UK Celebrates National Work And Family Month October 2006
As part of UK's celebration of National Work and Family Month in October, UK Work-Life has organized a series of brown bag events (see complete list below) designed to help UK employees balance work and personal responsibilities - and to assist managers and supervisors with work-life support issues. Event topics were guided by the feedback from recent staff and faculty UK@Work surveys. For a quick overview of the events, visit the event calendar.
Career Development
Employees Going Back to College!
Opportunities for UK employees starting or returning to college will be discussed.
Presenter: Cecile McKinney, Director of Adult Student Services
Thursday, October 12
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
359 Student Center
Help! My Career Needs a Jump Start!
Do you feel stuck in your job? Not sure what direction your career is going? In this session we’ll look at some steps you can take to reenergize your career.
Presenter: Bill Verble, Program Manager, Employee Learning Services
Thursday, October 19
12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Tuesday, October 24
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
231 Student Center
Family and Personal Relationships
Elder Care Discussion Group Kick Off!
Do you provide care to an aging loved one or friend? If so, you may want to participate in an elder care discussion group. Learn about the benefits of attending a workplace discussion group, how you can support other employees at the University, and learn from other people’s experiences.
Facilitator: Janice Austin, MSW, UK Elder Care Specialist
Thursday, October 5
12:10-12:50 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Expecting Parents Discussion Group Kick Off!
Are you expecting a child? If so, you may want to participate in an expecting parent’s discussion group. Learn about the benefits of attending a workplace discussion group, how you can support other employees at the University, and learn from other people’s experiences.
Facilitator: Lori Clem, RN, BSN, Childbirth Education Coordinator & Laura Koppes, Ph.D., Director of Work-Life
Monday, October 9
12:10-12:50 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
QPR Training (Question, Persuade, and Refer)*
Suicide Prevention Training
Registration required by calling 323-4600 or kcgain2@uky.edu.
QPR is intended to teach individuals to recognize the warning signs, clues, and suicidal communications of people in trouble so they can act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy.
Presenter: Robin Stovall, Human Resource Development
Monday, October 9
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
WT Young Library, Gallery Room
Tuesday, October 31
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Irma Rosenstein Lecture Series: The Origins of Aggression in Girls and Boys
Sponsored by UK College of Social Work
Presenter: Dr. James Garbarino
Wednesday, October 11
Reception 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.; Lecture 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
W.T. Young Library Auditorium
How to Find Reliable, Quality Child Care
The presentation will discuss steps in choosing a child care program, evaluating a caregiver, types of care available, and licensing requirements. Information about the Child Care Resource and Referral Services and how they can assist families in finding child care will be provided.
Presenter: Amy Booth, IHDI Program Coordinator, Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Wednesday, October 11
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, Niles Gallery Room
Tuesday, October 24
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Hospital Auditorium
IHDI Fall Seminar Series: School Law for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Sponsored by UK Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute
This presentation will focus on changes to educational laws, including IDEA, that affect students with disabilities.
Presenter: Beth Metzer, Kentucky Protection & Advocacy
Friday, October 13
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
126 Mineral Industries Building (Basement)
Long-Distance Caregiving
Being a long-distance caregiver presents a unique set of challenges. Learn ways you can manage distance care, important documents you need to have in place to respond to crises, important tips, how to balance work and elder care, and resources that can help.
Presenter: Terri Kanatzar, MSW, Elder Care Coordinator
Thursday, October 19
12:10-12:50 p.m.
WT Young Library, Gallery Room
Local Community Resources for Elder Care: 10 Best Kept Secrets
As a caregiver for an aging family member or friend, it can be a challenge to find affordable community resources. Learn about local resources that can help and other helpful tips for caregivers.
Presenter: Janice Austin, MSW, Elder Care Specialist
Wednesday, October 25
12:10-12:50 p.m.
WT Young Library, Gallery Room
Marriage Check-Up*
Sponsored by UK Family Studies & UK Family Center
Registration required by calling Heather Disnuke at 257-7750
This is an opportunity for couples to listen to a short talk on the latest research on successful marriages. Following the talk, participants (individuals and couples) will have the chance to work alone with a Marriage and Family Therapist to assess marital strengths and learn what they might do to work toward a more satisfying relationship.
Coordinator: Greg Brock, Ph.D., Director UK MFT Program
Thursday, October 26
12:10-12:50 p.m.
316 Funkhouser Building
IHDI Fall Seminar Series: Transition to Adulthood for People with Developmental Disabilities
Sponsored by the UK Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute
This presentation will include information of issues to think about as children and adolescent reach adulthood.
Presenter: Lee Gordon, Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Friday, October 27
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
126 Mineral Industries Building (Basement)
Health and Wellness
Smoking Cessation: The Cooper/Clayton Method Across the State of Kentucky
Sponsored by UK College of Public Health
The Cooper/Clayton Method is a 12-week, group oriented, comprehensive, behavioral smoking cessation program that utilizes nicotine replacement products tailored to the needs of each smoker in the group. It is based on an assumption that most smokers are dependent on nicotine and that nicotine dependence can be treated pharmacologically. The program deals with exercise, eating, depression and other factors associated with smoking and nicotine dependence. This program is delivered throughout Kentucky through a partnership among Drs. Cooper and Clayton, the Kentucky cancer program, and public health departments across Kentucky.
Presenter: Richard R. Clayton, Ph.D.
Thursday, October 5
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building, Commons Area
Living with Stress (Happily)
What does stress feel like? How do you respond to stress? How can you cope with stress? How can you achieve happiness and balance? Discussion of these questions plus a 15 to 20 minute relaxation exercise with biofeedback will be presented.
Presenter: Geza Bruckner, PhD., Professor Clinical Nutrition
Wednesday, October 11
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
WT Young Library, Gallery Room
Tuesday, October 17
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
249 Barnhart Building
(Videoconferencing will be available in the following counties: Boyd County Extension, Hardin County Extension, Marshall County Extension and Robinson Station)
Presenter: Geza Bruckner, Ph.D., Professor Clinical Nutrition
Mealtime Magic: Planning and Preparing Quick and Healthful Meals
This session will highlight how busy people can plan ahead and employ time-saving strategies to prepare meals that are both quick and healthful.
Presenter: Karen Bryla McNees, RD, LD, Ed.D.
Thursday, October 12
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Hospital Auditorium
Donovan Forum: Guidelines for Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Sponsored by the UK College of Public Health, Council on Aging
During this session, the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of heart disease will be discussed. Dr. Lennie will explain the differences between good and bad fats and the importance of protein diet of older persons.
Presenter: Dr. Terry Lennie, Associate Professor of Nursing
Tuesday, October 17
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Lexington Senior Citizens Center (corner of Nicholasville Rd. and Alumni Drive; parking available at Center or at the Southside Church of Christ across the street).
Personal Money Management
How to Pay Your Bills and Have More Fun
Learn how to make your paycheck extend beyond the end of month, meet the needs of yourself and family members in your care, and most importantly, have more fun with the money you earn!
Presenter: Sue Badenhop, Ph.D., Extension Specialist
Wednesday, October 4
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, Niles Gallery Room
Saving Now for Your Future Retirement: One-on-One Session with TIAA-CREF*
Reserve a space by calling (859) 224-6900.
Monday, October 9
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
230 Student Center
Tuesday, October 10
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
205A Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building
Saving Now for Your Future Retirement: Should I Invest my Money in a Roth 403 (b) Plan?
Learn if contributing to a Roth voluntary retirement account with after-tax monies would be more beneficial to you than a pre-tax contribution into a 403(b).
Presenter: Brian Usischion, TIAA-CREF Director Client Services
Tuesday, October 10
7:00 – 7:50 a.m., 12:00 – 12:50 p.m., 5:10 – 6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building, Commons Area
Saving Now for Your Future Retirement: One-on-One Session with Fidelity*
Reserve your space by calling Fidelity at 1-800-642-7131.
Tuesday, October 10
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
230 Student Center
Wednesday, October 11
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
205A Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building
Saving Now for Your Future Retirement: One-on-One Session with American Century*
Reserve a space by calling 1-800-293-8575.
Wednesday, October 11
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
230 Student Center
Thursday, October 12
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
230 Student Center
Freedom of Investing with Brokerage Accounts
Brokerage services have been offered on voluntary 403(b) and 457 retirement accounts beginning July 1, 2006. Find out if these services are right for you.
Presenter: Brian Bolan, Fidelity Retirement Counselor
Wednesday, October 11
7:00 – 7:50 a.m., 5:10 – 6:00 p.m.
Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building, Commons Area
Investing 101-Creating a Diversified Portfolio
The presentation will review how to diversify your retirement assets, explain how funds are indexed and tell you more about funds available to you for investing your future retirement dollars such as the various lifestyle funds.
Presenter: Heath Norton, American Century Client Representative
Thursday, October 12
7:00 – 7:50 a.m., 11:00 – 11:50 a.m., 3:10 – 4:00 p.m.
230 Student Center
Supervisors and Managers
Creating a Flexible Workplace: A Strategy for Work-Life Effectiveness
As a UK Director, Manager, and Supervisor, do you want to offer more flexibility for your employees? Guidelines and flexible work arrangements, such as, flexible scheduling, telecommuting, job sharing, and other options for creating a flexible workplace at UK will be discussed.
Presenter: Laura Koppes, Ph.D., Director of UK Work-Life
Tuesday, October 10
12:10-12:50 p.m.
249 Barnhart Building
(Videoconferencing will be available in the following counties: Boyd County Extension, Hardin County Extension, Marshall County Extension and Robinson Station)
Tuesday, October 31
12:10-12:50 p.m.
WT Young Library, Gallery Room
Why Work-Life Effectiveness Matters to Directors/Managers/Supervisors
As a UK Director, Manager, or Supervisor, how can you help employees manage work and personal/family responsibilities? Strategies will be offered during this session.
Presenter: Laura Koppes, Ph.D., Director of UK Work-Life
Thursday, October 12
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, Niles Gallery Room
Tuesday, October 17
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Recruiting and Managing a Mature Workforce
40% of workers with college degrees will be eligible for retirement in the next few years. Are you ready for it as a supervisor? How will you replace those workers or entice them to stay on the job? How will you keep an intergenerational workforce at maximum performance? Myths about older workers abound. Come to this session to learn fact from fiction and learn ways to recruit and best manage 50 + workers.
Presenter: Patrice Blanchard, Associate Director, AARP Kentucky
Wednesday, October 18
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, Niles Gallery Room
Work, Family, and Personal Life Balance
How to Manage Work, Family, and Personal Life!
What is Work-Life, and how can you be successful in managing your work and personal/family obligations at UK? Answers to these questions will be discussed.
Presenter: Laura Koppes, Ph.D., Director of UK Work-Life
Tuesday, October 3
12:10 – 12:50 p.m.
Worsham Theatre
Wednesday, October 4
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Hospital Auditorium
Do you need more TIME?
We all have days when we wish we had more time. This discussion will include various strategies for effectively managing your time so you can create more time. We will share ideas about organizing and setting priorities, as well as other time management solutions.
Presenter: UK Health and Wellness Representative
Tuesday, October 10
12:10-12:50 p.m.
220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Identity Theft: What You Should Know
Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation. This presentation will help you
Learn the basics- what it is, how it works, who the perpetrators are and how to defend against them.
Presenter: James Johnson, Administrator/Ombudsman, Office of the Attorney General
Tuesday, October 17
12:10 -12:50 p.m.
WT Young Library, Auditorium
UK Success Stories: Innovative Workplace Solutions for Work-Life Effectiveness
Managers, faculty, and staff from UK, presenting as a panel, will share their experiences with strategies for managing work and personal responsibilities. They will cover the processes used to make the innovative strategies successful, and answer questions from the audience.
Moderator: Laura Koppes, Ph.D., Director of UK Work-Life
Wednesday, October 25
12:10-12:50 p.m.
Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, Niles Gallery Room
SPECIAL EVENTS
CATS Path Walk & Talk
Sponsored by UK Women’s Place
Women’s Place is the unit on campus designated to address the perpetration of violence against women at the prevention and response levels. Part of this work involves educating the campus community about risks to safety and the resources available to minimize that risk. The Cats Path is a recent addition to UK’s campus, and is a central pathway through campus that is well-lit, well-traveled, and well-landscaped. It is the recommended route for walking through campus, particularly after hours. The CATS PATH WALK & TALK will be a guided tour of the path led by Women’s Place, and will include information about other campus resources, understanding safety risks, and safety-related services and resources available to faculty and staff.
Thursday, October 12
12:10 – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Intersection of Funkhouser Drive and Rose Street
Trees, Trail & Creatures
Sponsored by Friends of the Arboretum, UK College of Agriculture and LFUCG
This is an annual event for the young and young at heart! Escorted tours of the gardens and woods
will introduce children to favorite creatures and there will be food, crafts, pumpkin paintings and hands-on experiences with an insect collection and animal skulls! Event fee is $1.00.
Saturday, October 14
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Arboretum
KinderCare Open House
UK has partnered with KinderCare Learning Centers to bring quality early education to the UK campus with discounts for employees. Come meet the staff and learn more about the KinderCare learning experience. For more information, call Brandy Southard at 255-3444.
Wednesday, October 18
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
575 Woodland Avenue
WOW: Wellness on Wheels & HR Resource Fair*
Sponsored by UK Health and Wellness
Registration required for WOW. Call UK Health & Wellness at 257-WELL.
The following free services will be provided by the Health and Wellness staff: weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure, body fat percentage and cholesterol measurements, plus consultation and information about Healthtrac Rewards. The following HR Departments will be participating in this event: Benefits, Elder Care, Health and Wellness, Work-Life, Training and Development, and more! You do not have to register to attend the resource fair.
Friday, October 20
8:00am - 4:45pm
G040 of the Gill Heart Building
Free Oral Screenings on the UK Mobile Dental Unit
Sponsored by UK College of Dentistry
The College of Dentistry invites UK employees to come by during this time frame for a free oral screening. No appointments necessary!
Monday, October 30
9:00– 11:00 a.m. behind MRISC Building, Markey Cancer Center
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. by the Main Administration Building
Health Education through Extension Leadership (HEEL)
October Work-Life Challenge for Cooperative Extension Field Staff
Enroll at http://www.ca.uky.edu/heel/worklife.html
RELATED EVENTS
The following Departments have related activities during the month of October. Visit the Department website for a complete listing of activities.
UK Athletics
www.ukathletics.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=39&change_well_id=9996
Department of Theatre
Singletary Center for Arts
*Registration Required
For information about the events scheduled, please contact UK Work-Life at (859) 257-1003 or e-mail Laura.Koppes@uky.edu.
