University Within the University (U2) lists new classes Be Well: New wellness program and you. Aug. 11, 9 to 10 a.m., Memorial Union-Memorial Room Discover how to participate in the BCBSND MyWellnesCenter and Health Club Credit programs. We will jump start you on your way to becoming active in the program, understanding the benefits and learning how you can earn up to $250 in incentives by building a healthier you! Instructors: Kim Ruliffson and Carrie Herrig Internet Safety for Kids: A Parent’s Guide Aug. 11, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Upson II, Room 361 The Internet can help kids learn, communicate, and socialize, but it also exposes them to certain risks. This seminar will help parents learn how to protect their young children and teens and keep them safe online. Some of the topics include risks associated with popular Internet tools and social networking sites; how to filter objectionable Web content and use parental control software; cyberbullying and how to prevent it; how to educate children about Internet predators; and Web resources for parents to learn about and then use to educate their children. Presenter: Brad Miller Records Disposal Aug. 12 or Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 Year-end is upon us and once again it is time to look at disposing of records. This session will review the disposal process. Points covered include, reading/using the retention schedule, navigating the RM website, completing the process. This course is intended for those staff members directly involved in disposing of UND records. Presenter: Chris Flynn Defensive Driving Aug. 12, 6 to 10 p.m., Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 This workshop is required by State Fleet for all UND employees who drive State Fleet vehicles on a regular (monthly) basis, received a traffic violation, or had an accident while operating a State Fleet 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 Running, Reading, & Reconciling Key Finance Reports in PeopleSoft Aug. 13, 9 to 10 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 Preventing Workplace Violence Aug. 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 Workplace violence occurs all too often. Communication and training can help to prevent and deal with employee and/or client violence. This workshop will identify: underlying causes of workplace violence, warning signs, methods for heading off serious situations, as well as planning for prevention. Presenter: Jason Uhlir MS Office 2007-How Will It Affect You? Aug. 13, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Upson II, Room 361 Become familiar with the dramatically different user interface in Office 2007 applications: The Ribbon. Learn how to recognize the new file formats for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access 2007 documents. Learn about the file format compatibility issues between Office 2007 files and earlier Office versions. Find out how to install the free Office Compatibility Pack for opening and editing Office 2007 files in earlier Office versions, and how to save Office 2007 files in the earlier version (Office 97-2003 file format). This is an informational presentation, not a hands-on session. Presenter: Heidi Strande Duplicating Procedures Aug. 18, 9 to 10 a.m., Memorial Union, Badlands Room Learn what is offered at Duplicating Services (like color and wide format printing), the process of online job submission, and how to create PDFs. Presenters: Sherry Metzger & Shawn Leake Microsoft Office Excel 2007:Level 1 (Beginning) Aug. 18, 19, and 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Upson II, Room 361 Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers, mouse, and file saving and retrieving skills. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to explore the Microsoft Office Excel 2007 environment and create a basic worksheet; perform calculations; modify a worksheet; format a worksheet; print workbook contents; and manage large workbooks. Presenter: Heidi Strande -- Patricia Young, U2 Coordinator, Continuing Education, patriciayoung@mail.und.nodak.edu, 777-0720