{"id":3503,"date":"2025-09-15T09:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?p=3503"},"modified":"2025-09-15T20:09:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:09:04","slug":"hr-training-reminders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/2025\/09\/15\/hr-training-reminders\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Training Reminders"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development: Newly Added Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Listening with Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, October 21st 10-11am, College Center MPR (CC223)<\/strong><br>We\u2019ve all had moments where we left a conversation feeling like wires got crossed \u2014 maybe something wasn\u2019t clear, or the takeaway didn\u2019t match what the other person expected. Small miscommunications like these can snowball into bigger frustrations\u00a0or conflicts.\u00a0In this training, we'll\u00a0explore simple tools for being more present, catching what others really mean (not just what they say), and making sure we\u2019re on the same page. These skills help reduce conflict, strengthen collaboration across differences, and make day-to-day interactions smoother.\u00a0Open to all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by: Amanda Munroe, Director of Restorative Practices for Engaged Pluralism and<br>Fresia Martinez Olivera, Assoc. Dir. Organizational Development and Employee Equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeX-zxVJoXlSw-o-z7WrvXH51N9_UKW2dQ6SbUAPrA0xDGyAg\/viewform\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Employee Loeb Tours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, September 23rd at 1pm, the Loeb<br>Friday, November 7th, at 11am, the Loeb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a guided tour of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar. Learn about its history and connect with Loeb staff while learning about the works currently on display. Open to all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by: Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center tour guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdZHCJYlh_-xGj2RIGUqT8iGxF42yxg6ChDVprfm1gdAqxi7Q\/viewform\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Employee Grounds Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, September 17th 10am-11am (rain date: September 18th)<\/strong><br><strong>Tuesday, October 14th 10am-11am (rain date: October 15th)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Tour start: Outside Facilities office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a guided tour of Vassar College\u2019s greenhouse, Shakespeare garden, and Sunset Lake, designed especially for employees\u2014new and seasoned alike. Connect with facilities employees while learning more about some of Vassar\u2019s gardens and landscapes.<br><br>Presented by: Dean Jaeger, Grounds Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeHa_jx_9nWdM062Wg1s4CYEzlPm-NegZr5fdi7yJe3lDVTvw\/viewform\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Employee Community (EC) Drop-In Open House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, September 18, 10:00\u201311:00am, College Center MPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee Communities (ECs), formerly known as ERGs, help foster connection, support, and belonging at work. Join us in person for a drop-in style open house and learn about the EC program, explore existing groups, and find out how to join or start one of your own. This is an opportunity to gather resources and reflect on how ECs can enrich your experience at Vassar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by: Fresia Martinez Olivera, Assoc. Dir. 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