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Meet Anna Engrem

Saturday, January 1, 2022 - 12:00

“I started at the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) 19 years ago and discovered that I’m a neuro nerd! I love working on intriguing neurology cases and building client relationships. The University has also provided a supportive environment for me to start a family and get my VTS in neurology, giving me time off to study and money toward taking the test.

“In addition to the great benefits and the central location, the caliber of technicians I work with keeps me at the VMC. It’s a great group of people that I’m happy to be a part of.”—Anna Engrem, Animal Care Technician Specialist, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

Learn more about veterinary technician jobs at the Veterinary Medical Center.

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Financial Literacy Month Events and Resources

March 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM

April is Financial Literacy Month! It’s a great time to get to know your University financial counseling and retirement planning benefits.

Student Loans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

March 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Learn about the PSLF program.

Upcoming HR Trainings

March 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Training available to HR professionals on topics including bump analysis, union grievances, and step progression and stability pay.

Beware Retirement Phishing Scams

March 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Find out what to do if you've received a suspicious email, phone call, or social media message from someone offering financial advisory services.

Change to Restoring Google Workspace Accounts

March 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Google Workspace contents won't be restored for returning employees, and offboarding tasks must be completed before departure.

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