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Go Western! Sessions Provide Employees Opportunities for Networking, Reading, Dancing and More
March 8, 2010
MACOMB, IL -- Western Illinois University's human resources department is providing a series of employee-development opportunities this spring with another installment of its "Go Western!" training events. A variety of sessions -- ranging from social networking, horticulture, and dressing for success to activities for book-club goers and dancing enthusiasts -- are offered from late March through mid-May.
According to Anita Sells, human resource associate - training and development, Go Western! is designed with the needs of Western's valued employees in mind.
"Employee development encompasses body, mind and spirit," noted Sells, "Participation in all sessions is offered to Western employees free of charge. We hope that our employees will take advantage of these events to learn, experience and grow."
Following is the list of upcoming Go Western! training sessions or events:
Go Network!
10-11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, Leslie F. Malpass Library, third-floor classroom
Join Teresa Koltzenburg, public information specialist in Western's University relations office, for an interactive session that will cover the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. Learn how to manage your privacy on Facebook and helpful ways to follow and manage your Tweets.
Go… for the Flowers!
noon-1 p.m. Monday, May 10, Meet at Lake Ruth
noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, meet in front of Western Hall
Join Mari Loehrlein, professor in WIU's School of Agriculture, for a walking tour of two areas on Western's Macomb campus. Loehrlein will identify flowering trees and herbaceous plants and help you learn more about the flora that helps make WIU's campus a place of blooming beauty.
Go Read!
noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, University Union Sandburg Lounge
Take advantage of an inexpensive way to engage your mind and meet new people on WIU's Macomb campus via this initial book club meeting. At the first meeting, participants will determine the book and meeting schedule.
Go Dress for Success!
What Not to Wear: Dressing for the Workplace noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, University Union Sandburg Lounge
Color Matters? noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, University Union Sandburg Lounge
Join Susan Creasey, assistant professor in WIU's dietetics, fashion merchandising and hospitality department, for two sessions that will help you look and feel your best every day. Attendees will get valuable tips about dressing appropriately for the workplace, as well as about the role of color in the workplace wardrobe.
Go Dance!
6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 and Friday, April 30, Sherman Hall, third-floor auditorium
Grab your dancing shoes for another round of excellent instruction from the long-time dance teacher Sheila Downin. For ease of instruction, grab a partner and sign up with the human resources department. After the lesson, attendees will have the opportunity to put their new dance skills into practice.
To register for any or all of the above-listed sessions, contact Sharon Chenoweth in the human resources department at (309) 298-1971 or S-Chenoweth@wiu.edu. Online registration is also available at www.wiu.edu/hr/training.
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