MSU Accepting Applications for Green Certification Program

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Building a more sustainable campus is a priority for students, faculty and staff. In support of this movement, MSU’s Sustainability department is looking for the Spartan community to examine the role they play in reducing resources used on campus through participation in the Spartan Green Certification program. The Spartan Green Certification is an online self-assessment program that educates, assists and recognizes units and offices taking steps towards energy efficiency and conservation, waste reduction and recycling, water conservation and sustainable purchasing practices.spartan-green

Spartan Green Certified Events will receive a certificate and seal so they can be marketed as green events, which will let event attendees know about the group’s commitment to sustainability.

The application period is now open, and departments have until Friday, March 3, 2017 to apply for certification. For full program details and instructions for applying, visit the Spartan Green Certification page.

Heart-Healthy Tips for American Heart Month

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Every day, more than 2,200 Americans die of heart disease (Center for Disease Control). This statistic is staggering, and it emphasizes the need for education about the importance of heart health. The good news is that small lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 80 percent.

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Since February is American Heart Month, we have compiled a list of tips to help you improve your heart health and reduce your risk for heart disease. These simple changes can have a huge impact on your overall health.

  1. Stay active. Be sure to get in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.
  2. Watch your cholesterol levels. You can manage your cholesterol by exercising and eating a variety of nutritious foods including fruits, vegetables and whole grain breads.
  3. Eat healthy. The American Heart Association recommends eating fruits and vegetables, eating fish twice a week and cutting back on sugars and saturated fats.
  4. Manage your blood pressure. This can be done by avoiding alcohol, exercising regularly, managing stress and reducing sodium in your diet.
  5. Reduce your blood sugar. You can accomplish this by moderating your consumption of soda, candy, sugary deserts and other foods that contain simple sugars

Hopefully these tips help you to start thinking about ways to improve your heart health! If you want more information, be sure to check out the American Heart Association’s website or Go Red for Women.

The Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series: Slavery to Freedom

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In honor of Black History Month, we are featuring The Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series: Slavery to Freedom, an award-winning series that highlights living icons of the American Civil Rights Movement. This series is presented by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and sponsored by several other MSU units.

The first presenter, Dr. Mae Jemison, is a doctor, dancer, chemical engineer and the first African American woman to travel to space. She already spoke on February 2, 2017. Whether you were able to make it to this first presentation or not, be sure to mark your calendars for the other two.Project 60.50.circle WITH msu wordmark CMYK

The remaining two presentations both take place at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, and they are free to attend.

The second presenter, Jonathan Capehart, is a journalist, MSNBC contributor and an opinion writer, as well as an editorial board member, for the Washington Post. He will speak on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The final presenter, Johnny Ford, is the first African American mayor of Tuskegee Alabama. He will speak on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions or want more information, see the event flyer or the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s website.

Job of the Week 2/3/17

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This week we are highlighting an Operations Supervisor (posting #4858) with Residential & Hospitality Services. This position will coordinate and oversee the operations of the Spartan Spirit Shop at 1855 Place in order to maintain quality control and quality products, assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures, and forecast retail needs and order supplies to maintain proper inventory levels. This position will also work with customers to provide expertise of retail operations and merchandise, and interview, hire, train, schedule and evaluate assigned support staff and part-time team members.

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.

Events Round-Up February 2017

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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

Wednesday, February 1 – Thursday, February 2

Winter Clearance Sale, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., MSU Union

Wednesday, February 1- Tuesday, February 28

Student Art Exhibit, hours of operation, MSUFCU headquarters

Wednesday, February 1

Pop-up Ice Skating Rink, all day, Valley Court Park

Open through February, weather dependent

Friday, February 3 – Sunday, February 5

Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo, Lansing Center

Saturday, February 4

Cross Country Skiing Class, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Harris Nature Center

Snowshoeing Class, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Harris Nature Center

Tuesday, February 7

Sweetheart Ball, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., East Lansing Hannah Community Center

Thursday, February 9

Chocolate Walk, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Old Town

Sunday, February 26

MSU Museum Chocolate Party Benefit, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center

Development, Training and Wellness

Wednesday, February 8

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

Wednesday, February 15

Boost Your Career, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 10 Nisbet

Introduction to Qualtrics, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., RHS Information Services Building

Everything DISC: Behavior Styles at Work, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 10 Nisbet

Monday, February 20

Rest with Music, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Source Newsletter – January 2017 Edition

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In case you missed it, here’s the January 2017 Source newsletter.

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  • 2017 IRS Contribution Limits
  • Agile Recruiting & Onboarding Coming in 2017
  • MSU Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program
  • Call for Student Employee of the Year Nominations
  • Learn about the Care.com Service for MSU
  • MSU Accepting Applications for Green Certification Program
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Thank you MSU IT!

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It has become increasingly important in a university setting to remain up-to-date with the latest technologies, and the staff members at MSU IT offer the resources to make this possible. Technology is constantly changing, but the knowledgeable MSU IT staff members are always available to support the MSU community.

In addition to the day-to-day support MSU IT provides, they also have a broader technology plan with their Bolder IT initiative.

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MSU Bolder IT has three components: Strengthen, Align and Innovate. The Strengthen component encompasses the idea that MSU’s primary focus must be the delivery of reliable, cost-effective core infrastructure and services. The Align component refers to the increased communication between MSU IT and a unit’s IT so that they can operate as “one IT.” Finally, the Innovate component builds on the foundation the other two provide and focuses on enhancing the end user experience to deliver efficient, timely and innovative technology services.

The combination of all three areas, Strengthen, Align and Innovate, allows MSU IT to achieve their end goal of creating one stable and secure IT department that supports the experiences of students, faculty, staff, alumni and others connected with MSU.

Thank you, MSU IT for all that you do for the university!

Job of the Week 1/27/17

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This week we are highlighting a Veterinary Assistant (posting #4828) with the College of Veterinary Medicine . This position will be responsible for providing assistance with animal patients by monitoring temperature, pulse, respiration and IV fluid administration, walking animals outside, cleaning ward areas and stocking supplies. This position will also process lab samples and medication orders, enter charges in the hospital information system, and assist clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients of the Veterinary Medical Center.

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.

Health Matters: Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is a complicated disease that affects one in every 50 adults over the age of 40. This slow-moving condition involves damage to the optic nerve that causes progressive and irreversible vision loss, eventually leading to blindness. Glaucoma can be difficult to diagnose, since the most common type, open-angle glaucoma, usually has no other symptoms besides slow vision loss. Open-angle glaucoma has a wide and open angle between the iris and cornea, and is caused by the slow clogging of the drainage canals, resulting in increased eye pressure.

glaucomaThe disease’s symptoms often resemble those of macular degeneration, cataracts, migraine headache, stroke, etc. You may be at a higher risk for glaucoma if:

  • You have family members with glaucoma
  • You have a history of diabetes
  • You have high blood pressure
  • You are African-American

A diagnosis for the disease is easy to miss, since many individuals show no symptoms of open-angle glaucoma in the early stages. To prevent blindness and other serious complications, make sure you are receiving regular eye care to catch the disease in its early development. Best Doctors can offer a specialized analysis of your health records to give you answers or counsel for these medical conditions lacking a straightforward diagnosis.

Read the full Best Doctors article to learn more.

Nominations are Open for Student Employee of the Year!

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Do you supervise a student employee that consistently goes above and beyond? You have the opportunity to ensure your student is recognized! The Division of Student Affairs and Services is calling for nominations of exemplary student employees for the Student Employee of the Year Award. This university-wide award is given to a student employee who exhibits one or more of the following performance qualities: reliability, quality of work, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution.

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Recycling Sparty Student Employees. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

The program and reception will be held on April 13, 2017 at the Kellogg Center. At this reception, all nominees will be honored with certificates. Additionally, the Student Employee winner’s name will be submitted for consideration for the State of Michigan Competition. If this individual wins at the state level, he/she will go on for consideration in the Midwest and national recognition programs.

Nominations are being accepted from now until February 1, 2017. In order to learn more about the criteria for this award and nominate a deserving student employee, visit the website. It is important to note that all nominations must be submitted using the online application. Paper applications will not be accepted. For more information on the Student Employee of the Year award program, please contact Tammye Coles at mitche25@msu.edu or call 517-355-8286.