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.
Rosetta Stone: Save 50% on lifetime subscriptions with unlimited languages
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.
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.Â
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.
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:Â Save on public skating during spring break. Employees receive discounted rates with valid MSU ID.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center:Â 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.
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.
The HR 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 website. If you have any questions about the discounts, please call MSU Benefits Plus at 888-758-7575.
This week’s featured job is a Communications Manager I for MSU’s College of Social Science in the Department of Anthropology (job posting981948). 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 – 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 – Get 10% off sporting event tickets on Premium Seats USA using the code CORESTREAM at checkout.
Technology
Dell – MSU Benefits Plus members get the best pricing available on all Dell PCs, electronics and accessories with the Dell Member Purchase Program.
Apple – 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 – MSU employees can save up to 40% on movie tickets nationwide.
MSU Meat Lab – 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!
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.
Congratulations to this year’s recipient of the Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award, Lori Fischer! This award honors a support staff employee who goes “above and beyond” in their job at MSU while pursuing a graduate degree concurrent with their employment. Lori is the Director of Operations for the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She has been with MSU for 13 years and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management, Strategy and Leadership from Michigan State University.
Lori’s leaders and colleagues have this to say about her:
“Lori’s commitment to her role as the Director of Operations at the Burgess Institute reflects the qualities embodied by Ms. Ruth Jameyson. Much like Ms. Jameyson, Lori has gone “above and beyond” in her duties, contributing significantly to the success and recognition of MSU’s entrepreneurship program. Under Lori’s leadership, the program has achieved remarkable milestones, including being recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the top 25 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship programs in the country.”
“For as long as I have known Lori, she has been an advocate for helping students in the state of Michigan gain access to opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial mindset. The opportunity to work directly with Lori is one of the reasons I joined the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at MSU.”
“Lori’s passion for supporting student venturers and fostering entrepreneurial education has had a profound impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem at MSU and beyond. Lori has demonstrated a genuine concern for students both in and out of the classroom. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through her initiatives at the Burgess Institute and her role on the Broad College’s Staff Leadership Committee’s Recognition Committee.”
Watch a video of Lori finding out she won the Ruth Jameyson Award below or on YouTube:
The Awards Ceremony
Lori Fischer seated next to Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Recipient, Meg Quine.
Award Selection Committee Chairman, Ray Gasser, along with colleagues, friends and family honor award recipients.
Lori Fischer speaking at the award ceremony.
(Left to Right) Christina K. Brogdon, Lori Fischer, Thomas Glasmacher, and Ray Gasser.
Gliozzo, Jack Breslin and Ruth Jameyson Award Recipients (Left to Right) Meg Quine, Ken Beer, Jesse Alvarez, Amanda Goll, Sarah Evans-Cain, Mark Fellows, Lori Fischer, and Darwin Meirndorf.
On May 13, Lori was honored at an awards ceremony at the Kellogg Center for the Ruth Jameyson, Jack Breslin and Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Award recipients. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Christina K. Brogdon, Interim Executive Vice President for Administration, Thomas Glasmacher, and Award Selection Committee Chairman, Ray Gasser acknowledged Lori’s hard work and expressed their gratitude during the ceremony. A recording of the event is available below or on YouTube:
About the Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award
This annual award recognizes a support staff member who most closely exemplifies the contributions, personal characteristics, and commitment to MSU demonstrated by Ms. Jameyson, going “above and beyond” what is reasonably expected to support the mission of MSU. In recognition of Ms. Jameyson’s own pursuit of a graduate degree while working at MSU, the award recipient must be pursuing a graduate degree at MSU or elsewhere concurrent with their employment at MSU.
Ms. Ruth Jameyson, who died in 2007 at the age of 100 years, served as the secretary to MSU President Robert S. Shaw from 1938 to 1941 and secretary/administrative assistant to President John A. Hannah from 1941 to 1969. She served as both greeter and gatekeeper to the numerous students, faculty and staff seeking to meet Dr. Hannah, as well as dignitaries from around the globe. Ms. Jameyson accepted roles and responsibilities far beyond her formal job description. Having arrived in Lansing with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Coe College, Iowa, Ms. Jameyson pursued a master’s degree in economics at MSU while working full-time.
This award has been created and funded by friends of Ruth Jameyson; Barbara Sawyer-Koch, MSU trustee emerita, and Donald F. Koch, MSU professor emeritus.
All photo credits: Dane Robison/TimeFramePhoto All video credit: Cheeney Media Concepts
