5 things you need to know this week

A weekly series designed to highlight events, benefits, perks, and items of interest for University of Miami faculty and staff.

Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m.
During this online session, Savoy Smith III, manager of employee accommodations, will provide a general overview of reasonable accommodations in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join the session

Review your benefits during Open Enrollment.
Begins Monday, Oct. 17.
As Open Enrollment kicks off on Oct. 17, faculty and staff members have the opportunity to review their medical, dental, vision, disability, and flexible spending account benefits and make any changes to ensure their choices continue to meet their needs. To learn more, attend an in-person benefits fair on the Coral Gables, marine, and medical campuses or register for an online information session. Learn more.

Discover how food choices affect the brain.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, at noon and 4 p.m.
Learn how to improve your mood and cognitive function with nutrient-rich foods. This webinar will be facilitated by Federika Garcia Muchacho, certified nutrition support clinician with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tuesday, Oct. 18, at noon. Register.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. Register
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Explore the journey of female leaders. 
Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m.
Celebrate successful alumni during this new series from Women of the U. Featuring alumna Stephanie Sylvestre, participants can attend in person or virtually and will explore the paths and tools used by successful women to shatter glass ceilings and become leaders. Event proceeds support the Women’s Guild Scholarship Fund. Buy your ticket.

Share information about your commute to campus. 
Deadline is Friday, Oct. 28.
The Office of Sustainability invites ’Canes to participate in a survey about commuting to, from, and around campus. The five question multiple-choice survey is anonymous and will play an important role in reporting annual greenhouse gas emissions. Take the survey now.

Shine a light on Title IX protections. 
Monday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m.
The Office of University Compliance Services is hosting an interactive webinar to discuss what harassment and sexual misconduct look like and how to cultivate a culture of compliance. This session will be facilitated by Maria Sevilla, deputy title IX coordinator. Join the conversation.

Access HR Insights, a weekly email newsletter from the Office of Human Resources that highlights HR initiatives, resources, and benefits available to staff at the University.

 

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