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In
This Issue:
- Note from SC President Stephen Lunna
- SC Professional
Development Fund
- Nursing Parent Survey
- Champlain Valley Fair
discounts
- Smuggler's Notch
Daycation discounts
- Live on the Lawn
- Golf, Lake Monsters,
Call for Artists
- Wellness Workshops &
two studies
- Congrats to Corporate
Cuppers
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Next
Meeting
The next Staff Council meeting will take place on Tuesday,
August 6th from
12:05-1:00pm in
Waterman Memorial Lounge.
All are welcome to attend,
and every meeting includes
a Public Comment period
for staff to bring up any
concerns.
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Hello
UVM Staff!
It’s
hard to believe I’ve nearly completed one
year as your Staff Council president - as
they say, time flies when you’re having fun!
I think all will agree that this past year
has had a very common theme – Change. We
processed the news that President Sullivan
will step down as UVM president, and we
participated in several on campus events to
say thank you to the President and Mrs.
Sullivan. We do truly wish them both all the
very best in their next adventure.
Shortly after that announcement, we joined
in the process of identifying and selecting
our next president. I feel strongly that Dr.
Garimella is an excellent choice and I’m
sure we’ll experience more change as he
implements his strategic plans. We were also
involved with the process of selecting the
interim Provost to replace David Rosowsky.
Once again, staff collaborated with faculty
& students to interview and select an
excellent choice in Dean Patty Prelock. We
are extremely fortunate to have such a
wealth of talent here at UVM.
As the year ends, we will also be saying
good-bye to Meryl St. John, the Staff
Council Office Administrator. This job would
have been harder than it is without Meryl’s
continued support and guidance.
Two things stand out for me from this past
year:
1) During our in-person interview with
then-candidate Dr. Garimella, he stated he
was surprised at the level of involvement
staff had with the process of selecting the
new president, and that in his experience,
most universities don’t include staff in the
selection process.
2). The accreditors from the New England
Commission on Higher Education particularly
noted the high levels of professionalism and
care in the staff body.
These are two very impressive compliments
and very richly deserved. Staff at UVM are
among some of the best people I’ve worked
with. Keep up the good work and keep up your
commitment to UVM.
All the best,
Stephen Lunna
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The Fund was created through the cooperation of the
President’s Office
and Staff
Council’s Personal
and Professional
Development
Committee in order
to increase
funding
opportunities for
all full and
part-time
non-represented
UVM staff members
seeking to attend
training,
conferences, or
participate in
other professional
development
opportunities. Up
to $500 will be
offered to each
awardee through
their department,
and applications
will be open on a
quarterly basis.
Applications for
this first quarter
will close on July
31st, with
decisions being
made by August
31st.
More information
and applications
are available at
our website
(link) or
through the direct
links below.
- Information
and
Application
(PDF)
- Flyer
(PDF)
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A
Staff Council subcommittee
is working to improve the
experience of parents on
campus who are breastfeeding
or pumping breastmilk while
at work. We would like to
hear from current, past, and
expecting parents about
whether they have/had
adequate support and
facilities for expressing
breastmilk at work.
Is the room where you pump
breastmilk adequate? Is it
close to where you work? Is
it available when you need
it? Do you have other
feedback?
Please email Mindy at Mindy.Kear@uvm.edu
and encourage other parents
to send their feedback as
well.
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UVM Staff, Faculty, Retirees and Foundation employees
can now reserve discounted
tickets to the Champlain
Valley Fair. Big savings
are available for single
day tickets, multiple day
passes, and midway ride
specials. Tickets must
be reserved and paid for
by Wednesday July 10th.
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Info &
Registration (link)
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Flyer (PDF)
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If we can reach a minimum of 25 ticket reservations, Staff Council can offer tickets to Smuggler's Notch
Staycation for the
following prices:
Adults: $35
Children ages 3-17 and
seniors 65+: $20
Tickets must be
reserved by June 11th.
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Reserve tickets (link)
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Flyer (PDF)
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Live on the Lawn, UVM’s free, once a month, lunch-time
concert series celebrating summer kicks off
this year with Live
on the Lawn: Loving Day Edition,
as we celebrate Loving Day, an annual
celebration that acknowledges the
anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on
Loving v. Virginia, which legalized
interracial marriage.
What: Renowned artist Myra Flynn will
perform.
Where: The Davis Center Outdoor Stage
(rain location: Brennan’s Pub)
When: June 12, 2019 @ 12:00 PM
More information here
(link).
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The
annual Lake Monsters UVM
Night will be Sunday July
7th at 5:05pm! Tickets
include grandstand
seating, cheeseburger, hot
dog, chips, cookie, and
soft drink and must be
reserved and paid for by June
27th.
UVM & Foundation - $14
Seniors & Retirees =
$10
Kids - $8
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Reserve tickets (link)
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Flyer (PDF)
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This
year's golf outing will
take place on Friday,
August 9th at the West
Bolton Golf Club.
Registration and payment
required by August 2nd.
UVM Affiliate Rate: $45
Non-UVM Guest Rate: $50
- Info/Registration
(link)
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Flyer (PDF)
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The
9th Annual Staff Art
Exhibit will be displayed
in the Dudley H. Davis
Student Center's fireplace
lounge gallery during
Staff Appreciation Week
(September 9–13, 2019),
with a reception on
Tuesday, September 10th.
Applications are due by Friday,
August 2nd.
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Info/Application
(link)
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Goal-Setting Workshops Identify health-related goals, navigate obstacles and
challenges, and then have
follow-up health coaching
sessions. These services
are free to all employees,
but have limited spaces
available, so sign up
today.
UVM Employee Wellness
(802) 656-3150
wellness@uvm.edu
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Sign Up (link)
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Flyer (PDF)
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Olive Oil Study
Seeking healthy young
women aged 18-40 with no
prior pregnancies and not
using systemic hormonal
contraception (birth
control pills), for a
research study on whether
consuming olive oil over
several weeks improves the
function of the heart and
blood vessels.
Compensation of $80 is
provided.
Phone: (802) 656-5711
Text: (802) 448-4249
lorinda.roberts@
uvmhealth.org
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Planning a Pregnancy? Seeking non-pregnant healthy women ages 18-45 who are
planning a pregnancy in
2019, for a research study
that will help to increase
understanding of how
changes in pregnancy
hormones impact the normal
blood clotting process.
Compensation of $75 for
two study visits.
Phone: (802) 656-5711
Text: (802) 448-4249
lorinda.roberts@
uvmhealth.org.
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Remember to visit our website
for a list of staff discounts,
including ski passes, car rentals, and so
much more!
Staff
Council - serving as a voice and
advocate
for
all staff at UVM since 1971
staff.council@uvm.edu
| (802) 656-4493
85 S. Prospect Street | 313 Waterman
Building | Burlington, VT 05405
Hours: M-F 9:00am - 1:30pm; afternoons by
appointment
www.uvm.edu/staffcouncil
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