Warm up with these savory recipes

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Beef_stew_smallThere’s nothing like a hot meal to warm you up in the cold winter months. Once again, Residential and Hospitality Services Senior Executive Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski has provided us with some delicious recipes to share. These winter warmers will bring a smile to your face and impress any guest! One of Chef Kurt’s favorite recipes is the beef dish below, and you can also try out his Shrimp Scampi and Catalan Seafood Stew recipes.

Slow Cooked Balsamic Beef

4# beef chuck roast
Salt and pepper for seasoning
2 T. olive oil
1 c. chicken broth
ÂĽ c. red wine
1 medium onion sliced
2 carrots peeled and rough cut
1 package of baby bella mushrooms quartered
1½ c. large cut pieces of rutabaga
1 bay leaf
8 oz. Tomato Sauce
3 T. Balsamic Vinegar
ÂĽ c. chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
Zest of one lemon
1 clove of garlic minced

Generously season both sides of the roast with salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side of the roast for about 3-5 minutes.

Add broth and wine to the hot skillet to de-glaze it, scraping up the brown bits on the pan remove from heat and reserve.

Place sliced onions, carrots, mushrooms then rutabaga in the bottom of the slow cooker and put the seared meat on top.

Pour the deglazed sauce mixture on top of the meat in the slow cooker.

Combine balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce in a small bowl and pour over meat in the crock pot.

Cover & Crock on Low for 6-8 hours.

Remove and serve with lemon/garlic/parsley topping (gremolata)

Job of the Week 2/12/16

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This week we are highlighting an Assistant Controller (posting #2737) with the Controller’s Office. Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller provides leadership to and supervises the Managers of assigned units in the Office of the Controller. This includes setting and overseeing strategic direction, including continuous process improvements, accurate and timely financial records and reporting and ensuring high performing services to the University community. The Assistant Controller serves as Project Manager for applicable IT systems, applications, and platform projects. This includes full implementations – definition of requirements, vendor assessment, process mapping, data conversion and integration, data governance, testing, and launch. Serves as the Office of the Controller Data Stewardship and Services expert leader; serves on regular and ad hoc committees and attends meetings that require participation from the Office of the Controller, as delegated.

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.

What to do when stopped or contacted by MSU police

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A police officer will always inform you of the reason for a traffic stop. Photo courtesy of MSU police.
A police officer will always inform you of the reason for a traffic stop. Photo courtesy of MSU police.

The MSU police work hard every day to uphold the laws and ensure the safety of everyone on MSU’s campus. To provide more insight into their actions and prepare citizens, the MSUPD put together a brochure that explains what to do when stopped or contacted by the police. The department is proud to have been the first agency in the country to introduce a brochure such as this more than a decade ago.

Included in the brochure are explanations for how your actions can reassure the officer and how you can expect to be treated. The MSUPD’s goal is to protect you and to ensure their own safety. Hundreds of police officers are assaulted while on traffic duty each year, and as a result, certain safety precautions have been put into practice.

Here are a few key points from the brochure:

If you are contacted on the street:

  • Stay where you are
  • Answer questions truthfully. You also have the right to ask questions of the officer
  • Remain calm

If you are pulled over in your car:

  • Wait for the officer and stay in your car with your hands on the steering wheel
  • If it’s dark, turn on an interior light
  • Wait to retrieve your license, registration and proof of insurance until the officer requests it
  • Exit the car only if the office requests it
  • Do not argue at the scene; you have the right to contest a citation at a later time

If you have a compliment or complaint about an officer’s actions, you can contact MSU police directly or contact the Police Oversight Committee.

Reach the full brochure  and learn more about MSU community team policing at police.msu.edu.

Call for nominations: 2016 Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards

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The MSU student group SPARTA (Students Planning Advanced Retrofit Technology Applications) accepts an award for Outstanding Student Organization at the 2015 Be Spartan Green Award Ceremony.

Michigan State University’s Sustainability department wishes to recognize the outstanding individuals and departments who have made significant contributions to on-campus sustainability. Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards are given to staff, students, faculty and campus partners who have demonstrated their support of sustainability on campus.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2016 Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, March 1.

All nominations must be submitted through the Be Spartan Green Outstanding Awards Nomination Form.

The award categories include:

  • Outstanding Staff Member
  • Outstanding Student Employee
  • Outstanding Faculty Member
  • Outstanding Student Organization
  • Outstanding Student Research Project
  • Outstanding Campus Partner/Vendor
  • Outstanding Community Partner
  • Outstanding Alumni

The winning nominees and nominators will be invited to a special recognition event on Wednesday, April 20. Last year’s winners can be viewed on the 2015 Be Spartan Green Earth Day Gala webpage.

Job of the Week 2/5/16

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This week we are highlighting an Information Technologist I (posting #2752) with the Office of the Dean in the College of Education. This position provides technology support for online courses and programs within the College of Education. Basic functions include, but are not limited to: evaluating new technologies to enhance online teaching and learning; assisting faculty in enhancing instruction with technologies; supporting online content and course material; assisting with college-wide efforts to comply with Web accessibility regulation; automating student application, testing and assessment processes; creating training materials for staff and students who are new to online teaching and learning. This position requires a willingness to learn and keep current on new technologies, and diligence in documentation and processes.

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.

Get informed during American Heart Month

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Love your own heart by making regular check-up appointments and monitoring high blood pressure.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. According to the CDC, only 54 percent of women are aware of this fact.

February is American Heart Month, a time to advertise the dangers of heart disease and the ways in which to prevent it. Tomorrow, February 5, is National Wear Red Day, a day organized by Go Red for Women, a nonprofit organization within the American Heart Association. To begin supporting the cause, all you need to do is wear red on Friday!Continue Reading… Get informed during American Heart Month

Performance Excellence training available now

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MSU_PE_Brand2Michigan State University has launched Performance Excellence, the new performance management process for support staff. Performance Excellence is designed as a three-part continuous cycle that enables ongoing feedback and support for employees.

Training for all supervisors and support staff  is now available in elevateU and should be completed, at the very latest, by the end of February. The training program will review the process and the skills needed to carry out Performance Excellence effectively. Training will take approximately 35 minutes to complete. An average score of at least 75 percent correct on the post-topic questions and final test is needed to be considered complete. Once that is accomplished, you can print a certificate of completion.Continue Reading… Performance Excellence training available now

Events Round-Up February 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, February 5 – Sunday, February 7

Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo, Lansing Center

Saturday, February 6

Cross Country Ski Class, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Harris Nature CenterContinue Reading… Events Round-Up February 2016

Job of the Week 1/29/16

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This week we are highlighting an Administrative Associate I/S position (posting #2705) with the College of Veterinary Medicine. The candidate will manage the fiscal and related administrative activities of a large and complex veterinary diagnostic laboratory including participation in the development of business and administrative goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; plan, direct, and manage the financial reporting process as it relates to the business of the laboratory; establish standards, procedures, and priorities for laboratory systems that impact cash flow and client services; interact with laboratory leadership team and advise on strategic initiatives; take an active role in the promotion of the laboratory to stakeholders; and supervise/mentor support staff.

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.

Happy Fun at Work Day!

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Work doesn’t always have to be “work.” Adding fun and humor to the workplace is a great way to boost productivity and morale. January 28 is Fun at Work Day, an unofficial holiday set aside to remind the workforce of the benefits of play, friendly competition and humor in day-to-day life.

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A trip to the one of the MSU Dairy Store locations is a great mid-day break activity!

Here are a few ideas to get started:

Decorations

Add some flair to your work space! Putting up pictures, posters, comics and more personalizes your space and can give your coworkers a laugh when they stop by.

An organized cubicle or desk decorating contest can also engage the whole office and increase creativity. Who in your office can give their work space the most Spartan spirit?

Bulletin Boards

A bulletin board with thank-you notes, drawings, fun facts, jokes, newsclippings and more creates a space of community and public expression. Employees can pose a daily or weekly question for everyone to respond to on the board, such as “What’s your favorite movie” or “What superpower do you wish you had?” Dry erase boards are perfect for writing daily inspirational quotes or jokes or showcasing the talents of any artists in the office.

Midday outings

A change of scenery can boost energy and clear the mind. Health4U  offers an abundance of activities from noon to 1 p.m. on weekdays. You can experience something new with your coworkers at a session involving relaxation, light exercise or instructional cooking.

Fun at work builds camaraderie, increases employee satisfaction and productivity and inspires creativity. We hope you have fun today!