The drawing’s been held for our first “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:
Have you taken a long walk along it with a loved one? Or fed the ducks by the Administration Building? Maybe you’ve viewed the graffiti under the bridge by The Rock? Or did you canoe through it? No matter which of these you’ve done (or maybe you haven’t done any at all!), we all seem to have great memories of the Red Cedar River on MSU’s campus. It flows through the historic and central parts of campus, and it’s difficult to pass by without noticing it. From hurried faculty and staff on their way to a class or meeting, to couples enjoying a romantic picnic, the Red Cedar has thousands of people visit each year.Continue Reading… Red Cedar River Memories
This week we’re highlighting an Executive Secretary II position in the Associate Provost’s Office (Posting #5279). Some of the job duties for this position include serving as the first line of contact for the Associate Provost office; researching and interpreting University policies and procedures to provide knowledgeable responses to inquiries; and assisting in maintaining the Associate Provost’s calendar with discretion over effective use of time in accomplishing goals and maintaining important relationships. 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.
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Think it’s tough keeping your own yard in tip-top shape? How would you like to be responsible for the care, upkeep and beauty of nearly 7 million square feet of turf? That’s the primary responsibility of Michigan State University’s gardeners, and they do that job beautifully! The gardeners are part of Physical Plant Division’s Landscape Services department. And as you walk around MSU admiring our great campus, we have the gardening crew to thank for a lot of the beauty we see.
Here’s a few fun facts about MSU Gardeners from the MSU Physical Plant website.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Gardeners!
Did you know that two thirds of all Americans drink? So many of us use alcohol as a part of our regular lives without spending much time thinking about it.  We just do it. But, drinking is something that we might want to spend a little time thinking more about, regardless of whether we drink a little or a lot or somewhere in between.
The University Physician’s office recently developed a website that offers MSU Faculty and Staff a great deal of good information about drinking:
ThinkingAboutDrinking.msu.edu Continue Reading… Thinking about drinking?
MSU no longer sponsors Lynda.com memberships, but individual or department memberships are available at Lynda.com.
Do you want to access great training in all of today’s most popular software programs – absolutely free – and from the comfort of your very own workstation? Then meet your new best friend Lynda (Lynda.com that is!)
Lynda.com is a library containing more than 53,000 video tutorials. Topics include Adobe applications, Microsoft Office programs, open source software, Macintosh applications, multimedia, Web design, programming and much more!Continue Reading… Learn Popular Software Programs Without Leaving Your Desk!
Today’s Mailroom Monday question: Are there good on-campus dining options for faculty and staff?
Answer: Yes, there is a great faculty/staff dining plan that is just for us! Under the DineOn 10+ plan, faculty and staff can purchase 10 or more passes to eat in any of MSU’s residential dining halls. The cost per meal is $5.75 plus tax and the 10 or more meals you purchase can be put right onto your MSU ID card.Continue Reading… Good on-campus dining options for faculty and staff
When it’s time for new technology equipment or software, look no further than the MSU Computer Store! The MSU Computer Store offers a variety of computers and accessories to MSU faculty, staff and students at great prices. The educational discounts offered can be over 50 percent for software and about five percent for hardware! These discounts apply for personal and departmental use.
The store is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in 110 Computer Center. You’ll find software, computers, iPods, laptop cases, headphones and other accessories all in one place on campus. The MSU Computer Store carries Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo products. They also offer customizable online orders.Continue Reading… Fun Friday at the MSU Computer Store
This week we’re highlighting a Service Manager II position in the Department of Residential and Hospitality Services (Posting #5241). Some of the job duties for this position include preparing and participating in planning operations of a service unit or department; assisting in budget analysis and projections and supervising guest service support staff. For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.eduand select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.
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It’s Thankful Thursday, and . . . .
We’re thankful for OUTSTANDING Supervisors!
You know the ones we’re talking about. . . they’re all about the team and do their best to
make work a great place to be. They make sure the job gets done well, but they also get that you have a life outside of work that sometimes requires flexibility. They get outstanding results while treating everyone with dignity, respect and integrity. Continue Reading… We’re Thankful for Outstanding Supervisors
