U2 lists workshops University within the University (U2) lists the following workshops: But I’m Just Too Busy...!! All workshops are in 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator April 8, 2:30 to 4 p.m., or April 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m., or April 9, 6 to 7:30 a.m., or April 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon Too busy for what? To exercise? To eat well? To take time for yourself? We will show you how to make healthy choices a part of your day. You will leave this interactive session with a customized office workout that fits your space. Come and get motivated to make a lifestyle change. Presenters: Stef Meyer nd Amanda Eickhoff. Taking the Next Step: Intermediate Ergonomics April 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Conference Room, Auxiliary Services Following a brief review of information of an introductory nature, the following areas will be discussed and reviewed: Tool selection, the NIOSH Lifting equation, specific repetitive trauma disorders of the feet, shoulder, and thumb, characteristics of an effective ergonomic chair, and current statistics here at the University of North Dakota. Presenter: Claire Moen. How to Process Payment Documentation April 9, 2008, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Reed Keller Auditorium and IVN sites at Bismarck, Fargo, and Minot UNDSMHS campuses Learn how to process payments for purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and vouchers. Presenter: Allison Peyton. Facilities Discoverer Reports Training** April 15, 11 a.m. to noon, 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. Records Disposal Procedures April 15, 10 to 11 a.m., Memorial Room, Memorial Union 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. TIAA-CREF Pre-Retirement Seminar April 15, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 10-12, Swanson Hall Information will be presented on retirement options when withdrawing your retirement from TIAA-CREF. Presenter: Chris Stephens, TIAA-CREF. Laboratory Safety April 15, 10 a.m. to noon, President's Room, Memorial Union Learn general lab-safety principles for the use of chemicals in laboratories. The workshop covers potential health hazards in the laboratory, protective measures, and response to incidents and emergencies. This training is required for all University employees working in a laboratory. Presenter: Eric Pearson. What Am I Signing Anyway? April 16, 2: to 3 p.m., Reed Keller Auditorium, School of Medicine and Health Sciences It is the policy of the University that all externally funded proposals be reviewed and signed by the principal investigator(s), department chair, dean, Grants and Contracts Administration, and the Research Development and Compliance Office. We all know that, but what does it mean when you sign this proposal? This training session discusses in detail (1) what the principal investigator and the University is committing to by signing this proposal; (2) how different employees review the proposal for different reasons; and (3) how this proposal will affect individuals and resources at the department and college level. This session is part of the Grant and Contract Training Series sponsored by the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Presenter: Corey Graves. Duplicating Procedures April 16, 9 to 10 a.m., 211 Skalicky Tech Incubator Learn about the process of online submission, creating PDFS, offered at Duplicating Services. Presenters: Shawn Leake and Sherry Metzger. Records Retention and E-Mail April 17, 10 to 11 a.m., Memorial Room, Memorial Union Learn what role e-mail plays in an organization,.UND policy and best practices for retaining e-mail messages. Presenter: Chris Austin. Defensive Driving April 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 10-12, Swanson Hall 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: Jason Uhlir. ** Limited Seating Please reserve your seat by registering with U2 by: Phone, 777-2128, E-mail U2@mail.und.nodak.edu, or online www.conted.und.edu/U2/. Please include: (1) workshop title/date, (2) name, (3) department, (4) position, (5) stop number, (6) phone number, (7) e-mail, and (8) How you first learned about this workshop. Thank you for registering in advance; it helps us plan for materials and number of seats. -- Kathy Williams, Coordinator, U2 Program, U2@mail.und.edu, 777-2128