Vlies – Marketing and University Communications Location: Phoenix B |
Although it is fast, low-cost, and anyone can do it, successful e-mail takes consideration. Join us as we go through DOs, DON’Ts and tips that will help you to be a conscientious and effective e-mail communicator. Whether you hope to improve the way you use e-mail for inter-office communication, or for reaching a large audience, this session is for you. |
| Extramural Grant Procedures: Pre-through Post-Award | |
| Time: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Presenters: Lidia Nonn – Office of Grants and Research, Jeff Selner – Controller’s Office Location: Phoenix B |
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) ensures accountability, compliance and stewardship for sponsored programs as directed by the values of the office and by all applicable Federal, State, UW System and University policies, procedures and regulations. While the OGR handles all pre-award and non-financial post-award activities, the Controller’s Office is responsible for post-award monitoring and reporting of extramurally funded gifts, grants, and contracts. The two offices work closely together to ensure that appropriate and accurate fiscal information is provided on agency requests. Join us for a brief overview of extramural pre and post-award grant procedures, where your questions and input are welcome. |
| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 | |
| Waiver and Off-Campus Activity Guidelines | |
| Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Presenter: Christopher Paquet – Risk Management Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
On any college campus it is beneficial to have social or academic activities in which students will participate which pose greater danger than a traditional classroom or lecture setting. Whenever these activities are controlled by or organized by University Staff or Faculty a duty of care is created which may result in liability on the University. In order to best protect the University and employees certain protocols should be followed to determine whether the activity should be done; what can be done to avoid danger; and what disclosures or waivers should be obtained to show the student understands all the risks. This session will address the when and why of waivers and address some of the protocols in place on campus. |
| Fleet Vehicle Authorization, Use, & Procedures | |
| Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Presenters: Tracy Van Erem – Business and Finance, Peggy Van Rixel – Facilities Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
This session will provide information on how to become an authorized driver at UW-Green Bay by giving you general information, the State’s minimum driving standards, how to obtain driver authorization, information regarding fleet vehicles, and how to request a fleet vehicle for use of University business. A demonstration of the new Online Motor Pool Registration System will also be provided. |
| AED Training | |
| Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presenters: David Jones and Tom Kujawa – Public Safety Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
This presentation will help to familiarize employees on how and when to use an AED. At the end of the training employees will have an opportunity to use a test AED to practice what they have learned. |
| Library Services Overview | |
| Time: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Presenters: Deb Anderson and Emily Rogers – Library Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
Discover what new resources are available at your campus library. Want to find new and creative ways to engage your student in their research? We can help! Interested in exploring the history of our area or doing some genealogy? We can do that too! Do you need to create a video or audio recording to spruce up a presentation? We have equipment you can use! Or are you just looking for a good book? We have something for everyone! Library staff will present on our wide variety of collections, new technology, as well as some of the secret treasures held in our Archives. |
| THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 | |
| WISDM | |
| Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Presenter: Lisa Jackovich – Controller’s Office Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
The WISDM (Wisconsin Data Mart for Peoplesoft Financials) is a reporting tool used to view the fiscal activity for departments and project/grants on campus. The information contained in WISDM is extracted from the Peoplesoft Shared Financial System (SFS) on a nightly basis, and includes current year as well as prior year activity. Activity for deposits, purchase orders, journal uploads (chargebacks), expense reports and payroll information can all be obtained from WISDM. Lisa Jackovich will present an online demonstration of WISDM, and answer your questions. |
| Campus Connection Program | |
| Time: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Presenter: Melissa Nash – Human Resources Panel: Mary Baranek – College of Professional Studies, Nathan Carlton – Business and Finance, Ruth Pearson – Nursing Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
Human Resources, in partnership with the Classified Staff Advisory Committee and the Academic Staff Governance Committee, will be rolling out an updated new employee mentor program to include both Classified and Academic Staff/Limited Employees. All Classified and Academic Staff/Limited employees are encouraged to attend this informational session to learn more about what it means to be a campus mentor and take part in the Campus Connection Program. This session will include an interactive panel discussion with current mentors, an overview and history of the program, and information about where we are headed in the future. |
| Student Supervisor Training | |
| Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presenters: Diana Delbecchi – Office of Financial Aid, Sousie Lee – Human Resources Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
All supervisors of student employees are encouraged to attend. Training will cover resources available, highlight the new initiatives, and discuss hot topics in the world of student employment with emphasis on supervising students. |
| Travel Reimburse Policies | |
| Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Presenters: SuAnn Detampel and Cheryl Pieper – Controller’s Office Location: Alumni A/B Rooms |
This presentation will outline the reimbursement policies for employee travel. The session will review the current travel policies and discuss frequently asked questions on travel reimbursement. Presenters will also provide an overview on the UW TravelWise website. |
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 | |
| Telling your Story – Content Development for Wider Dissemination | |
| Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Presenters: Sue Bodilly, Nancy Matzke, Eric Miller, Kelly Moore, Chris Sampson, and Kimberly Vlies – Marketing and University Communications Location: Phoenix B |
From the beginning of time, generations have used stories to explore values, entertain, and capture attention. Stories personalize a particular experience and allow others to see value and compare. What makes a great story? How can you share it to a wider audience? Why is more, sometimes less? Join the staff of the Office of Marketing and University Communication for a presentation on sharing your story and taking your message, ideas and events to the public. |
| Benefit Changes and Updates for 2015 | |
| Time: 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Presenters: Kimberly Danielson and Sue Miller – Human Resources Location: Phoenix B |
This session will provide an overview of 2015 changes in benefits, including information on new health plan options offered by the State for the first time, Health Savings and Employee Reimbursement Account information, and open enrollment opportunities for supplemental plans. This session will also go through the annual open enrollment process, giving an overview of dates, open lab sessions, and online enrollment steps. |
| Disruptive Situations | |
| Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Presenters: Dean of Students Office, Health and Counseling, and Public Safety Location: Phoenix B |
Dealing with disruptive people can be stressful. Unpredictable actions and erratic behaviors can sometimes come as a surprise to anyone of us. This training will help you develop an action plan. Learn how to identify someone in need of assistance or intervention and who to call for help. You will learn both what to do, and also what not to do for a variety of behaviors you may encounter at work, walking around campus and in your everyday life. |
| Lync Workshop | |
| Time: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Presenter: Luke Konkol – Computing and Information Technology Location: Phoenix B |
Come and gain understanding of how to work with this instant messaging application, set preferences, and work with contacts. Attendees will also learn how to make and answer video calls, along with sharing presentations, desktops, attachments, work with whiteboards, and create and understand how to use polls. |
ETF Learning Opportunity Update — August Webinars
Attention Employees covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System
The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is offering the following webinars during the month of August. See ETF’s information below regarding their upcoming webinars.
You are subscribed to Current News/Press Releases, Benefit Presentations, Employer Training and/or Schedule of Benefits Presentations for the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF). This information has recently been updated and is now available.
Live Webinars Scheduled for August
ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit our webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. Here is what others have said about our webinars:
- “My participation in the webinar was a first for me, and I just want to compliment you on how easy it was to connect, follow along, and provide questions or requests. Excellent job!”
- “Thanks for having these valuable webinars. The professional but conversational style helped me to understand the presentation as easily as an “in office” meeting. Really appreciate that the presenter fully understands the subject. Wonderful job.”
How Divorce Can Affect Your WRS Benefits/QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relation Order)
This webinar covers not only how divorce can affect your WRS benefits, but also the importance of properly completing the QDRO required by ETF under state law. We will also review what happens once a valid Qualified Domestic Relations Order is accepted and processed by ETF.
- Tuesday August 12, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday August 21, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Additional Contributions
Find out how making additional contributions to your WRS account can potentially increase your retirement. This webinar also provides examples of how contributions grow over time with interest, how to pay additional contributions (payroll deduction or direct pay), etc.
- Thursday August 7, 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Monday August 18, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday August 27, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.