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Thank you, MSU Student Organic Farm!

Published on June 13, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Today we’d like to thank the MSU Student Organic Farm,which brings great produce to our community and dining halls! The MSU Student Organic Farm is a 10-acre, certified organic year-round teaching and production farm. The farm project was initiated by a group of students, and it offers them a chance to apply what they learn in classes and to discover things outside of a classroom. The farm is managed by a steering team, with input from the farm staff, instructors, students and other faculty.

Each Thursday from April to October, the Student Organic Farm hosts a farm stand from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stand is directly in front of the MSU Auditorium. They offer items such as certified organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, transplants and fresh cut flowers. They also put together an e-newsletter that tells you what they’ll be bringing to the stand each week. The farm stand presents a great opportunity to try local, organic produce at affordable prices.Continue Reading… Thank you, MSU Student Organic Farm!

PowerPoint tips for the rest of us

Published on June 12, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Have you ever wished your presentations looked as good as the slides from a meeting you attended? Did you know that Communications and Brand Strategy has created PowerPoint templates to help all of look like experts? Go to http://cabs.msu.edu/toolkit/powerpoint-templates.html to view all three options.

Once you decide which template set to use, click on Download and then Open with Microsoft Office PowerPoint. The Template will open in Slide Master view. Click Close Master View, select the Design tab and expand the section as shown above. Select Save Current Theme, assign a name and click Save.Continue Reading… PowerPoint tips for the rest of us

Job of the Week 6/7/12

Published on June 7, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we’re highlighting a Community Operations Coordinator I/RHS position at Campus Living Services – Residence Life (Posting #6286). Some of the job duties for this position include providing administrative leadership and support for a residence hall or apartment complex; recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and evaluating student team members who work at the Service Centers; providing residence hall tours; working in the Business Office; working with the Safety and Service Center Administrator; and providing service for the Summer operations. 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.

Walking Paths on Campus

Published on June 6, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

It’s always nice to get out of the office for a short time and it’s even nicer with such a large, beautiful campus. One of the largest in the nation, MSU’s campus has plenty of hidden paths that can give you the exercise you need and an interesting tour along the way. On the map below are three walking paths that I created: a tour of the beautiful MSU Landscaping (1.19 miles), a tour of MSU Landmarks (1.01 miles), and a tour of Campus Favorites (1.34 miles). Click on the photo below for information on stops along the way! For more walking route options, check out the Campus Walking Loops created by MSU Geographic Information System (GIS).Continue Reading… Walking Paths on Campus

Business Writing Tips for Success

Published on June 5, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Writing for business involves a much different process compared to creative writing. Today, HRD facilitator Jackie McCarroll offers her top tips for writing business-related communications. Watch this video and learn simple steps that can help improve your writing efficiency.

If you’re interested in learning more, consider taking Jackie’s Ten Tactics for Powerful Business Writing course on Tuesday, July 31. Register through the EBS Portal or check out the summer course catalog at SpartansLearn.msu.edu.

Events Round-Up 6/4 to 6/17

Published on June 4, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Here are some events happening over the next two weeks that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Monday, June 4

Understanding Stress, 12:10 p.m to 12:50 p.m., 126 IM Circle

Proposal Writing Basics, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Main Library, Reference Instruction Room

Tuesday, June 5

Kitchen Skill Drill: “Vinaigrette,” 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Owen Hall Community Kitchen

Thursday, June 7

Navigating Employee Self Service, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10 Nisbet

Cascade Server Content Manager, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 217 Bessey Hall

Friday, June 8

Gizzard Fest in Potterville Begins

Tuesday, June 12

Windows 7 Basics, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 415 Computer Center

Bend-A-Bility: Flex For Success, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, June 13

Adobe Presenter & Connect, 9 a.m. to noon, Main Library, Red Cedar Room E110

Verdehr Trio Faculty Recital, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center

Thursday, June 14

Proofreading and Practical Grammar, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Music School

Tour of Beal Botanical Garden, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Beal Garden

Friday, June 15

Girls to Women Conference (G2W), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MSU Union

Sunday, June 17

Bill Maher, 7 p.m., Wharton Center

Job of the Week 6/1/12

Published on June 1, 2012 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we’re highlighting an Information Technologist II position with the Office of Sponsored Programs (Posting #6257). Some of the job duties for this position include: providing independent professional support in software development and related information technology areas for the Office of Sponsored Programs; developing complex software and procedures with minimal to no assistance from higher-level staff; designing technical specifications, database layouts and programs; performing basic functional design on projects of limited scope; participating as a fully functioning professional member of project team and performing research on designated systems software products. 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.