UHR News
University Human Resources
January 21, 2009
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Get Fit and Win Prizes – Sign Up for Active U 2009!
Registration for Active U, the ten-week physical activity challenge and charity fundraiser for all fitness levels, is now open! Last year, nearly 10,000 U-M faculty, staff, graduate students and retirees logged over 11 million physical activity minutes, raised more than $23,000 for charity, and took control of their health by participating in Active U. 
This year's challenge features some exciting improvements including:
- Expanding from eight weeks to 10 weeks
- More weekly and grand prizes, including gym memberships, iPods and gift certificates
- Teams can now compete in divisions of 50, allowing more opportunities for friendly competition and team winners
Participants also get free access to U-M recreation centers during the program and have the opportunity to support some worthwhile charities by donating funds during enrollment.
Register for Active U at www.MHealthy.umich.edu by February 3.
Active U runs February 3 – April 14.
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MHealthy Wellness Assessment: Invest 30 Minutes for a Better Future
 The MHealthy Wellness assessment is one way to make an investment in your future. This free, voluntary and confidential assessment provides an opportunity to learn about your personal health, understand your potential health risks, and take action to prevent health problems before they occur.
For more information and to sign up, go to: http://www.hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/programs/wellness/
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MHealthy GOOD CHOICE Food Guide Identifies Healthier Dining Choices on Campus
Grabbing healthy food on the go at a restaurant or café at the University of Michigan just got a lot easier. University Unions, in conjunction with the MHealthy program, has published “Your MHealthy Good Choice Food Guide,” identifying healthier choices available at various eateries on campus and at the Health System. From Beanster’s to the University Club, Wendy’s to Taco Bell Express, this guide lists GOOD CHOICE menu items that meet the MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines.
MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines use specific recommendations for total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium and fiber depending on the food category. These guidelines were developed by registered dietitians from the University of Michigan.
To print a copy of the MHealthy Good Choice Food Guide, visit
http://www.hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/programs/nutrition/goodchoice/pdf/nutrition_guide.pdf
MHealthy GOOD CHOICE is the easy way to make healthier food choices.
For more information, visit www.mhealthy.umich.edu.
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Choose Success With NEW Courses From HRD
Below you'll find links to courses that are coming up soon. Remember, many HRD courses can also be customized and brought to your unit. For further information, visit the HRD site at: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd.
Upcoming Courses:
Click on the course title or the link after the course title for a description and registration information. Timely registration is very important.
So, You’re Ready to be a Supervisor? How to Make a Smooth Transition New!
Wednesday, 1/28/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/supervision.html#1
Writing It Right: Grammar
Wednesday, 1/28 & 2/4/09, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (2 day course)
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/readingwrittencomm.html#g
Managing Confrontational Clients
Tue. 2/3/09; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/customerservice.html#2
Speak Easy: Developing Effective Presentation Skills
Wed. 2/4/09; 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/presentationskills.html#3
Creativity and Breakthrough Thinking
Thu. 2/5/09; 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/processorgman.html#2
Peer Leadership
Tue. 2/10, 2/17 & 2/24/09 (3-day course) 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/leadershipdev.html#3
Strategic Solutions: The Art of Influencing Others to Get Things Done
Tue. 2/10 & 2/17/09 (2-day course); 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/leadershipdev.html#7
Developing a Communications Plan: Successfully Marketing Your Services and Events
Wed. 2/11/09, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 3/4/09 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (1½ day course)
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/processorgman.html#5
Developing Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Wed. 2/18/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/customerservice.html#1
No-Fail E-Mail
Thu. 2/19/09, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/commandlistening.html#4
Business Communications: Writing With Power
Wed. 2/25/09, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/readingwrittencomm.html#2
Further information about custom courses can be found at: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/customizedtraining.html and about our consulting services at: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/consulting.html.
Check our website often for the very latest in course offerings – especially courses that are currently in development. Or better yet, contact us <http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/contact.html> . Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll contact you when the course is available.
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HRD Courses Available at North Campus Administrative Complex (NCAC)
HRD is pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with UMHS Human Resources to offer some additional courses at the North Campus Administrative Complex (NCAC). To see the list of courses and for registration information, click here or see the list below: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/umhscourses.html.
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U-M Management Conference 2009: Leveraging Ordinary Talent for Extraordinary Results
HRD is pleased to be presenting the 2009 U-M Management Conference on January 27, 2009. This one-half day event, “Leveraging Ordinary Talent for Extraordinary Results” is an excellent opportunity to learn more about talent management best practices along with your University managerial colleagues.
More conference information can be found here: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/tm/index.html
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