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Benefits Open Enrollment will be
held August 10- 31, 2009
All University of Arizona benefits-eligible employees must make benefits
elections in order to continue benefits after October 1, 2009.
Please ensure that your email address and home
mailing address are correct in the University’s records so that you may
receive important Benefits Open Enrollment information as quickly as
possible. Updating your information is easy!
Visit Employee Link at:
https://emplink.arizona.edu
- Login to Employee Link with your UA
NetID and password
- Select "Online Services"
- Select "Update Employee Address"
and/or "Update Employee Email Address"
- Enter, save and confirm changes
If you do not know
your UA Net ID, please visit
https://netid.arizona.edu or call 621-HELP. You may also see your
payroll representative for assistance.
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2009
To submit items and
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Aug 1: 9 – 3pm - 20th Annual 94.9
MIXfm Baby Fair!
Tucson Convention Center
At 20 years, the Baby Fair is the longest-running free
public event in Tucson. This year, as always, you'll find
everything you need for your family. More than 70 exhibitors
cover everything from babies to kids to parents, with
products and services that can make your life easier, safer,
better. In one big air-conditioned room, you can
enjoy: Jumping castles, Ronald McDonald, Magic by Mr. Hocus,
The Babies “R” Us Diaper Derby (bring your camera!), The
Diaper Bank Daddy Diaper Olympics (Fathers can show they
know how to change a diaper, while competing for a great
prize), A chance to win a $500 Grand Prize from Babies “R”
Us, and Interesting and informative seminars from Tucson
Medical Center and University Medical Center.
Too bad babies don't come with a user's
manual because every new parent
has a billion questions! On Saturday moms and dads can get
some of those questions answered by pediatricians and ob-gyns
at University Medical Center's "Ask a Doc" booth at the 13th
Annual Baby Fair at the Tucson Convention Center.
Obstetricians, gynecologists and pediatricians from
University Medical Center and The University Physicians will
be on hand to answer general questions about pregnancy,
childbirth and newborn care at no charge. (They will not be
providing specific medical advice to individuals.) No
appointment is necessary. Admission to the Baby
Fair is free. For information about the "Ask a Doc"
booth, call 694-6569.
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1: 10:30am - UA BookStores W.A.L.K. MEET MAX THE RABBIT
Student Union Bookstore
Storybook Character Hour: Join your favorite book
character every first Saturday of each month, 10:30am at
your official
UA BookStores (SMUC), for an hour of storytelling and
activities. This Week - MAX, What’s that determined
rabbit up to now? Come find out! He’s hopping by UA
BookStores for hugs and stories! Bring your camera!
Download Schedule
Become a
W.A.L.K. member to receive early reminders about
upcoming programs & 20% Discount on General Reading
Books! Yes, even all children's books.
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Aug 4: 1:15-3pm - Successful Supervisor Series Module 4:
Staffing
USB Rm 214
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Analyze and identify available staffing options for vacant
positions; Create accurate position descriptions to draw
qualified candidates; and Design an effective interview to
assist in candidate selection
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Aug 4: 3-5 p.m. - Staff
Advisory Council meeting
Student Union Career Services Rm 411A
The Staff Advisory
Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday
of each month. SAC general meetings are always open
to the public. The University Community is invited
to participate. Look into becoming a member of
the UofA SAC & become an advocate for your fellow
Wildcats! For more information contact
SAC President Eddie Gomez at
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Aug 5: 8:30-10:30am - PSI Capstone
USB Rm 214
After completing all the Professional Success Institute
course work, attend a final capstone session planned in your
honor! During this session, you will participate in
activities that will help you reflect on your PSI learning
journey and start planning the next steps for your
professional development. And, most importantly, you will be
recognized for your significant achievement of graduating
from the PSI program.
Register |
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Aug 5: 10-2pm - IKON Technology
Show
Student Union Catalina and Tucson Rooms
IKON Office Solutions – a Ricoh Company
and the University of Arizona Procurement & Contracting
invite you to a very special technology tradeshow luncheon
Featuring Document Solutions for your College or Department:
RICOH Color & B&W; Copier/Printer/Scanner/Fax; RICOH Hot
Spot Printers; DocumentMall; CAC Card & Account Management
Systems; Doc Accel Document Management & Scanning
Solution; and Scanning Solutions. Please
open link to view flyer. Drawing and Giveaways.
RSVP to
hbrandt@ikon.com |
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Aug 8: 11 -12:30 pm - LUTE OLSON TO BE
RECOGNIZED AT MCKALE MEMORIAL CENTER
Lute and Bobbi Olson Court at McKale Memorial
Center
The University of Arizona Athletics
Department will host a public recognition ceremony
celebrating the career of coach Lute Olson on August 8,
2009. His continued support of the community through
his involvement in many non-profits, the prestige he has
brought to the UA and Tucson community and his impact on
hundreds of basketball letterwinners are just a few of many
reasons to attend. The month of August was selected for the
celebration to allow his former players the opportunity to
participate and share in the celebration of Coach Olson's
accomplishments. Help us thank Coach Olson and
celebrate his hall-of-fame career. Among other things, the
day's event will include tributes from former players,
appearances by current NBA players, and a highlight video.
Free and open to the public. Free parking in the Cherry
Garage and surrounding surface lots. Event will not
be broadcast live Olson retired on Oct. 23, 2008,
and finished his career at Arizona with a 589-187 record, 11
Pac-10 titles, 23 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances,
four Final Fours, and a national championship in 1997.
For more information please contact Courtney Anthony at
canthony@arizona.edu
or 520-621-2331 or visit
www.arizonawildcats.com.
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Aug 10: 1-4pm - High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Training
USA
Bldg Rm A104
The HOV training program has been modified to meet State of
Arizona requirements. HOVs are defined as any full size van
or Sport Utility Vehicle with seating capacity of 8-15, and
full size cargo vans. Minivans and SUVs with seating
capacity of less than 8 do NOT require HOV driver training
or certification. All HOV drivers (faculty, staff,
students, volunteers) must attend a classroom training
session, AND successfully complete a behind-the-wheel road
test conducted by RM&S or other authorized observer. Road
tests conducted by RM&S are scheduled separately from the
classroom training, and must be done by appointment. The
behind-the-wheel road test takes about 30 minutes to
complete. Departments may conduct the behind-the-wheel road
test at their own convenience with their own staff upon
prior approval and authorization by RM&S. Those interested
in conducting their own behind-the-wheel road tests should
contact John Murphy at 621-4551 or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu for orientation and approval.
For details on these new requirements, and other important
policy changes, see the new UA Fleet Safety Policy.
Classes are subject to cancellation or re-scheduling based
on the number of registrations received. To register
for an HOV training session, or a behind-the-wheel road
test, contact Sara Thomas at 626-1136 or
sthomas@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For questions about the training
requirement and HOV policy, contact John Murphy at 621-4551
or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu.
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Aug 11: 1-2:30pm - Bloodborne
Pathogen/Infection Control
AHSC Rm 4120
A mandatory training for
employees who have a reasonably anticipated occupational
exposure to
bloodborne pathogens (PDF format), as specified
by OSHA. For information, contact Herb Wagner at
621-7691 or
hwagner@email.arizona.edu.
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Aug 11: 1:30-4:30pm - From Stress to Success
USB Rm 214
Supervising a student employee is challenging and rewarding
experience. The student employee often has a unique set of
needs: juggling school, work and additional life
responsibilities. This session will provide you with
guidelines to follow during the initial hiring process and
information pertinent to the day-today supervision of
student employee.
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Aug 13: 8:30-10:30am - Professional Success Institute
Orientation
USB Rm 214
This is the kickoff course for the Professional Success
Institute. In addition to learning more about the
certification program, participants will assess where they
are, where they want to be, and what they need to do to
reach their professional goals.
Register
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Aug 17 - 21: Classroom Technology
Demonstrations and Practice for Fall Semester
With the beginning of classes just
around the corner, many instructors will be teaching in
classrooms with which they are unfamiliar or classrooms
which were renovated and contain new technology. We would
like to invite all interested instructors to take advantage
of demonstrations on how to use the various technological
equipment in their classrooms. Please encourage instructors
to bring actual instructional materials with which they will
be working this semester. Following demonstrations of how
each element of technology works, time will be provided for
instructors to practice using the multi-media capabilities
of the classroom in which they will teach. We
encourage all instructors to take advantage of these
demonstrations and practice sessions. We are committed to
doing all we can to support the instructional needs of all
faculty. We are available throughout the year to provide
assistance, but want to devote this uninterrupted time for
your convenience. To schedule a demonstration/practice
time for August 17-21, please call 621-3852. The first
demonstration will begin at 8am and the last one will be at
4pm. Due to the fact that many departments are holding
special events and orientations at this time, we may not be
able to show you the exact room you will be teaching in, but
we will be able to show you a room in which the equipment is
set up the same as the room you will be teaching in during
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Aug 18: 1:15-3pm - Successful
Supervisor Series Module 4: Staffing
USB Rm 214
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Discuss the different types of employee complaints,
including staff disputes, constructive discharge and
whistleblower; Explain how the processes that deal with
these complaints work; and Describe the supervisor’s role in
responding to various complaints
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Aug 19-28 - Wildcat Welcome Events
It is time for all members of our
community to get excited and energized to welcome new and
returning students to campus! We hope that each
department finds some way to create an especially welcoming
environment in the first weeks of the semester.
Wildcat Welcome is the official UA Welcome Back program that
has over forty events scheduled, August 19-28, 2009.
We hope that you will become familiar with the Wildcat
Welcome schedule of events and encourage students to attend
these important events. You are our best source of
information for students. Please do your best to
promote these activities with students. The
schedule can be found online at:
http://www.union.arizona.edu/welcome
If you would like a few Wildcat Welcome event
calendars for your department, or would like to add an event
to the schedule, contact Chrissy Lieberman at
ceagan@email.arizona.edu
We need volunteers to assist with moving in new students
with their parents. We also need folks to assist at the Ask
Me table on the mall. You can still sign up to volunteer for
the Ask Me Table and Move in events. Just fill out the
form online and email it to
Mirum@u.arizona.edu or fax it to 621-9973.
Deadline to sign up as a volunteer is July
31, 2009. Please feel free
to direct any questions to our co-chairs: Juliette
Moore, Campus Recreation,
juliette@u.arizona.edu
621-8707, or Chrissy Lieberman, ASUA,
ceagan@email.arizona.edu
621-2782 We hope that all have a great opening of
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Aug 19: 8:30-11:30am - University Leadership Institute
Orientation
USB Rm 214
The University Leadership Institute is designed for managers
and supervisors of classified staff and appointed personnel
committed to being model leaders. The Institute requires
active participation, rigorous self assessment, feedback
from colleagues, and a commitment to professional
development. This session will introduce you to the
Institute's design and expectations to help you decide
whether this is the right program for you. Those who elect
to become Institute participants will be given an
opportunity to register for courses, complete their first
self assessment tool, and begin the 360° feedback process.
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Aug 19: 9:30-10:30am -
Fighting Fires with Portable Fire Extinguishers (hands-on)
USAQ Bldg Rm A406
RM&S periodically conducts hands-on fire extinguisher
training classes. For information contact Frank Perez
at 626-8739 or
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Aug 20: 11-2pm - Open Enrollment
2009-2010
Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 E 2nd St
The 2009-2010 Open Enrollment will begin
Monday, August 10th at 8a.m. and will end Monday, August
31st at 5p.m. Open Enrollment is Mandatory. In order
to continue coverage with ADOA you must take action.
Changes made during Open Enrollment will be effective for
the plan year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September
30, 2010. To learn more about your benefits or to ask
questions, attend one of this year's Benefit Expos. Take
time to speak with the plan vendors or representatives from
ADOA. Free health screenings will also be available for
current members at each of the expos. (Screening
11-2pm). How to Enroll - University Employees -
Benefit elections are mandatory and must be made by visiting
UA:
www.hr.arizona.edu
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Aug 20: 5:30 -7pm - Career Change
Roundtable
University Services Building, Room 116
Human Resources is going to schedule some
evening "Career Change" round table sessions for employees
who don't feel comfortable attending career management
sessions during the day.
Link and job description. Career Change
Roundtable (After Hours): What is the next step in my
career? What do I need to know about
layoffs/non-renewals? Is my resume ok? What do I
say in an interview? How do I prepare for
organizational changes? Have you been asking
yourself any of these questions lately? Human Resources has
information that can help. At 5:30 PM on the third
Thursday of each month, HR Employee and Career Advising will
hold a Career Change Roundtable. The discussion is open to
all UA employees. No pre-registration is required. We'll
have food! We'll begin each roundtable meeting
with a 10 minute presentation about current career change
issues and news. After that, there is no set agenda other
than that we'll be discussing career matters. YOU will set
the agenda. Possible discussion points include but are not
limited to: Career Planning, Career Branding, Change
Management, Layoff & Non-renewal policies, Resumes and cover
letters, Interviewing tips.
The meeting will last 1 hour but if you
need to leave earlier that's ok. We want these sessions to
be both useful and convenient. A number of handouts
concerning career change will be available. So stop by!
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Aug 21: 9-10am - Noise &
Preventing Hearing Loss
USA Bldg Rm A104
Mandatory OSHA Class for those exposed to loud
noises at or above 85 dbA. All University community members
who love sound, but experience noise on or off the job are
welcome. Reservations required. To register by phone
contact Sara Thomas at 626-1136, by email at
risktrn@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For more information, please
contact instructor Julia Rosen at 621-1570 or
jcrosen@email.arizona.edu. |
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Aug 21: 10:30-11:30am -
Respirator Training
USA Bldg Rm A104
Reservations required. To register by phone contact
Sara Thomas at 626-1136, by email at
risktrn@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For more information, please
contact instructor Julia Rosen at 621-1570 or
jcrosen@email.arizona.edu. |
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Aug 21: 11:30-3pm -
Respirator Fit Testing
USA Bldg Rm A104
Reservations required. To register by phone contact
Sara Thomas at 626-1136, by email at
risktrn@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For more information, please
contact instructor Julia Rosen at 621-1570 or
jcrosen@email.arizona.edu. |
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Aug 26: 10 - 2 pm - Wildcat
Student Employment Fair
Student Union Memorial Center, North Ballroom
Looking for Student Workers? No fee to reserve a table at
this event! UA Career Services is sponsoring the
Wildcat Student Employment Fair 2009, an ideal
opportunity for University departments and programs to
recruit and hire student employees. Getting the word
out…UA students will be invited to attend the
Wildcat Student Employment Fair via listservs,
Arizona Daily Wildcat ads, in Wildcat Welcome promotional
materials and through a direct mail campaign to current
Work-Study Award recipients. Students will be able to access
a list of participating departments and their available
positions via the Career Services Web site prior to the
fair. Historically…Dozens of departments have
participated and thousands of students have attended this
event since its inception in 2001. It’s proven to be the
easiest, most effective way to hire students for the
upcoming academic year. Sign up today! If your
department is interested in participating, please register
at
http://www.career.arizona.edu/faculty/?wsef
by Friday, August 14, 2009. Participation in the
Wildcat Student Employment Fair is limited to university
departments only, and there is no cost to departments. Once
registered, be sure to click on the link to
Career Services’ Wildcat JobLink to post your
department’s student employment opportunities. For more
information about the Wildcat Student Employment Fair or if
you have a question about the online registration system,
please contact me at (520) 621-2746 or via email at
schloss@email.arizona.edu.
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Aug 26: 1-4pm - High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Training
USA
Bldg Rm A104
The HOV training program has been modified to meet State of
Arizona requirements. HOVs are defined as any full size van
or Sport Utility Vehicle with seating capacity of 8-15, and
full size cargo vans. Minivans and SUVs with seating
capacity of less than 8 do NOT require HOV driver training
or certification. All HOV drivers (faculty, staff,
students, volunteers) must attend a classroom training
session, AND successfully complete a behind-the-wheel road
test conducted by RM&S or other authorized observer. Road
tests conducted by RM&S are scheduled separately from the
classroom training, and must be done by appointment. The
behind-the-wheel road test takes about 30 minutes to
complete. Departments may conduct the behind-the-wheel road
test at their own convenience with their own staff upon
prior approval and authorization by RM&S. Those interested
in conducting their own behind-the-wheel road tests should
contact John Murphy at 621-4551 or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu for orientation and approval.
For details on these new requirements, and other important
policy changes, see the new UA Fleet Safety Policy.
Classes are subject to cancellation or re-scheduling based
on the number of registrations received. To register
for an HOV training session, or a behind-the-wheel road
test, contact Sara Thomas at 626-1136 or
sthomas@email.arizona.edu or
register on-line. For questions about the training
requirement and HOV policy, contact John Murphy at 621-4551
or
murphjoh@email.arizona.edu.
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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 campus and giving me a call at
626-9066 or 241-0336 with your location and I will be
happy to pick up whatever you have.
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)
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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