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Don’t Miss Out on These Exclusive Employee Discounts for Spring Break!

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Spring Break for many area schools is quickly approaching. Before finalizing your plans, review your exclusive employee discounts through MSU Benefits Plus to determine if any may be useful to your family.

To access all the discounts, visit the EBS Portal, click on the MSU Benefits Plus tile, and either log in or sign up for a free account.

Travel

  • Hertz Car Rentals: Save up to 25% off, plus a free day when reserving five or more days using discount code CDP 2276976 and combinable promotional code 211973.
  • Tickets at Work: Plan your getaway for less with up to 40% off hotel stays at top destinations worldwide.
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Save up to 20% off the best available rooms at participating hotels worldwide.
  • Vacasa Vacation Rentals: Employees, students, and their families who are planning a trip to Orlando or Disney World can save up to 15% off.

Entertainment

  • Premium Seats USA: Save 10% on ticket purchases to professional and collegiate sporting events, including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, auto racing, wrestling, and more when you use promo code CORESTREAM.
  • Restaurant.com: Get 40% off orders of $25 or more by using discount code CORESTREAM40. Explore new restaurants, save at old favorites, or enjoy quality takeout meals.
  • Tiqets: Save over 40% on museums, zoos, aquariums and more worldwide. Save an additional 10% at checkout, just for MSU Employees!
  • Tickets at Work: Get exclusive pricing on Las Vegas shows just for being an MSU employee!
  • Universal Orlando Resort: Save on your Universal Orlando trip with Tickets at Work. For a limited time, get adult tickets at child prices on 3+ day tickets.

Find these savings as well as many other discounts by visiting the MSU Benefits Plus website. The MSU Benefits Plus Customer Care Team is available to answer questions at 888-758-7575.

Campus Deals

Planning a staycation instead of traveling? Check out these great discounts right on campus!

  • Wharton: Discounts are given to Wharton Center subscribers, and occasional 10-15% discounts on select performances are given to MSU employees.
  • Munn Ice Arena: Save on public skating during spring break. Employees receive discounted rates with valid MSU ID.
  • Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center: MSU Employees can receive special hotel accommodation rates when making reservations. A valid MSU employee ID may be required at check-in.
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Start the School Year Off Right With These Exclusive Discounts

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Whether your family loves shopping for back-to-school or dreads it every year, MSU Benefits Plus has you covered. All benefit-eligible MSU employees have access to tons of exclusive discounts by clicking the MSU Benefits Plus tile on the EBS Portal. Send the family back to school in style without breaking the bank. 

Tech & Electronics

Technology is an essential part of the school supply list, so enjoy extra savings on those investments through a variety of retailers.

  • Amazon: Enjoy up to 40% off Amazon devices
  • Apple: Receive preferred pricing on iPhones, iMacs, and more
  • Dell: Get the best pricing available on all Dell PCs, electronics, and accessories
  • HP: Save up to 50% off the full portfolio of HP products
  • Microsoft: Save over 70% on Microsoft Office Home and Business

Beauty and Apparel

Everyone wants to look great for their first day of school, whether you’re a student or an educator.

  • Bombas: 20% off with code CORESTREAM20 (plus a pair is donated with every pair purchased!) 
  • Crocs: Save $20 off a purchase of $100 or more using the code CROCS20
  • Geologie: Use code BESTSKIN20 to take 20% off skincare, haircare, or body care products
  • Snow Teeth Whitening: Save 15% on teeth whitening kits, toothbrushes, and more

Education 

Learn a new skill, stock up on textbooks for those fall courses, and show your Spartan spirit, all at a discount through these local organizations. 

Other Savings 

  • BetterHelp: 50% off your first month of online therapy using code corestream50
  • Budget Truck Rentals: 15% off local and one-way moves using code ACT#56000131121
  • Nectar: Save 33% off mattresses, bedframes, bedding, and furniture

For all of these discounts and more, visit the HR Website or click the MSU Benefits Plus tile on the EBS Portal. Employees can also call Benefits Plus at 888-758-7575 with any questions.

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Refresh and Declutter with These Spring Cleaning Discounts

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Leaves are budding, flowers are blooming, and the winter mess you’ve been putting off cleaning needs to go! Lucky for you, Spartan employees can receive exclusive discounts through MSU Benefits Plus to help you declutter and freshen up your space.

Truly Free

Get up to 70% off Truly Free products by using the code SAFERHOME30. Truly Free’s non-toxic and family-safe cleaning products utilize refillable and reusable packaging, which empowers families to protect themselves from harm and reduce their environmental footprint.

Angi

Enjoy exclusive access to Angi’s pre-priced home services. Use the promo code CORESTREAM to get 12% off your first booking for all pre-priced services, including home, yard, and gutter cleaning, handyperson services, appliance repair, and more.

Handy 

Get your first 3-hour home cleaning for $39 by signing up and using code CSPOT39. Handy is the leading platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with top-quality, pre-screened independent service professionals.

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Clear out clutter and save $40 with code CS40.1-800-GOT-JUNK? is America’s most trusted name in junk removal. From a couple of items to a full home clear out, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? teams are standing by to make your junk disappear. 

Showroom Shine 

Show your MSU ID to receive your 20% off any Showroom Shine service at their car wash and detail center. With Showroom Shine located across from MSU, you can get your car detailed while at work or washed afterward. 

Check out MSU Benefits Plus for even more exclusive MSU employee discounts on gifts, travel, entertainment, and everything in between. For questions, please get in touch with the MSU Benefits Plus customer care team at 888-758-7575.

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Don’t Miss Out on These Exclusive Spring Break Discounts!

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Spring Break for many area schools is quickly approaching. Before finalizing your plans, review your exclusive employee discounts through MSU Benefits Plus to determine if any may be useful to your family.

To access all the discounts, visit the MSU Benefits Plus website and log in or sign up for a free account.

Travel

National Car Rental: Enjoy up to 20% off your reservation rate when booking through our exclusive link. Discount automatically applied with the link. 

Tickets at Work: Go somewhere new in 2024 with up to 60% off exclusive hotel rates at top destinations worldwide. 

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Save up to 20% off the best available rooms at participating hotels worldwide.

Great Wolf Lodge: Save up to 30% off year-round by using code CORESTREAM when booking.

Entertainment

Premium Seats USA: Save 10% on ticket purchases to professional and collegiate sporting events, including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, auto racing, wrestling and more when you use promo code CORESTREAM. 

Tiqets: Save over 40% on museums, zoos, aquariums and more worldwide. Save an additional 10% at checkout, just for MSU Employees!

Restaurant.com: Get 20% off all certificates. Explore new restaurants, save at old favorites or enjoy quality takeout meals. 

Find these savings as well as many other discounts by visiting the MSU Benefits Plus website. The MSU Benefits Plus Customer Care Team is available to answer questions at 888-758-7575.

Campus Deals

Wharton: Discounts are given to Wharton Center subscribers and occasional 10-15% discounts on select performances are given to MSU employees.

Munn Ice Arena: Save on public skating during spring break. Employees receive discounted rates with valid MSU ID.

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center: Thinking about a staycation? MSU Employees can receive special hotel accommodation rates when making reservations. A valid MSU employee ID may be required at check-in.

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Don’t Forget Your MSU Employee Discounts this Holiday Season!

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As a benefits-eligible MSU employee, you can access various discounts and savings to help you make the most of the holiday season. On the MSU Benefits Plus website, you will find special offers on products such as electronics, toys, and more!

To access all the discounts, visit the MSU Benefits Plus website, enter your MSU email, click Get Started, and enter your password. First-time users will need to create a new account using the link below the login fields. You will need your MSU ZPID number for the form, which is located on your MSU Spartan ID Card or in the EBS Portal.

The following are a few of the deals you will find (please note these discounts are frequently updated):

  • Apple: Save with employee pricing on iPhones, iMacs, and more.
  • Chordify: Up to 60% off music lessons with a Chordify Premium yearly subscription.
  • Crocs: $20 off orders of $100 or more in shoes and accessories. Use code CROCS20 at checkout.
  • Dell: Exclusive member pricing on all PCs, electronics, and accessories.
  • Garmin: 20% off list price on wearables and smartwatches.
  • GE Appliance Store: 30% and more off MSRP on select appliances. Use code COREEXT21.
  • Great Wolf Lodge: Save up to 30% year-round. Use code CORESTREAM when booking.
  • HP: Up to 40% off computers and accessories.
  • Kiwi Crate: Receive 30% off your first month on this kids’ educational subscription box featuring fun STEM-based projects.
  • PremiumSeatsUSA.com: Save 10% with promo code CORESTREAM.
  • Restaurants.com: 20% off all certificates.
  • Rosetta Stone: Get a Lifetime Subscription with Unlimited Languages for $149 (normally $299).
  • Tiqets: Save over 40% on top museums, zoos, aquariums, theme parks and more.
  • Wharton Center: Save 10-15% on select performances.

The HR employee discounts website also offers other deals you can find around the university through the MSU Tech Store, MSU Bakers, and the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, among others. For more information on discounts through MSU Benefits Plus, visit the HR voluntary benefits website. If you have any questions about the discounts, please call MSU Benefits Plus at 888-758-7575.

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Job of the Week: Communications Manager I

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This week’s featured job is a Communications Manager I for MSU’s College of Social Science in the Department of Anthropology (job posting 981948). The Department of Anthropology is seeking a Communications Manager to develop, implement, manage, and sustain a comprehensive creative communications strategy that aligns with the department’s strategic goals, increases the visibility of department activities, and enhances the department’s reputation both inside and outside the university.

In this position, you will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to translate complex information into engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple print and digital platforms and venues. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to building and sustaining a cohesive media, communications, and marketing identity as well as developing and implementing a creative media and communications strategy for print, social, and digital media. The Communications Manager will also create visual storytelling and written content for a broad range of audiences, platforms, and channels, develop compelling social media campaigns, manage existing department social media channels, grow department social media reach,  and monitor and track social media analytics and audience engagement.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations and one to three years of work experience in a related area. Experience producing creative digital and print media—including long and short-form video production, identity design, graphic design, newsletters, flyers, brochures, photography, merchandise, etc. is also required to apply. This is an in-person position with the potential for two remote days per week.To learn more, visit the College of Anthropology website. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a link to an online portfolio to the MSU Careers website by September 17.

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Job of the Week: Recruitment and Admissions Counselor

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This week’s featured job is a Recruitment and Admissions Counselor for MSU’s College of Nursing (job posting 971880). The College of Nursing believes in the power of research, practice and education to affect lasting change and to improve health outcomes in our communities. They do this through recruiting top faculty, staff and students and continuously staying at the forefront of changes in the profession. 

In this position, you will be responsible for student recruitment (including on- and off-campus events), admissions, and recruitment event facilitation for all graduate programs in the College of Nursing. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to new student recruitment; program admissions; event planning, coordination and support; as well as data tracking, analysis and reporting. All team members in the College of Nursing carry a leadership role that fosters a sense of inclusion, belonging and servant leadership. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s Degree and six months to one year of work experience in admissions, counseling, public relations, student services, or a related area. One year of work experience implementing programs and schedules, making formal presentations, and working with the public is also required. Three years of recruiting experience for graduate and undergraduate programs focused on health professions is desired but not required to apply. 

To learn more, visit the College of Nursing website. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the MSU Careers website by August 27. 

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Back-to-School Discounts for the 2024-25 School Year

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Whether your family loves shopping for back to school, or they dread it every year, MSU Benefits Plus has you covered. All benefit-eligible employees can log into the MSU Benefits Plus portal with their MSU email address, and find dozens of discounts to get you and your family heading back to school in style without paying full price. 

Below are just a few examples of what might be useful this time of year. 

Computer & Electronics

Technology is now an essential part of the school supply list so enjoy extra savings on those investments through a variety of retailers, even here at MSU. 

  • Apple: Receive employee pricing on the products you want
  • Dell: Get the best pricing available on all Dell PCs, electronics and accessories
  • HP: Save up to 62% off the full portfolio of HP products
  • Lenovo: Save up to 67% during Lenovo’s Back to School Event
  • Microsoft Office: Save over 70% on Microsoft Office Home and Business
  • MSU Tech Store: Purchase all kinds of tech with prices exclusive to MSU staff, faculty, and students

Clothing and Apparel

Everyone wants a great outfit for their first day of school, whether you’re a student, an educator, or even if it’s just another day at the office. 

  • Bombas: 20% off with code CORESTREAM20 (plus a pair is donated with every pair purchased!) 
  • Crocs: Save $20 off a purchase of $100 or more using the code CROCS20
  • Spartan Spirit Shops: Visit any Shop in person and show your Faculty/Staff ID for 20% off!

Education 

Learn a new skill, stock up on textbooks for those fall courses, and show your Spartan spirit, all at a discount through these local organizations. 

  • Spartan Bookstore: 10% off new and used books when you show your ID
  • Student Book Store: 10% of your whole purchase (excluding computer software and calculators) when you show your ID
  • Method Learning: Up to 20% off SAT/ACT prep, college advising and more

For all of these discounts and more visit the HR Website or the MSU Benefits Plus portal. Employees can also call Benefits Plus at 888-758-7575 with any questions. Back-to-School is on at Michigan State!

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Deals and Discounts for Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if you are still looking to show the dad in your life that you care, look no further than these discounts! Whether it’s your dad, husband, father-in-law or any other important guy in your life, take advantage of these exclusive Father’s Day savings using MSU Benefits Plus.

To access all the discounts, visit MSU Benefits Plus and sign up for a free account using your MSU email address.

Check out some of these deals that you can find through MSU Benefits Plus:

Sports

  • Forest Akers Golf Course â€“ MSU employees with a valid MSU ID receive reduced rates on playing and shopping at the two 18-hole championship layout golf courses and two full-service golf shops!
  • Premium Seats USA â€“ Get 10% off sporting event tickets on Premium Seats USA using the code CORESTREAM at checkout.

Technology

  • Dell â€“ MSU Benefits Plus members get the best pricing available on all Dell PCs, electronics and accessories with the Dell Member Purchase Program.
  • Apple â€“ MSU employees qualify for preferred pricing on all of Apple’s latest products. This includes employee pricing and ratings and reviews on accessories and software. Order from the online Apple EPP store and identify yourself as a Corestream member when purchasing.

Shopping and Entertainment

  • Tickets at Work â€“ MSU employees can save up to 40% on movie tickets nationwide.
  • MSU Meat Lab â€“ MSU employees with a valid MSU ID can receive a discount on quality meats and other items right on campus.
  • Restaurant.com – Save 20% on all gift certificates. Explore new restaurants, save at old favorites, or enjoy quality takeout meals with Restaurant.com.

Find these savings as well as many other benefits by visiting the MSU Benefits Plus portal. Sign up or log in today and have a fun, family-filled Father’s Day!

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Job of the Week: Occupational Safety Compliance Officer

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This week’s featured job is an Occupational Safety Compliance Officer position for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) (job posting 955849). CANR is seeking an Occupational Safety Officer to enhance and lead the College’s safety management program. In the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, students use science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business and creative design to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems related to food, health and the environment.

In this senior-level position, you will oversee workplace health and safety for CANR faculty, staff, students, and visitors while building and fostering a safety-focused culture. In addition, you will develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve a comprehensive occupational health and safety management system. The Occupational Safety Officer will also investigate safety and health concerns and maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, physics, chemistry or a closely related field. Five to eight years of related work experience in industrial/occupational safety and developing and delivering safety training is also required. Experience within an agriculture setting is preferred, but not required to apply.

To learn more, visit the CANR website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and three references to the MSU Careers website by June 11.