Category: Fun & Resources

Learn about fun and/or interesting things to do around MSU or interesting bits of MSU trivia.

MLK Day 2013 Events: “The Road to Social Justice Begins with One Step”

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In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 21, the MSU community has scheduled a few days of free events to commemorate MLK’s work and legacy. This year’s theme is “The Road to Social Justice Begins with One Step.”

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Social Justice Films and Dialogue: “The Loving Story”, 7 p.m., Main Library North Conference Room (4th Floor West)

Saturday, January 19, 2013 Continue Reading… MLK Day 2013 Events: “The Road to Social Justice Begins with One Step”

Driving Safely in Winter Weather

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It’s that time of year—slushy, slippery roads are here. But fear not! MDOT has tips and reminders to keep you safe while driving on Michigan roads this winter.

  • Slow down when visibility is low and/or when road conditions are snowy or icy— in ice and snow, take it slow!
  • Give snowplow drivers plenty of room to plow and salt/sand the roads— snowplows need room to groom!
  • Be extra cautious on bridges because they can be icy when roadways are dry
  • Accelerate and brake slowly and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers, especially when merging or changing lanes
  • Don’t pump anti-lock brakes
  • Don’t text or talk on the phone while drivingContinue Reading… Driving Safely in Winter Weather

LinkedIn can connect you to more MSU alumnae

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Social media has taken the world by storm, but it’s more than just a tool for connecting with friends. It’s becoming a medium for networking with colleagues and future employers/employees.

LinkedIn is a free site that allows you to build an online presence and connect with other people in your field. Your profile is essentially an in-depth version of your resume. A spot for a professional photo, achievement and skill sections, and tips on how to improve your profile are provided by the site.Continue Reading… LinkedIn can connect you to more MSU alumnae

Take Advantage of Sick Child Care and Emergency Child Care

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Family Resource Center’s (FRC) Sick Child Care brings quality care and peace of mind to MSU parents when their children are mildly ill. This service brings qualified home-care aids into your home to look after your ill child when you are unable to take time off work or school.

Each MSU family is eligible for 16 hours of subsidized sick child care per child, per fiscal year, to be used in blocks of three hours or more. If a family requres more than 16 hours of care they may call FRC for authorization to extend the hours of care provided, depending on the nature of the illness and recovery time. MSU subsidizes 70 percent of the cost, meaning Employees only need to pay $5.80 per hour for a home aide.Continue Reading… Take Advantage of Sick Child Care and Emergency Child Care

MSU Museum Exhibit Reflects on Silent Spring Book and Its Impacts

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The MSU Museum is host to many wonderful and insightful exhibits. A major exhibition program for 2012 is “Echoes of Silent Spring: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness.”

The exhibit derives from the book Silent Spring, written by Rachel Carson and published in 1962. Silent Spring alerted the public to the potential dangers in pesticide use, which resulted in intense scrutiny to the use of pesticide. The book presents research with close connection to Michigan State University’s wildlife studies. “Echoes of Silent Spring” goes beyond the book and considers many interrelated issues, such as environmental sustainability, agricultural practices, ethics, law and women in science.Continue Reading… MSU Museum Exhibit Reflects on Silent Spring Book and Its Impacts

Happy Thanksgiving, MSU! What are you thankful for?

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In spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we asked MSU faculty, staff and students what they were truly thankful for. Here is what they had to say:"Give Thanks" Gourd

Spring Eisenzimmer, senior, Hospitality Business major, Akers Forest Golf Shop associate: “I’m thankful for my friends and experiences these past four years in the Spartan Marching band.”

Cindy Brink, Kellogg Center Gift Shop employee, was happy and thankful for her job.Continue Reading… Happy Thanksgiving, MSU! What are you thankful for?

Care.com continues to provide a great service for MSU!

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Since 2011, MSU has been partnered with Care.com to provide in-home care services for faculty, staff, and students, and the service has proven to benefit the University over the last year.Care.com MSU logo

Care.com posts profiles of high-quality care providers anywhere in the country for its members. Services such as child care, senior/elder support, pet care  and more are all provided in the family’s home. MSU employees and students are entitled to a free membership with Care.com, in which they can search for providers or post job listings. All providers have gone through background checks and members have access to reviews and references as well.Continue Reading… Care.com continues to provide a great service for MSU!

“Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest Answers and Winners

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Thanks to everyone who played our “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest! We can now share the campus locations of our piggy bank mascot:

Piggy Bank
Our FSA piggy bank mascot was spotted at Spartan Stadium!
  1. Wharton Center
  2. The Guernsey Michigan Garden in the Arboretum
  3. Case Hall
  4. Mary Mayo Hall
  5. Spartan Stadium
  6. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
  7. Bessey HallContinue Reading… “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest Answers and Winners

“Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest 2012!

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During this year’s Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Open Enrollment, our piggy bank mascot disappeared! We caught sight of him at several places on campus. We hope you can help us find him!Piggy Bank

Visit this link to enter our “Where’s the FSA Pig?” contest! There are seven photos, and you need to guess where the piggy bank is in each of these photos taken on MSU’s campus. The first person to guess all the photos correctly by 1 p.m. on Monday, November 12 will win an FSA piggy bank. If nobody guesses all locations correctly, the winner will be the first person to get the most locations right by Monday, November 12. We’re also holding this contest on Facebook and Twitter. There will be one winner from each website!Continue Reading… “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest 2012!

Come one, come all to the MSU Broad Art Museum!

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This weekend marks the grand opening of Michigan State University’s Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum.

The museum will be dedicated on Saturday, November 10, and registered guests can attend the dedication ceremony and enjoy previews of the museum’s art galleries.

On Sunday, November 11, the museum will be open to the public and will host an all-day open house with free events. The festivities start at 10 a.m. with a showing on the museums process from conception to completion. Attendees also can enjoy an architectural tour discussing the building concepts and features of the museum, and meet with Broad staff and others to discuss the formation and future of the museum.Continue Reading… Come one, come all to the MSU Broad Art Museum!