UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
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March 4
Employee Appreciation - Ice Skating
12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Hunt Arena
Hosted by Campus Recreation (contact campusrec@uwrf.edu for more information)
All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend this free Open Recreation Skate. Bring your employee ID to get free access to Hunt Area. Bring your skates or rent them for $4.
March 5
Pickleball
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Karges Auxiliary Gym, Falcon Center
Hosted by Health and Human Performance (contact Kristen Csiacsek for more information)
The students in Physical Activities 2 invite you to participate in a community pickleball tournament. No previous experience is necessary, please email Kristen Csiacsek for more information. After class, stick around and try out the Fitness Center for FREE!.
March 5
Mindful Activism
215 North Hall
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Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)
This FREE program is designed to sustain and uplift social activists for the long-haul journey of deep, societal transformation. Learn methods for self-care and how to channel feelings of anger and outrage into actions of love and connection.
It is preferred that participants attend all four sessions as they build upon each other, however, there is unique value in each session for those who cannot attend all.
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March 6
TIAA Financial Consultant
By Appointment, University Center
Hosted by UWRF Human Resources (contact Bethany Crail for more information)
No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with Paul Fuller, Senior Financial Consultant, TIAA Financial Solutions, can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no cost as a part of your retirement plan. You must RSVP, as space is limited.
Register for sessions at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353. TIAA is part of the UW 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Program, which allows employees to invest a portion of their income for retirement. Participation in the UW 403(b) SRP is voluntary, with employees making the entire contribution.
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March 7
WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., St. Croix River Room, University Center
Hosted by UWRF Human Resources (contact Bethany Crail for more information)
Are you a new employee or someone who still has at least five years to go before you can retire? It’s never too early to start planning for a secure retirement. Learn how to maximize your WRS benefits. Join us for a group viewing of this webinar, or register to view it at another time.
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March 7
TIAA Financial Consultant
By Appointment, University Center
Hosted by UWRF Human Resources (contact Bethany Crail for more information)
No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with Paul Fuller, Senior Financial Consultant, TIAA Financial Solutions, can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no cost as a part of your retirement plan. You must RSVP, as space is limited.
Register for sessions at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353. TIAA is part of the UW 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Program, which allows employees to invest a portion of their income for retirement. Participation in the UW 403(b) SRP is voluntary, with employees making the entire contribution.
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March 7
Pickleball
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Karges Auxiliary Gym, Falcon Center
Hosted by Health and Human Performance (contact Kristen Csiacsek for more information)
The students in Physical Activities 2 invite you to participate in a community pickleball tournament. No previous experience is necessary, please email Kristen Csiacsek for more information. After class, stick around and try out the Fitness Center for FREE!.
March 11
Using Your EAP
1 p.m. - 2 p.m, St. Croix River Room, University Center
Hosted by UWRF Human Resources (contact Bethany Crail for more information)
Learn about all the benefits your EAP can bring you—from finding childcare to receiving legal advice and anything in between. We want to make sure you know the ins and outs of using your EAP and how it can help you in your work and personal life.
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March 12
Mindful Activism
215 North Hall
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Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)
This FREE program is designed to sustain and uplift social activists for the long-haul journey of deep, societal transformation. Learn methods for self-care and how to channel feelings of anger and outrage into actions of love and connection.
It is preferred that participants attend all four sessions as they build upon each other, however, there is unique value in each session for those who cannot attend all.
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March 14
Preparing for Your Retirement
11 a.m. - noon, St. Croix River Room, University Center
Hosted by UWRF Human Resources (contact Bethany Crail for more information)
Planning to retire in the next five years? Then this webinar is for you. We are hosting a group viewing of this webinar, open to all employees participating in WRS. If you are unable to join us for this session, you can register to view this webinar at a different time. Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.
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March 29
Mental Health First Aid
8:30 a.m. - 5:30, Falls Room, University Center
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
This training session is made possible, in part, by funding from Allina Health. Mental Health First Aid is open to UWRF Employees and Students. Space is limited to 30 participants.
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Ongoing
March 2024 - LinkedIn Learning
Grow your personal and professional development in 2024 by creating and maintaining a learning habit.
If you haven’t already, start taking advantage of the valuable learning resources available. To activate your LinkedIn Learning account, log in through the UWRF Portal and enter your Falcon Account username and password. Your UWRF login provides full access to LinkedIn Learning without setting up an individual subscription account. Choose your own course or take one of our recommended courses.
