Staff Enrichment offerings slated for March

• Time: 10-11 a.m.
• Hosted by: Heidi Sosa
• Location: Pickle Jar, Hanes Student Commons

Bring your lunch and join for this monthly bilingual conversation group. Everyone is welcome!

Trae tu almuerzo y únete a nosotros para este groupo de conversación bilingüe menusal. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

• Time: 11 a.m.-noon
• Hosted by: Amanda Balwah
• Location: Microsoft Teams

You’ve heard that UNCSA has a Board of Trustees, but do you know who the Trustees are and what they do? Join this session to learn more about how UNCSA’s Trustees are appointed, their roles and responsibilities, and who currently serves on the Board. You will also learn about UNCSA’s board structure, committees, and the relationship between our Board of Trustees and the UNC Board of Governors.

• Time: 2-3 p.m.
• Hosted by: Matt Pittard
• Location: Microsoft Teams

Join us for a Budget-led overview of the Position Control platform and lapsed salary policies, tailored for campus business officers. Whether you’re already experienced with Position Control or aren’t sure how to access it, you’ll come away with a new understanding of how to track expenses, commitments, and recurring changes in your department’s salaried positions. We’ll also practice calculating how much lapsed salary is available from position vacancies, allowing you to plan transfers with greater precision and develop long-term strategies for all positions. This is a great opportunity to enhance your budget management skills and add a powerful tool to your arsenal. We look forward to your participation!

• Time: 3-4 p.m.
• Hosted by: Gary Penrod, Tamar Pandi, Deb Carley, Matt Horvat
• Location: Microsoft Teams

Discover the untapped potential of Microsoft Outlook's calendar functions in this month’s Byte-Size Tech! Unleash the latest features and shortcuts that many users overlook. From time-saving scheduling hacks to seamlessly integrating with other apps, this hands-on course ensures you maximize efficiency. Upgrade your Outlook skills effortlessly – because mastering your calendar should be as easy as a click. Enroll now and stay ahead of the productivity curve!

• Time: 4-5 p.m.
• Hosted by: Liza Vest
• Location: SAAB 241

Join the group for some relaxation through creative expression. Bring your own projects or grab a provided coloring book to spend some stress-relief time with colleagues while exploring creative endeavors.

• Time: 10-11 a.m.
• Hosted by: Jill Crainshaw
• Location: Microsoft Teams

This workshop provides a crash course in how to cultivate healthy conversations in work and life. Participants will have a chance to practice some techniques they can use to slow down an escalating situation and tap into a more centered place within their minds and bodies. They will also learn some techniques for having healthy conversations.

• Time: 11 a.m.-noon
• Hosted by: Jordan Jones
• Location: Microsoft Teams

Tailored for local climates, discover secrets to thriving plants and efficient care. From nuanced plant selections to subtle watering techniques, transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary of natural beauty, a productive vegetable garden, or both! Start your gardening journey today and witness the magic of spring unfold.

• Time: 2-3 p.m.
• Hosted by: the UNCSA School of Music
• Location: Crawford Hall

The entire campus community is welcome to attend these free, weekly performances showcasing student progress in the UNCSA School of Music. The pieces vary weekly and are determined by what students are working on this year. Be sure to register in order to receive updates on Performance Hour as they are available.

• Time: 3-4 p.m.
• Hosted by: Dave LaVack
• Location: Microsoft Teams

New voter ID laws are now in place in North Carolina, and there are a lot of grey areas and exceptions that could be confusing. This session will go over the new Voter ID laws, what IDs are valid, what poll works will look for when you go to vote, what happens if you can’t get a valid ID and other what-if scenarios for how to prepare to cast your ballot.

• Time: 4-5 p.m.
• Hosted by: Dave LaVack
• Location: Meet outside North End of the Library, near the bike rack

Anyone who has thought about running but isn’t sure is encouraged to come out and join for a casual run; no one will be left behind. Faster folks can run ahead while others focus on fundamentals – and having fun doing it! Everyone has to start somewhere, so don’t miss this chance to join your colleagues and have some fun while doing something healthy for your body and mind.