Happy National Higher Education Day from MSU HR! This national day of recognition is only in its second year, having begun in 2015 as a way to educate and inspire college students. A few ways to celebrate might include:
Post about your level of education achieved/being pursued and future academic goals
Use the hashtag #HigherEducationDay on your social media sites
Post about any scholarship or funding opportunities you know of
Consider donating to a scholarship program
Each of us at MSU is part of helping students grow, learn and change the world. Nothing speaks to this better than SPARTANS WILL. As part of this call-to-action, we encourage you to watch the TOMORROW series, inspired by The President’s Report on the past year’s impacts made by and through Spartans.
This week we are highlighting an Admissions Counselor (posting #3448) with the Office of Admissions. This position will be based in the Chicago, Illinois area. Assists in implementing admissions activities including providing information about the university; interviewing and counseling prospective students and their parents; reviewing applications for admission in order to determine eligibility; corresponds with and visits high schools and community colleges in order to inform counselors and students about the University and to solicit their interest; determines eligibility and certifies admission; assists in planning and/or participates in scholarship programs and on and off campus recruitment programs in order to generate interest in the University, including community outreach activities.
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.
The arrival of summer also means a number of Spartans will be planning trips and leaving East Lansing for extended periods. To help reduce MSU’s energy use and emissions, follow these simple steps before leaving campus for extended time off.
Shut and secure windows Report any windows that don’t close properly. This will keep warm air out.
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.
This week we are highlighting a Medical Laboratory Technician (posting #3396) with the College of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will assist with sorting and opening specimen packages, register submissions in a laboratory information system, and place appropriate test orders; facilitate distribution of exceptions as identified; accurately identify specimen type and condition and record information appropriately; answer incoming telephone calls, contact clients and/or laboratory sections to resolve issues; facilitate processing of complicated submissions including data entry and spreadsheet manipulation and maintenance; process compromised and/or special handling specimens; assist with the maintenance of the laboratory environment (cleanliness, non-biohazard and biohazard trash disposal, scanning, filing, copying, monitor supply inventory, perform daily temperature and calibration checks on equipment, etc.); perform equipment preventative maintenance and minor repairs as needed to ensure reliable results; process and split specimens for laboratories, identify and correct test ordering errors, and evaluate data entry information for discrepancies in order to ensure proper reporting; participate in department activities/meetings; and other tasks as needed and assigned.
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.
MSU is known for its agricultural roots and beautiful green campus, but how many of its places are left unexplored? We’ve scoured for the most stunning areas you may never know about and compiled a list below. Worth a stop even if you only visit once, these locations are exemplary of Michigan State and its commitment to keeping our environment beautiful and alive.
Behold the winding paths within Baker Woodlot.
Wander the meandering paths in this healing garden behind the Radiology building.
Explore gardens devoted to appreciating cultural histories in the Lewis Landscape Arboretum.
Share an adventure with the children in your life at the 4-H Children’s Garden.
Baker Woodlot:Â The Baker Woodlot is the 78-acre forest you might never have heard of. Take a stroll on the trails through the lot to soak up some nature and a moment of serenity. Find entrances off of Farm Lane and by the Clinical Center.
Graffiti (Not pictured): Get a taste of the underground by checking out the graffiti under the many bridges at MSU. Graffiti is considered art by some and an eyesore by the rest. Choose for yourself by visiting graffiti-heavy bridges such as on Bogue Street or Farm Lane (Near The Rock) and viewing their marked-up the undersides.
Horticulture and Demonstration Gardens: The Horticulture and Demonstration Gardens comprise a number of gardens, including the 4-H Children’s Garden, the Vegetables and Insect Pollinators Garden, the Judith A. DeLapa Perennial Garden, and more. Each garden is distinct, with different plants, decorations and large structures, so visitors will find something new and delightful around every corner.
Sanford Natural Area (Not pictured):Â Just off the beaten path north of East Neighborhood is the Sanford Natural Area. Enter the fenced-in area through openings near Hagadorn Road or past the Bogue Street Bridge to walk among lush green trees and take in the sounds of nature, including chirping birds and flowing Red Cedar River.
Radiology Healing Gardens:Â On the eastern side of the Radiology Building is a gorgeous babbling waterfall fountain, pond and collection of plants and flowers. This is a tucked-away space for reflection and serenity that every Spartan should visit at least once.
Lewis Landscape Arboretum:Â The Lewis Landscape Arboretum is home to small sculpted courtyards, wide swaths of grass and shape-forming stones. Â Just south of the train tracks west of Bogue Street, this little-known area is designed as an instructional arboretum for students interested in landscape development. Sit on the benches to soak in sunlight or pose next to the inset stone Spartan helmet.
This week we are highlighting a Stockhandler I (posting #3368) with Brody Complex Residential & Hospitality Services. The successful candidate will assist in the receipt, issuance, storage and inventory of food items, supplies, equipment and merchandise. Other responsibilities will include reconciling deliveries with delivery tickets, verifying acceptability of product, maintaining inventory levels, coordinating the FIFO/rotating stock system; also included will be sweeping, mopping and sanitizing the storeroom, walk-in refrigerators and related areas in dining services. The Stockhandler I will work within a diverse work force in an ever-changing environment.
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.
With the school year coming to a close, K-12 students are dreaming of what they’ll get to do this summer. Luckily for them, MSU offers just about every variety of summer camp under the moon for them to participate in! Check out Spartan Youth for student opportunities this summer: everything from Filmmaking to Ice Skating, Poetry Writing to Video Game Design, Rock Camp to Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing and many more exciting programs will be held at MSU! A host of language-learning camps, such as German, Hebrew, and Japanese are also being offered, no experience necessary!
Kids participate in games and drills on the last day of the 2015 Tom Izzo basketball day camp on Wednesday June 24, 2015.
If your student is an athlete, be sure to take a look at Sports Camps at MSU to keep them moving through the summer! There are individual sign ups or whole teams can go together, and there are opportunities for younger players as well as varsity athletes.
Remember that not all camps are residential, so some will require your student to be picked up and dropped off each day. Many sign ups are already open, so make sure you secure a spot before MSU’s exciting camps fill up!
Summer is a great time to try out new forms of exercise. In addition to the variety of running trails crisscrossing campus, outdoor facilities such as the basketball courts, tennis courts, and the IM West outdoor swimming pool are open. Plus, with most students gone for the summer, more exercise machines and courts will be open for use in the indoor facilities. Check out some of the fitness options you can take advantage of this summer.
General use of facilities
Open Recreation
Faculty and staff only need to show a valid MSU ID for open recreation. It is available during posted building hours.
IM Sports West offers open recreation spaces for basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, tennis, squash, racquetball, handball, and wallyball. IM Sports East offers open recreation spaces for basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash, racquetball, handball and walleyball. IM Sports Circle offers spaces for basketball and volleyball. Equipment is available to rent.Continue Reading… Explore fitness options at MSU this summer
For Spartan undergraduates, nothing is more valuable than the guidance and support MSU faculty and staff provide throughout their college experiences. Everyone has a story about someone who lent them an invaluable helping hand along the way; these Spartans share just a few of those experiences.
