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Beware of Mud Mind!

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We have millions of thoughts running through our mind each day. Today, Lisa Davidson, counselor for the Employee Assistance Program and HRD facilitator, explains how our thinking shifts from clear mind to mud mind, and how we can learn to shift back to a clear, centered state of mind. Check out the video here.

If you’re interested in learning more about achieving a clearer state of mind, check out one of Lisa’s upcoming classes. You can enroll through the EBS system.

  • Getting Out of the Struggle Trap – November 16
  • Breaking Free From Stress – December 2 & 5

Where do I find my earnings statements online?

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Today’s Mailroom Monday question is:
Where do I find my earnings statements in the new EBS HR/Payroll System?

To see 2011 earnings statements:

“Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/14/11

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The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

MSU Coffee Mug
MSU Coffee Mug from University Stores!
  • Subscriber winner: Ann Taft from Medical Education Research and Development
  • Comment winner: Robin Pline from Office of the Provost, who commented on Thank You MSU Gardeners!

This week’s prizes come to us from University Stores. They both won MSU coffee mugs!Continue Reading… “Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/14/11

Get Ready to Glow Green!

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This year, Spartans from near and far are being asked to “glow” green for Homecoming week! MSU’s Homecoming will take place October 17-22. This year’s theme is “Glow Green, Go White”and the university is hoping to start a new tradition, which calls for Spartans to switch out their porch or house lights to green ones during homecoming week.

MSU Homecoming Logo
MSU’s Homecoming is October 17-22, 2011

While supplies last, the MSU Alumni Association is giving out free green light bulbs. The bulbs will be available for faculty, staff, alumni and fans during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at the MSU Alumni Association, located in the stadium tower. After the football game against Michigan on October 15, free bulbs will be available to alumni and fans at the MSU Alumni Association tent, north of the stadium. You also may purchase green light bulbs at all Meijer stores.Continue Reading… Get Ready to Glow Green!

Job Posting of the Week! 10/13/11

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This week we’re highlighting an Information Technology Professional position in the Eli Broad College of Business (Posting #5309). Some of the job duties for this position include assisting in the planning, installation, implementation and maintenance of computer systems, peripheral hardware and data communication networks; contributing as a team member within the Broad College Information Technology Services group working with staff and students to support faculty and administration; and installing and maintaining PC hardware and software, printers and various peripheral equipment. For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Thank You MSU Communicators!

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It’s thankful Thursday and this week we are thankful for MSU Communicators!

Robert McAfee Brown once said: “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.”

A book titled Super Spartan Stories by A. CommunicatorThere’s a powerfully talented group of people at MSU who spend their days (and sometimes nights!) telling stories.  Specifically, they work day in and day out to tell the world stories about MSU and the terrific impact the people of MSU have on the world around us.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Communicators!

FSA Open Enrollment Guide Now Available

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Your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Open Enrollment Guide is now available for viewing. FSA Open Enrollment for the 2012 plan year will be held Monday, October 31 through Monday, November 14, 2011.

Have you thought about enrolling in the FSA benefit at MSU but aren’t sure if an FSA would be right for you? You are invited to attend one of the following FSA pre-enrollment information sessions conducted by the FSA Plan Administrator, Meritain Health:

FSA Piggy Bank
$pend Less. $ave More. Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
MSU Union, Green Room
11 a.m. to Noon or
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Continue Reading… FSA Open Enrollment Guide Now Available

Get Moving with MSU Moves!

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Have you wanted to increase your amount of daily movement? Do you have health and fitness goals you’re striving to reach? The MSU Moves program can help! MSU Moves is a customized, online movement/fitness tracking system with the goal of encouraging participants to maintain or increase the amount of physical activity they engage in on a daily/weekly basis. MSU Moves is open to MSU faculty, staff, graduate student employees, retirees and their spouses/OEIs.

MSU Moves Website Screen Shot
The MSU Moves Website

The MSU Moves program isn’t just for the already athletic. Anyone who wants to be involved in movement or fitness can join and benefit from the program. The program activities reflect the understanding that all movement counts. Activities range from jogging to grocery shopping, from weightlifting to folding laundry. You can expand your types of movement at your comfort level. No one is grading you and your information is confidential. The system gives you a clear understanding of how much or how little you are moving.Continue Reading… Get Moving with MSU Moves!

Planning Your Work Day Wisely

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Here’s a scary idea: don’t check your email when you first get to work! According to Randy Dean, Human Resource Development facilitator, there’s a better way to start and manage your work day. Watch this video and get a few tips on how you can start your day more efficiently using several of your Outlook tools.Continue Reading… Planning Your Work Day Wisely