In case you missed it, here’s the April 2013 HR Source newsletter!
Headlines at a Glance:
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.
Tuesday, April 30
Certified Human Resources Specialist Follow Up, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Bldg.
Sergei Kvitko, piano, 7:30 p.m., Cook Recital Hall, Music Building
Wednesday,  May 1
Leading For Successful Work Habits, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.
Thursday, May 2
Greater Lansing Potters’ Guild Spring Sale, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., East Lansing
How We Built It Panel Discussion, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Broad Art Museum, Education Wing
Friday, May 3
Lansing First Friday, All day, Downtown Lansing
Undergraduate Convocation, 1 p.m., Breslin Center
Student Dance Performance, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Broad Art Museum Education Wing
Saturday, May 4
Family Day, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Broad Art Museum, Education Wing
Sunday, May 5
This week we are highlighting an Executive Staff Assistant position with University Advancement (Posting 7657). This position interacts with staff, administrators, university donors and prospects, executives, trustees, students, faculty and the public in order to represent University Development and, especially, the Associate Vice President and Director of Development (AVP). The position also provides administrative and secretarial support for the AVP in order to meet the goals and mission of University Development. 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.
It’s that time of the year, when you may think about clearing out your home or office. Sometimes “spring cleaning” can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Watch this video by HRD facilitator Randy Dean on how you can remove clutter and simplify the task of organizing and cleaning your office.
When eliminating office waste, take advantage of the recycle and shredding bins provided by the MSU Recycling Center and Surplus Store and delivered to your office for free by filling out a service request form on their website. Visit recycle.msu.edu/about/services/office-clean-out/ for more information. Remember this spring: Be Spartan Green!
Other Useful Links:
MSU IT Services Technology Training has launched a new website featuring training opportunities in technology for the MSU community. The website features include: search functionality, an updated design, broader training information such as certification opportunities and much more.
The new website is part of the larger MSU IT website tech.msu.edu that features technology services and resources.Continue Reading… MSU IT Services Technology Training Launches New Site
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.
Tuesday, April 23
Access 2010 – Level 3, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center
Funny Girl, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center
Wednesday, April 24
MSU Travel 101, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.
Powerpoint 2010 – Level 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center
U Can Quit Support Group, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Olin Health Center, Room 248
MSU Jazz@CMS-Detroit Spring Concert, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., MSU Detroit Center
Thursday, April 25
Take Your Child to Work Day, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Various Locations
Payments To Non-Resident Aliens & Foreign Vendors, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.
Active Stretching, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., IM Circle Dance Studio
Navigating Business Intelligence, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., , Hannah Tech Building, Training Room T
Friday, April 26
Department Of Homeland Security I-9 Form, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Suite 10, Nisbet Bldg.
Saturday, April 27
Gateway to Infinity, 8 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
Sunday, April 28
This week we are highlighting an Office Supervisor III position with MSU Residential & Hospitality Services (Posting 7620). This position serves as Payroll office supervisor and manages the specialized area of Centralized Payroll for the Division of Residential and Housing Services within the department of Auxiliary Resources; will be responsible for the daily oversight and supervision of 11 FTEs and students to ensure the payroll and related human resource functions, duties and responsibilities meet specific deadlines in processing for 900 full time and 6000 hourly and student employees in 9 departments; will be responsible for maintaining security access to the Ultra Time System and update the account, sub-account and job codes within the system to align with SAP/Kuali for the Division; and will be required to submit, verify and monitor interface reports uploaded from the Division’s Ultra Time System and evaluate the payroll assistant’s findings on the error report prior to final submission. This office is responsible for reviewing and approving student and on-call processing through SAP, and assisting Payroll Assistants with verification of interface reports containing personnel and payroll data to ensure an accurate payroll. In addition, this position will be expected to assist in and/or perform the full range of payroll, human resources and clerical duties for the employees they supervise, if the need arises.
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.
Take Your Child to Work Day is approaching quickly and MSU has a ton of exciting and educational events and activities planned for children ages 8 to 14, with a supervising adult. Join MSU on April 25, 2013, 
8:30 a.m.–3:00p.m. to welcome future Spartans on this exciting day.
The theme this year is Spartans in Training:Â Work in Progress, which aims to remind our youth to be brave as they reach for their dreams, explore new challenges, and attain the success in education, work, and beyond.Continue Reading… Take Your Child to Work Day Comes to MSU
Cholesterol is a fatty substance, also called a lipid, that’s produced by the liver. It’s found in foods high in saturated fat, like fatty meats, egg yolks, shellfish, and whole-milk dairy products. Moderate cholesterol levels in your blood are a vital part of the structure and functioning of our cells, but high levels of LDL cholesterol — low-density lipoproteins — can lead to a slow plaque buildup in the arteries over time, and serious progressive health problems.
There are three main components your doctor evaluates when you have a blood test to check your cholesterol levels. They are LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides.Continue Reading… Monitoring and Managing Cholesterol
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, April 15
‘Latin IS America’ festival begins
Tuesday, April 16
Curious Gardener – Waking up the Garden, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., B109 Plant & Soil Sciences Building
Catch Me If You Can, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center
Wednesday, April 17
Desire2Learn Getting Started, 9 a.m. – noon, Main Library Red Cedar Room (E110)
Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
Thursday, April 18
Processes For The New GA Hiring Form, April 18, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Suite 10, Nisbet Building
RNT: 3-7 Years To Your Retirement, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10, Nisbet Building
Friday, April 19
Swing Dance, Jazz Orchestra I, II , III, 7:30 p.m., Demonstration Hall
Funny Girl, 8 p.m., Wharton Center
Saturday, April 20
Small Animal Day, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., MSU Pavilion
Football Green-White Spring Game, 2:30 p.m., Spartan Stadium
