University Within the University (U2) lists new classes Nov. 16, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Memorial Union, Badlands Room or; Nov. 17, 5 to 5:40 p.m., Wellness Center, Room 121 Did you know that a person can gain almost 10 pounds during the holiday months if they’re not careful? All those holiday hors d-oeuvres, drinks, added stress, and inactivity can really make a difference. Join us as we learn how to savor the flavors of the season, without overdoing it. We’ll also share tips on how to reduce stress and increase physical activity, even when it’s cold outside. Hopefully you’ll enjoy winter like you did when you were a kid. MyHealthCenter points will be given for participating in this session. Presenter: Karina Wittman Microsoft Office Access 2007 (Intermediate) Nov. 16, 17 and 19, 1 to 4 p.m., Upson II, Room 361 Prerequisite: Microsoft Access 2007 Level 1 Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Modify the design and field properties of a table to streamline data entry and maintain data integrity; Retrieve data from tables using joins; Create flexible queries to display specified records, allow for user-determined query criteria, and modify data using queries; Enhance the capabilities of a form; Customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layouts; Share data across different applications. Presenter: Heidi Strande. Budgets Overview Inquiry Nov. 17, 2 to 4 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. Freedom from Smoking/Chewing Nov. 16, 23 and 30, Dec. 2, 7, 14 and 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Grand Forks County Office Building - 3rd Floor: Public Health, 151 South 4th St., Grand Forks, N.D. Develop the skills and abilities to quit smoking or chewing tobacco. You will learn how to quit, set a quit date, learn from others who have quit and work on techniques to prevent you from starting again. Need to attend all sessions in the series. Presenter: Theresa Knox Transitional Work: Guidelines to Work Restrictions Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to noon, EERC, Thompson Conference Room The primary purpose of this class is to present ND State Risk Management guidelines relating to temporary job restrictions. The content is built around the role of the supervisor. Employee expectations and injured worker guidelines, will be reviewed. Instructions needed to file an incident report will be covered. It is essential supervisors enroll in this class in order to provide information needed by their staff members. Injured employees need accurate information in order to receive all benefits they are entitled to. Presenter: Claire Moen Defensive Driving Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 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: Jeff Misialek Running, Reading, and Reconciling Key Finance Reports in PeopleSoft Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.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. -- Patricia Young, U2 Coordinator, Continuing Education, U2@mail.und.edu, 777-0720