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MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Published on October 24, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and MSU Secure IT is celebrating. They want you to celebrate as well by making sure you employ the following tips to protect yourself online.

This month celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month and stay safe online.

1. Make sure your personal firewall is turned on.
2. Perform regular operating system updates and software updates. These updates often include security patches.
3. Install antivirus and antispyware software.
4. Upgrade to the latest version of your browser and take advantage of the security features available.
5. Set a pass code on your mobile devices.

Michigan State University has an ongoing safe computing campaign called SecureIT to help educate the MSU community on safe computing practices. Follow TechAtMSU on Twitter for more information about cyber security. More resources and information is also available at tech.msu.edu.Continue Reading… MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Thank You University Physician’s Office

Published on October 23, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Your health and safety are important and no one knows this better than the University Physician’s Office at MSU. The University Physician’s Office creates programs that aid and serve the MSU community.

People walking. — The University Physician’s Office provides multiple programs to protect the wellbeing of individuals in the MSU community.

The mission of the University Physician’s Office is to “identify areas within the University community where there is need for specific programmatic or policy initiatives that would improve the health and safety of the people, who work, learn and live at MSU and to facilitate or provide oversight for these initiatives and programs. Simply stated, the mission is to optimize the workplace public health environment.” Continue Reading… Thank You University Physician’s Office

2013 Fall Activities

Published on October 22, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Leaves are falling from the trees and the air is chilly, which means fall is here and with the new season comes a bunch of fun activities to enjoy. Whether you want to do a family outing or take a voyage on your own, here are some activities to consider this fall season.

Celebrate fall and partake in fun activities available in the Greater Lansing area.

The Great Pumpkin Walk

The Great Pumpkin Walk is an annual event for families in downtown East Lansing. Children can trick-or-treat at more than 50 businesses in the downtown East Lansing area.

Safe Halloween

Safe Halloween takes place along M.A.C. Avenue between Burcham and Elizabeth streets. Sponsored by the sororities and fraternities at MSU, the event provides children with a safe environment for trick-or-treating.Continue Reading… 2013 Fall Activities

Job of the Week 10/18/13

Published on October 18, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting a College Alumni Coordinator position with the College of Nursing (Posting #8553). This position, under the supervision of the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, plans and implements an ongoing comprehensive program to identify and sustain alumni in a positive relationship with the College of Nursing.

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For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Nine Ways to Recognize Your Boss

Published on October 16, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

In honor of Boss’s Day 2013, we’ve compiled a list of nine ideas that you can use to recognize your outstanding boss.

Boss' Day Graphic — There are many ways to say, “thank you” this year for Boss’s Day on Oct. 16, 2013.

Post a handmade thank you note on your boss’s door.
Find out your boss’s hobby and buy a related gift.
Give your boss a copy of the latest management or business book that received good reviews.
Nominate your boss for an official university award program.
Ask your boss to attend a meeting with you and your colleagues during which you thank your boss for his or her work, guidance, and contributions.
Give your boss a personalized coffee mug.Continue Reading… Nine Ways to Recognize Your Boss

Sharing the Road Safely at MSU

Published on October 15, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Bicycling is a part of life for the MSU community. Everyone needs to share the road and sidewalks safely. Remembering the roles of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists can make this process easier.

Police officer on bicycle — The Bicycle Patrol Unit and MSU’s bicycling ordinances are meant to help bicyclists share the road safely with motorists and keep pedestrians and skateboarders safe.

All across campus you’ll find tons of bike lanes designed to help bicyclists share the road with motorists and keep bicyclists off the sidewalks in the path of pedestrians. But on MSU’s campus a number of people still choose the sidewalk as the preferred method of travel while on a bicycle.

An MSU ordinance makes riding a bicycle on non-designated sidewalks and through crosswalks illegal and can result in a ticket.

During 2012 there were 17 bicycle accidents. These accidents included those on the sidewalks, single bike accidents, bike on bike and bike vs. pedestrian. Several required medics.

Whether you’re a faculty member, staff member or student, remembering MSU’s bicycling ordinances can make bicycling safer and more enjoyable.

MSU Police Sergeant Andrea Beasinger offers the following safety tips for bicyclists:Continue Reading… Sharing the Road Safely at MSU

Job of the Week 10/11/13

Published on October 11, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant I position with the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office (Posting #8522). This position serves within the Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) Accounting and Research Team office to support the College’s accounting and post-award needs; will be responsible for all-funds accounting support for multiple units within the college; serves as a financial document preparer, producing and presenting grant account balance and detail balance reports to administrators and faculty PI’s; assisting with monitoring for compliance of grantor requirements; collecting and providing analysis of data relating to CAS faculty research. For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Published on October 8, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Dropping temperatures and shorter days means flu season will soon be among us and preparation for the foreboding season is vital. The University Physician’s Office will be offering flu clinics at various campus locations in October and November. Flu vaccines administered at the flu clinics will be subsidized by Human Resources for MSU faculty, staff and retirees and will be offered at a cost of $10. The vaccine cost for non-MSU employees and students will be $30.

Woman sick in bed — The flu can be time-consuming, stressful and agonizing. Be sure to get your vaccination provided by the University Physician’s Office.

This flu season the University Physician’s Office is stocking the new quadrivalent flu vaccine, which includes two influenza A strains and two B strains to help protect against influenza disease, in both injectable and intranasal formulations. Until this year, seasonal influenza vaccines included two influenza A strains and only one B strain.Continue Reading… 2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Job of the Week 10/4/13

Published on October 4, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting a Senior Human Resources Professional I/S position with the Human Resources Assistant Vice President’s Office (Posting #8357). This position supervises the HR Operations Center transactions team in the MSU Human Resources Solution Center. Primary duties include: provides first-level supervision to the operations team systems transactions staff; designs, implements and monitors data transactional processes; investigates and resolves issues related to systems transactions; identifies and implements ongoing training necessary for team; coordinates processes for properly maintaining employee records in EBS with HR transactions; develops and periodically updates process documentation materials for HR transactions; trains employees to ensure consistency of HR system transactions; collaborates with Solutions Center supervisors on applicable processes and to resolve problems; maintains compliance with laws and regulations; participates in continuous process improvement activities including periodic efficiency reviews and process mapping; coordinates with data analysis team on data audit corrections and investigations; communicates and coordinates with various MSU stakeholder groups about process deadlines and changes; collaborates with HR Centers of Expertise as needed on policy decisions and reviews; performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Get Medical Information Delivered to Your Inbox with the MSU Healthy Email Service

Published on October 2, 2013 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Decoding medical information can be challenging, but not anymore thanks to the Healthy Email Service (HEM) offered by the University Physician’s Office at MSU.

The Healthy Email Service makes access to medical information efficient and convenient.

The Healthy Email Service provides up-to-date, evidence-based medical information about traditional medicine and alternative practices. The emails cover multiple topics, such as calcium supplementation, sleep medications, head injury in children and more. The emails are delivered bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Each email is written in an easy-to-understand format and can be used for discussions with your health care provider.Continue Reading… Get Medical Information Delivered to Your Inbox with the MSU Healthy Email Service