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Thank you Controller’s Office

Published on June 24, 2015 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

AdminBldg-2009 — The Controller’s Office works with numbers in Hannah Administration. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

The Controller’s Office manages MSU’s finances, and is behind every paycheck received by faculty and staff. That may be the favorite feature of this department, but the Controller’s Office is essential for innumerable university functions.

There are many rules, policies and laws that the Controller’s Office must ensure are being followed by the university, its students and its employees. In total, that’s about 60,000 individuals! Its mission is to provide world-class fiscal integrity and service while facilitating MSU’s world-class instruction, research, and public service.

The Controller’s Office performs many services, such as managing business traveling expenses, providing online calculators to estimate tuition, coordinating the MSU Manual of Business Procedures, which outlines policies and procedures regarding proper university business fund allocation, and so on.

In short, the good people at the Controller’s Office meet the constant financial needs of the MSU community. They pay attention to the nitty-gritty details that are vital to the university’s continued world-class fiscal reputation and strive for accuracy and integrity in their work.

Thanks Controller’s Office! You’re a good friend to Human Resources, and we definitely appreciate you!

Congratulations to the class of 2015!

Published on May 5, 2015 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

We would like to offer our congratulations and best wishes to all graduates in the class of 2015. Congratulations on your academic achievements that have led you to this very special and exciting time! We hope you follow in the footsteps of past graduates and find success in your careers as Michigan State University alumna! We wish you all the very best in your endeavors!

We would especially like to thank those graduating students who have worked in HR this year.

Julia Breza will be graduating with an Economics degree.
Ryan Hasselbach will be graduating with a Communication degree.
Stephen Muer will be graduating with an Applied Engineering Sciences degree.
Cris Munoz will be graduating with a Media and Information degree.
Rebecca Tencza will be graduating with a Communications and Professional Writing degree.
Alex Webber will be graduating with a Human Resources Management degree.
Autumn Weidenhamer will be graduating with a Human Resources Management degree.
Alex Zuker will be graduating with a Civil Engineering degree.

Congratulations to all of these graduates and the class of 2015!

Thank You MSU Police Department

Published on April 28, 2015 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

The time is long overdue in expressing our sincere gratitude and thankfulness for our Michigan State University law enforcement. The MSU Police uphold their mission year round to enhance the quality of life on campus by building relationships, strengthening stewardship, and working collaboratively within our diverse community to reduce crime, enforce laws, preserve peace, and provide for a safe environment for all to enjoy. Over the past year, the MSU Police have responded to and acted honorably in their duty to protect and serve the MSU community. To learn more about the MSU Police Department and their available resources, please visit their website and follow their Twitter account to stay updated on the most recent developments and information. You also should consider signing up for MSU Alert.

Thank you, MSU Police, for providing a safe environment for all.

Thank You MSU Extension

Published on March 5, 2015 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities.

MSU Extension serves as an outreach mechanism that engages the MSU population existing beyond East Lansing. This network has actively bettered the lives of countless individuals, communities and businesses for over a century. In the early 1900s, “demonstration agents” taught cutting-edge farming or homemaking techniques. Today, Extension agents cover a variety of disciplines in 83 counties.

MSU Extension hosts a variety of events including a vegetable production workshop, nurturing parenting courses and a Diabetes Prevention Program, to name a few. With branches in 4-H, agriculture, business, food and health, lawn and garden, and natural resources, MSU Extension’s depth and breadth is sweeping. View an interactive map that illustrates the great impact that Spartans leave on the state of Michigan.

Thanks, MSU Extension! The work that you do allows MSU’s impact to reach beyond campus by positively influencing the entire state of Michigan.

Thank You MSU Student Food Bank

Published on January 7, 2015 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

The MSU Student Food Bank, a partnership between MSU Student Health Services, the Council of Graduate Students, the Greater Lansing Food Bank and Feeding America, was the first campus-based food assistance bank in the country. In 1993, the food bank’s founders recognized a problem that many other universities fail to acknowledge; some students face food insecurity on a regular basis. Still operational 22 years later, the MSU Student Food Bank’s goal is to cut grocery bills in half.

At the MSU Student Food Bank, your donation goes a long way.

While the holiday season is over, the MSU Food Bank’s giving spirit has not diminished. Each semester, the food bank holds multiple distribution evenings. During distribution evenings, 15 to 20 students help package food, stock shelves and generally serve MSU students, both graduates and undergraduates, as well as their families. The bank distributes an impressive 50,000 pounds of food annually to students and their families. This month, the food bank will be holding two distribution dates; January 14 and January 28. Donations would be greatly appreciated prior to these events. To volunteer, contact the MSU Center for Service-Learning & Civic Engagement at 517-353-4400.

Thanks MSU Student Food Bank for all that you do!

Happy Holidays from HR!

Published on December 23, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This holiday season, we hope that you spend well-deserved time with loved ones, allow yourself the opportunity to relax, and eat some delicious meals! With that being said, it is important to remember that this time of year presents a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude. Here at MSU Human Resources, we would like to thank all of our dedicated faculty and staff for their outstanding performance! Michigan State would not be the great university that it is without the work that you do on a daily basis and we are thankful for your talents and service. Happy holidays from MSU HR!

Thank You Wharton Center!

Published on November 19, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Wharton Center Evening — The Wharton Center lights up the night with its beautiful facade.

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is a pivotal source of entertainment on campus. Its mission, “… to enrich the lives of Michigan residents and strengthen the value of the arts in everyday life by serving as a leading resource for renowned arts entertainment and education programs” is one that is vehemently carried out by Wharton’s high quality productions. The center hosts a wide variety of shows that are sure to be enticing to all. This holiday season, there will be a slew of wonderful acts performed at Wharton, ranging from the Nutcracker to Manheim Steamroller. To view the Wharton Center’s website and a comprehensive list of upcoming performances, visit its website: http://www.whartoncenter.com/.

This month, we extend our gratitude to the Wharton Center for serving as a cultural mecca to the community. Thank you Wharton Center for all that you do!

Veterans Day- Thanks for Your Service!

Published on November 11, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Today, MSU Human Resources would like to recognize all veterans and thank them for their exemplary service, honor and bravery. It is because of our veterans that we are able to enjoy many of the freedoms that we do today. We send a resounding thanks to our veterans for their commendable patriotism and service. We salute you!

While Lansing’s Veterans Day ceremony took place this past Saturday, the community will celebrate our veterans in a variety of ways today in order to pay tribute. The Spartan Battalion Army ROTC cadets will visit area retirement homes to honor local veterans. There will also be a ceremony held at the Alumni Chapel at 3 p.m. In addition, as a special thanks, veterans will receive a 10% discount at the MSU Surplus Store.

Thank You MSU Bakers!

Published on October 22, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Gwen's Bagels raise money for the American Cancer Society. — Gwen’s Bagels raise money for the American Cancer Society.

This month, we would like to thank MSU Bakers for making delicious treats for the campus community to enjoy! MSU Bakers offers a wide array of fresh-baked goodies that are perfect for any occasion. Additionally, their philanthropic efforts are commendable. Every October, MSU Bakers sells “Gwen’s Bagels”, pink-hued, ribbon-shaped bagels featuring a smattering of dried cranberries, created in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every Gwen’s Bagels purchase, MSU Bakers donates one dollar to the American Cancer Society.

Every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MSU Bakers hosts a campus farm stand in front of “the rock”. The stand sells all types of sweet and savory baked goods, ranging from pepperoni pizza focaccia to miniature decorated cakes. Be sure to stop by soon as the stand will close on October 30. True to their charitable nature, for every loaf of bread sold, MSU Bakers donates one dollar to the MSU Student Food Bank.

Thank you MSU Bakers for baking delectable goodies and for giving back to the community while doing it!

Thank You MSU IPU!

Published on September 8, 2014 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Michigan State’s IPU does an exemplary job of aiding in regulation of utilities on campus.

This month, we are thanking an unlikely source that assumes an integral campus role. Michigan State University’s Institute of Public Utilities (IPU) engineers research and educational opportunities that help regulate public utilities, both effectively and efficiently. More importantly, all policies that the institute implements are carried out sustainably and with the general best interest in mind. As outlined in the institute’s Mission Statement, “IPU’s guiding philosophy is that regulation is well served by university-based research and education.” Public utilities, including electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications, are vital in keeping campus operational, thus illustrating the importance of a program such as IPU.

Kudos IPU, thank you for your thoughtful diligence in aiding in regulation of MSU’s utilities!