Printable PDF of the session schedule and the course descriptions.
Contact: Angela Liewen
Training Sessions
Wednesday - May 26, 2010
Presenter: Vicki Vander Zwart, MFC – PacificCare
Location:G-101
Description: Why prepare for disasters? Studies have shown that children and adults who have
experienced ongoing preparedness training are not only safer, but fare better emotionally.
There are steps you can take right now so that if disaster strikes, you will be better able to
take care of yourself and those around you.
The increase in violence in our society is spilling over into the workplace; many
employees are worried about their personal safety. What actions should they take if they
are threatened, abused or harassed? This program will give participants tools for
recognizing potentially threatening situations and ways in which they can make
themselves safer in the workplace.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures in conjunction with VEBA
Location: G-102
Description: This 2.5 hour workshop is devoted to informing participants on the basics of nutrition,
energy balance, healthy recipe substitutions, portion control and healthy eating on a
budget. Participants will then be able to put this knowledge to use in a healthy recipe for
them to enjoy. Bon appetit!
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-107
Description: Is stress getting you down and affecting your health? This class will teach you the basics
about stress, how it impacts your health, and what you can do to change it. We will cover
stress management techniques, including guided imagery, contract/relax, deep breathing
techniques, yoga, Pilates, and a variety of exercise. This will be a physically active class,
so please wear loose clothing and athletic shoes. This class is appropriate for all levels of
physical activity.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: Mesa Campus, Meets at G Building Courtyard
Description: Take a break from your conference to get in a physically active break. A health coach
will lead a walk around the campus and show you ways that you can get your exercise in
during your 15-minute breaks or during your lunch breaks from work. The healthy coach
will cover a variety of aerobic, resistance, and flexibility topics. This will be a casual
activity, appropriate for all levels of physical activity. Be sure to wear loose clothing and
athletic shoes and be ready to exercise.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-105
Description: You do your best when you feel your best! Learn techniques to create better mental and
emotional balance, maintain a positive perspective, and increase the quality of life. This
class will help you find your personal equilibrium to make life a little more relaxed, allow
you to feel more confident, empowered, and positive.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-107
Description: Conflict is a fact of life! If we manage it skillfully, it can be the source of growth and
productivity. In this section, we will discuss various approaches to conflict and analyze
the advantages and disadvantages of each. We are all unique individuals with our own
gifts, skills, concerns, and perspectives . These elements are part of what make us special,
but sometimes can set us apart from our co-workers . It’s important to find common
ground given our differences, and to strive to treat everyone with respect. This program
provides information, exercises and a video with vignettes demonstrating the different
learning points of the training program.
Presenter: Jim Mahler, AFT President
Location: G-106
Description: Join AFT President Jim Mahler for a tutorial on understanding your contract. This session
will focus on your AFT Food Services, Office/Technical AND Maintenance and
Operations contracts. You will have an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your rights
and responsibilities, and walk away with a better understanding of your contract and your
collective bargaining rights.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-107
Description: You do your best when you feel your best! Learn techniques to create better mental and
emotional balance, maintain a positive perspective, and increase the quality of life. This
class will help you find your personal equilibrium to make life a little more relaxed, allow
you to feel more confident, empowered, and positive.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-107
Description: Conflict is a fact of life! If we manage it skillfully, it can be the source of growth and
productivity. In this section, we will discuss various approaches to conflict and analyze
the advantages and disadvantages of each. We are all unique individuals with our own
gifts, skills, concerns, and perspectives . These elements are part of what make us special,
but sometimes can set us apart from our co-workers . It’s important to find common
ground given our differences, and to strive to treat everyone with respect. This program
provides information, exercises and a video with vignettes demonstrating the different
learning points of the training program.
Presenter: Dan Vega
Location: G-106
Description: This three hour course will cover workplace ethics as well as familiarize you with many
considerations for effective communication. We spend much time “talking” with our
peers and supervisors, but how effective are we at exchanging information. We know we
are supposed to “do the right thing” but are we and those around us really conducting
ourselves ethically? This course is presented in a discussion/dialogue format. The
facilitator will pose thought provoking questions to promote enlightening dialogue.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: L-501/502
Description: This course teaches you the basic steps in recognizing emergencies and responding with
the appropriate life saving actions. You will learn the proper steps to assess an
emergency and intervene without risk to yourself or further injury to the victim. Taking a
certification class for CPR/AED will teach you to perform immediate actions to care for a
victim during a cardiac emergency.
[This course is designed to be taken in combination with First Aid Certification]
Seating is limited.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: F-104
Description: Do you want to know where you stand in comparison to the recommended levels for a
variety of health measures? Come on out and we will measure your respirations, heart
rate, blood pressure, girth measurements, waist-to-hip ration, height, weight, body mass
index (BMI), and body fat. Once your measurements are taken, within a week, a health
coach will call you for a free confidential analysis on your numbers compared to the
recommended levels. You will also receive a follow-up email highlighting the results and
where to go from here. This is a $75 value, absolutely free and confidential
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: L-501/502
Description: This course teaches you the basic assessments and interventions that can be performed to
an injured person until more advance care can be provided. The knowledge you receive
in this course will allow you to treat an injury with little or no medical equipment. You
will also learn steps you can implement to decrease the likelihood of an incident
occurring and improve your confidence to react to an emergency situation.
[This course is designed to be taken in combination with Adult CPR with AED
Certification] Seating is limited.
Presenter: Healthy Adventures in conjunction with VEBA
Location: G-102
Description: This 2.5 hour workshop is devoted to informing participants on the basics of nutrition,
energy balance, healthy recipe substitutions, portion control and healthy eating on a
budget. Participants will then be able to put this knowledge to use in a healthy recipe for
them to enjoy. Bon appetit!
Presenter: Healthy Adventures and VEBA
Location: G-107
Description: Is stress getting you down and affecting your health? This class will teach you the basics
about stress, how it impacts your health, and what you can do to change it. We will cover
stress management techniques, including guided imagery, contract/relax, deep breathing
techniques, yoga, Pilates, and a variety of exercise. This will be a physically active class,
so please wear loose clothing and athletic shoes. This class is appropriate for all levels of
physical activity.