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Join us for a focused 30-minute virtual workshop designed to help you leverage the unique capabilities of Google Gemini at App State University! While App State provides access to several AI tools, this session will specifically cover the features that set Gemini apart from platforms like Microsoft Copilot.

During this workshop, we'll explore Gemini's Deep Research feature, demonstrating how it can enhance the ways you engage with research articles and materials. For example: Creating clear overviews of takeaways and themes from articles, generating infographics, creating interactive quizzes, and producing podcast-style audio overviews from your uploaded research articles.

We'll demonstrate how to use Gemini's Canvas feature to collaboratively write and revise documents with AI. We'll also cover how to connect Gemini to your G Suite to ask it questions about documents in Google Drive, email in your inbox, and events on your calendar.

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom and will be recorded. We encourage everyone to register, even if you can't attend live, as all registrants will receive a link to the recording for convenient on-demand viewing.

This workshop is required for App State users who will be working in the Scala Content Management System (CMS) and managing one or more Scala screens. It must be completed before access to Scala CMS will be granted.

This workshop introduces users to the Scala Content Management System (CMS) at Appalachian. Also appropriate for anyone wanting a refresher.

Walkthrough of the blanket travel pre-approval process in Emburse (Formerly Chrome River)

Introduction to and practice of the Wim Hof breathing method (30min to 45min). There will be a short description of benefits from the Wim Hof Method of breathwork and meditation.

Following breathwork will be a 10 to 15 min. silent meditation.

Facilitated by Matthew Cooper, Counseling for Faculty and Staff

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Please join us for this delicious Campus Connection event with Campus Dining! Campus Dining is committed to serving the Appalachian community using sustainable practices, creative and intentional menu planning, and constantly engaging in the ever-changing dialogue surrounding food.

Effective leadership is grounded in a strong foundation of core knowledge in areas that support organizational success. This two-day leadership development program is designed to build essential knowledge and understanding to help you navigate key areas related to EHS for Managers, Payroll, Time and Leave, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Access & Opportunity, and more. Attendance for both days is required to ensure a complete and comprehensive learning experience.

🎉 Calling All App State Faculty & Staff! 🎉

Get ready for an exciting Faculty/Staff Day at UREC! Join us at the Student Recreation Center for a few hours full of fun, exploration, and activities. Whether you're curious about our spaces, interested in learning more about UREC services, or just looking for a fun way to connect with colleagues, this event is for you! This event is open not only to App State faculty and staff, but also to their families and household members - everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

All areas and tours will be open during the listed times. Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by during these hours to receive a guest pass, granting access to our facilities for the remainder of the day. Bring your sneakers, swimsuits & towels, your family, and your curiosity. We can’t wait to see you there!

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff (HPFS) provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners with programs and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life. Major components of the program include health and fitness, preventive care, and outreach programs. Our facilities are available to all faculty, staff, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners at no charge.

How to find the "Hidden Gem" (AKA Varisty Gym): If you enter the gymnasium from Rivers Street, immediately upon entering the glass doors, take the stairs (down) to your left (next to the water fountain). There is a "Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff" poster, at the top of the stairs.

If you enter Varsity Gym from the campus side, you are greeted with the Military Science trophy case. Go down the stairs (two flights), pass vending machines (on your left). Walk across the gymnasium floor (short side) toward Rivers Street. Once you are in the lobby, take the stairs (down) to your right (just past restrooms and water fountain).

Any App State user can create and share appropriate university-wide messages with campus. Having a Scala system is not required.

This workshop introduces participants to the guidelines for creating and sharing digital slides at App State, including communications planning, slide design standards, and side sharing and distribution.

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who wants to create digital slides for distribution to campus.

In today's digital age, proficiency in essential tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, and Gmail is crucial for effective communication, collaboration, and productivity. This workshop will equip participants with the necessary skills to leverage these tools efficiently. Through hands-on activities and guided instruction, participants will learn how to navigate Google Workspace applications effectively, host and participate in Zoom meetings, and manage their emails efficiently using Gmail.

Mastering productivity techniques and effective meeting management is essential for success in the workplace. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology for increased productivity and better meetings. Through engaging discussions and practical demonstrations participants will explore the importance of agendas, action items, and follow-up processes in running successful meetings. Additionally, they will discover various productivity tools and techniques to optimize time management and task prioritization in their professional lives.

Mastering productivity techniques and effective meeting management is essential for success as a leader. This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology for increased productivity and better meetings. Through engaging discussions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities, participants will explore the importance of agendas, action items, and follow-up processes in running successful meetings. Additionally, they will learn how to harness the power of Google Calendar for meeting note creation, appointment scheduling, and task organization. Furthermore, participants will discover various productivity tools and techniques, including Pomodoro timers, to-do lists, and calendar blocking, to optimize time management and task prioritization in their professional lives.

Join us for an introduction to the office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management (EHS&EM). All new employees on campus are required to take this course in support of App State's commitment to campus safety and security. During this session, we'll cover the basics of safety and emergency management on campus and indicate areas where specific position types may have extra responsibilities.

App State is a nationally recognized leader in global engagement. The Office of International Programs (OIP) oversees the university's global engagement activities. Join us in this engaging workshop to learn more about the work of OIP and how you, as an employee, can get involved globally.

Vision: This group is intended to be a support network for staff with kids birth to eight years old. It can be challenging to work full-time and parent full-time, so let’s support each other as we chug along on this journey. We hope that this group offers an opportunity for members to share their experiences, recommend resources, celebrate milestones, commiserate about the challenges, and build relationships with other staff who are parents of young children. We hope that this group allows for community building among staff that are in the trenches of dirty diapers, tantruming toddlers, kids learning to read, and never ending laundry. This group is supportive of Queer and non-traditional family types and all parent (or kid) gender identities and expressions.

Intended Audience: Staff members with children between the ages of birth to 8 years.

Optimize your professional wellbeing through implementing professional boundaries so that you as an employee feel respected, valued and satisfied.

Are you looking to develop your public speaking skills? Do you want to lead meetings with confidence? Join us for an interactive session to learn effective Public Speaking tips!

This workshop is designed to equip Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). CSAs play a critical role in campus safety and are responsible for ensuring accurate reporting of campus crime and fostering a secure environment for the campus community.

Crest Academy is the first level of the Summit Series leadership development program, designed for emerging or new leaders. This cohort-based program takes three months to complete and includes in-person workshops, networking options, virtual learning, and independent time for on-the-job application, promoting skill development.

*Please note that by registering for Crest Academy, you plan to dedicate weekly time during a period of 3 months to participate and engage in this program. A week before the first in-person workshop, you will be sent an assessment to complete that must be done before the first day of Crest. To successfully complete the cohort and receive your certificate, active participation in activities, discussions, and in-person workshops is required. By registering in Crest Academy, it is assumed you will be available to attend the in-person workshops on these dates and times (depending on the content that day, you may or may not be there for the full 3 hours):

-6/3/25 from 9am-12pm -7/8/25 from 9am-12pm -8/5/25 from 9am-12pm -8/26/25 - Final Project and Graduation Ceremony

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Please join us for this exciting campus connection at University Recreation (UREC). University Recreation's (UREC) mission is to facilitate an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community to enhance student learning and development. This event features a tour of the Student Recreation Center, overview of each facility (Quinn Rec Center, Mt. Mitchell, Bike App, Camp Broadstone and State Farm fields), membership information, and overview of programs and services (aquatics, fitness, sports, and outdoor programs).

Interested in taking courses at App State with your FREE tuition waiver benefit? Join us to learn how to get started and navigate the process. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, pursue a degree, or take non-degree classes just for fun, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring you make the most of this incredible opportunity.