In case you missed it, here’s the July 2012 HR Source newsletter!
Headlines at a Glance:
Busy August 25 and/or 26? MSU’s incoming freshman are! The MSU Alumni Association is partnering with Residential and Hospitality Services to look for volunteers to help with freshman residence hall move-in. More than 8,800 new students, and some returning students, are moving in and will need a helping hand.
A free t-shirt and a meal will be provided through residential dining services for a few hours (or more) of service. For more information and to register, visit http://alumni.msu.edu/movein.Continue Reading… MSU Alumni Association is looking for volunteers
Tuesday, July 31
Excel 2007 – Level 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center
Word 2007 Advanced, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 403 Computer Center
Confident Public Speaking, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
Wednesday, August 1
Leadership for Office Professionals, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Thursday, August 2
Creating Accessible Documents, 8 a.m. to noon, 403 Computer Center
Records Management and Retention at MSU, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Friday, August 3
MSU Horticulture Garden Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Horticulture Gardens
Lansing Jazzfest begins, 4 p.m., Old Town Lansing
Tuesday, August 7
New Faculty/Academic Staff Hire Form Webinar, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8
Navigating Employee Self Service, 10 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Thursday, August 9
Facilitation Skills for Effective Groups, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10 Nisbet
Breaking Free From Stress, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
Friday, August 10
Great Lakes Folk Festival begins, 6 p.m., Downtown East Lansing
This week we’re highlighting a Secretary III position in Educational Administration (Posting #6510). Some of the job duties for this position include providing secretarial support for the department chairperson and related committees, research and professional activities; gathering, screening and relaying confidential and sensitive information; composing correspondence; finalizing reports and creating presentations; prioritizing and responding to inquiries; assisting with planning; and overseeing arrangements for conferences, including video and telephone conferencing, programs and travel. 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 Demmer Shooting Sports Education & Training Center, located on Jolly Road, has plenty of exciting classes for beginners and experienced shooters. As a training center for MSU shooting organizations as well as the MSU Archery Club, the Demmer Center also provides classes and free range shooting for all ages. Archery equipment, firearms, and more are available for rental or you are welcome to bring your own equipment to use. Classes range from “Introduction to Hand Guns” to “Concealed Pistol License” and “Hunger Games Style Archery Clinic.” One-on-one lessons are also available.
For something a little different, the Demmer Center offers “Shoot & a Shave” where men can enjoy an afternoon of shooting on all ranges as well as an old fashioned shave. Couples can enjoy “Shoot, Spa, & Stay.” Partnered with Candlewood Suites, the package includes an afternoon of shooting, spa treatments and a night at the hotel. Another option for couples is “Dinner and a Shoot” with dinner at Gilbert and Blakes. Many other interesting classes are offered and can be found at http://demmercenter.msu.edu . Watch this video to learn more about what they offer!
Visit them on Facebook as well!
websites or files to the task bar at the bottom of your screen? For an application, right click the application and choose “pin to task bar.” For websites, files or folders, drag them to the task bar and let go. Then to access your “pinned” items, right click the pinned program used to create them (for example, Word or Internet Explorer) to show a “jumplist” of your pinned items along with the most recent or frequently accessed items.This week we’re highlighting an Administrative Assistant II position in the Social Science Dean’s Office (Posting #6468). Some of the job duties for this position include compiling and analyzing information in order to produce unit and college financial reports; assisting in short- and long-term financial and procedural planning; reconciling accounting ledgers and program information for multiple accounts; creating and maintaining accounting system to monitor accounting activities for multiple divisions and projects; monitoring and maintaining files and records for accounts and various activities within the College; and researching financial and personnel issues. 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.
Formerly known as IM Sports, today we are thanking Recreational Sports and Fitness Services for providing their programs and services throughout the summer!
RecSports has three indoor facilities, one multi-purpose arena, 27 acres of outdoor space and shared campus facilities, all of which are available to anyone with a valid MSU Issued ID card. By purchasing a membership or paying a $3 fee per visit, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use both IM Sports West and East Fitness Centers. Alumni can visit for $7 per day or purchase a membership as well.
Not only are fitness rooms available for use, but racquetball, tennis, and volleyball courts are also open for use. All fitness centers have rentals for equipment and courts available. Group exercise classes for kickboxing, yoga, cycling, Zumba, and more are available at the same prices as well. IM Sports West, IM Sports Circle, and Jenison Pool have pool hours and a swim school is available in the summer.Continue Reading… Thank You Rec Sports!
The HR/Payroll system contains business address information for all employees except student employees, graduate assistants, undergraduate assistants and professorial assistants. This information is used for MSU’s People Search and for campus mailings. Until now, Human Resources maintained these records in the system. 
Effective July 11, departmental Unit Administrators now have the ability to view and change this information.
The HR/Payroll system requires at least one business address for all employees. There are two types of addresses maintained:Continue Reading… Unit Administrators can now update employee Business Address and Phone
Here are some events happening over 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.
Tuesday, July 17
Great Service in Stressful Times, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 10 Nisbet
Ag Expo begins, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., MSU’s campus
Play in the Park: Getting Excited about Science, 7 p.m., Valley Court Park
Wednesday, July 18
Building a Better You, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
Thursday, July 19
Get Organized, Don’t Agonize, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 10 Nisbet
Friday, July 20
Turner Street Outdoor Theater, 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Old Town
Monday, July 23
Outlook 2010 – Level 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 210 Computer Center
Green & White Day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wells Hall
Tuesday, July 24
PC Maintenance and Security, 8 a.m. to noon, 210 Computer Center
Listening Communication Link, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
Espresso Book Machine at MSU Libraries, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., W101D Main Library
Wednesday, July 25
Hiring Student Employees at MSU, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 10 Nisbet
Thursday, July 26
Evaluating Data with Pivot Tables, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center
Saturday. July 28
Car Capital Celebration 2012, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Adado Riverfront Park
