Staff Retreat

Presenter: Lisa Heiskell
Location: HWAC 354

What is “managing up” and why is it important? Join this interactive session taking a deep dive into best practices and walk away with a personalized action plan you can apply immediately.

Presenter: Jeff Driggs and Binnie Green
Location: HWAC Special Events

Bringing back the trivia competition, but with fun new twists, including meet 'n' mingle teams, bonus individual questions, and prizes! General trivia this time—no theme, no Westminster questions!

Presenter: Kim Montano
Location: HWAC 351

Neurographic art is a creative, meditative drawing technique that uses free-form, "neuro-lines" that mimic neural pathways. It can be used for stress relief and anxiety reduction.

This creative "mindfulness" tool requires no prior art experience and is suitable for all ages and skill levels to explore artistic potential and creative expression without fear of "making mistakes".

Presenter: Jennifer Goodwin
Location: HWAC 351

Based on How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, this interactive workshop explores the subtle habits and behaviors that can unintentionally hold professionals back in their careers. While these patterns were identified through research on women, they are widely applicable to anyone seeking to grow as a leader. Participants will gain practical strategies to shift these behaviors, strengthen their leadership presence, and advocate more effectively for their success. Ideal for professionals at any stage, this session offers actionable insights to help individuals rise with confidence and intention.

Presenter: Ian Cleave
Location: HWAC Special Events

The Beginner Birder is an introduction to one of the world’s most accessible and rewarding outdoor hobbies. This workshop will walk you through everything you need to get started, from understanding what birding actually is, to choosing the right binoculars, to learning how to identify birds using key clues like size, color, geographic location, and behavior. You’ll also get a guided walkthrough of two popular bird identification apps (eBird and Merlin) so you can confidently head out on your own. We’ll wrap up by sharing three great local spots where you can put your new skills to the test right away.

Location: L.S. Skaggs Integrated Wellness Center | Activity Room

Presenter: Michael Schooley
Location: HWAC 354

Our legacy phone system has served us well, but it’s time to modernize. On June 10, we are officially transitioning to Microsoft Teams Phone, upgrading our old desk phones to a unified, cloud-based platform.

• Anywhere Access: Make and receive calls right from your laptop, desktop, tablet, or mobile phone using the Teams app you’re already familiar with!
• Unified Workspace: Combine chatting, video meetings, and phone calls in a single app!
• Voicemail Upgrade: Receive recordings and transcripts of your voicemails right to your email!

This exciting upgrade will streamline how we connect internally and with the broader community, while also taking up less of your valuable desk space! Join us to learn more about this new system, and how we are revamping communication at Westminster University!

Presenters: Katherine Peterson and Lizz Larson
Location: Giovale Library

Are you a voracious reader who misses the read-a-thons and summer reading challenges from when you were a kid? Or have you fallen out of the habit of reading for fun? Just want to learn about new books in the library? Come learn about the books your Giovale Librarians recommend AND get a bingo sheet for our Giovale Summer Reading Challenge. Complete it for the chance to win a prize at the end of the summer!

Location: Climbing Wall | HWAC

Presenter: Sharon Gibbons
Location: HWAC 351

Have you ever asked yourself…

• How do I make my spreadsheet look more presentable?
• How do I get my spreadsheet to fit/print on one page?
• How can I center a title on my spreadsheet?
• Come learn the answers to these burning questions, as well as other tips and tricks for Excel to make your day easier. Also, feel free to come prepared with your tips and tricks to share with other users. This class is for beginner and intermediate users.

We will not be discussing fine print: I am not a certified Excel teacher, just a colleague who has used Excel for years and loves it.

Presenter: Lydia Velazquez
Location: Giovale Library

Zines are small, handmade booklets or magazines used as outlets for expression, education, and more. This workshop is about having fun while making something imperfect and tangible. There will be a brief introduction to zines and their history, followed by free time for attendees to make a zine about whatever they want.

Location: Climbing Wall | HWAC

Location: Gore Auditorium

Enjoy a snack from the trail mix bar while we watch Danny Giovale’s short film, Designed by Disaster, “a deeply personal and inspiring story about owner and founder Danny Giovale, a passionate climber whose life-changing accident in the Dolomites compels him to address a critical safety gap in mountain travel."