HR-PDFA Wellness Series
Human Resources and the SOM's Professional Development & Faculty Affairs
office are working together to bring you the HR-PDFA Wellness Series. The mission
of this series is to provide university employees programs which address issues
surrounding personal and professional development. All of these events are offered
through the lunch hour and
require you to pre-register
for each event. Feel free to bring your lunch; bottled water will be provided.
If you have questions, please contact
Carolyn Darby at 8-5099,
Lisa Kern at 8-5050 or email
HRSeminars@kumc.edu.
We appreciate your interest in the HR-PDFA Wellness Series, and would very much
like to hear your feedback. Please complete the
online evaluation using the "Feedback"
link next to the attended course event so we may better serve your needs in the future.
Understanding Generational Differences
Join Dorothy Knoll, KUMC Dean of Students discuss Generational Differences
on Thursday, December 17th from 12-1pm in Clendening Auditorium.
Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits and
motivational buttons. These impact the workplace and classroom. To
communicate successfully and minimize conflict one must be aware of the
differences in the four generations who are now in our workplace.
- Outline the characteristics of the four generations.
- Discuss how each generation defines their needs in the workplace.
- Time will be made available for Q/A
Shape Up Your New Year!
Jeff Sygman from Kirmayer Fitness Center will facilitate this lecture on
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Noon-1p in Lied Auditorium.
As part of the HR-PDFA Wellness Series, we bring you "Shape Up Your New Year!"
As a new year begins many of us will look back at some of the goals we set last
year around this time. One of the biggest resolutions many of us make each year
is to get back in shape and lose weight. Were your health and
fitness goals met and if not what stopped you from reaching them? Jeffrey
Sygman from Kirmayer Fitness Center will provide you with some practical
solutions on how to start a program that you can stick to and how to get
the results you want so you don't make the same resolution year after year.
Jeff will take you through...
- Getting started on a program
- Sticking to your routine
- Seeing results you can measure
Pyschogeometrics - The Art & Science of Communication
We bring you Pyschogeometrics - The Art & Science of Communication on
Tuesday, February 16th from 12-1pm in G013 SON with Kim Vandegeest-Wallace,
KUMC Psychologist. Psychogeometrics is a fun and interactive presentation focused
on the art and science of communication. During the presentation participants will
learn to:
- Determine personality styles
- Develop specific skills/approaches for communicating with different personality styles
- Enhance flexible communication patterns
“Stocking your Pantry with Healing Whole Foods”
As part of the HR-PDFA Wellness Series, we bring you "Stocking Your
Pantry with Healing Whole Foods!" on Thursday, March 18th from 12-1pm in
G013 SON with Lisa Markley, Nutrition Educator and Dietitian. Having a
pantry that is well stocked with nutritious ingredients can make it easier
for you to be successful with maintaining healthier eating habits.
Come to this presentation to learn:
- What a “whole food” is and why whole foods are important for optimal health
- Indispensable staple items to stock in your pantry for making tasty, nutritious dishes
- Unhealthful food items to limit or remove from your pantry
- Shortcuts and strategies for making quick and easy meals
- 15 minute cooking demonstration and tasting opportunity: Black Bean, Quinoa, & Mango Salad
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