U2 lists workshops


Below are the U2 workshops for April 17–20. Visit our web site for more.

Blue Cross, Blue Shield: Strength Bands
April 18
* EERC, Lewis and Clark Room, 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
* Wilkerson Dining, 2 and 2:30 p.m.
* Odegard Hall, Room 244, 2:45 and 3:15 p.m.
Strength training is an important component to a balanced exercise program. The equation you want to remember is: aerobic training + strength training = better health. This presentation will cover the advantages of strength training such as a more toned body, weight loss and maintenance, and a healthier heart and state of mind. Everyone in attendance will receive a free strength resistance band. Presenter: Milissa Van Eps, member, education representative.

Pre-Retirement Seminar: Social Security and Medicare Programs
April 17, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 10-12, Swanson Hall.
This workshop will provide you information regarding the many questions you may have about Social Security and Medicare at retirement. Presenter: Howard Kossover, public affairs specialist, Social Security Administration.

Records Retention and E-Mail
April 18, 10 to 11 a.m., Memorial Room, Memorial Union.
During this workshop, you will learn what role e-mail plays in an organization, UND policy and best practices for retaining e-mail messages. Presenter: Chris Austin, records manager.

Defensive Driving
April 19, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator
This workshop is required by state fleet for all UND employees who drive state vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, received a traffic violation, or had an accident while operating a state vehicle. Employees are encouraged to bring a family member (spouse and/or dependents). This workshop may also reduce your North Dakota insurance premiums and could possibly remove points from your driving record. Presenter: Tom Brockling.

Facilities Discoverer Reports Training
April 19, 9 to 10 a.m., 361 Upson II
The billing charges from facilities will be posted to PeopleSoft in a summarized format. To access the detailed information each department will need to have access to Discoverer reports and be trained on how to access the detail and summary information for their departments. These reports will break down the charges by individual work orders and/or projects. Presenter: Laura Thoreson.

Data Protection and Privacy
April 19, 2 to 4 p.m.
This workshop will introduce secure practices for handling and storing sensitive University and personal data. Topics will include:
• Practices and configurations for securing your operating system, web browser, e-mail, and other software applications.
• Protecting your personal information online.
• Must have security software for your computer.
• Encrypting sensitive data.
Presenter: Brad Miller, IT security officer.
-- Sara Satter, U2 Program Assistant, Continuing Education, sarasatter@mail.und.edu, 777-2128