Suzanne started on UW-Green Bay on October 14, 2013, as a Student Billing Coordinator. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay Suzanne worked for Brown County for six years in their payroll department. She is from Green Bay and is married with two kids.
Welcome Paul Sheedy
Paul started on UW-Green Bay on October 14, 2013, as a Student Billing Coordinator. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay Paul worked at Rasmussen College for three and a half years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UW-Whitewater and is from Suamico, Wisconsin.
Wellness Committee: Power Yoga & Nidra
Please join us for our upcoming Yoga event!
Power Yoga & Nidra
Thursday, November 7
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Special Events Room
Other notes:
- This event is FREE to students, faculty/staff and Kress members
- Participants are encouraged to bring a sweatshirt, blanket and/or pillow for the Nidra portion
- This event is for ALL levels – experienced or new to yoga, you are sure to find your place on the mat
Get your sweat on from temple to toe. Led by certified Yoga instructor, Liz. This 90 minute practice starts with a flowing Power Yoga practice, and will be closed with a deep meditation (Nidra) where you will be invited to surrender to the ultimate state of letting go.
Mid semester can be stressful, why not work it out on the mat with a good sweat followed by a chance to take time for yourself and simply just breathe.
We hope you’ll join us for this magical event!
Please feel free to respond to this email, or email Liz at branel06@uwgb.edu, if you have any questions!
Wellness Committee Fruit & Vegetable Challenge
The Wellness Committee is sponsoring a month long nutrition challenge encouraging employees to track their fruit and vegetable consumption and increase their daily servings.
Throughout the month of November, employees are encouraged to keep track of their daily servings of fruit and vegetables on the tracking forms provided. At the end of each week, participants will turn in their tracking form to wellness@uwgb.edu and weekly drawings will be held for prizes. At the end of the month, a grand prize drawing will be held, with the winner receiving two Green Bay Gamblers Tickets.
Details on the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge and Tracking Forms.
If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu.
Welcome Gail Sims-Aubert
Gail started on October 14, 2013, as the Director of Residence Life. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay she was employed at the University of Nebraska-Kearney for 14 years. She earned her BA in Broadcast Sales and Management and her MAE in Speech Communications. Her hometown is Bruning, Nebraska and she is married to Alan.
Reminder: Open Enrollment Period
A reminder to all benefits eligible employees:
The Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period ends on Friday, November 1, 2013. Any changes/new enrollments for 2014 must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013. Please see the attached document regarding information on the 2014 Open Enrollment details and insurance/WRS increases.
Benefits Open Lab Session are being held on the following dates:
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
Stop by one of the Benefits Open Lab Session to ask benefits questions, learn more about 2014 benefit changes, or to receive assistance with the E-Benefits enrollment program.
ERA Special Election Period for Employees with Same-Sex Spouses
2013 ERA Special Election Period for Employees with Same-Sex Spouses – October 14 – November 13, 2013
This email applies only to employees with a same-sex spouse.
Due to recent tax law changes, if you have a legally recognized same-sex spouse, you may now claim medical and dependent care expenses for your spouse and spouse’s children through the Employee Reimbursement Account (ERA) program. This applies to 2013 ERA contributions to the Health Care and the Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) programs.
You may enroll in the ERA program or increase your election for 2013 by submitting a Change in Status form directly to WageWorks by November 13, 2013. We recommend that you submit the form as soon as possible to allow for processing before the end of the calendar year.
If you are already enrolled in the ERA program for 2013, and you do not plan to increase your election, you may still submit claims incurred by your spouse or spouse’s children for the entire 2013 plan year (January 1, 2013 – March 15, 2014).
Forms must be submitted to WageWorks via fax at 1-866-672-4780 or U.S. Mail to: PO BOX 1840, Tallahassee, Fl 32302-1840.
Please note that if you want to enroll in the ERA program for 2014, you must enroll online or via paper application by November 1, 2013. See the Annual Benefit Enrollment (ABE) website for more information: www.uwsa.edu/abe/era
Festival Foods 6th Annual Turkey Trot
| What: | Festival Foods 6th Annual Turkey Trot |
| When: | Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28th 8:00 a.m. |
| Where: | ShopKo Hall (Next to the Resch Center) 1901 S. Oneida Street Green Bay |
| Register Now for this fun event! Register before October 31st for just $18, which includes a bib, timing chip (for 5 milers), post-race refreshments, long sleeved t-shirt AND a pumpkin pie! Visit http://www.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com for race information and other locations.The Turkey Trot offers two events – a five mile run and a two mile walk – to accommodate participants of all ages and abilities. Attendees enjoy the upbeat music, high quality long-sleeved t-shirts and free Festival Foods pumpkin pies at the finish line that they can take home and enjoy with their family. New this year- the Dog Jog, a separate group just for dogs and their humans. The Dog Jog will start at the back of the 2 mile event.
The Turkey Trot benefits the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA in communities Festival serves. Both of those organizations provide volunteers in return for monetary proceeds. In the past five years, the Turkey Trot has donated more than $681,000! Register Now for this fun event! Attached to this e-mail is a helpful training guide for the days leading up to this event! Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events! |
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Welcome Rick Weston
Rick started on September 30, 2013, as a Custodian. Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay he was employed at Hartford Community Development Authority – Weatherization. His home town is West Bend, Wisconsin. He is married and has a daughter.
Learn 2 Curl at the Green Bay Curling Club
| What: | Want to try the sport of Curling? Sign up for a “Learn 2 Curl” lesson! In just one short lesson you will be ready for league play and bonspieling (tournaments) |
| When: | Monday, October 14 6:00 p.m. |
| Where: | Green Bay Curling Club 781 Potts Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304 |
| It takes about an hour to go through the teaching sequence with an “end” (similar to a baseball inning) or two to practice a game situation.The ice house is about 40 degrees. Please plan accordingly and bring light weight gloves and hats. Wear warm, loose fitting clothing as you will need to stretch while delivering the stone.The Learn 2 Curl program is sponsored by the Green Bay Curling Club and is open to the public, therefore spouses, children and friends are encouraged to attend! Cost is $5/person for adults. Kids are free.Please RSVP to the Wellness Committee at wellness@uwgb.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Aoki at aokik@uwgb.edu |