Wright Word March '12

The Wright Word A newsletter for employees of Florida Southern College

March 2012

Mark Your Calendars!

• March 9-16 - Senior Graphic Design Show I Melvin Art Gallery

• March 9 - FSC Jazz Band 7:30 pm, Branscomb Auditorium

• March 14 - Pianist Vadim Serebryany 7:30 pm, Branscomb Auditorium

• March 16-18 - Homecoming 2012

(See www.flsouthern.edu/homecoming for schedule)

• March 16 - Founders Convocation

Honorary Chancellor: Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross 11:00 am, Branscomb Auditorium

• March 16 - The Capitol Steps 7:30 pm, Branscomb Auditorium

• March 23- April 6 - Senior Graphic Design Show II Melvin Art Gallery

• March 23 - FSC Bands Concert 7:30 pm, Branscomb Auditorium

• March 27 - FSC Choirs: A Choral Tapestry 7:30 pm, Branscomb Auditorium

• Check www.fscmocs.com for complete athletic schedules

Relay For Life - May 4 Employees who are interested in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event being held May 4 at Lake Mirror may contact Administrative Assistant Renee Vanderslice in the Horticulture Department at 608-4333.

Stress-Free Zone - March 21 (for faculty & staff) - 11:30am-2:30pm • McKay Archives Building – second floor •Free Chair massages, hot tea and snacks!

FSC Social Media Platforms • facebook.com/floridasouthern • flickr.com/photos/fscmocs/sets • twitter.com/fscadmissions • foursquare.com/venue/1362812

Congratulations to FSC employees Kelly Andrews, Celina Bellanceau, Dr. Cat Eskin, Dr. Carmen Gauthier, Carol Hall, Samantha Hirth, Louise Johnson, Brenda Lewis, Alicia Rossow, Ann Rogers, Heather Shei, Dr. Adriana Tolentino, Renee Vanderslice, and Dana Washington who recently participated as a team in the first ever Polk County Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together they raised over $3,500 and received an Award for Participation from the organization.

Get Ready for Blueprint for Wellness On-site Screening April 2-3 The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOP) has partnered with Quest Diagnostics to offer the Blueprint for Wellness screening program as part of the HealthFlex wellness program.

This is the same employee event we held last year. For 2012, we will once again be offering this incentive with an on-site event April 2 and 3 in the Collegiate Room.

Blueprint for Wellness includes a comprehensive blood screening and biometric measurements. The blood screening takes a comprehensive look at heart disease risk, diabetes risk and management, kidney and liver health, and other total body health issues.

Eligible participants include active employees enrolled in HealthFlex and their spouses as well as those retirees actively enrolled in the Medicare companion plan. (Only participants and spouses in active plans are eligible for the $100 HealthCash incentive.)

(Continued on back) If you have news you would like to include in future editions of The Wright Word, we would love to hear about it! Please send news to kpawlak@flsouthern.edu.

The Wright Word • March 2012

Congratulations!

Best wishes to Financial Aid employee Marshall Gross and his new bride Elizabeth Gross (formerly Elizabeth Joyner). The bride and groom were married December 16 at First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland.

Employees “On The Move” Julie Middleton, former administrative assistant for the office of marketing and communication, has been promoted to advancement services coordinator. She is now in the Benjamin Fine Administrative building at ext.

3094.

New Faces Katy Ciempa, director of the Spivey Society Sarahi Cortez, hall director Diane Cranford, administrative assistant for marketing Pat Driscoll, tour guide Juan Garcia-Martinez, safety officer Chris Graham, tour guide Gloria Graham, tour guide Laura Helm, hall director Dr. Amy Ho, assistant professor of business & economics Ken Johnson, custodian Brittany Jones, head coach for women’s soccer Brian Renz, tour guide David Smith, custodian Jessica Smith, nursing simulation lab coordinator Tony Stanton, systems support specialist Jim Youhouse, safety officer

Work got you on the edge of your seat?

When you use these tips, you can sit back, relax and enjoy improved posture and comfort while you work.

• Avoid overcrowding computer work areas and remove clutter from under your desk.

• If feet don’t rest flat on the floor, use a footrest or other object to provide support.

• Place the phone on the side of your non-dominant hand and frequently used items within easy reach.

• Adjust your computer monitor to avoid glare and keep the screen clean.

• Place the keyboard directly in front and close to you, keeping your arms bent at 90 degree angles.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.

Blueprint for Wellness – (Continued

In order to secure your preferred appointment time, please register online or by phone for the screening during the week of March 12. Register online through the Quest Diagnostics Screening link on the HealthFlex/WebMD website or by calling Quest Diagnostics at 1-866-908-9440 during the week of March 12. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, firstserve basis.

Participants who cannot attend the April 2 and 3 on-site event will have the option to preregister with a local Quest Diagnostic facility for in-lab screening.

Watch for more information on how and when to register for the on-site event.

A hot air balloon rises above Badcock Gardens in January as students had a chance to see “FSC from a Different Angle.”