HR Resource Fair - Waterbury Campus - 11:00am - 2:00pm

The HR Team is traveling to our regional campuses to share valuable HR-related information and to answer any questions you may have regarding HR issues, topics, or initiatives.

Joining us will be:

• The Lexington Group - the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider
• Empower Retirement Counselor - Tom Shepherd
• Quantum Health - Health Enhancement Program (HEP) vendor and dedicated call center for state employee health insurance questions

Location: Main Lobby

Please stop by to chat with us to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with our team and learn about some of the changes we have been making in Human Resources to better support employees across all campuses. We welcome questions about benefits and retirement, medical or other leaves, UCPEA career progression, engagement and wellness opportunities and events, and any other HR related topic you may wish to discuss.

Virtual Financial Q&A with Tom Shepherd - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tom Shepherd from Empower, (formerly Prudential) will be joining us on another helpful Q&A session. Bring your questions and get ready to set your financial goals and be on the road to financial wellness. Managing day to day finances, achieving long term savings goals, preparing for emergencies or even how to start a budget – Tom has the answer. Join Empower & HR for this enlightening Q&A session.

Microsoft Teams Link

HR Resource Fair Avery Point Campus - 11:00am - 2:00pm

The HR Team is traveling to our regional campuses to share valuable HR-related information and to answer any questions you may have regarding HR issues, topics, or initiatives.

Joining us will be:

• The Lexington Group - the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider
• Empower Retirement Counselor - Tom Shepherd

Location: 1st floor of the Branford House

Please stop by to chat with us to acquaint or reacquaint yourself with our team and learn about some of the changes we have been making in Human Resources to better support employees across all campuses. We welcome questions about benefits and retirement, medical or other leaves, UCPEA career progression, engagement and wellness opportunities and events, and any other HR related topic you may wish to discuss.

Vendor List

African American Cultural Center
Asian American Cultural Center
Beth Reel Coaching, LLC
Cigna Healthcare
Citizen's Oil Co-op
College Benefits Group, LLC
Colonial Life
Connecticut State Employees Credit Union
CT Department of Banking
CTrides
Empower Retirement
Environmental Health & Safety
Information Technology Services
Mansfield Downtown Partnership
Mansfield Parks and Recreation
Middle Eastern Cultural Program
Mount Hope Montessori School
Native American Cultural Program
Office of Institutional Equity
Ombuds Office
Puerto Rican Latin American Cultural Center
Quantum Health
Rainbow Center
The Ridge Recovery Center
The William Benton Museum of Art
UCPEA
UConn Child Development Labs
UConn Department of Human Resources Benefits Unit
UConn Extension Financial Education Program
UConn Home & Garden Education Center
UConn K.I.D.S (Kids in Developmental Sciences)
UConn Library
UConn Payroll Department
UConn Recreation
UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic
UConn-AAUP
University Safety
Women's Center

PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY & YOUR COMMUNITY BY GETTING A FREE FLU & COVID-19 VACCINE

Work/Life Expo & Vaccine Clinic (Flu & COVID-19):

Thursday, October 10, 2024
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Student Union Room 304

The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now offered at the UConn Work/Life Expo & Vaccine Clinic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends receiving an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against COVID-19 this fall and winter, whether you have ever previously been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine or not.

An appointment is not required to receive the COVID-19 and/or Flu Vaccine.

Be sure to bring your Anthem Medical Card.

Save time in line & bring your completed Consent Form to the Vaccine Clinic with you.

Can’t make it to the Vaccine Clinic? There are two ways for you and your dependents to get your free flu and/or COVID-19 shot:

• All State of Connecticut medical plan members and their dependents can get their flu & COVID-19 vaccination at their local pharmacy. Find the list of local pharmacies Flu Shots - Care Compass.
• Both onsite and local pharmacy options are FREE to employees and their dependents when they present their Anthem Medical Card.

 

Speech & Hearing Clinic:

Thursday, October 10, 2024
10:00am-2:00pm
Student Union, Rooms 320/321

Door Prizes

Lunch with President Maric - (Office of the President)
Dairy Bar (2) $10 gift certificates - (Dining Services)
Holiday Pies and Rolls (3 pies & (3)1-dozen rolls) - (Dining Services)
UConn Swag Bags - (Brand Partnerships and Trademark Management)
3 Soil Test Kits - (UConn Home and Garden Education Center)
2 tickets for Women’s Basketball (Harry A. Gampel Pavilion) - (UConn Athletics)
2 tickets for Women’s Ice Hockey (Toscano Family Ice Forum) - (UConn Athletics)
2 tickets for Men’s Ice Hockey (Toscano Family Ice Forum) - (UConn Athletics)
Choice of one month parking pass in Area 1 (Storrs & Regional) OR one month parking pass to parking garage (Storrs) - (UConn Parking Services)
2 Tickets to a Show at Jorgensen - (Jorgensen Center)
3 months of individual membership to the Mansfield Community Center - (Mansfield Parks and Recreation)

More added daily...

Making Change: Creating a Spending Plan that Works for You - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Take more control over your finances! In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to develop a plan (budget) for managing your money to support your financial priorities. This is a great time to review your spending habits and decide if they are in line with your goals. We’ll also discuss some options for reducing expenses and saving money.

This workshop is presented by the UConn Extension Financial Education Program.

Location:
Microsoft Teams Link

Pet Therapy for Employees - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Faculty & Staff: In honor of Work/Life Month, take a moment out of your Wednesday afternoon to reap the benefits of spending time with Finnegan, a Therapy Dog from Tails of Joy. Join Finnegan, a Labrador for some lunch time snuggles!

Location:
Homer Babbidge Library, Room 1102
(Enter into the main floor of the library where the checkout desk is. Take the elevator or stairs up one floor. Upon your arrival upstairs, you’ll see room 1102 directly in front of you, behind the tables of computers.)

Art Encounters: The Residue of Memory - 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join Benton educators for an interactive two-part workshop exploring works in diverse media across the Museum’s exhibitions.
The Residue of Memory is an interactive two-part workshop exploring the ways past events leave their mark in art.
Learn more about art objects that forge a tangible link to the past through close looking and discussion of work by Yishai Jusidman and Binh Danh. Then make your own cyanotype print using autumn leaves.

Location:
The Benton Museum of Art

Register Here

Healthy Huskies Walking Challenge

Healthy Huskies Walking Challenge
Fall Walking Challenge Kicks Off Today!
Register is no longer required, visit the Healthy Huskies Walking Challenge page for more information!

Retirement Lunch & Learn with Tom Shepherd - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Are you planning for retirement or looking to maximize your retirement benefits? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from the best!

Bring your lunch and gain knowledge that could make a significant difference in your retirement journey. In this lunch & learn you’ll have the opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in State retirement planning, get your questions answered by a seasoned professional, and connect with colleagues who are also planning for their future!

Tom Shepherd, a seasoned expert in retirement planning, will guide you through essential strategies to secure your financial future. Whether you're nearing retirement or just starting to plan, this session will provide valuable insights on:

• Understanding your retirement plan options and benefits offered to you as a State employee
• Maximizing your retirement savings
• Navigating the complexities of retirement benefits

Location: Student Union Rm 318/319
Speaker: Tom Shepherd, Lead Retirement Counselor at Empower

Secure your spot today and take a step toward a financially confident retirement!

Limited spaces available, register below: