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Shelby Rae

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New Employees/Promotions/Rehires

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees

Rose Petersen – Campus Safety Officer

Taylor Lang – Associate Director of Annual Giving

Ben Morhac – Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Stephanie Jossart – Executive Assistant

Robert McLay – Bon Appetit

Kara Solander – Bon Appetit – Baker

Bella Baliwa – Custodian

Cameron Feist – Consultant

Rehires

Melissa Iverson – Custodian

Open Enrollment Fair Winners

Thank you to all for attending the Open Enrollment Fair on November 1. The prize winners were drawn and are listed below. Prizes can be picked up from Human Resources in the 1025 Administrative building.

NamePrize
Gustavo Fares, SpanishOral-B Toothbrush
Alex Baldschun, AdvancementCareplus Tumbler
Mike LeMere, ITLawrence Yeti
Mary Van De Loo, Community Music SchoolLawrence Yeti
Noemi Delgado, Accessibility ServicesTransamerica Umbrella
Angi Long, RegistrarTransamerica Umbrella
Kyle Tauschek, AdvancementVOYA backpack
Shannon Featherstone, Off-campus programsEmpiRx backpack
Brandie Jewett, FinanceTumi Accessory Pouch
Mark Musser, FacilitiesCareplus lunch box
Trudi van Beuningen-Hamilton, LibraryAdidas yoga bag
Ryan Gebler, Financial AidMovie Projector

2024 Open Enrollment Deadline

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or drops to Human Resources is Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 4 p.m. 

If you do not want to make changes to your current benefit elections, you do not need to submit open enrollment forms, with the exception of flexible spending. The flexible spending enrollment form must be completed if you want to participate in health care and/or dependent care flexible spending in the 2024 plan year/calendar year. 

All Open Enrollment materials can be found on the Human Resources website. If you have any questions, please contact your Human Resources representative.

2024 Open Enrollment Deadline

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or drops to Human Resources is Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 4 p.m. 

If you do not want to make changes to your current benefit elections, you do not need to submit open enrollment forms, with the exception of flexible spending. The flexible spending enrollment form must be completed if you want to participate in health care and/or dependent care flexible spending in the 2024 plan year/calendar year. 

All Open Enrollment materials can be found on the Human Resources website. If you have any questions, please contact your Human Resources representative.

New Employees/Rehires/Promotions

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees

Destane Harris – Bon Appetit Catering Manager

Michelle Detwiler – Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations

Alimasi Furahaa – Custodian

Tom Wilson – Volunteer Softball Coach

Peter Betchner – Bon Appetit

Emily Moeller – Bon Appetit

Scott Sturgeon – Volunteer Men’s Hockey Coach

Rose Petersen – Campus Safety Officer

Rehires

Adam Korber – Group Ukulele Teacher

2024 Annual Open Enrollment

The 2024 plan year Open Enrollment period is November 1-14, 2023. Our annual Open Enrollment period provides all benefit-eligible employees an opportunity to make changes to their current coverage or enroll in coverage that was previously waived. Changes can be made in the following benefit plans: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care), Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Care.

If you would like to maintain your current coverages at their current levels, with the exception of the flexible spending, no action is needed. Flexible Spending benefits must be renewed annually, and prior plan year elections do not carry over year-to-year.

Open Enrollment Materials & Benefit Fair

We are excited to share that we will be holding an Open Enrollment Benefits Fair in the Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event will provide opportunities to meet with the University’s benefit providers, obtain benefit enrollment forms and the 2024 benefit guide, and connect with members of the Human Resources team about enrollment for the upcoming year.

Outside of the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair, the 2024 Benefit Guide and all enrollment/change forms can be found online and paper copies are also available. If you would like a paper copy of the guide and/or forms, please contact Human Resources and materials will be sent to you via campus mail. 

Deadline for Enrollment/Changes

The deadline to submit any open enrollment changes, additions, or cancellations to Human Resources is Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at 4 p.m.

As noted above, if you do not wish to make changes to your current benefit elections, you do not need to submit open enrollment forms, with the exception of flexible spending. The flexible spending enrollment form must be completed if you want to participate in health and/or dependent care flexible spending in the 2024 plan year/calendar year.

Your Human Resources representative is available to assist you with any questions!

Coming Soon – 2024 Annual Open Enrollment Period

The 2024 Open Enrollment period will begin on November 1 and run through November 14, 2023. Our annual Open Enrollment period provides all benefit-eligible employees an opportunity to make changes to their current coverage or enroll in coverage that was previously waived.

Open Enrollment Benefit Fair

Additionally, we are excited to share that we will be able to gather again for an Open Enrollment Benefits Fair in the Warch Campus Center – Somerset Room on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

This event will provide opportunities to meet with University’s benefit providers, obtain benefit enrollment forms and the 2024 benefit guide, and connect with members of the Human Resources team about enrollment for the upcoming year.

Please watch for additional communication as we approach the start of the Open Enrollment period.

Transamerica Meeting

Expert guidance and education

Financial decisions come along at every stage in your career—whether you’re just starting out, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between. No matter what stage you’re in, a little bit of guidance can go a long way.

To help you navigate these decisions, Transamerica provides access to tools, resources, and experienced financial professionals to help you plan for the future you deserve.
 
You can schedule a no-cost, no-obligation appointment with a retirement planning consultant (RPC) at a time convenient for you. An RPC can review your personal retirement strategy and answer your questions.
 
Appointments available November 1 and November 2
Location:  711 E Boldt Way, Appleton WI 54911, Warch Campus Center
  
MAKE AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

New Employees/Promotions/Rehires

If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!

New Employees

Chase Kersten – Volunteer Baseball Coach

Israel Franco – Bon Appetit

Chrisian Mudasumbwa – Bon Appetit

Neema Mufuka – Bon Appetit

Emock Mulungula – Bon Appetit

Yvone Nyagabiro – Bon Appetit

Therese Olga – Bon Appetit

Linda Evans – Volunteer Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Tennis

John Rowe – User Services Manager

John Pendergast – Volunteer Baseball Coach

Johanna Wienholts – Lecturer of Music

Krista Fuller – Assistant Registrar

Dana Jacobson – Director of Brand Creative

Hannah Osborne – Student Events & Viking Room Fellow

Cindy Pinkert – Campus Safety Officer

Matthew Puskarich – Volunteer Lacrosse Coach

Angelina Redhail – Temporary Payroll & HR Coordinator

Promotions

Amy Kester – Associate Vice President for Leadership and Institutional Giving