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SWE - January Newsletter

2022

SWE - JanuaryNewsletter2022
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Yoga at Work Thursday, January 27, 2022

The purpose of this class will be to introduce us to a variety of stress relieving movements, stretches, and breath techniques. Whether you are someone who regularly practices yoga and meditation or brand new to the world of yoga, this class will help you reset, recharge, and relax!


Our instructor, Annalisa is the Group Fitness Coordinator at UNL. She will guide us through several yoga exercises to help reduce our stress and tension, and improve our focus and concentration while at work.


Article for further reading: https://www.shriyoga.com.au/5-reasons-office-workers-should-be-doing-yoga/

Event Information

Yoga at Work

This meeting is being hosted by JEO in Lincoln. Suite 500. It will also be available via ZOOM.


Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

Speaker: 6:30 p.m.

Zoom call will open around 6:20 p.m.


There is no cost to attend this event.


RSVPs are required by Wednesday, January 26 at noon. Only those who have preregistered will be admitted in to the building through security. This workshop will also be available via ZOOM with the same RSVP deadline.

We ask that you also contact Janis Pfingsten at president@SWE-Nebraska.org to indicate whether you are planning to attend in-person or remotely.


In the event that the in-person event is cancelled, we will still hold the workshop via ZOOM. All registrants will be given the ZOOM link before the start of the event.


If you have any questions, please contact Leah Kottwitz-Adams at LKottwitz@jeo.com or Janis Pfingsten at president@SWE-Nebraska.org

When?

Thursday, Jan 27, 2022, 06:00 PM

Where?

2000 Q Street, Lincoln, NE, USA

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SWE Calendar for 2022

February 24 - Professional Development - Building Rapport - Via Zoom

March 24 - Professional Development - IMPACT Method of Decision Making - Omaha

April 21 (Tenatative) - Professional Development - Omaha

May - TBD

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March Workshop - Management using the IMPACT Method Workshop

Speaker: Jamie Hansen from Alloy Solutions


Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Omaha (Location TBD)


Eventbrite Registration will start the end of February. Mark your calendars now.

WE Locals - Des Moines, Iowa March 4-5, 2022

WE Local conferences provide opportunities for women in engineering and technology to build their networks, grow their skillset, be inspired by trailblazers, and connect with industry-leading organizations. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the 2022 WE Local!


Visit the SWE website for additional information on safety and cancellation policies.


The closest WE Local to us is Des Moines, but you are welcome to attend any of the WE Locals. Registration for Des Moines is open. Professional registration is $175, collegiates $75 (early bird price until February 17). Hotel accommodations at Des Moines Marriott for $122 per night. If you are interested in carpooling to Des Moines, contact Janis Pfingsten at president@SWE-Nebraska.org


Registration for WE Local includes:

· Two full days of conference admission, including keynotes, educational sessions, and workshops

· Access to the career fair


Employer Support

Many organizations provide financial support to their employees to attend professional development conferences like WE Local. These resources will help you approach your employer to ask for their support and demonstrate how attending WE Local will benefit you and them!

https://welocal.swe.org/attend/

Click the above link for more information.