U2 lists sessions The University within the University (U2) lists the following workshops. But I’m Just Too Busy!... Sept. 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m., or Nov. 17, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wellness Center classrooms 120 and 121. See the article above for mroe information. Work Hours and Overtime. Whom Does It Impact? Sept. 16, 9 to 10 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall Learn which employees are affected by overtime and how to handle administering overtime. Presenters: Desi Sporbert and Joy Johnson. ABC’s of Fire Extinguisher Use Sept. 16, 10 to 11 a.m., Auxiliary Services, Conference Room This class will describe the different types of fire extinguishers, what the rating system used on extinguishers means, and when to consider using a fire extinguisher. 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 workplace, home, and motor vehicles. Presenters: Eric Pearson and Jeff Misialik. Budgets Overview Inquiry Sept. 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Gamble Hall Lanterman Center, Room 9 Prerequisite: PeopleSoft user ID and password for Finance Module, a local fund number, and/or an appropriated fund number. 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. Running, Reading, and Reconciling Key Finance Reports in PeopleSoft Sept. 18, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Gamble Hall Lanterman Center, Room 9 Prerequisite: Must have previously attended either a “Budgets Overview Inquiry” or “Budget vs. Cash Inquiry” U2 session and must have a PeopleSoft user ID and password for Finance Module. This training provides the tools necessary to navigate through PeopleSoft in order to run, read, and understand PeopleSoft financial reports. Important tips will be provided to help you recognize why, when, and how to reconcile revenue and expense transactions posted to your funds. Troubleshooting tips and tools to help you resolve budgeting errors will also be provided. This session includes hands-on practice activities. Presenter: Tom Swangler. Licensed Logo Vendors and Trademark Usage Sept. 18, 10 to 11 a.m., Memorial Union, Badlands Room Step-by-step instructions for ordering trademarked items. Presenter: Sara Satter. Defensive Driving Sept. 18, 12:30 to 4:30 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: Eric Pearson. Basic International Student Requirements for Faculty and Staff Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., International Centre This workshop will provide an overview of the basic requirements governing most international students’ ability to enter and remain in the United States for their studies —- from admission to graduation. Topics addressed will include the visa application process, enrollment requirements, international student employment and Social Security, and program completion requirements. Lunch will be provided by the International Centre. Presenters: Anne Ekkaia and Shannon Jolly. -- Denis F. MacLeod, U2 Coordinator, University Within the University, denismacleod@mail.und.edu, 701-777-0720