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Make professional development part of your New Year’s resolution

Dec. 18, 2023

The Organization and Employee Development team has a variety of professional development opportunities this spring. Explore themes of making meetings inclusive, allyship, extraordinary productivity and more.

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Joy and meaning: A talk on happiness Dec. 14

Nov. 30, 2023

Most people value happiness but often treat it as a material pursuit. Learn that happiness doesn't have an on-and-off switch. Join this workshop talking about happiness. Consider how cultural context shapes our perceptions and take away evidence-based tools.

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Wellness workshops: Plan what you’d like to attend

Nov. 28, 2023

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is offering free wellness workshops and groups for the spring semester—covering everything from healthy eating and sleeping to retirement basics and more. Check out and plan to take advantage of the learning opportunities.

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Lunchtime skill-builder: The power of micro-affirmations Nov. 28

Nov. 16, 2023

Helping employees feel valued is one of leadership’s many challenges. And what exactly does it mean to value an individual? Micro-affirmations can be a great place to start. Join the Ombuds Office and Bina Patel; learn tips to start effectively valuing staffers.

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Mindfulness for the holidays—a workshop Nov. 14

Oct. 27, 2023

Cultivate mindfulness this holiday season with strategies for the body, emotions, mind and relationships. Participants will learn to understand their stress responses and identify how a mindfulness practice can help regulate their systems.

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Register for the Supporting Student Resiliency series in November

Oct. 24, 2023

This professional development series provides faculty and staff with concrete skills to better support students, focusing on areas critical to student retention and success. You may attend any individual session, or attend all three to receive a non-degree certificate.

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HeartMath Techniques series begins Oct. 10

Oct. 6, 2023

Explore the latest research on the role heart rate variability and emotion play in performance and health. Learn how to use the heart-brain connection to regulate your heart rhythms and emotional state in challenging situations—techniques that can build resilience, decrease stress and improve mental and physical performance.

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Join the Staff Career Exploration Series beginning Oct. 11

Oct. 2, 2023

Join Human Resources in this four-week workshop aimed at improving your success in identifying your potential career trajectory. Identify your unique skills and experiences to guide your next steps in your professional development.

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Prepare for the fair: Resumes, networking

Sept. 15, 2023

Graduate students and postdocs, join Cat Diebel-Wilson from Career Services on Sept. 27 for a workshop on resumes and networking, just in time for fall career fairs.

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Be a transfer advocate: Trainings through November

Sept. 11, 2023

Register for an upcoming Transfer Advocate 101 or Transfer Advocate 201 training to learn how you can best support transfer Buffs.

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