7:30 AM - 8:20 AM Tai Chi - PSB 166
The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health all while getting your daily dose of exercise.
7:45 AM - 8:19 AM Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:20 AM - 9:45 AM Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Speaker - Jim CLemmer
Come help us start off Development Day with a Seawolf howl! Take the opportunity of hearing our keynote presenter Jim Clemmer as he takes us through the subject of Leading @ the Speed of Change. We don't often choose what changes are coming at us and the
challenges they bring. How we choose to respond determines whether the changes
move us forward or set us back. Three fundamental - and often unconscious -
choices determine our effectiveness; Lead, Follow, or Wallow. Research is
converging on the clear need for everyone to effectively lead his or herself
and others. Leadership is an action, not a position. High performing
individuals, teams, and organizations balance the “hard” discipline of systems,
processes, and technology management on a base of effective “soft skills”
leadership.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Benefits Update
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bicycle Safety
Economic, environmental and health benefits are driving a cycling renaissance locally and nationally. Traffic skills and education can increase the fun, feasibility and safety of utility cycling. The goal of this seminar is to enhance cycling and driving skills by troubleshooting some high risk situations and behaviors. Local cyclist training and teaching opportunities will be introduced.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Building Community through a Vibrant Park and Trail System - Municipality of Anchorage
Hear about the Municipal park and recreation resources available in Anchorage and how these add to our quality of life. What are the opportunities to enjoy and participate? Connect with the outdoors and your community, and be part of making your neighborhood healthier, friendlier, greener, and more fun.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Confident Investing in Any Market
This workshop is designed to help employees who are ready to take their retirement savings to the next level become more confident investors, understand how the markets may impact their investment strategy, and learn ways to establish and maintain a tax sensitive savings approach. Presented by Fidelity Investments.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Fundraising for UAA Programs and Scholarships
So you want to raise money? How do you go about raising money for UAA programs or scholarships? Who do you need to coordinate with and where do you begin? Where do the funds go and how can you spend them? For these questions and more, attend this session on working with members of your Advancement Office and the University of Alaska Foundation. Presenters: Beth Rose, UAA AVC Development; Julia Martinez, Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Harry Need, Development Officer and Amber Gichard, University of Alaska Foundation Fund and Gift Manager
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Timeless Leadership Principles for Personal, Team, and
Organization Effectiveness - Building on his keynote presentation, Jim will use overview
his “Leadership Wheel” framework. He’ll outline tools, techniques, and ideas
for strengthening personal effectiveness. Participants will be guided through a
personal assessment of their leadership strengths and improvement
opportunities. This will provide reflection time to reassess personal and
professional priorities. Leave with renewed energy and inspiration to live,
learn, laugh and lead – just for the L of it! Presented by Jim Clemmer.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Historical and Contemporary Functional Ceramics
Steve Godfrey, Associate Professor of Ceramics, will present a short digital presentation on important functional pots from the history of ceramics. This will be followed by demonstrations of wheel throwing and decorating techniques.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Investing for Life's Goals
TIAA CREF will review the basic concepts and strategies that employees should grasp in order to make reasonable investment decisions, topics include: § How to define your goals and time horizon § Understanding risk and return trade-off § Diversification across different asset classes § The importance of watching expenses § Investment strategy examples § How TIAA CREF can help
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Issues for Small Business Startup
The Alaska Small Business Development Center’s Staff Development day workshop is for the new entrepreneur. We will cover basic issues faced when starting a small business such as business licensing, legal forms of business, hiring employees, access to financing and the importance of record keeping. The workshop will also be an introduction to writing a business plan, where and how to start, what should be covered and what should be avoided. Business planning helps us to be prepared for changes in the market that can have adverse effects on our business. They allow us to measure performance, communicate intelligently and get financing.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM National Coalition Building Initiative
Welcoming diversity includes everyone. Every person counts and every issue is important. Want to learn more about yourself and other social identity groups? Hint… Who was the youngest, oldest in the family? This interactive diversity workshop is for you! Become an ally for building cultural understanding The UAA/NCBI team has more to share, so get onboard!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Office 2010 One Note
Did you know that Office 2010 includes OneNote 2010? Do you know what OneNote 2010 can do? With several major improvements over the 2007 version, OneNote 2010 delivers the flexibility to gather everything from web page content to video’s and scanned business cards in unlimited virtual notebooks with unlimited sections and unlimited pages, all of which you can tag and search across. It’s a free-form, easy to use tool that gets you organized, but oddly doesn’t insist that you be organized! Used for anything from planning personal vacations to group projects in the classroom, OneNote gives you a whole new way to look at organizing information. Presented by Dawn Scott.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Planetarium Tour
Presented by Dr. Andy Puckett The UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater offers a full-dome experience with an all-digital definiti projector system made by Sky-Skan, Inc. Two Sony SXRD projectors illuminate the dome with over 12 million pixels, creating a razor-sharp image. The dome is 10-meters (33 foot) in diameter and the theater has 62 seats (with tablet arms for note taking) and three ADA spots. The projector system is operated in a "live" mode enabling the operator to fly through the Universe in real time. We also offer full-dome movies on a variety of subjects. (Please check our show listing to see which shows are currently being offered.) The planetarium also has a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system with a subwoofer, for a seat-shaking experience. Meet at the bust stop on the ease side of Rasamuson Hall for transport to the Planetarium.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Public Employees Retirement System
This is an extended session going from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The Retirement Process: This seminar is for PERS members who are interested in retirement eligibility, the retirement process, pension options, forms, timing of benefits and enrollment in the State of Alaska Retiree Health Insurance Plan. If you register for this session, please register for the second lunch.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a serious concern across Alaska and among UAA students. Research shows 22% of students at UAA have experienced suicidal ideation at some point in their lives. Of these, 6% are considered to be at very high risk, reporting serious contemplation of suicide within the last 12 months (NCHA, 2009). UAA staff are uniquely positioned to impact the lives of students on a daily basis and to promote student health and well-being. In order to strengthen UAA’s suicide prevention infrastructure, the UAA Integrated Suicide Prevention Initiative, led by the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services, invites staff to be trained as "gatekeepers". This workshop will discuss verbal and behavioral clues associated with suicide risk among college students, offer ideas on how to interact effectively with a student who may be at risk for suicide, and provide information about campus and community support services. Please join us in becoming part of a growing community of gatekeepers on the UAA campus.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Transportation Options
Did you know you can save $$$ while still getting to campus on time? UAA offers many transportation options for commuters including at least 3 ways to arrive and not drive. Come to the transportation options workshop to find out about the many transportation options including no cost and low cost alternatives to driving alone. This workshop also includes information for bike commuters, an introduction to Zimride-UAA’s carpooling program, Hertz on Demand-the first and only car sharing program in the state, ValleyMover commuter plans, and some tips and tricks when driving to campus and looking for the ideal parking spot. Workshop provided by UAA Parking Services Director, Glenna Muncy
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM UAA Television
Presented by the Department of Journalism and Public Communications Bet you didn't know there was a TV Studio on campus. Sign up for one of two walk through/demonstrations of Journalism and Public Communications' Television Studio. See what goes on behind the scenes of a television station and learn more about what our students do every day. Then be a part of the news as we do a news cast with your help. Sign up now space is limited!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health, Service and Vendor Fairs
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch Time Troubadours
Are you a musician who would like to share your talent on Development Day entertaining others during lunch? We are going to have a stage set up in the lunch area of the Student Union and will be giving participants 10-15 minutes of stage time to make your best impression. Go ahead and sign up - those signing up will be contacted to determine who will play at what time. Don't feel like getting up there by yourself? Let me know and we might be able to put together a jam.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Planetarium Tour
Presented by Dr. Andy Puckett The UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater offers a full-dome experience with an all-digital definiti projector system made by Sky-Skan, Inc. Two Sony SXRD projectors illuminate the dome with over 12 million pixels, creating a razor-sharp image. The dome is 10-meters (33 foot) in diameter and the theater has 62 seats (with tablet arms for note taking) and three ADA spots. The projector system is operated in a "live" mode enabling the operator to fly through the Universe in real time. We also offer full-dome movies on a variety of subjects. (Please check our show listing to see which shows are currently being offered.) The planetarium also has a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system with a subwoofer, for a seat-shaking experience. Meet at the bust stop on the ease side of Rasamuson Hall for transport to the Planetarium.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Benefits Update
Erika Van Flein will be prestenting a benefits update
1:15 AM - 12:00 PM First Lunch
Come join us in the Student Union for a refreshing lunch!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health, Service and Vendor Fairs
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Time Troubadours - Part 2
Are you a musician who would like to share your talent on Development Day entertaining others during lunch? We are going to have a stage set up in the lunch area of the Student Union and will be giving participants 10 minutes of stage time to make your best impression. Go ahead and sign up - those signing up will be contacted to determine who will play at what time. Don't feel like getting up there by yourself? Let me know and we might be able to put together a jam.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Benefits Update
Erika Van Flein will be prestenting a benefits update
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Second Lunch
Come join us in the Student Union for a refreshing lunch!
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Aviation Facility Tour
Contact..... Switch on.... Come learn about one of the most fascinating programs at UAA through this tour of the aviation complex. Learn about flight training, airframe and powerplant maintenance training and even air traffic control. You will also have the opportunity of seeing the simulator environment where pilots and controllers have the opportunity of planning and conducting flight operations without ever leaving the ground.
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Brainstorming - Assist in Developing the Leadership Development Program!
This will be a working session where we will spend time brainstorming the design and detail of the soon to be developed Leadership Development Program which is planned to start in the Fall of 2012. This will be an extended session, from 1:15 to 3:15. What will the learning objective be for the program? What content should be presented? Who will be presenting the subject matter? How often should the program reconvene? How many participants can go through the program at the same time? Come help chart the course for the development of supervisors, managers and other leaders at UAA. Presented by Steve Hinds
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Developing Proper Form and Posture Walking or Running
If you have ever felt pain in your back, knees, or feet when walking or running, a simple change in your body alignment may be the answer. This workshop will give you the tools to practice and improve your walking and running technique. In this workshop, you will practice good posture and then move into how flexibility can help you improve form and technique. With dynamic warm-ups and stretching you can diminish your risk of injury and gain more mobility in your joints. Learning more about coordination and core energy will help to make your movements more efficient. In addition, you will practice adding breathing and relaxation into every stride by the end of this energetic, hands on workshop. Attend the workshop and then join us and put your new skills into practice in the UAA Community Celebration 3K Fun Walk/Run. Presented by Heidi Beer of WIN for Alaska.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Documenting Employee Discipline: It is as easy as reading a book or baking a cake!
When you find yourself in a real pickle, or a real jam, don’t stew about it or get toasted – you would be plum out of your gourd if you didn’t take this workshop! Presented by Paula Harrison.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Greenhouse Tour
Come see what is in store for us as Spring arrives. This informative tour presented through the Facilities group is bound to get you interested in springtime planting.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Household Safety
UAA and the Environmental Health and Safety Department is serious about workplace injury prevention, but your safety is a 24/7 proposition. Safety practices learned on the job also make sense at home. Do you know what areas of your home are dangerous and why? Do you know how to do those home improvement projects safely? Are you adequately prepared for common home emergencies? Do all the members of your family know what to do or what not to do? See how UAA safety training can help you at home.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM How to plan your retirement income streams
Want to enjoy a comfortable retirement? Want to learn how to plan for a successful retirement? Want to live retirement on your terms? Come learn the latest ideas and strategies to help grow your assets and protect your lifestyle. This presentation will cover: • How economic realities are impacting retirement • How to manage the five risks of retirement • Inflation • Longevity • Healthcare • Investment • Withdrawal • Presented by VALIC.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Income Positioning for Retirement; Designing a sustainable retirement income strategy
Description: An overview of retirement plans, longevity risks and distribution options and the process and tools we use to help clients set goals and meet their retirement income needs.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Managing the Crisis in Your Cubicle
Learn about strategies for remaining calm and effective when your office receives a suspicious package, or a bomb threat, or you think you hear gun fire down the hallway. These are realities in the workplace in modern times, and a prepared & vigilant mind can make a huge difference. Lt. Ron Swartz has worked for state university police in New York and Alaska since 1988, and serves as a crime prevention and emergency management instructor for UAA.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Navigating Medicare
Health Insurance is complicated and many times navigating the mazes of Social Security and Medicare becomes overwhelming. This presentation covers an overview of the moving parts of Medicare. With an emphasis on when to enroll and what is covered, an Alaskan Medicare Counselor will give an overview of the costs, benefits, assistance programs, supplement health insurance, and other Medicare details that are often complex.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Permaculture
Ever wonder what Permaculture is? It's actually a contraction of the words 'permanent' and 'culture'. It's the idea that humans need to create a culture that cares for the earth, cares for people and shares the surplus. Sounds great, right? Come to this workshop and see how you can use it as a decision making tool, for yourself, the property you steward, or even your community to encourage the harmonious integration of human dwellings, plants, animals, soils, and water into a stable, productive community. The focus is on the relationships we form between the parts of the community to create a system that resembles nature: a true ecosystem.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Planetarium Tour
Presented by Dr. Andy Puckett The UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater offers a full-dome experience with an all-digital definiti projector system made by Sky-Skan, Inc. Two Sony SXRD projectors illuminate the dome with over 12 million pixels, creating a razor-sharp image. The dome is 10-meters (33 foot) in diameter and the theater has 62 seats (with tablet arms for note taking) and three ADA spots. The projector system is operated in a "live" mode enabling the operator to fly through the Universe in real time. We also offer full-dome movies on a variety of subjects. (Please check our show listing to see which shows are currently being offered.) The planetarium also has a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system with a subwoofer, for a seat-shaking experience. Meet at the bust stop on the ease side of Rasamuson Hall for transport to the Planetarium.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Premera - The Membership Portal and other Tools
My workshop will demo the member portal available to all Premera members and show online member support tools, what is new coming and what is available now. Learn how to use the Symptom checker, research medical conditions, understand where to see claim information and much more.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM PSI - Problem Solving Initiative
Description: Why spend an hour sitting and listening to someone talk when you can participate in fun team-building & group problem-solving games? Learn tips and practice communication skills, as well as, cooperation and collaboration strategies. Be warned! There’s no sitting during this workshop and you’ll be doing most of the talking! Presenters: Lesley Breest, Ron Kamahele
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Reading the Tells – Learning How to Read Body Language
Reading the Tells is a powerful training seminar that gives you practical techniques, tools, and strategies for understanding and using non-verbal communication for the highest impact and effectiveness. Become a highly respected, highly influential, and highly successful communicator! Whether you are a teacher, counselor, manager, principal, supervisor, sales rep, attorney, or HR professional, the degree of career success you enjoy is virtually dictated by your skills in communicating with others on the job. Presented by Jerry Balistreri.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Social Media: creating online spaces for UAA communities
This workshop will provide techniques and best practices on how to showcase your department, market events, stay in touch with alumni and create community online using social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. You'll learn tricks for setting up social media accounts, generating and reusing content, creating an electronic communications plan and integrating social media with your UAA CMS website and existing marketing plan. Presented by the UAA electronic media team in University Advancement: Chris Hargrave, Kathleen McCoy and Jeff Oliver.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a serious concern across Alaska and among UAA students. Research shows 22% of students at UAA have experienced suicidal ideation at some point in their lives. Of these, 6% are considered to be at very high risk, reporting serious contemplation of suicide within the last 12 months (NCHA, 2009). UAA staff are uniquely positioned to impact the lives of students on a daily basis and to promote student health and well-being. In order to strengthen UAA’s suicide prevention infrastructure, the UAA Integrated Suicide Prevention Initiative, led by the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services, invites staff to be trained as "gatekeepers". This workshop will discuss verbal and behavioral clues associated with suicide risk among college students, offer ideas on how to interact effectively with a student who may be at risk for suicide, and provide information about campus and community support services. Please join us in becoming part of a growing community of gatekeepers on the UAA campus.
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Teachers Retirement System
The Retirement Process: A seminar for members who are interested in retirement eligibility, the retirement process, pension options, timing of benefits and enrollment in the State of Alaska Health Insurance Plan
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM The Role of Grants in your Organization
Presented by the Foraker Group, you will have the opportunity of learning about writing proposals, connecting proposals to the mission, linking needs to the funders and how to develop a funding strategy.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM KRUA 88.1 FM The Edge
KRUA 88.1 FM The Edge will be offering a tour of our broadcasting facility and a interactive lesson on how to make a public service announcement as well as go on air for about five minutes. A public service announcement is a free 30 second production item that provides informative content to UAA and the community. PSA's are a great way to promote student/department events.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Basic Photography
Basic Photography: How to get the best out of your camera, whether it is a cell phone camera or a high end DSLR. We will talk about composition, depth of field, exposure and how to improve the pictures you are already taking. Bring your camera to the class. Presented by Richard Murphy - Atwood Chair of Journalism
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Bear Aware - State of Alaska Fish and Game
Learn how to reduce your risks when recreating and living in bear country. Sponsored by Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Climate Change, SNAP and Planning for the Future in Alaska
How is climate change affecting Alaska now? What do models predict is in store for Alaska in the decades to come? What can we do to adapt to these predicted changes? This workshop will review issues that Alaska is currently addressing related to climate change, take a look at SNAP and what the best climate models for Alaska predict will happen in the future, and conclude by summarizing general adaptation strategies for yourself, your children and your grandchildren.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fly Casting
Join certified Master Casting Instructors Lee Kuepper and Paul Torno for a hour of fly casting instruction. You will learn the basics of learning to fly cast and polish your skills for the river. In four easy steps these Master instructors will show you how to form a loop, hold a fly rod properly, get your stroke dialed in, demystify the art and teach you how to fling feathers and fur to fish. You may not get the casting call for the River Runs Through It II, but you will surely impress your friends and family with your new found skills. Join us for this fun filled hour at....
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Fun Run/Walk
Join us for a 3K around campus.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Genealogy
Basically, I’d like to share tips and how-to’s on how to start an online family tree and how to research and find clues to build on to. Using different websites to find census records, vital statistics, newspaper articles, city directories, military records and burial transcripts. I’ve used websites like Ancestry.com, Library of Congress, National Archives, Find a Grave, local libraries and historical societies to find tons of information. Personally, I had very little to go on when I first started my own research a few years ago—and I’m quite pleased with what I’ve been able to accomplish. It’s not that hard to do and it’s something I love to share with people. For the presentation—I will put together a PowerPoint display and use the internet to demonstrate how to perform different searches and navigate some of the websites. Presented by Sherry Trumpower.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Healthy Cooking - Food for Life
In her presentation, Delisa Renideo, nutrition and cooking instructor, will graphically show the nutrient density of foods, comparing the nutrients per calorie in various foods. Americans suffer from eating too many calorie dense foods and not enough nutrient dense foods. Recognizing the foods that are very high in nutrients, yet low in calories, allows us to choose the foods that support optimal health while helping us achieve optimal weight. This healthy diet, composed of vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, nuts, and seeds helps prevent and reverse the common diseases that plague Americans: heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, arthritis, dementia, obesity, osteoporosis and more. At the end of the presentation, Delisa will demonstrate a simple and delicious recipe for all participants to sample.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Planetarium Tour
Presented by Dr. Andy Puckett The UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater offers a full-dome experience with an all-digital definiti projector system made by Sky-Skan, Inc. Two Sony SXRD projectors illuminate the dome with over 12 million pixels, creating a razor-sharp image. The dome is 10-meters (33 foot) in diameter and the theater has 62 seats (with tablet arms for note taking) and three ADA spots. The projector system is operated in a "live" mode enabling the operator to fly through the Universe in real time. We also offer full-dome movies on a variety of subjects. (Please check our show listing to see which shows are currently being offered.) The planetarium also has a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system with a subwoofer, for a seat-shaking experience. Meet at the bust stop on the ease side of Rasamuson Hall for transport to the Planetarium.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Starting an Organic Kitchen Garden
Learn tips, how-to advice, and recommendations for growing organic vegetables, herbs, fruits in your home garden. This talk will give an overview of some basics about soil, composting, and seed starting, as well as ideas for some uncommon varieties and perennial edibles. Presenter is Julianne McGuinness, Executive Director of the Alaska Botanical Garden - a lifelong organic gardener and Master Gardener.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM The Tools of Estate Planning: How to Pick the Right Tool for the Job
This presentation will discuss some of the most common tools of estate planning. You will learn about: v The difference between a power of attorney and an advance health care directive. v How best to own property to avoid probate. v Whether avoiding probate is important, or not. v When a living trust is the appropriate tool to use. v When a will is essential. v The importance of how you own your property. Bring your questions and join the discussion! Presenter: Attorney Susan Behlke Foley, Foley & Foley, P.C.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Transition Town - Anchorage
How would you like to learn how to make your life and community more resilient to outside economics, rising gas prices, and our changing climate? Come and learn all about Transition Anchorage, a group working to educate and connect the community of Anchorage one neighborhood at a time about resiliency. Being resilient means making sure you have more than one way of fulfilling your needs. Examples of this might be: Natural gas heat for our homes. In case of a black out, we need back ups: making sure there is a generator or a woodstove. Another example is food. If we rely only on the grocery store, and there is an emergency, from what other sources can you get your food? Know your local farmer, or neighbor. Together, we can become resilient and live more sustainably into the future by using local production, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and community cohesiveness. Let's join the rest of the world in the transition movement and make Anchorage an official Transition Town.
3:45 PM Closing Ceremonies
Come join us in the Student Union to wrap up Development Day and have the opportunity to win some exceptional prizes!
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