Staff 2 Staff
Spring 2008
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions begin at noon and end at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required for all sessions. If a situation arises that prevents you from attending, please contact Katherine Bloomer-Calabria at 443-2488 or e-mail learn@syr.edu as soon as possible.

To register for a Staff 2 Staff session, please complete the following form and select the sessions you would like to attend. Once you have selected your sessions, please click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. You may also e-mail your request along with your SUID number to learn@syr.edu.

Sustainability in the Workplace
Thursday, February 14
500 Hall of Languages
Would you like your office publications to be more eco-friendly and sustainable? The Office of Publications invites you to come learn about what is available in the printing world for recycled papers, Forest Certified Council papers, and how the printing marketplace is rapidly becoming more "green" for the consumer.

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Workspace Comfort
Thursday, February 21
500 Hall of Languages
Start the new year right by joining John Rossiter from SU's Safety Department as he provides simple suggestions to reduce repetitive stress injuries and provide a comfortable environment at your work station. John will discuss ergonomics, proper work station design and answer any questions you may have regarding your work space.

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SU Food Services Presents the No Hassle Lunch
Friday, February 22
500 Hall of Languages
Why hassle with planning lunch every morning before work? SU Food Services to the rescue! Staff and faculty are welcome to buy lunch at SU's dining centers and food courts. There are plenty of affordable options and menus are posted online everyday. Registered dietitian Ruth Sullivan and marketing coordinator Keone Weigl will show you how you can eat delicious healthy meals on campus.

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SU & BTI Travel Together at Discounted Rates
Wednesday, March 5
500 Hall of Languages
Join Jennifer DeFuria and the staff of BTI to learn about the benefits of using BTI for your University business and personal travel. The BTI agents can answer your questions by phone, e-mail or through "GetThere", the online booking tool customized for SU travelers.

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Doing It All - Adult Education at UC
Tuesday, March 18
500 Hall of Languages
Are you an SU employee that is considering enrolling in SU classes? Are you wondering how to get started or if you have the time? A panel of current adult students and representatives from University College and Human Resources will show you how to take advantage of the SU remitted tuition benefit to enhance your education. Time management, enrollment instructions, course availability and schedule flexibility will all be discussed.

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Forget How to Post a Job? Online Recruitment Training for Staff Positions
Thursday, March 20
500 Hall of Languages
Have you been tasked with posting a position in your area and you don't know where to start? Join the employment specialists from the Office of Human Resources for a training and review session using the sujobopps search chair site.

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Have you seen Newhouse III yet?
Wednesday, March 26
Newhouse III lobby - Waverly entrance
Come and tour the newest building on campus and find out firsthand what went into the project and what happens inside. Susan Nash, director of administration at the Newhouse School and Jim Alfiere, project manager, Campus Planning, Design, and Construction will lead this tour. Limited to twenty participants.

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Family Care Services for Faculty and Staff
Thursday, March 27
500 Hall of Languages
Do you have children?
Do you have aging parents?
Are you wondering what child care/elder care options you'll need in the future?
Are you a manager that understands or colleague of someone that struggles with child or elder care needs?
The Office of Human Resources will partner with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment this September to conduct a family care assessment survey for all benefits eligible faculty and staff. Join HR and members of the Family Care Advisory Committee to learn about family care services currently available for staff and faculty and to participate in a discussion about future needs.

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Dependent Tuition 101
Wednesday, April 2
500 Hall of Languages
This session is an introduction to SU's dependent tuition benefit and will highlight what you need to know prior to the November application deadline for the 2009-10 academic year. Join representatives from Human Resources and Financial Aid for a short informal presentation and Q&A on the dependent tuition benefit options and how to apply for using them at: Main Campus, University College, Utica College, Cash Grant and Tuition Exchange. This question and answer session is recommended for employees new to the process.

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The University's Guaranteed Mortgage Program
Thursday, April 3
500 Hall of Languages
The Syracuse University Guaranteed Mortgage Program was initially established in July 1994 to provide eligible faculty and staff an alternative financing method to purchase a home in designated neighborhoods to the east and the south of the main campus. The program was expanded in June 2007 to include portions of downtown Syracuse. Meet Claudia Bement, manager of Real Estate Services and find out how the program works, where eligible properties are located and find out if the program is right for you. Sharon Owens, deputy executive director of Home Headquarters, will also be on hand to explain the University's Home Ownership Grant Program (attendance at this Staff 2 Staff session qualifies as a Home Headquarters orientation session , a requirement of applicants to the grant program).

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How to Get Things Moving in your Office
Tuesday, April 8
500 Hall of Languages
Meet staff from Campus Planning, Design, and Construction and find out how to get a project started, who to talk to and why things may take longer than you anticipated. Facilitators Chuck Bucci, assistant director for New Projects; Chris Danek, assistant director for Academic Space; and Steve Schroeder, assistant director for Planning present this discussion on the process for re-designing your department's space.

SESSION CANCELLED

New Plants for Spring
Wednesday, April 9
500 Hall of Languages
Join Carole Watson for a discussion and presentation of new varieties of annual and perennial plants for spring. She'll describe attributes of exciting new plants which are hardier, longer-blooming, and appropriate for both containers and gardens. Carole will also discuss some basics of perennial garden design and conduct a question and answer session.

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Forget How to Post a Job? Online Recruitment Training for Faculty Positions
Thursday, April 10
500 Hall of Languages
Have you been tasked with posting a position in your area and you don't know where to start? Join the employment specialists from the Office of Human Resources for a training and review session using the sujobopps search chair site.

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Time to Get Fit!
Friday, April 25
Marshall Square Fitness Center
Take a tour of the NEW fitness center located in the Marshall Square Mall and listen to an overview of Recreation Services fitness classes and outdoor education programs.

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Sun Print Workshop
Thursday, May 1
Light Work/Community Darkrooms, Watson Hall, 316 Waverly Avenue
Learn to make photographic prints using found objects, digital negatives, and the light of the sun. Bring objects to try out for your sun prints such as: leaves, flowers, keys, and interesting objects with geometric shapes. Use what you learn to plan this activity for people of all ages, including children. Presented by Vernon Burnett, manager of Community Darkrooms. This session is limited to 15 participants.

SESSION FULL

Insight into SU Affinity Groups
Friday, May 2
500 Hall of Languages
Ever wonder if other SU employees share your interests or hobbies? Join members of SU's recognized Affinity Groups at an "open house" where you can ask questions about current groups and find out how to create your own. Affinity Groups are voluntary, employee-initiated groups of SU faculty and staff that share common interests, issues, backgrounds, characteristics or pursuits. Affinity Groups enhance feelings of connectedness and provide opportunities for employees to seek and offer support to one another.

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