Sharing the Road Safely at MSU

Bicycling is a part of life for the MSU community. Everyone needs to share the road and sidewalks safely. Remembering the roles of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists can make this process easier.

Police officer on bicycle
The Bicycle Patrol Unit and MSU’s bicycling ordinances are meant to help bicyclists share the road safely with motorists and keep pedestrians and skateboarders safe.

All across campus you’ll find tons of bike lanes designed to help bicyclists share the road with motorists and keep bicyclists off the sidewalks in the path of pedestrians. But on MSU’s campus a number of people still choose the sidewalk as the preferred method of travel while on a bicycle.

An MSU ordinance makes riding a bicycle on non-designated sidewalks and through crosswalks illegal and can result in a ticket.

During 2012 there were 17 bicycle accidents. These accidents included those on the sidewalks, single bike accidents, bike on bike and bike vs. pedestrian. Several required medics.

Whether you’re a faculty member, staff member or student, remembering MSU’s bicycling ordinances can make bicycling safer and more enjoyable.

MSU Police Sergeant Andrea Beasinger offers the following safety tips for bicyclists:Continue Reading… Sharing the Road Safely at MSU

Job of the Week 10/11/13

This week we are highlighting an Administrative Assistant I position with the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office (Posting #8522). This position serves within the Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) Accounting and Research Team office to support the College’s accounting and post-award needs; will be responsible for all-funds accounting support for multiple units within the college; serves as a financial document preparer, producing and presenting grant account balance and detail balance reports to administrators and faculty PI’s; assisting with monitoring for compliance of grantor requirements; collecting and providing analysis of data relating to CAS faculty research.  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.

2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Dropping temperatures and shorter days means flu season will soon be among us and preparation for the foreboding season is vital. The University Physician’s Office will be offering flu clinics at various campus locations in October and November. Flu vaccines administered at the flu clinics will be subsidized by Human Resources for MSU faculty, staff and retirees and will be offered at a cost of $10. The vaccine cost for non-MSU employees and students will be $30.

Woman sick in bed
The flu can be time-consuming, stressful and agonizing. Be sure to get your vaccination provided by the University Physician’s Office.

This flu season the University Physician’s Office is stocking the new quadrivalent flu vaccine, which includes two influenza A strains and two B strains to help protect against influenza disease, in both injectable and intranasal formulations. Until this year, seasonal influenza vaccines included two influenza A strains and only one B strain.Continue Reading… 2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Job of the Week 10/4/13

This week we are highlighting a Senior Human Resources Professional I/S  position with the Human Resources Assistant Vice President’s Office (Posting #8357). This position supervises the HR Operations Center transactions team in the MSU Human Resources Solution Center. Primary duties include: provides first-level supervision to the operations team systems transactions staff; designs, implements and monitors data transactional processes; investigates and resolves issues related to systems transactions; identifies and implements ongoing training necessary for team; coordinates processes for properly maintaining employee records in EBS with HR transactions; develops and periodically updates process documentation materials for HR transactions; trains employees to ensure consistency of HR system transactions; collaborates with Solutions Center supervisors on applicable processes and to resolve problems; maintains compliance with laws and regulations; participates in continuous process improvement activities including periodic efficiency reviews and process mapping; coordinates with data analysis team on data audit corrections and investigations; communicates and coordinates with various MSU stakeholder groups about process deadlines and changes; collaborates with HR Centers of Expertise as needed on policy decisions and reviews; performs other duties as assigned.

MSU Jobs Icon
Follow @msujobs on Twitter!

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 Medical Information Delivered to Your Inbox with the MSU Healthy Email Service

Decoding medical information can be challenging, but not anymore thanks to the Healthy Email Service (HEM) offered by the University Physician’s Office at MSU.

The Healthy Email Service makes access to medical information efficient and convenient.
The Healthy Email Service makes access to medical information efficient and convenient.

The Healthy Email Service provides up-to-date, evidence-based medical information about traditional medicine and alternative practices. The emails cover multiple topics, such as calcium supplementation, sleep medications, head injury in children and more. The emails are delivered bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Each email is written in an easy-to-understand format and can be used for discussions with your health care provider.Continue Reading… Get Medical Information Delivered to Your Inbox with the MSU Healthy Email Service

Events Round-Up October 2013

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

Tuesday, October 1

Benefits Open Enrollment begins

Wednesday, October 2

Current Sports: Be in the TV Audience, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Comm Arts and Sciences Building

Friday, October 4

Old Town Oktoberfest begins, 6 p.m., Old Town Lansing

Saturday, October 5

Broad/MSU Family Day, noon – 4 p.m., Broad Art Museum

Sunday, October 6

MSU Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash, 9:30 a.m., MSU East Lansing campus

Friday, October 11

Color Cruise and Island Festival begins, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Grand Ledge

MSU Homecoming Parade, 6 p.m., East Lansing

Saturday, October 12

Bicycle Color Tour, 10 a.m., Grand Ledge

Tuesday, October 15

Benefits Fair, Noon to 7 p.m., Breslin Center

Friday, October 18

Beal Garden Tour, 12:10 p.m. – 12: 50 p.m., Beal Botanical Garden

Saturday, October 19

Boo at the Zoo begins, Noon – 4 p.m., Potter Park Zoo

Thursday, October 31

Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., East Lansing

Development, Training & Wellness

Monday, October 7

Excel 2010 Level 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., New Horizons East Lansing

Tuesday, October 15

MSU Accounting in EBS, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Wednesday, October 16

Recipe for Health Cooking Series: “Pumpkin”, 12:10 – 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen

Monday, October 21

Relaxing at the Music Cafe, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Wednesday, October 23

MSU Travel 101, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Tuesday, October 29

Adobe Illustrator CS6 – Part 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., New Horizons East Lansing

 

Dealing with Violence in the Workplace

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.

Thank You Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center provides support for families at MSU.
The Family Resource Center provides support for families at MSU.

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

Job of the Week 9/20/13

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.

MSU Jobs Icon
Follow @msujobs on Twitter!

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.

Windows 7 Quick Tips: Snap, Peek & Shake

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.

Computer with Windows 7
Photo courtesy of Aravind Sivaraj.

Ready to learn more about snap, peek and shake?