U2 Lists Workshops How to Painlessly Incorporate 'MyPyramid' into Everyday Life (New) May 6, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Memorial Union, River Valley Room Following the guidelines for healthy eating, using MyPyramid is not as complicated as it sounds. We will discuss how to gradually make healthy changes in your eating patterns that truly are painless, and even refreshing. Everyone who attends will have an individualized approach to fit their own nutrition needs and lifestyle. Presenter: Becky Rude, MS, Registered Dietitian Purchasing Policies and Procedures May 6, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Memorial Union, Badlands Room Discuss current and new policies and procedures Presenter: Scott Schreiner & Vicki Von Harz Budgets Overview Inquiry May 8, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Gamble Hall Lanterman Center, Room 9 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 What You Need to Know About Out-of-State, Volunteer, and In-State Workers Compensation May 8, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Memorial Union, Badlands Room This course is highly recommended for departments with employees who work out of the state of North Dakota for more than 30 days. Adjunct professors who are permanently located out-of-state need coverage and this course will review expectations for obtaining it. Various elements of workers compensation will be the focus of this class including the process for in-state employees at the University of North Dakota. The process for obtaining coverage for volunteers will also be reviewed. This is a great opportunity for departments to learn how to guarantee coverage for their employees whether working in-state, volunteer, or out of state. Instructors: Corrinne Kjelstrom and Claire S. Moen Introduction to Commercializing Your Research Monday, May 12, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Memorial Union, Medora Room Learn what intellectual property is and what steps you need to follow if you think you have an invention. Presenter: Tara Kopplin Locating Funding Sources For Your Ideas May 13, 2:00-3:00 pm UNDSMHS, Reed Keller Auditorium You have a wonderful idea for a grant proposal. But where do you send your proposal? Who may be interested in your proposal? This training session will answer those questions and many more by (1) focusing on locating agencies and foundations who may fund a grant project in your area of expertise and/or interest; and (2) discussing websites which may assist you with locating the perfect sponsor for your idea. This session is part of the Grant and Contract Training Series sponsored by the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Presenter: Corey Graves ABC’s of Fire Extinguisher Use May 13, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Auxiliary Services, Conference Room This class will describe the different types of fire extinguishers, what the rating system used on extinguishers means, when to consider using a fire extinguisher, and class participants will be given the opportunity to use an extinguisher in a controlled setting. Information gained in this class will be applicable to the work place, home and motor vehicles. Presenters: Eric Pearson and Jason Uhlir Leadership Training: So, Now You're a Supervisor (New) May 14, 8:30-10:00 a.m. Memorial Union, Lecture Bowl If you are newly established in a supervisory position, you may have many ideas about how you will make changes in your department now that you are at the helm. But, are there pitfalls and challenges that you may encounter as you assume your new role as a leader? As a new supervisor, you can greatly enhance your potential for success by taking into account, and then applying some fundamental principles for starting your new role on a solid foundation. This presentation will define some common mistakes of beginning supervisors, and it will introduce principles for lasting success in your evolving career as a leader. Presenter: TBA, St. Alexius Employee Assistance Program Educational Presentation: Parenting the Emerging Teenager May 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Memorial Union, Lecture Bowl Concerned parents want to know more about managing their teenagers in today's fast-paced world. This presentation promotes the concepts of structure, balance, and fairness to build strong relationships between parents and their teenagers. The presentation will explore both positive and negative family interaction. The speaker will discuss how parental messages and family contracting influence and direct our relationships with youngsters emerging into adulthood. The speaker will introduce a variety of ingredients to enhance positive parent-teen communication and relationships. Presenter: TBA, St. Alexius Employee Assistance Program NDPERS Pre-Retirement Seminar – Insurance Only May 14, 2:30-4:30 pm Memorial Union, Lecture Bowl Information regarding NDPERS health insurance and Medicare supplement for retirees will be discussed. This session is for both NDPERS and TIAA-CREF employees who are interested in staying on the NDPERS health insurance during retirement. NDPERS will be doing a Pre-Retirement Education Program on May 15th for those employees who have NDPERS as their retirement. Presenter: NDPERS Benefit Program Specialist Please reserve your seat by registering with U2 by: Phone, 777-2128, Email 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, U2 Coordinator, University within the University, kathrynwilliams@mail.und.edu,777-4266. -- Kathy Williams, Coordinator, U2 Program, U2@mail.und.edu, 777-2128