Reminder: Open Enrollment Benefits Fair Oct. 11-13

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The Michigan State Benefits Fair is here again and will be held at the Breslin Center. For three days, benefits vendor representatives and MSU Human Resources staff members will be available to answer any questions that faculty, staff or retirees may have about insurance, retirement or other benefits. Computers will also be available for enrollment assistance. MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Masthead

The dates and times for the Benefits Fair are as follows:

October 11, noon to 6 p.m.

October 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 13, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free flu shots are being offered once again this year for eligible faculty, staff, retirees and their dependents. To find out more, click here. Chair Massages are also offered courtesy of the Health4U program.

Read more about the vendors who are attending this year’s Benefits Fair and find information about parking here.

Spartan Spirit: Homecoming 2016

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When the air begins to crisp, the leaves start to change and football season is in full swing, there comes an overwhelming sense of pride that falls over campus. This sensation is known as Homecoming. Students, alumni, staff, faculty, fans, friends and family are brought together by the mutual love and respect of Michigan State.

The Homecoming Game vs. Northwestern Wildcats is on Saturday, October 15, but the festivities will take place all week. Events like Hayrides and History, a “Game of the Century” viewing party and Dairy Store ice cream at The Rock will begin on Monday, October 10 and continue throughout the week. A full list of events can be found on the Alumni Association website.

The 2016 Homecoming Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Friday October 14. Starting at the Hannah Community Center, the parade will be led by Grand Marshals Tom and Lupe Izzo, and will travel down Abbot to Grand River and turn on to campus at the Collingwood entrance. Traffic on campus will be extra busy before the parade, and several roads will be closed, so you may want to leave work a little earlier than usual.

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The Homecoming parade is always a Spartan Community favorite

Don’t forget the tradition of “glowing green”! Spartans anywhere in the world can show their school spirit by switching their front porch, window or any light with a green bulb for the week. Submit your “Glow Green!” photos on the MSU Alumni Association’s Facebook page, or use #GlowGreen on Twitter or Instagram for a chance to win prizes.

The leaves may no longer be green, but our hearts always are.

Job of the Week 10/7/16

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This week we are highlighting a Stage Manager with the Performing Arts Facilities and Programs (posting #4169). This position will advance and coordinate technical needs for events scheduled by Wharton Center as assigned by the Senior Production Manager. Additionally, this position will be the backstage point of contact during technical load-ins, performances and load-outs facilitating smooth operations and maintaining schedule of events. Facility stage managers will maintain, repair and preform needed upkeep of the facility and equipment as assigned or, report items and areas in need of service. Work schedule will be variable, including many nights, weekends and holidays. This position must be a pro-active, positive, strong leader; directing staff, and working cohesively with other departments for the unit. Professional demeanor in working with clients, performers and all facility staff is required. This position does require familiarity with computers, and detailed, precise communications with clients, and facility staff. This position may work alongside with on-call IATSE crew members, setting theatrical equipment for events as required by specific events, or schedules.

MSU Jobs IconFor 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.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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At Michigan State University, diversity and inclusion are more than just words. We are leaders and innovators in every aspect of diversity and inclusion, including our work to create a welcoming and accessible campus for all faculty, staff and students. October is National Disability Awareness Month and this year’s theme is #InclusionWorks. Inclusion is a core value of MSU and as a higher education leader in “connecting persons with disabilities into all aspects of university life,” we celebrate the contributions of our employees with disabilities for the role they play in workplace diversity.

Recruiting, employing, advancing, and retaining faculty and staff with disabilities is taken seriously by MSU. We cannot do this work without committees and programs like that of the President’s Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (PACDI), the Council on Students with Disabilities, and the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities that work diligently to make MSU a space for all. Please join fellow Spartans in celebrating disability inclusion and supporting a culture that embraces individual differences.

Events Round-Up October 2016

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

Community Events

Friday, October 7

Arts Night Out, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Downtown Lansing

Saturday, October 8, – Sunday, October 9

Apple Butter Festival, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fenner Nature Center

Sunday, October 9

Autumn Fest at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Valley Court Park

Tuesday, October 11

Williamston Grub Crawl, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce

Friday, October 14

The Glo Run 5k, 5:45 p.m., Hawk Island Park

Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16

Mamma Mia!, 8 p.m., Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Saturday, October 15

Lansing Hot Cider Hustle, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Hawk Island Park

Saturday, October 22

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, 9:30 a.m., State Capitol Building

Monday, October 24

9th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Downtown Lansing

Thursday, October 27

Great Pumpkin Walk, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Downtown East Lansing

Development, Training and Wellness

Tuesday, October 4

Sustainable High Performance, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, October 5

Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Thursday, October 6

Ten Tactics for Powerful Business Writing, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 10 Nisbet

Monday, October 17

Rest With Music, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Tuesday, October 18

EBS Financial System – Roles/Onboarding, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, October 19

Managing from the Middle, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., University Club, Ballroom

Thursday, October 20

Honoring Your Work and Personal Lives: Worklife Conference, 8 a.m. – noon, University Club, Heritage Room

Job of the Week 9/30/16

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This week we are highlighting a Service Manager I (posting #4115) with IPF Landscape Services. This position will engage in high performance, leading edge practices, which are innovative in their approach to increase stewardship and service excellence. The position engages in daily decision making for the mechanic/shop area of Landscape Services; provides supervision, leadership and safety training of tools and equipment in order to ensure compliance with University, State and Federal rules and regulations; prioritizes and assigns work of the mechanics including but not limited to preventive maintenance and daily repairs; assists in and/or performs the full range of duties of the mechanics in order to facilitate operations; determines suppliers through MSU bidding procedures, processing orders, receiving, issuing, storing and maintaining inventory; and maintains electronic and paper records on materials and equipment. This position also initiates and prepares financial and special reports; researches and recommends the purchase of new and improved tools, parts and equipment; serves as a liaison with employees, vendors and University departments in order to provide expertise in the mechanic shop; assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the mechanic shop and campus snow plan; oversees operations in order to maintain quality control and meet deadlines; coordinates Landscape Services operations with the MSU Police and Parking in order to meet the needs of athletic and special events; oversees snow and ice removal operations on an on-call, 24-hour weekly rotation basis during emergency weather conditions in order to ensure the continuation of University operation, accessibility and safety; and oversees emergency procedures related to the campus grounds in order to ensure the continuation of University operation, accessibility and safety for the students, staff and public.MSU Jobs Icon

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.

2017 Open Enrollment Begins October 1

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It’s that time of the year again; time for Open enrollment for 2017!MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Masthead

The Open Enrollment application has been updated with the refreshed EBS Portal. So starting October 1, log in to the EBS Portal to enroll until October 31. You will be able to add, change or remove your MSU benefits plans, but must do so in the month of October. You also must complete the Health Plan Affidavit if you cover a spouse or Other Eligible Individual (OEI). New instructions, including a video tutorial, are provided in the Open Enrollment guide and on the website.

Even with these changes, there’s no need to stress. The Benefits Fair will be held in the Breslin Student Events Center. The event will take place October 11, noon to 6 p.m., October 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and October 13, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. MSU Human Resources staff will be available to answer questions and help with enrollment. There will be numerous vendors from health, dental, retirement, life and AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, MSU Benefits Plus and MSU units attending. The MSU Health Team will also be providing flu vaccines for eligible faculty, staff, retirees and their dependents. The MSU Health4U program will offer chair massages.

Don’t miss this year’s Open Enrollment. Visit www.hr.msu.edu/openenrollment for more information.

Job of the Week 9/23/16

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This week we are highlighting an Operations Supervisor III (posting #4053) with the Breslin Center Residential and Hospitality Services. This position oversees all operations during Breslin Center events and communicates with MSU departments and staff to ensure event success; works closely with MSU Athletics and Wharton Center staff to facilitate successful events in the Breslin Center; assists Breslin Center staff and guests with any issues that may arise during events; and prepares pre- and post-event materials and reports to ensure communication of event details to appropriate staff. This position also assists management with developing policies and procedures for Breslin Center; interviews, hires, trains and supervises Breslin Center part-time and full-time team members; and assists with various projects as assigned.

MSU Jobs IconFor 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.

Health Matters: Lyme disease

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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection primarily transmitted by deer ticks that affects more than 300,000 North Americans per year. However, because diagnosing Lyme disease can be difficult, many people who actually have Lyme disease may be misdiagnosed with other conditions, and many experts believe the actual number of cases may be much higher.

Lyme disease affects people of all ages. The Centers for Disease Control notes that it is most common in children, older adults, and others such as first responders and forest rangers who spend time engaging in outdoor activities and have higher exposure to ticks.Lyme Disease Flier

Because misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is particularly common, the need for a comprehensive approach to your care becomes even greater. If you have flu-like symptoms and other circumstances that could indicate the prospect of Lyme disease, you should be skeptical about any diagnosis and open to the value of a second opinion.

As part of your Best Doctors benefits, an in-depth review of your case by our experts gives you access to a clear, straightforward report that will help you take control of your health care and determine the best approach for your ongoing treatment.

To learn more about the symptoms of Lyme disease and other conditions the disease may be confused with, view the entire Best Doctors article.

Thank you Olin Health Center!

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The stress of work and school can truly take its toll on your physical and mental health. Luckily, Olin Health Center is always there to help when you need them most. The hardworking individuals and providers at all five campus locations work to ensure you are the healthiest and happiest version of you.

Olin’s goal is to, “support the mission of Michigan State University and the success of its students by enhancing personal health, removing barriers to academic achievement, and promoting a healthy learning environment.” It is evident they achieve this goal through their numerous services offered, and also in the outcome of individuals’ health.

Care for illness and injuries, mental health and counseling, physical therapy, sexual health and immunizations are among the many services offered by Olin. On top of all they do, Olin gives students three free medical office visits each year.

Thank you, Olin Health Center, for your continuing genuine care of the MSU community!

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The Olin Health Center in north campus. One of five locations available to the MSU community.