University Within the University (U2) lists new classes Lunch With a Dietitian: Re-Charge Your New Year’s Resolution(s) Jan. 25, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch Session. Memorial Union, Badlands Room It’s been a few weeks since you made the resolution to “eat healthier foods,” “work out more,” or even “lose 15 pounds” this year. How is that going? Approximately 64 percent of individuals who make resolutions each year have been able to keep the commitment for one month. Are you one of them? If you need a little extra help with your resolution, whatever it is, join us. Please submit your nutrition-related resolution to Karina Wittmann by Wednesday, Jan. 20, (karinawittmann@mail.und.edu or 777-0769) and as a group we can brainstorm and discuss ways for you to really stick with your resolution this year. Presenter: Karina Wittmann Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Level 1 Jan. 25, 27, & 28, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computers, mouse, and file saving and retrieving skills. Upon successful completion of this session, 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 Progressive Discipline* Jan. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., Twamley Hall, Room 305 Supervisors will receive guidelines for using a progressive discipline system. Presenters: Desi Sporbert & Joy Johnson * Required training for all Finance and Operations supervisors, PeopleSoft Account Numbers Jan. 26, 9 to 10 a.m., Memorial Union, Badlands Room This session will show how to use PeopleSoft Account Number listings and provide clarification on how items should be coded. Presenter: Allison Peyton Basic International Student Requirements for Faculty & Staff Jan. 26, 10 a.m to noon, International Centre Government regulations for international students create unique challenges for students to be able to pursue their degrees in the U.S. Faculty and staff who advise international students must be aware of the extra expectations that are placed on these students and what that may mean for arrival on campus, selecting courses, program duration, financial support and post-graduation planning. This session provides an overview of the basic requirements governing most international students’ ability to pursue their studies in the U.S.-from admission to graduation. Topics addressed include visa application, enrollment requirements, international student employment and social security, program completion requirements. Presenters: Shannon Jolly & Matt Hiller Be Well: New Wellness Program and You. Feb. 3, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Gamble Hall, Lanterman Center Room 9 I keep hearing about this $250 from BCBS for exercising or tracking nutrition. How do I start? Join Kim Ruliffson, Coordinator of Work Well at a computer and activate this program to earn big bucks for caring about your health. Presenter: Kim Ruliffson Emergency Preparedness Feb. 3, 1 to 3 p.m., Memorial Union, River Valley Room This session will describe UND's procedures for dealing with all types of emergencies, including but not limited to: severe weather, terrorism, natural disaster, and pandemic influenza. Guidance will be given regarding the proper action to take before, during, and after an emergency. Presenter: Jason Uhlir Defensive Driving Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Swanson Hall, Room 10-12 This session 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 or dependents). This session may also reduce your North Dakota insurance premiums and could possibly remove points from your driving record. Presenter: Tom Brockling -- Patricia Young, U2 Coordinator, Continuing Education, U2@mail.und.edu, 777-0720