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Lunch & Learn: Relax for the Holidays Open House

Published October 17, 2017

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to stop by the Memorial Union Ballroom B between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 to attend an open-house style Lunch and Learn.

The 4th annual “Relax for the Holidays” open house will feature several relaxation stations, including Aromatherapy with Michelle Coria and Yoga & Guided Relaxation with Beth Ryynanen. There will also be some “fun” stations: a coloring station, light therapy, make-and-take soup mix, and more.

Attendees will be eligible to enter a free drawing for prizes by J. Jukari Spa and Salon. Feel free to bring your lunch; tea and hot chocolate will be provided. Attending employees will earn 100 HuskyPAW points.

This event is sponsored by WorkLife Connections and Employee Wellness.

Contact sbrodeur@mtu.edu with questions.

Lunch and Learn Well Attended

Published October 5, 2017

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With everything life throws at you, how do you handle stress? Lynn Anderson, certified massage therapist and owner of The Healing Nest in Laurium, was on hand Wednesday to share her personal journey into finding ways to manage physical and emotional symptoms. She also demonstrated simple hand-on techniques for relaxing the nervous system for yourself and others. Attendees left feeling a little more relaxed with tools to help reduce stress and a list of Lynn’s favorite books. Lois Sedar, Recreation, was the winner of the massage giveaway.

How Do You Handle Stress? Lunch & Learn

Published September 22, 2017

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This Lunch & Learn is presented by Lynn Anderson, certified massage therapist, and sponsored by Employee Wellness and WorkLife Connections. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in Memorial Union Alumni Lounge A.

All attendees will be eligible for a prize drawing for one bodywork session with Lynn. Register here. HuskyPAW members may claim 100 bonus points for attending. Feel free to bring your lunch; refreshments will be provided. This free event is open to faculty, staff and students. Email Shannon Brodeur with questions. L&L-Oct4-final

Weight Watchers at Work

Published September 14, 2017

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Register here for the 12-week Weight Watchers at Work session, which begins Wednesday, October 4, in 125 Fisher Hall at 5:30PM for weigh-ins and 6PM for the meeting. Open to employees and retirees.

Participants must register online by Wednesday,September 27, 2017. The fee for this 12-week session is $126.00 per participant and includes free access to Weight Watcher’s premium ‘Online Plus’ website. Registrations will no longer be done on site – all registrations must be completed online.

You will have the option of paying with a credit/debit card or TechFit. If using TechFit, choose “yes” for “Payroll Deduct”. Flexible Spending Account money (FSA) is not accepted as a method of payment. The Weight Watchers Monthly Pass is not accepted in At Work. Credit/debit cards or bank accounts will not be billed until a minimum of 15 participants have registered for the meeting.

Contact sbrodeur@mtu.edu or 7-1146 with questions.

Flu Clinic

Published September 12, 2017

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UP Health System Portage will be offering flu vaccine clinics on Michigan Tech’s campus this fall

The quadrivalent flu vaccine is by injection at a cost of $40 payable at the time of service. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Students with Michigan Tech’s Consolidated Health Plan (CHP) insurance can have their flu vaccine billed to insurance with their CHP member ID card. Employees, retirees and family members insured by Michigan Tech’s Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) can also have their flu vaccine billed to insurance with their BCBSM member ID card. This does not include retirees that have Blue Cross insurance through MPSERS.

Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. A spouse and/or child may attend without the employee.

The dates of the clinics are:

Thursday, September 14, 4-6 pm (MUB Ballroom)
Tuesday, October 3, 4-6:00 pm (MUB Alumni Lounge B)
Monday, October 16, 4-6 pm (MUB Alumni Lounge A)

2016 Amazing Challenge Registration Open

Published June 8, 2016

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The fifth annual HuskyPAW/SWEAT Amazing Challenge will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

If you’re not familiar with the HuskyPAW/SWEAT Amazing Challenge, it’s loosely based on the TV show “The Amazing Race.” Teams complete a series of challenges while they race toward the finish line. Challenges are a mix of physical activity and mental challenges or puzzles. Each challenge needs to be completed in order to receive a clue to move forward. While this can be a competitive race for many teams, it can also be a fun family event completed at your own pace.

Register your team of colleagues, friends and family. Teams are limited to four adults, although for those teams that are made up of families with children, we do allow more than four members. The deadline to register is Friday, July 15, 2016, but space is limited. HuskyPAW members will receive bonus points for participating.

Volunteers are also needed the day of the event. If interested, please contact Shannon Brodeur at sbrodeur@mtu.edu.

2016 Benefits Fair Door Prize Results

Published May 9, 2016

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Benefit Services would like to thank all the employees, retirees, and vendors who attended the 2016 Benefits Fair held last Thursday, May 5, 2016. The Benefits Fair was a success with 282 employees and retirees in attendance as well as up to 30 vendors. Congratulations to the following individuals who were winners of the various door prizes raffled off after the event:

SDC 1 Day Spin Class – Sharri Karppinen
SDC 1 Day Yoga Class – Joe Sever
SDC 1 Day Zumba Class – Joel Vertin
SDC Single Day Admission Passes – Lorraine Watts, Darlene Persha, Linnea
McGowen Hobmeier, Crystal McLeod, Kathleen Lewandowski, Nels
Christopherson, & Nikki Ebert
Portage Lake Golf Course 9-Hole Golf Pass – Heather Kiilunen
Portage Lake Golf Course Golf Ball Sets – Renee Hiller, Jake Manchester, &
Don Close
Athletics 2 Hockey Family Passes – Sue Tomasi & Kimberly Oldt
Rozsa 2 Tickets to a 2016-17 Performance – Renae DesRochers
Pilgrim River Gift Certificate – Erika Erkkila
Applebee’s Gift Cards – Rory Gronevelt, Vicky Roy, & Michelle Reed
Magnuson Franklin Square Inn Gift Certificate – Ray Lasanen
Tranquil Touch Massage Gift Certificate – Penny Foetisch
Maggie’s Massage Gift Certificate – Lorraine Young
J. Jukuri Spa Gift Certificate – Karmen Markham
J. Jukuri Spa Gift Bag – Karen Giddings
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Herbs & Spices Gift Bag – Carol Asiala
Benefit Services Jawbone UP – Audrey Barnett
Superior Chiropractic Gift Certificate – Carol Schaaf
EyeMed USB Chargers – John Longenecker & Don Kilpela
EyeMed Waterbottles – Tori Connors & Georgeann Larson
EyeMed Golf Balls – Pat McCarthy & Jake Guter

Employee Benefits and Community Service Fair

Published April 29, 2016

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The annual Employee Benefits and Community Services Fair will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in the Isle Royale Ballroom in the Memorial Union Building. Visit more than 30 exhibitors hosting a vast array of service organizations including health and wellness, financial and retirement services, life insurance, real estate, recreation, theater.

The fair is free and open to employees and retirees, spouses, partners and adult dependents. Attendees may register for one of many door prizes.

All employees are welcome. Up to 1 hour of university release time is available for employees to attend.

For more details and to see a list of vendors and door prizes, visit: http://goo.gl/forms/bKKqKp3gVO

MI CUPA-HR Conference

Published October 8, 2015

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Michigan Tech Hosts Conference in Mackinaw City

The 2015 Michigan College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (MI CUPA-HR) Conference was hosted by Michigan Technological University September 17-18 in Mackinaw City, MI.

This year’s theme People, Process, and Performance: Bridging the Gap brought together nearly 100 Human Resources professional from 17 different Michigan colleges and universities to share their expertise and energy. Conference participants attended sessions covering a wide array of topics including Employee Engagement, Wellness Initiatives and the Future, Proposed FLSA Regulations, Conflict Resolution, and Negotiating in Today’s World. Of particular interest was a session presented by Michigan Tech’s Kerri Sleeman, Executive Director, Facilities Management and assisted by Heidi Reid, Employment Services Representative, Human Resources, titled “Digital Negotiations and the HR Impact”.

They were also motivated by keynote speaker, Ken Trazska – President of Seward County Community College/Area Technical College in Kansas, who spoke on creating an inspiring, connected, and respected HR Culture. Networking opportunities were abundant throughout the conference including a breathtaking Sunset Boat Cruise.

Flu Vaccine Clinics Announced

Published September 29, 2015

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Portage Health will offer four flu vaccine clinics on campus this fall. The vaccine is by injection at a cost of $30 payable at the time of service. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted. Shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.

Employees, retirees, family members and students are welcome to attend one of the flu clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 cannot be vaccinated without parental permission. A spouse and/or child may attend without the employee.

Be prepared to show a picture ID and insurance card. If you are insured by Michigan Tech’s Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) health plan, your vaccine is free of charge and will be billed to insurance if you present your BCBSM member ID card at the time of service. This does not include retirees that have Blue Cross insurance through MPSERS. Students with Michigan Tech’s United Health Care (UHC) student health plan can also have their vaccine billed to insurance with their UHC member ID card.

The flu clinics are as follows:

Wednesday, October 21 during the Health Fair from noon to 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Isle Royale Ballroom.

The will also be three additional clinics held in the Memorial Union Building:

Wednesday, October 28 from 4-7 pm in MUB Ballroom A1
Friday, October 30 from 10am-1pm in MUB Ballroom B
Tuesday, November 3 from 4-7 pm in MUB Ballroom B

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