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Lunch & Learn Session

Last Lunch & Learn for Spring 2016

lunchlearn copy copyThe next and last Lunch and Learn session for spring 2016 will take place on Tuesday, March 15 at noon in the Library conference room, no. 222. Lisa Mitchell, from Cascade Centers, will present “Caring for Elderly Parents.” She will focus on understanding the needs of, and caring for, elderly parents. Coping with the demands of being a caregiver, the stresses of long-term illnesses, providing a dignified environment, and the use of community resources will be covered. Please join in and bring your colleagues.

For more information contact HR at 8973 or lebs@up.edu.

Lunch, Learn, Lose Weight

acrobat copyThe first Lunch & Learn session for 2016 will take place on Wednesday, January 6, from noon to 1 p.m., in Room 222 of the Clark Library. A representative from Kaiser Permanente will present “Losing Weight the Healthy Way.” All employees are welcome to attend.

For more information contact human resources at hr@up.edu.

Lunch & Learn Session, Nov. 10

positive thinking dreamstimeThe human resources office’s Lunch & Learn session, “How Optimism Can Improve Your Quality of Life” by Lisa Mitchell of Cascade Centers, will take place on Tuesday, November 10, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Clark Library conference room (no. 222). Mitchell posits that people can change their outlook on life in a positive way, which can change their quality of life. A definition of optimism, how to think differently, and a process to help people be more optimistic will be provided.

For more information contact HR at hr@up.edu.

HR Lunch & Learn Session: “Diversity,” Sept. 17

diversity copyThe next human resources Lunch & Learn session topic will be “Diversity” and will take place at noon on Thursday, September 17, in the Clark Library conference room no. 222. All are invited to join friends and coworkers to learn about diversity issues and enjoy free snacks and giveaways.

For more information contact Chrys Lebs, human resources, at 8973 or lebs@up.edu.