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Published Online July 2007
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Have you checked out
your new listserve? Homecaucus has been restructured
to answer non-specific UA
questions, requests for referrals, items for sale, job openings, etc.
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Time to sign up for the 2007 Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society’s Light the Night Walk -
Saturday, September 15th at Reid Park,
Demeester OPC (Outdoor
Performance Center) |
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Walkers carry illuminated balloons to
celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Funds raised support
our mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and
improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Your
participation will help save lives. Anyone can take part. Children,
adults and seniors are all welcome. This is a casual walk with no
fitness requirements, and we will be with you every step of the way to
make fundraising easy! Light The Night online fundraising allows family,
friends and colleagues all over the world to show you their support.
Registration will begin at 6 pm, Walk start 7 pm. For more information,
contact us by
email or phone at (602)788-8622.
To register as an individual, team or
team captain go to:
http://register.lightthenight.org/LTNRegistration/app
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Tucson Fire Department is now offering
continuous chest compression CPR classes for the layperson who would
like to be trained in CPR but does not need to nationally certified. The
classes, which are taught by off duty members of the Tucson Fire
Department, are currently being offered for $10 per person, and are
available in both English and Spanish. For more information, log onto
the Save A Life website or
call the office at 623-8484. |
To submit items and
events to the monthly Bulletin,
please contact the
SAC Communications
Committee.
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Reminder: There will
be no general SAC meeting this month as the SAC Retreat will
be held in its place. The August meeting will be held
as usual:
Aug 7: 3-5pm - Staff Advisory Council
Meeting
Alumni Bldg
The new SAC council will be holding
our first meeting to organize our goals for the year...come
by and let us know what you think!
The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the
first Tuesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m.
Look into becoming a member of the UA Council. Become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats!
SAC general meetings are always open to the public. The
University Community is invited to participate. For
more information
Contact President
Randy Livingston.
Watch for more
information on Dr Shelton attending the September 4th SAC
meeting to get staff input
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July 4: Independence Day Holiday |
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July 11: 9-11am - Creating an Inclusive
Workplace: A New Approach to Discrimination
Prevention for Supervisors Workshop
University Services Bldg, Rm 209
The University of
Arizona strives to be a diverse and inclusive
community and aspires to create an environment that
stimulates each member of our community to achieve
his or her full potential. This workshop discusses
the legal and policy reasons for providing a
workplace free from discrimination and harassment,
and describes how inclusion complements those
efforts by respecting and valuing our differences.
Register online
http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm, or call
621-9449
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July 11: Noon-1pm - Navigating the
Rapids: Career Advancement in a White Water World workshop
University Services Bldg, Room
214
On average, individuals will change careers five to seven
times during their professional work life. Couple this
statistic along with the fact that there has been a steady
shift away from the “traditional” view of a career within
the past decade. As a result, promotion up the ladder to a
higher level position is no longer seen as the only career
path. Also, needs and priorities change and emerge
throughout your career stages. In this interactive workshop
you will have an opportunity to review and re-align your
career path. You will gain tools and techniques to highlight
the skills and competencies you have acquired along the way
and the insight to take charge and manage your next career
moves. For more information on the Career Development
Workshops call 621-7701 or register online
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/08_o/development3/.
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July 11: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207 Highland Commons Campus Health
We currently meet each Wednesday at noon in Room B-207
Highland Commons (Campus Health Section). Participants in
the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay
for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and
$90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for
people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who
are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to
join. If you know of people who are interested, you may
direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further
questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack
at
imshivack@hotmail.com
. If there is interest in starting an additional group at a
different time and place on campus, you would want to get in
touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000
and ask for a representative of the At Work department
(please notify
garanda@u.arizona.edu
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July 12: 8:30-10:30pm - From Stress to
Success workshop
University Services Bldg, Room
214
Is your life a tug-of-war between priorities at home and
work? Learn to move beyond managing stress to improving your
quality of life. This class is designed to help you identify
your core values, discuss triggers for stress and learn how
to avert or minimize them, review time management tips and
learn about the characteristics of resilient, productive
individuals. For more information on the Career
Development Workshops call 621-7701 or register online
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/08_o/development3/.
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July 12: 9-11am - Successful Searches Workshop
University Services Bldg, Rm 209
Ever wonder which questions are permissible in an
interview? Not clear about how affirmative action works
when you recruit and hire? Need help and resources for
increasing the diversity of your pool? The answers to
these
questions, as well as many others, will be the focus of
this workshop.
To register call 621-9449
or see website:
http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm |
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July 18: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207 Highland Commons Campus Health
We currently meet each Wednesday at noon in Room B-207
Highland Commons (Campus Health Section). Participants in
the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay
for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and
$90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for
people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who
are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to
join. If you know of people who are interested, you may
direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further
questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack
at
imshivack@hotmail.com
. If there is interest in starting an additional group at a
different time and place on campus, you would want to get in
touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000
and ask for a representative of the At Work department
(please notify
garanda@u.arizona.edu
to get further dates and information on the calendar). |
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July 18: 2-4pm - Preparing for
University Retirement with the AZ State Retirement Plan Workshop
University Services Bldg, Room 214
This information
session is for anyone planning to retire from the University
within the next three years. Topics covered include: options
for continuation of medical, dental, and life insurance
coverage; the Retiree Accumulated Sick Leave Program (RASL);
University privileges for retirees; and information about
working after retirement, including working for an Arizona
university or other state agency.
For more information on the
Financial Education Registration and to register for a session
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/04_cb/finEd/registration.php. If
you have any questions telephone 621-3662. |
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July 19: 8:30-10:30am - An Insider's
Guide to the UA Workshop
University Services Bldg, Room 214
The language, culture, and organization of a university are
unlike those of any other entity. This web-based course will
provide you with the tools and information necessary to
navigate effectively in our strange and wonderful
environment. For more information on the Career
Development Workshops and to register for a session
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/08_o/development3/. If
you have any questions telephone 621-7701 |
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July 25: 8:30-11am - Transitions 101
Workshop
University Services Bldg, Room 214
"Every exit is an entry somewhere else." Tom Stoppard,
American dramatist. This session will introduce participants
to concepts and activities designed to strengthen individual
skills for successfully navigating transitions -- or change
-- in the workplace. The ability to prosper during and after
transitions is one of the hottest skills going in today's
employment market. Join us to sharpen your ability to
thrive, not just survive, in the changing workplace.
For more information on the
Career Development Workshops and to register for a session
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/08_o/development3/. If
you have any questions telephone 621-7701 |
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July 25: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207
Highland Commons (Campus Health)
Participants in
the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay
for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and
$90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for
people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who
are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to
join. If you know of people who are interested, you may
direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further
questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack
at
imshivack@hotmail.com
. If there is interest in starting an additional group at a
different time and place on campus, you would want to get in
touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000
t
garanda@u.arizona.edu
to get further dates and information on the calendar). |
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July 31: 8:30-11:30am - You Talking to
Me? Conflict Management Workshop
University Services Bldg, Room 214
Conflict that smolders behind the scenes can be divisive and
destructive. Conflict that “gets on the table” can be
transforming. Learn how to minimize conflict, address it
effectively, and learn from it when appropriate. For
more information on the Career Development Workshops and to
register for a session
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/08_o/development3/. If
you have any questions telephone 621-7701
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Aug 11: 10am - Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer Orientation
621 W. Lester St
All
new individual and group volunteers are strongly encouraged
to attend a New Volunteer Orientation at our office, 621 W.
Lester St. The first class is August 11, beginning at 10 am
and will last about 30 minutes. We will discuss construction
volunteer opportunities, HabiStore opportunities, safety,
and answer any questions you may have about the Habitat for
Humanity Tucson program. Please contact Johanna, Volunteer
Manager, 3261217, x210,
johannad@habitattucson.org
for more
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Volunteer with Hospice Family Care - Next training
class starts September 6, 2007…it’s FREE!
Hospice Family Care
volunteers are people who are trained to provide
companionship and assistance to terminally ill people
and their families. They come from all walks of life
and generously offer their time to people in need.
Patients are at home or are in skilled care facilities.
Our philosophy reflects a strong emphasis on quality of
life in the end stages of life. The next volunteer
training begins Thursday, September 6 from 5:30p-9:30p.
The class runs six consecutive Thursdays at our office
near Speedway and Wilmot. Upon ”graduation” you
determine the number of hours you wish to volunteer.
Volunteering for Hospice
Family Care does not require a lot of time; all you need
is compassion and the willingness to share the time you
have with people who can benefit from your
companionship. Volunteering is fun. Some volunteers
take patients shopping, others play cards and games or
share their musical talents. Frequently volunteers
provide a much needed break for the caregiver at home
with the patient. We also need volunteers to help with
office work and telephone support.
Four times per year, Hospice
Family Care conducts free Hospice Volunteer training
classes. Training is one time per week for six weeks
and is held at our offices near El Dorado Hospital.
There is no cost for training materials. Some topics
covered during training include communication skills,
spiritual dynamics of death and dying, caring for the
caregiver, bereavement, hospice social service issues,
and many more.
For more information please
contact: Vicki Smith, Volunteer Coordinator
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Donation Items Needed for the Support
the Troops Care Package Program
SAC is supporting our troops
the Blue Star Mothers of Arizona by collecting items (see
attached list) to send care packages over to our
troops. Please do what you can to help out by bringing
items to the SAC meeting at the Alumni Bldg the first
tuesday of the month (except July) from 3-5pm. Cash
donations can also be made (EIN#
83-0481571) to assist with
postage. Donations can be dropped off at the
Administration building, room 221G (Summer & Winter
Session Office).
I’m also willing to come to you! You can call me
directly at 626-9066 or 241-0336 with your location and
I will be happy to pick up whatever you have. Thank
you for your support! -
Debbie Miller, Proud Mom to Robert Miller
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Send your thanks to
our soldiers.
It only takes a minute and is so worthwhile.
If you go to the
web site
http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can pick out a thank you card
and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is
currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it
will go to some member of the armed services. It is FREE and it
only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers
received a bunch of these? I sent mine, now you send one too! |
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Curb Auto
Theft with the Watch Your Car Program:
It's Quick, Easy and FREE!
The Watch Your Car
decal program is a free, voluntary program that
vehicle owners enroll their vehicles with the
Arizona Automobile Theft Authority. The vehicle is
then entered into the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD)
database and participants receive decals for their
front and rear windows. By displaying the decals,
vehicle owners convey to law enforcement officials
that their vehicle is not usually in use between the
hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, when the majority of
auto thefts occur. In addition, by enrolling in the
Watch Your Car Program, vehicle owners also
authorize law enforcement officials to stop their
vehicle at any time during the day or night within
one mile of the border, if there is a suspicion that
the vehicle is being illegally operated.
If a police officer
witnesses the vehicle in operation between these
hours, they have the right to stop the vehicle and
verify it is being legally operated by the rightful
owner.
To
register for the program online go to:
https://www.aata.state.az.us/Watch_Your_Car/Info_Request/signup_request.html
Register by mail
by downloading the form at:
http://www.azwatchyourcar.com/pdfs/WYC%20-%20application%20form%20for%20website.pdf
Print it, fill it out and mail back.
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