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New Employee Orientation Part 1


New Employee Orientation is the best way for newcomers to Northwestern to get to know the University. You learn what you need to know to begin working here, develop appreciation for the excellence of the Northwestern community, and familiarize yourself with the University's many resources.

We will talk about how Northwestern started and where we are today, the NU environment, and all the perks that employees receive. Benefits counselors will discuss health, retirement and tuition benefits, answer questions, and help you select the coverage you need. This is the fastest and easiest way for you to access information about your specific benefits needs and make the necessary selections to ensure your coverage begins as soon as possible. This session is designed for staff members, and faculty members are welcome to attend, particularly for information on employment benefits, which are covered from 1:30 to 4:00p.m. Spouses and domestic partners of staff members are also welcome to attend the benefits portion of orientation. For more information, please call us at 847-491-7459.

New Employee Orientation Part 1 is held every week (usually on Wednesday), from 10a.m. to 4p.m., alternating between the Evanston Campus and the Chicago Campus.

Sessions in Evanston are held at the Norris Student Center (MAP), Hardin Hall in the lower level of the Rebecca Crown Center (MAP), Chambers Hall in the lower level of the Transportation Center (MAP), or Parkes Hall (MAP).

Sessions in Chicago are held in Wieboldt Hall at 339 E. Chicago Avenue (MAP).

No registration is required for New Employee Orientation Part 1.

Please bring your Benefits Packet with you to Orientation.

Evanston Dates

2012

January 25

February 8

February 22

March 7

March 21

April 4

April 18

May 2

May 16

May 30

June 13

June 27

July 18

August 1

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August 29

September 12

September 26

October 10

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November 7

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Chicago Dates

2012

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February 1

February 15

February 29

March 14

March 28

April 11

April 25

May 9

May 23

June 6

June 20

July 11

July 25

August 8

August 22

September 5

September 19

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October 17

October 31

November 14

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HRD450 - New Employee Orientation Part 2

New Employee Orientation Part 2 is an important part of the on-boarding process with the University. This free, interactive event will give new employees an opportunity to hear from a Northwestern senior leader about where the University is today and where we are headed. New employees will get to participate in valuable workshops about NU's "Standards for Business Conduct" (the University's major policies and procedures, including the prevention of discrimination and harassment) and NU's "Performance Excellence" process (for good goal setting and communication). New employees will also have an opportunity to talk with other new NU colleagues during a network-building lunch. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required for the entire day. Staff are encouraged to attend two to four months after hiring. Please plan to attend NEO Part 2 after you have attended NEO Part 1.

 

Date Time Campus Location Fee  
2/28/12 8:30am - 3:15pm for staff
(until 4:30pm for managers)
Evanston Norris, 202 None* Register online
3/13/12 8:30am - 3:15pm for staff
(until 4:30pm for managers)
Chicago Wieboldt, 150 None* Session Cancelled
4/17/12 8:30am - 3:15pm for staff
(until 4:30pm for managers)
Evanston Norris, 203 None* Register online

 

*$50 no-show/cancellation fee. Chart string required to register.*

NU's Standards for Business Conduct and NU's Performance Excellence for Employees workshops offered in New Employee Orientation Part 2 are similar to the individual workshop offered under University Business Processes and NU Performance Excellence. If you have attended both workshops in New Employee Orientation Part 2, you do not have to attend these individual workshops separately.

 
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HRD460 - Annual New Employee Reception

The Annual New Employee Reception is an event on each campus that gives employees in their first year an opportunity to mix, mingle and build cross-campus connections. Light refreshments will be served and a free raffle will be held. Prizes include a free professional development workshop, and NU gear. This year, enjoy a special presentation by Jennifer Green, artistic director of the Piven Theatre and adjunct faculty member in Northwestern's Masters Program of Learning and Organizational Change.

Improvisation in Everyday Life: Team Building, Networking, and Conversation Starting. Break the ice, build community and find connections. Networking can be fun, easy, and dynamic. Let conversation and improvisation improve your ability to collaborate, cooperate and start new dialogues to inspire your working environment.

Look for announcements in Fall of 2012

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