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Meet the Charities

Northwest Harvest

Northwest Harvest strives to be the most efficient hunger response program in the state of Washington, with more than 93% of their budget going directly to food distribution. Hear how they operate, who they feed, and how you can volunteer.

Tuesday, September 16
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Smith Hall 105
Registration recommended

This is the sixth in a series of free monthly workshops where guest charities share how giving and volunteers have made a positive impact on their mission. Offered to UW faculty and staff by the UW Combined Fund Drive (UWCFD).

UW Discount Program

FREE & Discounted Husky Tickets

As a UW faculty or staff member, you are invited to take advantage of special discounts on Husky tickets. Enjoy discounts on season tickets for Husky football, soccer, and volleyball. Special UW faculty/staff events are also hosted at many Husky sporting events, which feature FREE or discounted admission.

For more information about these tickets and promotions, visit the UW faculty/staff page at gohuskies.com.

Eldercare Workshop

Are you a caregiver for an adult family member or do you anticipate being in this role? Register for the UW Retirement Association's Eldercare Workshop to gain a valuable overview for addressing the issues involved. This six-hour workshop, led by former Seattle Times columnist Liz Taylor, will offer practical guidance and resources, including a workbook. The cost is $85 per person or $150 for two family members attending together.

Saturday, September 13
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UW Seattle campus
Register by September 5

Questions? Contact UWRA at 206-543-8600 or by email at retiremt@u.washington.edu

Benefits & WorkLife Update informs University of Washington faculty and staff of current news and events surrounding Benefits & WorkLife programs. It is published on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Comments and suggestions may be addressed to the editor at benefits@u.washington.edu

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Balancing Your Work & Life

College Admissions 101: Overview for Parents of Teens

• Are you concerned about your teen’s readiness for college?
• Do you wonder what factors to consider when choosing a college?
• Are you curious about how the college admission process works?
• How do you get past the media hype and find the best fit for your teen?

The college admissions process has changed since you were in high school. Whether your teen is in middle school or high school, it’s never too early to learn about the process.

Join an Admissions Officer from UW Admissions for a discussion on college readiness, choice and admissions, and how to best support your student’s progress down this significant path. This workshop is offered at three locations:

September 9 | Tuesday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | HUB 309 | Register for session A
September 11 | Thursday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Health Sciences | Room RR-134 | Register for session B
September 17 | Wednesday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Harborview Medical Center | Room E16 | Register for session C

This program is a collaboration between the UW Office of Admissions and UW Human Resources WorkLife.

UW CareLink Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The transition from home to college life can be difficult for all involved—parents and kids. This month, UW CareLink’s web site offers information and ideas to help families become "college ready." Use ' UW' as the company code when entering the site.

WorkLife Resource Center

Caregiver’s Essential Handbook, by Sasha Carr, M.S. and Sandra Choron, McGraw Hill, 2003, provides useful tips for meeting the changing needs of your loved one who is growing older and losing his or her independence. This is just one of many family caregiving books available on two-week loan from the WorkLife Resource Center. For more parenting books, review the WorkLife Eldercare Library.

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Growing Your Retirement Nest Egg

Do you want to learn more about setting sound financial goals and making your money work for you? Attend one of these free, one-hour seminars designed to learn a variety of topics that will help you maximize your retirement and savings.

Save for Tomorrow, Live for Today
What are the principles of disciplined investing? Learn ways to manage your investments by saving early, taking advantage of tax savings, and proper asset allocation. Register for September 12.

5 Habits of Highly Successful Investors
Learn fundamental strategies of investing to help you set financial goals, realize tax advantages, reduce your risk, and more. Register for September 10, 12, or 16.

Estate Planning—Where to Begin
This seminar covers fundamental estate planning including the seven steps to estate planning, the importance of having a will, how estate and gift taxes work, and simple estate planning strategies to help you reduce your tax liability. Register for September 10, 12, or 16.

A Woman's Money, A Woman's Future
This seminar focuses on key aspects of managing one’s finances while incorporating issues that are of particular interest to women including evaluating financial health, setting goals, and implementing a plan. Register for September 10 or 16.

Retirement Plan Check-ups

How much have you socked away for retirement? How much more do you need to save? Representatives from our four fund sponsors are available to meet with you and your spouse—either by phone or in person—to provide general investment information, discuss your savings objectives, or review an existing account.

To schedule your free, in-person appointment with Calvert, Fidelity, TIAA-CREF or Vanguard:

  1. Check our events calendar to find dates on which a fund sponsor will be coming to a location near you.
    Note: These are shown as "appt" on the calendar.
  2. Contact a representative of your choice to schedule your free appointment.
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Hometown Home Loan Program

Budgeting for a Home

Should you pay off debt or save for a down payment on a new home? Learn how to set realistic goals and tips for saving. Whether you are buying your first home or want advice on using home equity or refinancing, Affinity Loan Officers are on campus each month to offer educational seminars at no cost.

September 10 | Wednesday | Seattle, Upper Campus | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | free | Register here

Prequalification Appointments

Get your mortgage questions answered! Free half-hour pre-qualification appointments, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., monthly at Seattle and quarterly at Bothell, Tacoma, and Harborview. Contact the Affinity Lending Center at 206-628-0207 to schedule an appointment.

The Hometown Home Loan Program offers reduced fees on mortgages for University of Washington employees buying or refinancing anywhere in the Puget Sound region. All benefits-eligible UW faculty and staff members may apply. Learn more.

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Professional & Organizational Development

Living a Balanced Life

Do you have competing demands in your life? Are you looking for balance? Learn to take control of your life and create balance through the SkillSoft e-Learning "Living a Balanced Life" curriculum series. It consists of three courses and a simulation. Use the following course codes for detailed information on each course.

• PD0181: Finding Your Life Balance
• PD0182: Success Over Stress
• PD0183: Strategies for Better Balance
• PD0180: Living a Balanced Life (simulation)

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