UK Celebrates 2008 National Work
and Family Month Events
National Work and Family Month celebrates its fifth anniversary this October! As part of this national celebration, UK Work-Life has organized a series of events designed to help UK employees balance work and personal responsibilities.
Work-Life Supervisor of the Year Award Luncheon
The first annual Work-Life Supervisor of the year will be named at this luncheon. Join us as we introduce this new award and recognize the first UK supervisor to earn this distinction. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to encourage work-life friendly supervisory practices!
- October 27, 11:30-1:00 p.m.
- Student Center Ballroom
- Register for this event - hurry, space is limited!
Career Development
Mid-Life Career Change Forum
This homecoming week workshop is designed for individuals contemplating a career change. Participants will learn more about effective transition strategies and hear from a panel of successful career changers. Co-sponsored with UK Human Resources/Work-Life and Career Development
- October 16, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- James W. Stuckert Career Center
- For more information call: 859-257-9323.
Personal Money Management
Financial Tips to Live By - Presenter: Joey Payne
Learn about financial planning “rules of thumb” that can be used to better manage your finances. Discover common strategies and quick, easy methods to plan for the future.
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Retirement Planning
FREE! TIAA-CREF Retirement Luncheon
Tax-Smart Ways to Save, Invest, and use Online Services from TIAA-CREF - Presenter: Paul Kelder
TIAA-CREF will provide a general overview of their online services for participants and well as offer ways to help employees keep more of what they earn. Strategies will be introduced to help you minimize taxes and make the most of your savings. This event is free, but space is limited and reservations are required.
- October 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Student Center, Small Ballroom
- Register for this event - hurry, space is limited!
TIAA-CREF presentation with refreshments
Tax-Smart Ways to Save, Invest, and use Online Services from TIAA-CREF - Presenter: Chad Seabaugh
- October 21, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- CTW Commons Room
- Note: pre-registration for this event is not required.
Retirement Needs for Each Generation
Presenter: Brian Bolan, Senior Retirement Consultant Fidelity Retirement presentation with refreshments
A senior retirement consultant for Fidelity will explain how your retirement needs change as you move closer to retirement age.
- October 28, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- CTW Commons Room
- Note: pre-registration for this event is not required.
Fidelity Retirement Luncheon
Retirement Needs for Each Generation - Presenter: Brian Bolan, Senior Retirement Consultant
Fidelity will present information on services they offer. This event is free, but space is limited and reservations are required.
- October 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Student Center, Small Ballroom
- Register for this event - act now, space is limited.
Generations@Work
Generations in the Workplace - Presenter: Marietta Watts
Generations in the Workplace is a half-day workshop that describes the characteristics, values, and motivations of the four generations in the workplace. This workshop will identify how each generation defines success and will investigate the differences that impact communication and relationships in the work environment.
During this workshop we will:
- Define the four generations and their workplace characteristics
- Identify the common drivers and value systems of each generation and how those drivers and values affect motivation and behavior in the workplace
- Illustrate generation-based workplace conflicts
- Describe how each generation defines success and understand how the differences affect communication and relationships in the workplace
- October 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 1
- Register for this event.
Managing Across Generations - Presenter: Marietta Watts
Generations working together can be very difficult. Loyalty, work ethics, freedom, and rewards mean something very different to each group. Also, not understanding the perspective, work habits, and communication styles of those in another age group can cause conflict. Learning what makes each generation tick, and taking the time to consider your communication approach, will advance your relationships and help you lead your team during good times and through stressful situations. Whether your leadership responsibilities are in the form of supervisor/manager/mentor, or whether you lead from a peer perspective, this workshop will help you to:
- Identify what each generation is looking for
- Understand how the generations make decisions
- Appreciate and gain respect for what is most important to them
- Determine when and how to coach individuals based on their generational experiences
- Identify the commonalities of intergenerational teams
- October 23, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 1
- Register for this event.
Health and Wellness
Bicycle Workshop
Learn how to bike safely with Michael Galbraith, League Cycling Instructor. The Bike Ed Commuting Class demonstrates basic, on-road riding skills and strategies for route and gear selection. A short ride around campus will be included for the commuting-curious. Commuting class is for competent riders only (must know how to ride a bike) and helmets are required (we have loaners). If you don't have a bike, you may borrow a Wildcat Wheels Bike for the class, by e-mailing wildcatwheels@gmail.com or calling 257-2003. A take-home educational handout will be included. Classes will be held behind the Joe Craft Center by the bleachers and will be cancelled for bad weather. Space is limited and reservations are required. Learn more.
- October 9 & 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Behind the Joe Craft Center
Eat Well, Age Well - Presenter: Kimberly Moore, RD
This workshop will focus on eating well and establishing good nutrition habits as nutrition needs change throughout the aging process.
- October 15, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Nursing Building, room 214
- Note: Pre-registration for this event is not required.
Focus on Stress Relief -Presenter: Melissa McDonald
Learn real life tips on how to handle stress in many different situations and walk away with some techniques to practice on your own.
- October 28, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
- 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
- Note: Pre-registration for this event is not required.
Family and Child Care
How to Talk so Your Child's Teacher will Listen
Do you leave a parent/teacher conference feeling like you haven’t accomplished your goals? Are you confused about when and how to make contact with your child’s teachers? This course will give you a step-by-step approach to when and how to structure a parent/teacher conference from the teacher’s point of view. You will learn what to say and how to say it to achieve your goals and help your child be successful in the classroom.
- October 24, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
- UK Chandler Hospital, Room H31B
- Register for this event through Net Learning:
Call (859) 257-9226 OR register online. Supply the contact information requested at the top of the page, then scroll down through the events list and select How to Talk So Your Child's Teacher Listen (classes are listed alphabetically by title). Then hit the "Request Registation" button at the bottom of the page.
Family and Personal Relationships
Mastering the Mysteries of Love - Presenter: Nancy Homb
Ideal for all couples, Mastering the Magic of Love is a relationship skills program that helps couples connect in new and deeper ways, while teaching them tools to make problem solutions last. Space is limited to 10 couples and registration is required.
- Saturday, October 25, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Keeneland Room, W.T. Young Library
- To make reservations, call: (859) 257-5527 or e-mail cristyn.white@uky.edu
Work and Family Month 2008 Past Events
Work and Family Month 2008 is off to a great start! We have had record attendance at our opening events. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Special Kickoff Events - Generations@Work
Kick-Off Luncheon - Why Can't We Just Get Along
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Turning Generational Conflict into CollaborationDr. Gravett will be holding a special seminar to further expand on her ideas and discuss how to turn generational differences in outlook and personal styles into strengths, assets and opportunities for productive collaboration. Do you have a multi-generational workgroup? Invite the whole team! |
Transportation Week
Transportation 101
Learn the ins and outs of getting around the UK campus by bus, bike or car. A representative from Parking & Transportation Services will share information on the campus bus system and LexTran, including where to find and how to read the bus schedule, how to catch the bus, and how to use the late night on-call service. You’ll also learn about the new online ride-matching service, AlterNetRides, along with parking and biking regulations. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have as you prepare to navigate the UK campus.
| October 6 |
11:45 to 12:45, UK Chandler Hospital, Room H133 (across from the cafeteria) Noon to 1:00, W.T. Young Gallery Noon to 1:00, Scovell Hall, Room 220, Suite 2 |
| October 7 |
11:30 to 12:30, Student Center, Room 206 12:00 to 1:00, UK Chandler Hospital, Room MN542 12:00 to 1:00, Alumni Hall, Hall of Distinguished Alumni |
| October 10 |
11:45 to 12:45, W.T. Young Gallery Noon to 1:00, Student Center, Room 357 |
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The Basics of UK Buses
UK’s campus is pretty big, so the quickest way to get around once you’re here is to hop on a bus. A representative from Parking & Transportation Services will break down the basics of the campus bus system, including both LexTran and CATS bus service. The presentation will highlight recent changes to bus routes, along with special bus services such as the basketball shuttle. Come join us whether you’re new to riding the buses or would just like to brush up on the new routes.
| October 9 |
11:45 to 12:45, CTW 220 Noon to 1:00, Student Center, Room 206 Noon to 1:00, Niles Gallery, Fine Arts Library |
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Carpooling and AlterNetRides
As gas prices continue to increase, Parking & Transportation Services recognizes that employees are searching for alternate ways to get to work. That’s why we recently introduced AlterNetRides, an online ride-matching service. The service is provided free of charge, and can be used for employees’ daily commutes or one-time rides. The only costs are those that the members of the carpool agree to share, such as fuel or vehicle maintenance costs. This session will explain the basics of signing up and navigating the AlterNetRides web page, and address some frequently asked questions.
| October 8 |
11:45 to 12:45. UKMC Room MN242 Noon to 1:00, Student Center, Room 206 Noon to 1:00, Niles Gallery, Fine Arts Library |
| October 9 | 7:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Main Conference Room A |
| Note: Pre-registration for these events is not required. | |
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Linda Gravett, Ph.D.The featured speaker for our Generations@Work kickoff events is Linda Gravett, Ph.D. Dr. Gravett, a Human Resources Management Practitioner and founder of Gravett and Associates, will speak on bringing the generations together in the workplace. She is the co-author of Bridging the Generation Gap: How to get Radio Babies, Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers to Work Together and get Results. Learn more about Dr. Linda Gravett. 
Attendees at both events will be eligible to win one of several free copies of Dr. Gravett's book. |