U2 lists workshops Below are the U2 workshops for May 3-10. Visit our web site for additional workshops. Budget Inquiry and Ledger Cash Balance May 3, 9 to 10:30 a.m., 361 Upson II How do I know what I have left in my budget and how do I know whether I need to do a Budget Journal so that my payments will be processed? Presenters: Lisa Heher and Allison Peyton. Pre-Retirement Seminar: NDPERS - Health, Life and Retirement May 7, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Room 10-12, Swanson Hall This session is divided into two parts. The first, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., will discuss health and life insurance at retirement. All benefited employees nearing retirement can benefit from this session, whether you are a participant of TIAA-CREF or NDPERS. The second part of this session is intended for those employees on NDPERS with questions regarding retirement. This part will go from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Coffee, Cookies and Catered Events, Oh My! (UND Catering: Not Just Doughnuts!) May 8, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Badlands Room, Memorial Union • Learn to plan an event from start to finish • Discover what’s new in catered events • Learn how to successfully complete the forms to request catering services • Learn menu planning from the catering experts • Learn how to take your catered event to the next level Presenter: Diane Brenno. Train the Trainer in Ergonomics May 8, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Auxiliary Services Conference Room This is a mandatory class for all supervisors or those who supervise others for the University of North Dakota. This is a new requirement by the State Risk Management Division in Bismarck. The new UND ergonomic program will be reviewed. In addition, an introductory explanation of ergonomics which is to be shared with your staff members will be presented. UND administration supports this effort. Part of our Workers Compensation discount depends on participation in this class. Certificates will be presented and attendance monitored. We look forward to as many as possible attending. Presenter: Claire Moen. Hiring Procedures and the Termination Process May 10, 9 to 11 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall Learn what constitutes a legal hire as well as a legal termination of an employee. Presenters: Joy Johnson and Desi Sporbert. Records Disposal Procedures May 10, 1 to 2 p.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator Learn more about the process for destroying or transferring records that have passed their retention time limits. We’ll review the system used, discuss why it’s necessary to document, and take part in a hands-on run-through of the entire process. It’s fun to clean out, it’s easier to do than you think, and now’s the time to do it! Presenter: Chris Austin, records manager. Working in Confined Spaces May 10, 1 to 2 p.m., Badlands Room, Memorial Union Confined spaces can be deadly. Reinforce understanding of the risks associated with working in confined spaces such as manholes, trenches, cable vaults and attics. The following topics are included in the workshop: identification of a confined space and its conditions; toxic, flammable, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres; hazards and proper personal protective equipment; and roles and responsibilities. Presenter: Jason Uhlir, Safety and Environmental Health. -- Sara Satter, U2 Program Assistant, Continuing Education, sarasatter@mail.und.edu, 777-2128