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Procedural Workshops

The University offers a variety of programs to assist new and current employees in learning how to effectively conduct business at Boston University. This series of procedural workshops is offered twice a year.

Online registration for the Fall 2008 season is now available. You can select the training sessions you would like to attend, complete the registration form, and click the "Register now" button. Employees may register for any programs that have not yet been held. You will be contacted by electronic mail to confirm receipt of your registration.

  • All workshops begin promptly at the time stated. Please be courteous and arrive on time.
  • Lunch is provided at the Health Promotion Series seminars.
  • Please notify the Office of Human Resources at 353-3500 or email whl@bu.edu as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop for which you enrolled—preferably at least twenty-four hours before the workshop.
  • If special accommodations are needed, please call 353-3500.

Following is a list of programs offered for the Fall 2008 season. Please select all workshops and seminars for which you would like to register by clicking the boxes to the left of the workshop titles. (An "X" or a check mark should appear next to each program you wish to attend.) Then complete the information below the list and select the "Register Now" button. You must receive your supervisor's permission to register for workshops (except for the lunch time Health Promotion Programs.)

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PPD28: The University Service Center: Your Resource When Assisting Students
Date and Time: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Presenter: Kris Gilchrist-Minasidis, University Service Center
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD31: The Boston University Experience
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:30 - 12 noon
Presenter: Amanda Pineault, Campus Information and Visitor Relations
Location: The BU Experience, 602 Commonwealth Avenue, Lower Level

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PPD07: General Accounting
Date and Time: Thursday, October 16, 2008 9 - 11 a.m.
Presenter: Kerry Ceckowski, Office of the Comptroller
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD34: Boston University Experience - Unique Venue for Hosting Events
Date and Time: Thursday, October 16, 2008 11 - 12 noon
Presenter: Georgia Balafas, Campus Information and Visitor Relations
Location: The BU Experience, 602 Commonwealth Avenue, Lower Level

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PPD21: Completing the Performance Evaluation Form
Date and Time: Friday, October 17, 2008 9 - 12 noon
Presenters: Tom Bagarella and Mark Braun, Office of Human Resources
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD02: Moveable Capital Equipment
Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2008 9 - 11 a.m.
Presenters: Ben DeGennaro Jr., Peter Castellano and Min Duan, Office of Grant and Contract Accounting
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD22: Conducting an Effective Performance Evaluation Meeting
Date and Time: Friday, October 24, 2008 9 - 12 noon
Presenters: Tom Bagarella and Mark Braun, Office of Human Resources
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD03: Purchasing Services: Resources and Methods
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Rick Aronofsky, Office of Purchasing Services
Location: Office of Purchasing Services, 985 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 210

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PPD03A: Purchasing Services: Resources and Methods
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Presenter: Rick Aronofsky, Office of Purchasing Services
Location: Office of Purchasing Services, 985 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 210

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PPD10: Cashiering
Date and Time: Thursday, November 6, 2008 9 - 11 a.m.
Presenter: Lisa Wong, Office of the Comptroller
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD27: Power-Searching the Web: Getting the Most Out of Google
Date and Time: Thursday, November 20, 2008 10 - 12 noon
Presenters: Linda Plunket, Pickering Educational Resources Library
Tom Casserly, Mugar Memorial Library
Location: Pickering Educational Resources Library, School of Education, 2 Silber Way, E-Classroom, Basement Level

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PPD33: Power-Searching the Web: Using Specialized Online Databases - REVISED
Date and Time: Friday, November 21, 2008 10 - 12 noon
Presenters: Linda Plunket, Pickering Educational Resources Library
Tom Casserly, Mugar Memorial Library
Location: Pickering Educational Resources Library, School of Education, 2 Silber Way, E-Classroom, Basement Level

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PPD08: Student Payroll and Work-Study Procedures
Date and Time: Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:30 - 12 noon
Presenters: Carol Gately and Moira Louca, Student Employment Office
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD01: Introduction to Grant Management
 Date and Time: Thursday, December 4, 2008 1 - 4 p.m.
Presenters: Steve McFarlane and Shelly Stewardson, Grant and Contract Accounting
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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PPD06: Training and Supervising Your Student Workers
Date and Time: Friday, December 12, 2008 10 - 12 noon
Presenters: Moira Louca and Bethany Sheldon, Student Employment Office
Location: Office of Human Resources, Training Room, 25 Buick Street, Second Floor

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Please select all workshops and seminars for which you would like to register by clicking the boxes to the left of the workshop titles. (An "X" or a check mark should appear next to each program you wish to attend.) Then complete the information below the list and select the "Register Now" button. You must receive your supervisor's permission to register for workshops (except for the lunch time Health Promotion Programs.)

First Name
Last Name 
E-mail  Address
Title
Department
Phone Number
Salary Grade (If you are a faculty member, please enter FA for a salary grade.)

How did you hear about the Work, Health, and Life training programs?

Have you ever attended a Work, Health, and Life program before?


Staff must receive supervisor's permission to register for workshops (except for the lunch time Health promotion Programs.)

Supervisor's Name
Supervisor's E-mail Address