Come Skate at Munn Ice Arena this Winter!

Trying to find a way to stay active in the winter? Head over to Munn Ice Arena and take advantage of public skating, open hockey and freestyle skating.

Public skating admission prices are $5 for the public, or $4 for MSU Students, staff or faculty with ID, along with anyone under 18. If you do not have ice skates, Munn has rental skates available for only $2!Continue Reading… Come Skate at Munn Ice Arena this Winter!

Don’t Forget Your Annual Check-up!

As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to consider scheduling your next physical exam.

A routine physical is one of the most basic and vital tools for monitoring and maintaining your health. Annual physical examinations help your physician to detect and diagnose any problems early on, to promptly provide any treatment needed.Continue Reading… Don’t Forget Your Annual Check-up!

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

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)

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Events Round-Up 1/14 to 1/20

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

Monday, January 14

Critical Illness Insurance open enrollment now open

Tuesday, January 15

MSU Union Grand Re-Opening, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., MSU Union

Billy Elliot: The Musical, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center

Wednesday, January 16

Endnote Web, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Main Library, Basement Instruction Room (EG2)

Thursday, January 17

Road Next Traveled: 3-7 Years to Your Retirement 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Desire2Learn Getting Started, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Red Cedar Instruction Room

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

Friday, January 18

Cyclotron Tour 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cyclotron Auditorium

Sunday, January 20

Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert, 3 p.m. or 7 p.m, Wharton Center

Job of the Week 1/11/13

This week we’re highlighting an Office Assistant III position in the Office of Admissions (Posting #7233). Some of the job duties for this position include providing operational and processing support for several applicant groups at different times in the recruitment cycle based on workload; entering and processing complex and diverse data in the Student Information System (SIS); processing forms for freshman, transfer, graduate and international applicants; analyzing data in order to make decisions, resolve problems or request specific actions; verifying information and making judgments to ensure that records are correct; and interacting with University personnel, Admissions staff members and students.

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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.

How Do I Recognize Email Fraud?

Phishing:  The practice of using fraudulent emails and copies of legitimate websites to extract financial data from computer users for purposes of identity theft.

Fraudulent emails are constantly floating around and many can affect those with MSU NetIDs, but they can easily be avoided by knowing what to look for. MSU IT Services has some tips on how to identify a fraudulent email and what to do when you see one.Continue Reading… How Do I Recognize Email Fraud?

Driving Safely in Winter Weather

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

Events Round-Up 1/4 to 1/12

Here are some events happening in 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.

Friday, January 4

Lansing First Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Greater Lansing

Saturday, January 5

Families at the Broad, noon to 4 p.m., Broad Art Museum

MasterWorks 4: “Red Violin” & Brahms, 8 p.m., Wharton Center

Sunday, January 6

Old Town Gallery Walk, noon -to 5 p.m., Old Town Lansing galleries

Tuesday, January 8

Desire2Learn: Getting Started, 9 a.m. to noon, Main Libr Red Cedar Room (E110)

Seniors Helping Seniors presentation, noon to 1 p.m., 27 Nisbet

Wednesday, January 9

Cascade Server Content Manager, 9 a.m. to noon, 210 Computer Center

Thursday, January 10

MSU Community Music School Choir Auditions, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., MSU Community Music School

Friday, January 11

Zotero: Citation Management 2.0, 10 a.m. to noon, Main Libr Reference Instr Room (W101D)

Saturday, January 12

Velveteen Rabbit featuring: The Enchantment Theatre Company, 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Wharton Center