U2 lists workshops The University within the University (U2) lists the following sessions: Blue Cross, Blue Shield Presentations: Stress Relief Feb. 19, noon and 12:30 p.m., Memorial Union, River Valley Room Everyone experiences some form of stress throughout their lives. Whether it’s good or bad, it’s always helpful to know effective ways to manage. This presentation will present tips to dealing and living with stress effectively. Everyone in attendance will receive a free stress relief kit. Presenter: Millisa VanEps. Basic Windows** Feb. 19, 1 to 3 p.m.. 361 Upson II Introduces very basic Windows features: keeping your desktop tidy, change desktop color, create a desktop shortcut, change or set the date/time, Windows XP Start Menu, change themes, menu features, Windows XP taskbar overview, organize files, work with windows, create an efficient work environment, and find information. Presenter: Heidi Strande. Keep Them Alive Until the Ambulance Arrives Feb. 19, noon to 1 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m., Lecture Bowl, Memorial Union Once you’ve called 9-1-1 and the dispatcher has help on the way, what can you do to help the patient? This session will describe some basic lifesaving techniques you can provide until professional help arrives and will cover such topics as emergency resuscitation, including CPR and automatic defibrillation, allergic reactions, burns, bleeding injuries, seizures, fainting, dislocation, sprains and strains and other medical emergencies. Presenter: Tim Shea, NREMT-P. Budgets Overview Inquiry (NEW)** Feb. 20, 8 to 10 a.m., Room 9, Gamble Hall Lanterman Center Requirements: PeopleSoft user ID and password for finance module, a local fund number, and/or an appropriated fund number. This is for new PeopleSoft users or those PeopleSoft users needing a refresher. This training provides the tools necessary to navigate through PeopleSoft to find your department's budget and cash balance; utilize PeopleSoft to track your department's budget, cash, revenue, and expenditures; and complete a budget journal. The session also includes hands-on practice activities. Presenter: Shannon Smidt. Defensive Driving Feb. 20, 6 to 10 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: Dan Lund. Performance Management and Progressive Discipline Feb. 21, 9 to 11 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall Supervisors will learn the fundamentals of conducting honest, fair, and consistent evaluations and receive guidelines for using a progressive discipline system. Presenters: Joy Johnson and Desi Sporbert. Data Protection and Privacy** Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., 361 Upson II This workshop will introduce secure practices for handling and storing sensitive University and personal data. Topics will include: - A discussion of the types of information to protect and why it needs to be protected. - Practices and configurations for securing your operating system, web browser, email, 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. “BaFa BaFa” Cultural Simulation Exercise Feb. 28, noon to 2 p.m., Swanson Hall, Rooms 10-12 and 16-18 BaFa BaFa is a cultural simulation game that teaches participants a great deal about cultural differences, assumptions, and misunderstandings. The overall purpose of the game is to increase cultural awareness and sensitivity among participants, to improve their ability to work with and relate to members from cultures that differ from their own. Participants are divided into two groups, each adopting a previously unknown culture. When members from the differing cultures visit each other’s group, observations are made and conclusions discussed. This activity increases cultural awareness and sensitivity among participants, and assists employees, students, and professionals from all areas in working with diverse populations. Presenter(s): American Indian student services staff. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training - March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 5 to 9 p.m.* (16 hours total). This training program prepares community volunteers to respond in the event of a disaster or other large scale emergency. CERT training provides basic disaster response skills, such as fire suppression, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. At the end of the training, each volunteer will put their skills to the test during a disaster simulation. Those completing the training receive a free CERT T-shirt and backpack filled with disaster supplies. Please note there is a Feb. 29 registration deadline for this training. Sponsored by the Office of Civic Leadership, Memorial Union and FirstLink Volunteer Center, Grand Forks. To register: http://www.conted.und.edu/u2/ 777-2128 or U2@mail.und.nodak.edu -- Kathy Williams, Coordinator, U2 Program, U2@mail.und.edu, 777-2128