Violence can happen at any moment. It’s important to be prepared for any danger that may present itself. Watch this video by MSU Police Officer and HRD facilitator Ken Zimmerman, and learn tips for dealing with violence in the workplace.
To view the course description and upcoming dates for the Recognizing and Preventing Violence in the Workplace course, visit the OED website.
Juggling a family along with work and/or school requires a lot of effort. Having resources available and people to help can make a big difference in life. The Family Resource Center at MSU is that difference.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides access to community resources and services, such as a “Things to do at MSU” Activity Guide, a Resource Guide for Students with Children, resources to aid in the creation of flexible work arrangements and much more. The mission of the FRC is “to help MSU students, staff, and faculty, navigate their responsibilities at work, school, and home.”Continue Reading… Thank You Family Resource Center
This week we are highlighting an Administrative Associate I/S position with Pediatrics & Human Development in the College of Human Medicine (Posting #8412). Reporting directly to the chairperson, responsibilities span the administration of the educational, research and clinical outreach missions of the department to support and facilitate the operations, sustainability and growth of the department. This position provides executive-level counsel to the chairperson regarding the development of strategic goals and financial planning, university policies and procedures, and compliance with regulatory agencies; assists the chair in developing new business opportunities, plans for faculty recruitment and retention, new programs and research collaborations; leads the implementation of the department’s strategic efforts; manages the administrative personnel and oversees the fiscal activities for the department; develops financial targets and operating indicators; creates and reconciles comprehensive and mission specific budgets; analyzes data and develops forecasting reports; negotiates contracts while developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with partners and external agencies. This position is home-based on the East Lansing campus but requires frequent travel to Grand Rapids and Flint in order to assist the chairperson with building and coalescing a state-wide department.
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.
Snap, peek and shake! No that’s not a new breakfast cereal jingle, they are quick tips for using Windows 7. Snap lines up boundaries of two windows on your monitor. Peek shows you open applications in a minimized view. Shake clears the clutter of multiple open windows by minimizing everything but the active window.
Music comes in all genres and blues is one of them. Check out the rhythms of the sound at the Old Town Blues Festival on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 in Old Town Lansing.
The 2013 Old Town Blues Festival is a two-day free event that features national, regional and local blues artists. The festival takes place in Old Town, bordered by street vendors offering ethnic food, crafts, clothing and much more. Old Town was established in the mid-19th century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The festival was started in 1994 and was previously labeled OctoberFest. Since its inception the festival has featured artists such as Kid Rock, Marcy Playground and Duncan Sheik. The number of attendees has grown from 3,000 to more than 15,000 each year. The festival is supported by numerous local businesses and staffed on the days of performances by volunteers
This year’s festival will include artists such as Jimmy G and the Capitols, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, and The Further Adventures of Fat Boy & Jive Turkey
For more information and festival hours, visit the Old Town Blues Festival website.
A Chinese proverb says, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” With the MSU Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program, starting the journey to becoming nicotine free doesn’t have to be done alone.
The MSU Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation program (formerly known as the Smoking Cessation Program) sponsored by Human Resources, Olin Health Center Pharmacy Services and Health4U began in January 2008. The program assists participants in eliminating any nicotine addiction through behavior support sessions, with or without the use of prescription medications. Items the program focuses on include: cigarettes, cigars, patches and e-cigarettes.
“Removing tobacco is helpful, but nicotine is the addictive property.” said Bonnie Seaks, physician’s assistant and medical support provider for the Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program. “Relapse is more likely when people are still using nicotine products.”Continue Reading… Walk the Path to Becoming Nicotine Free
This week we are highlighting an Research Administrator II/S position with the Department of Agriculture Food & Resource Economics in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Posting #8358). This position serves as the manager of the Food Security Group, which includes a team of two co-directors, nine faculty members based on campus, twelve based elsewhere in U.S. or overseas, three support staff, technical staff and several graduate students; supervises and manages work flow of support staff within the office; assists in developing policies and procedures for operational activities and administrative functions of the Food Security Group (FSG); assists FSG Co-Directors and faculty with the coordination and financial administration of FSG project grants and sub-agreements; manages personnel appointments, reappointments and salary distributions; serves as liaison between sponsor/funding source and PI; facilitates the administration, monitoring and financial management of complex research projects; coordinates project account closeout activities and develops final reports; assists in development and coordinates the implementation and provision of research compliance process components, including budget review and justification; coordinates the preparation of reports, documents and correspondence for regulatory agencies, participating research sites and internal purposes; provides training to entry-level PIs and administrative assistants on grant submission, research processes and paperwork; clarifies roles and corrects research processes; and applies appropriate regulations.
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.
For all new or first-time mothers who didn’t know before, there are more than 60 breastfeeding rooms available at MSU!
MSU administration supports breastfeeding and has made rooms readily available during the workday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) throughout campus and at some offsite locations. Click here to see the map of where the rooms are and how you can use one.
A printable sign is available on the Family Resource Center (FRC) website to post on doors when a room is in use.
The FRC also provides breastfeeding information and classes for new mothers, which are free to faculty, staff and students!
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This week we are highlighting an Office Assistant III position with the Anthropology Department (Posting #8322). This position serves as assistant to the Graduate Program director and Department chair; reviews and processes candidate applications for admissions at the master’s and Ph.D. levels; compiles program statistics as needed; types, edits and composes materials; revises and updates application materials for graduate recruitment; coordinates campus visits; maintains and oversees confidential student graduate records and grades, student folders and other related internal records; works closely with graduate advisors, assisting advisors with monitoring curriculum planning; supervises graduate students and/or student employees; tracks graduate student employment post-graduation; prepares and processes analytical reports of graduate expenditures and maintains budgets for all student fellowships; processes all graduate assistantship appointments; prepares and/or maintains databases, spreadsheets; maintains the working structure of the office; and manages multiple responsibilities related to the job and assists with special projects and other areas as needed in the department.
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.
When lunchtime comes around a good meal or a fun activity can make that break worthwhile. At MSU there are tons of activities to engage in when you have some free time. Here are a few lunch break ideas that can be used throughout the work week.
1. Attend a Recipe for Health Class at the Brody Demonstration Kitchen
Recipe for Health offers information and recipes to help you prepare healthy meals every day. A seasonal food item is featured each month (e.g., cucumbers, peaches, lamb, etc). Health4U also offers other classes at different times and days throughout the week, including Kitchen Skill Drill, Culinary Cooking and Concepts, Raising Good Eaters and more.
2. Take a walk on campus
MSU has many walking trails available for MSU faculty, staff and students. To locate a trail you’d like to explore, check out the interactive Campus Walking Loops Map developed by GIS in partnership with MSU’s Health4U program. During inclement weather, indoor walking routes are also available at IM East (Intramural Sports Facility) and Jenison Field House.Continue Reading… Lunchtime Activities at MSU
