October 21, 2008    Update on programs and services available to University of Washington faculty and staff

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Balancing Work & Life

"Wherever You are in Life … We’re Here to Help"

The University continues its celebration of National Work and Family Month, marking the progress made in creating a work environment that recognizes diverse lives and healthy lifestyles. "Wherever you are in life … We’re here to help" is the theme that encompasses all the UW’s work-life services.

Discover the robust offerings of programs and events designed to help you achieve success within and outside the University. Check our calendar of events for a host of activities available to all UW faculty and staff. The events listed below are free (except the SAT Preparation Class).

• Becoming a Resilient Caregiver—When a Family Member Has Dementia

Caring for a person with dementia is a difficult and often overwhelming task. Caregivers need strategies that adapt as their loved one’s behaviors change. Dr. Susan McCurry presents easy to remember tools for those who are living with an adult whose memory and self-care capacity are declining.

Today | October 21 | Tues. | HUB | Room 310 | noon to 1:00 p.m.

 

• From Home to College: Relationship Transitions for Parents & Child
Transitioning to college can be challenging for both the parents and their children. Find out about the blend of support and challenge this transition requires in a lively, interactive discussion with Michelle Meola, from the UW’s Student Counseling Center.

October 22 | Wed. | noon to 1:00 p.m. | HUB | Room 309 | REGISTER

 

• Choosing Quality Childcare
With long waiting lists and few vacancies, childcare is in short supply in the Seattle area. Finding good care requires knowledge about options available and understanding of how to choose the right fit for your child and family. Join us for an informative and lively discussion about good childcare with staff from the UW’s partner, Child Care Resources.

October 22 | Wed. | noon to 1:00 p.m. | Harborview | Research & Training Auditorium | REGISTER for session A

October 23 | Thurs. | noon to 1:00 p.m. | HUB | Room 309 | REGISTER for session B

This seminar is offered in collaboration with the UW Combined Fund Drive. You can help insure that every child gets a great start by giving to Child Care Resources through the UW Combined Fund Drive; use charity code 0315319.

 

• Time Management Seminar
In this special session – offered in celebration of Work and Family Month – explore time management from the inside out and gain skills to improve your overall sense of balance.

October 22 | Wed. | noon - 1:30 p.m. | REGISTER

 

• Résumés the UW Way
Develop an effective UW résumé — or improve the one you’ve got. This brown bag workshop will provide the key ingredients for making your résumé stand out from the rest!

October 23 | Thurs. | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | More info

 

• Who Depends on You?

Your children, your spouse/partner, elders, pets, friends, and work are depending on you. Make sure you are prepared to take care of them when disaster strikes.

October 29 | Wed. | Health Sciences | Room T-663 | noon to 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER

 

• A Comfortable Balance: Work and Home

With all the commitments and obligations you face daily, how do you achieve a comfortable balance of life and work? Join Sue Covey for this lively, interactive session providing practical suggestions for refocusing time and energy on what you value most in life.

October 30 | Thurs. | noon - 1:00 p.m. | UW Bothell | Room UW 1280 | free | Call 425-352-3637
November 12 | Wed. | noon - 1:00 p.m. | Health Sciences | Room T-663 | REGISTER for Section C

 

• Family Caregiver Network

Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse or partner, a relative or neighbor? Would you like to find out more about resources, services and how others are dealing with care giving issues? Every month the Family Caregiver Network provides informal, confidential, guided discussions where caregivers can share their experiences and successes.

October 28 | Tues. | HUB | Room 304F | noon - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER

 

• Retire with Fire
Whether you’re on the brink of retirement or have 10 years to go, this introductory workshop will help you focus on your thoughts and feelings behind this major life transition, so that you can formulate a balanced and healthy retirement lifestyle.

November 1 | Sat. | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER

 

• Cheerful Givers
Be a "cheerful giver" and participate in this lunchtime Birthday Bag Blitz by filling gift bags with new toys and celebrating National Philanthropy Day. The filled bags will be donated to 300 homeless and poverty-stricken children in our community who would not otherwise receive gifts on their special day.

November 13 | Thurs. | noon - 1:00 p.m. | HUB 200 ABC | Info & Registration

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Retirement & Savings

Staying Calm During a Bear Market

Are you concerned about the recent market volatility? If so, you are encouraged to attend a webinar presented by Vanguard, one of our fund sponsors, entitled "Staying Calm During a Bear Market."

From your desk you will learn about bear markets, historical perspective on market volatility and the importance of asset allocation. Attend a "live" session (details below) where you will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation, or view an "on-demand" session anytime at https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a45190094/p85529671/.

The live session lasts one hour, and is offered twice a day on the following dates:

October 22 | Wed. | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | repeated at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
October 24 | Fri. | 11:00 a.m. - noon | repeated at 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Space is limited so if you attempt to attend and receive a busy signal, please try another meeting.

To attend the meeting:
1) Click on the following link for the slide presentation: http://breeze39022588.na3.acrobat.com/bear/
2) Dial in for the audio portion of the meeting using the phone numbers below:

United States: (866) 232-4458
International: (612) 326-1036
Participant Access Code: 965513

Note that each of our UWRP and VIP fund sponsors offer updates, online information, and webcasts to help investors through this challenging time. For more, go to the individual fund sponsor websites at:
www.calvert.com
www.fidelity.com
www.tiaa-cref.org
www.vanguard.com

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Fund Sponsors are Here to Help

If you're concerned about your retirement investments during the recent financial turmoil and you haven't reviewed your portfolio in a while, you and your spouse or partner may want to schedule an appointment with a representative from one of our four fund sponsors—either by phone or in person—to review your asset allocations, savings objectives, and risk tolerance against your current portfolio.

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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Investment Fundamentals

What is asset allocation? What are current market conditions and how do these impact fund performance? Attend this retirement education workshop to build your foundation of knowledge about financial markets. Presented by Vanguard.

November 13, 2008 | Thursday | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | UW Medical Center | REGISTER HERE

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SAT Preparation for Your Child

WorkLife partners with the University Women’s Center to provide free study guides to children of UW faculty and staff who enroll in the Women’s Center’s SAT tutorial classes. To receive a free study guide (a $19.95 value), the child must register for a tutorial class at the Women’s Center and specify that their parent is a University faculty or staff member.

Classes will be offered Thursday evenings in November:

November 6 - 20 | Thursdays | 5:00 - 7:45 p.m. | Women's Center | Cunningham Hall | Cost $150

For more information about the class or to register, please call the Women's Center at 206-685-1090.