Caring for Elders During the Holidays

Are you the primary caregiver for a parent, grandparent, ill spouse/partner, or child with special needs? We understand this can sometimes make life feel stressful and overwhelming. The WorkLife Office has put together the following tips to help make this season a smooth one for all.

  • Maintain daily routines, meal times and habits
  • Plan ahead. Dinners, travel and other tasks that need to get done
  • Ask for help and input from loved ones
  • Keep your sense of humor. Laugh, don’t cry when mistakes happen
  • Put down your technology and fully engage with the people around you

Lastly, take care of you. Carve out time each day to reflect, relax and practice gratefulness for the joys in your life.

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To read more in-depth into these tips, check out the WorkLife Office newsletter here.

Job of the Week 12/8/17

This week’s job of the week is an Auditor I with the President’s Office. The individual with this position will plan and execute internal financial and operational audits (e.g., athletics, health care, etc.) of University units to determine effectiveness, efficiency and compliance with university policy and other regulations; utilizes communication skills in working with others. Schedule is flexible to encourage healthy work/life balance.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and three to five years of related work experience; experience with data analytic software (ACL/IDEA); professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) or progress toward certification (able to obtain experience requirement at MSU); strong computer skills, including paperless documentation; excellent written and verbal communication skills. A resume and cover letter are required.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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Support Students, shop at the Student Marketplace!

This holiday season, give back to the MSU student community by purchasing your gifts from the Student Marketplace! The MSU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Student Marketplace  was developed to showcase businesses run by MSU students who are beginning their journeys as young entrepreneurs. The idea behind the Marketplace was to create an online space where products made by students can be featured, with new products being added all the time!

The mission within Undergraduate Entrepreneurship is to create an integrative culture of entrepreneurial thinking and pursuits that are university-wide and student-centered. This mission engages a broad spectrum of faculty and staff.

Each student run business is promoted and showcased through the Student Marketplace section of the Entrepreneurship website. Currently, there are seven student run businesses available on the site. Each business operates out of its own independent website, and transactions are done directly with the business.

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Student Marketplace Web Page, 3/7 Student run businesses available

The Marketplace is available for any student to feature their items regardless if they are undergraduate or graduate level, and the Marketplace is open to all students, regardless of major, to list their products. If a student is interested, they can submit a business to the Marketplace here.

See what else student entrepreneurs are up to by checking out their Twitter, Instagram and blog. This is fantastic way to invest in Spartans and live out the #SpartansWill Brand while shopping for that special someone in your life this holiday season!

Events Round-Up December 2017

Community Festivals

December 2

Winter Glow

December 2-3

MSU Arts & Crafts Holiday Show

Community Events

Friday, December 1

46th Annual Christmas Parade, Grand Ledge

Green Friday and Saturday

Holiday Art Market

Saturday, December 2

Big Lug’s Holiday Party

Old Town Holiday Hullabaloo

State Room Holiday Tea

Sunday, December 3

Shipshewana on the Road

Stories with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Old Town Scrooge Scramble 5k Run/Walk

Wednesday, December 6

Winter Wine, Stein & Spirits

Thursday, December 7

Holiday Open House

Friday, December 8

The Aimcriers at Lansing Brewing Company

Saturday, December 9

2017 REO Town Pop Up Market

R.E.A.C.H. ~ A Not So Silent Night Benefit & Silent Auction

State Room: Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 10

Christmas in the Village

Lansing Symphony Pops: Holiday Pops Concert

Monday, December 11

Santa Con

Sunday, December 31

Capital Vine New Year’s Eve

Kellogg Center Presents: Ring in the New Year

Development, Training & Wellness

Tuesday, December 5

The Spartan Experience – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Accounting in EBS – 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, December 6

Building Capacity for Resilience as a Leader – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

New Supervisor Essentials – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 7

Communicating and influencing Up – 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Managing Difficult Customers – 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fundamentals of Supervision – 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Preparing for the Next Encounter – 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, December 8

Gift Accounting – 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Tuesday, December 12

Advanced Travel Policies – 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Financial System Roles/Onboarding EBS – 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 13

Crucial Conversations – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Session 1*

Thursday, December 14

Crucial Conversations – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Session 2*

*Both sessions are required for course completion

Job of the Week 12/1/17

This weeks featured position is a Secretary II with the International Studies and Programs in the Canadian Studies Center.

Responsibilities typically include performing general office support duties including scheduling meetings, answering phones, responding to email inquiries, and ordering office supplies; providing logistical meeting/conference support (registration, domestic and international travel arrangements, meeting location, equipment, etc.); acting as primary point of contact for visitors; maintaining files, calendars, and databases for contacts and mailings; drafting, proofreading, and editing correspondences and reports; monitoring Web site revisions and updates; processing domestic and international travel requests, authorizations, and reimbursements; providing leadership to student employees including assigning their tasks, reviewing work, and training.

Skills in Microsoft office software, MSU Enterprise Business System (EBS) and experience with proofreading and editing is also desired. Work hours are standard 8-5. A Resume and Cover Letter are required.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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Plan Your Trip with CATA!

CATA has paired with Transit, an international mobile app, to bring trip planning and bus tracking technology to the Lansing area.

This free app will allow MSU faculty, staff and students to access CATA’s bus routes, ride-sharing options, walking directions, bike path options and Uber all at their fingertips. The app is available for download on iOS and Android.

Basketball season is already here, and soon so will be the snow! Avoid walking to the Breslin in a storm by finding available Ubers or bus routes from where you park. Are you a faculty member with a class in one building and your office in another? Plan how to get from Brody to Natural Sciences by mapping bus routes and walking paths before you leave!

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Health Matters: Diabetes

Diabetes is a leading cause of death in many nations. While complex, it is manageable.

Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism that requires diligent attention to manage. Based on the two types of diabetes, prevention and treatment vary.

Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5-10 percent of people who have diabetes. Type 1 causes the body’s immune system to destroy cells that release insulin. It is not known how to prevent type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes accounts for a majority of people with diabetes. Type 2 causes the body to not be able to use insulin correctly. It can be prevented in some cases by:

  • Weight management with a healthy low-fat, high-fiber diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Moderation of alcohol consumption
  • Elimination of smoking
  • Use of prescribed medications

The single best thing people with diabetes can do it to keep their blood sugar level within the suggested range every day. Glucose can be controlled through regular blood sugar checks, a balanced diet and appropriate medical treatment.

Best Doctors can give you peace of mind about diabetes with comprehensive expert reviews of medical records and reports that eliminate uncertainty and provide a valuable perspective on your medical care. For more information call 1-866-904-0910 or visit members.bestdoctors.com.

Source Newsletters- November 2017

In case you missed it, here are the November 2017 Source newsletters.

There is a Source Newsletter for Support Staff and a Source Newsletter for Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management.

You can find older editions of the newsletter on the HR website.

Here are the headlines at a glance for this month’s Source.

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Support Staff

  • Extraordinary Impact: Not Just Another Open Enrollment
  • Open Enrollment by the Numbers
  • CATA Transit App Available for Support Staff
  • 2017 Outstanding Supervisor Award Recipients
  • Congratulations to the 2017 Clerical-Technical Award Winners
  • Ruth Jameyson Award Deadline
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh
  • Tools for MSU Travelers Abroad
  • Our Commitment
  • Form I-9 Instructional Videos
  • Update on Applicant Tracking system Resources
  • Holiday Schedule for Support Staff Postings
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

     

Faculty and Academic 

  •  Extraordinary Impact: Not Just Another Open Enrollment
  • Open Enrollment by the Numbers
  • 2017 Outstanding Supervisor Award Recipients
  • CATA Transit App Available
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh
  • Tools for MSU Travelers Abroad
  • Learn at Lunch: Teaching in Challenging Times
  • Our Commitment
  • Events at a Glance
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog

Job of the Week 11/24/17

This weeks job of the week is a Simulation Assistant I with the College of Osteopathic medicine in their Learning and Assessment Center.

Candidates for this position should expect the following responsibilities: supply inventory and stocking; ensure clean, safe and optimal teaching and learning environment, facilitate check-out/check-in of simulation equipment; communication with equipment vendors to ensure optimal functionality; maintenance and purchase of simulation equipment and related supplies; assist with implementation of programs/events and education support as directed which may include operation of simulator(s); direct flow of participants/learners; function as Standardized Patient or Standardized Healthcare Provider; and more.

Associate’s degree in healthcare related field preferred; knowledge normally acquired through a high school education in addition to one year clinical care experience and/or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or minimum one year experience as a hospital technician (e.g. ED, OR, ICU). Working knowledge related to common medical/surgical instruments, equipment (ex: IV pumps, defibrillators) and set-up of clinical procedures.

The work hours are negotiable and set based on needs of the department. Please submit a resume and cover letter.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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Thank You, Culinary Services!

Thank you Culinary Services for providing outstanding food and service to our campus! Our executive chefs and their staff make every meal flow smoothly.

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Culinary Services team members at Landon Bistro.

This year, Culinary has worked endlessly to provide these services to campus and do so much more. They have introduced fresh options concessions at the Breslin Center, brought back Try Us Tuesdays, moved into 1855 Place and supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the MSU Bakers Tradition of Gwens Bagels. They keep each hall’s menus up-to-date, and host events year round, such as Clean Plates at State.

Interested in joining this dynamic team? Check out their career opportunities for students and non-students.

Once again, Thank you MSU Culinary Services!