University Within the University (U2) lists new classes
Introduction to Ergonomics Online
Open enrollment - March 1 through June 30
Blackboard session: Attendees will be provided login information upon enrollment. Ergonomics is introduced to participants of this new on-line training at http://www.und.edu/dept/policyoffice/Policies/safety/safety/PDF/ergonomics.pdf. Risk factors to avoid in order to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (CTD's) will be highlighted. Symptoms of CTD's will be outlined, along with preventative strategies. Presenter: Claire Moen
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007: Level 2
March 8, 10 and 11, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Upson II, Room 361
Prerequisite: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Level 1.
Upon successful completion of this session, you will be able to: customize the PowerPoint environment; customize a design template; add diagrams to your presentation; add special effects to a PowerPoint presentation; use the various options to customize slideshows; use PowerPoint to collaborate on a presentation; and finalize a presentation. Presenter: Heidi Strande
Patent Basics
March 9, 9 to 10 a.m., Swanson Hall, Room 16-18
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention, but is she a good parent? So you’ve got a great idea, what next? This Workshop will introduce you to basic concepts about patenting inventions, including what the University can do to help and how the University rewards its employee-inventors. Presenters: Jason Jenkins and Tara Kopplin
Non-Employee/Student Travel, Payments to Non-Resident Aliens and Moving Expenses
March 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Swanson Hall, Room 10-12
Review of required travel procedures for non-employees, students and nonresident aliens and a review of moving expense procedures. Presenter: Bonnie Nerby
Exercise With Mandy: Lower Body
March 9, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Wellness Center, Room 272-274
The Work Well walking challenge is beginning soon, get prepared by strengthening your lower body. Please wear comfortable clothes and your tennis shoes (it is on Tennis Shoe Tuesday). You don’t need to be a Wellness center member to attend. Just bring your UND ID and sign a waiver. Presenter: Mandy Dockendorf
Nutrition Myths
March 10, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Memorial Union, Badlands Room
In celebration of National Nutrition Month we will review some popular nutrition-related myths, including: eating after 8 p.m. causes a person to gain weight and celery has negative calories. Bring your lunch and be prepared to learn the truth about nutrition. Presenter: Karina Wittmann
BCBS Wellness Programs: My HealthCenter “Advanced Session”
March 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Upson II, Room 361
You developed a profile and took your health assessment using the BCBS program: MyHealthCenter, but you want to know about the tracking features and customized nutrition, stress and exercise programs. This session is for you. Sit at the computer and learn with Kim as she shows you the robust options available to you and how you can track and earn your $250. Presenter: Kim Ruliffson
Budgets Overview Inquiry
March 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.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; utilizes PeopleSoft to track your department’s budget, cash, revenue, and expenditures; shows you how to complete a budget journal. The session also includes hands-on practice activities. Presenter: Shannon Smidt
The Philosopher Kings
March 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Skalicky Tech Incubator, Room 211 - Brown Bag Lunch Session.
In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The Philosopher Kings takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the staff members who see it all and have been through it all: the custodians. This thought-provoking, feature length documentary interweaves the untold stories of triumph and tragedy from the members of society who are often disregarded and ignored, and seeks out the kind of wisdom that gets you through the day and the lessons one learns from surviving hard times, lost loves and shattered dreams. Presenter: Staff Senate
Defensive Driving
March 17, 8:30 – 12:30 p.m., Skalicky Tech Incubator
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: Eric Pearson
Duplicating Procedures
March 18, 9 to 10 a.m., Swanson Hall, Room 16-18
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 and Shawn Leake
Interviewing & Hiring
March 18, 10 to 11 a.m., 305 Twamley Hall
This session will offer some helpful tips and techniques to incorporate in to your hiring and interviewing process, as well as legal issues you need to consider. Presenters: Desi Sporbert and Joy Johnson
Safe Online Practices – Protecting Your Identity & Securing Your Computer
March 18, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Upson II, Room 361
The Internet can provide a wealth of information and give access to valuable financial, business, educational and entertainment services. However, when connected to the Internet, you and your computer become vulnerable to scammers, identity thieves, viruses, spyware and more. This session will provide the information needed to help you protect your identity and computer while online. Presenter: Brad Miller
-- Patricia Young, U2 Coordinator, Continuing Education, U2@mail.und.edu, 777-0720 |