Phishing: The practice of using fraudulent emails and copies of legitimate websites to extract financial data from computer users for purposes of identity theft.
Fraudulent emails are constantly floating around and many can affect those with MSU NetIDs, but they can easily be avoided by knowing what to look for. MSU IT Services has some tips on how to identify a fraudulent email and what to do when you see one.Continue Reading… How Do I Recognize Email Fraud?
It’s that time of year—slushy, slippery roads are here. But fear not! MDOT has tips and reminders to keep you safe while driving on Michigan roads this winter.
Here are some events happening in the next two weeks that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.
Friday, January 4
Lansing First Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Greater Lansing
Saturday, January 5
Families at the Broad, noon to 4 p.m., Broad Art Museum
MasterWorks 4: “Red Violin” & Brahms, 8 p.m., Wharton Center
Sunday, January 6
Old Town Gallery Walk, noon -to 5 p.m., Old Town Lansing galleries
Tuesday, January 8
Desire2Learn: Getting Started, 9 a.m. to noon, Main Libr Red Cedar Room (E110)
Seniors Helping Seniors presentation, noon to 1 p.m., 27 Nisbet
Wednesday, January 9
Cascade Server Content Manager, 9 a.m. to noon, 210 Computer Center
Thursday, January 10
MSU Community Music School Choir Auditions, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., MSU Community Music School
Friday, January 11
Zotero: Citation Management 2.0, 10 a.m. to noon, Main Libr Reference Instr Room (W101D)
Saturday, January 12
Velveteen Rabbit featuring: The Enchantment Theatre Company, 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Wharton Center
WordPress.com prepared a 2012 annual report for the SourceLive blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 14,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 3 Film FestivalsContinue Reading… 2012 in review
In case you missed it, here’s the December 2012 HR Source newsletter!
Headlines at a Glance:
This week we’re highlighting a Student Services Assistant I position in the Counseling Center (Posting #7186). Some of the job duties for this position include working with the MSU Sexual Assault Program in the victim services area; recruiting, training and supervising crisis intervention volunteer staff; overseeing hotline and pager coverage, providing direct services, compiling and summarizing monthly data, reporting quarterly activities, scheduling and presenting in-service training, and meeting with program coordinator on a regular basis to evaluate progress of volunteers and program; serving as member of Capital Area Sexual Assault Response Team.
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 Midwest American College Sports Medicine (MWACSM) ActiveU Award is given to the university that has the most creative and sustainable collegiate program that makes physical activity an integral part of personal healthcare. After a popular 2012 movement/fitness tracking challenge, the MSU Moves Me program won the 2012 MWACSM ActiveU Award!
The MSU Moves Me 2012 challenge ran from January 23 until March 4, 2012. The program will continue to hold more activities and challenges throughout 2013!Continue Reading… Congratulations to MSU Moves Me Program!
Best Doctors, Inc., a service offered to MSU employees, has gotten rave reviews in its first year at MSU. In a survey, over 90 percent of respondents gave the highest rating for the service’s overall ability to meet their needs and would recommend Best Doctors to their co-workers.
One customer wrote, “Best Doctors could not have been more professional, more concerning, or timely. I would recommend this service to anyone who is facing any medical treatment to themselves or a family member. The doctor who did my consulting call talked to my wife and I as if he was a family friend. I could not be happier except for what I have to look forward to with a complete shoulder replacement. Thank you for this wonderful service.”Continue Reading… Member Satisfaction High for Best Doctors Service
Social media has taken the world by storm, but it’s more than just a tool for connecting with friends. It’s becoming a medium for networking with colleagues and future employers/employees.
LinkedIn is a free site that allows you to build an online presence and connect with other people in your field. Your profile is essentially an in-depth version of your resume. A spot for a professional photo, achievement and skill sections, and tips on how to improve your profile are provided by the site.Continue Reading… LinkedIn can connect you to more MSU alumnae
This week we’re highlighting a Research Administrator I position in the International Centers and Institutes unit (Posting #7147). Some of the job duties for this position include assisting with searches for new funding opportunities; proactively informing research personnel about upcoming federal and other grant deadlines; tracking grants.gov, fbo.gov, devex and other relevant websites for upcoming procurement opportunities; providing grant and budget development assistance, including preliminary project review and budget development and justification; functioning as a team member to assemble research proposals; and coordinating a timely proposal submission process while ensuring appropriate approvals.
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.
