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“Where’s the Pig?” Flexible Spending Account Contest!

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As we were preparing for this year’s Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment, our piggy bank mascot disappeared! We caught sight of him in several places on campus. We hope you can help us find him!

FSA Piggy Bank
Do you know where our pig is? Enter the contest now!

Visit this link to enter our “Where’s the FSA Pig?” contest! There are seven photos, and you need to guess where the piggy bank is in each of these photos taken on MSU’s campus. The first person to guess all the photos correctly by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 28 will win an FSA piggy bank. If nobody guesses all locations correctly, the winner will be the first person to get the most locations right by Friday, October 28. We’re also holding this contest on Facebook and Twitter. There will be one winner from each website!Continue Reading… “Where’s the Pig?” Flexible Spending Account Contest!

How Do I Find a Carpool?

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If you’re feeling the pinch at the pump, you may be considering a carpool. Carpooling saves you money, time looking for a parking spot and the environment. It also offers opportunities for networking and companionship. But you may not be sure where to begin! The best place to find a carpool is through the Capital Area Transit Authority’s (CATA’s) “Clean Commute Options” program. Their program finds carpool partners and discusses other options for getting to work while saving resources. You can call CATA at 517-393-7433, email them at cleancommute@cata.org or visit their website.

Transportation on Campus
There are plenty of options for commuting to and around campus. Photo by University Relations.

If you’re wondering about parking with a carpool, MSU Police offers a special carpool parking permit. More details can be found on the Police website or you can call the Parking Office at 517-355-8440.Continue Reading… How Do I Find a Carpool?

“Fun Friday” Contest Winner 10/21/11

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The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

MSU Portfolio
MSU Portfolio from University Stores!

Parade Fun Today!

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Looking to have a Fun Friday Night?  Don’t miss the MSU Homecoming Parade tonight!

MSU Homecoming Image
Graphic courtesy of MSU Alumni Association

The parade begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 and will feature Sparty, MSU Sports Teams, the Spartan Marching Band, the MSU Alumni Band, the MSU Cheerleaders and Dance Team, MSU student organizations, greek sororities and fraternities, East Lansing community groups, Michigan high school bands, and much more!Continue Reading… Parade Fun Today!

Thank You 2011 Outstanding Supervisors!

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Did you know that National Bosses Day was Sunday, October 16? In honor of Bosses Day, the Family Resource Center (FRC) acknowledged four outstanding supervisors at MSU by presenting them with the 2011 Outstanding Supervisor Award! The Outstanding Supervisor Award was established by FRC in 2001 to draw attention to MSU supervisors who are highly regarded by their employees for their consistent support of the work/life  needs of their employees. The nominees and nominators represent a wide variety of departments and position levels.

This year’s winners are:Continue Reading… Thank You 2011 Outstanding Supervisors!

Job Posting of the Week! 10/20/11

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This week we’re highlighting a Research Administrator I position in Teacher Education (Posting #5343). Some of the job duties for this position include reviewing, analyzing, collecting and compiling academic personnel and financial information, reports, and recommendations used for organizational budgeting, financial planning, and administrative decision making for a large academic and research department with an annual general fund budget of approximately $8 million. Post award duties including collecting, compiling and interpreting information, as well as monitoring fiscal activities and providing monthly reconciliation for federal, state and foundation funded grants in accordance with organizational policies and administrative decisions, as well as legislative regulations prescribed by law.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

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Go on a Walkabout…Without Leaving Campus!

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Are you ready to get out of your office and move your legs a little? Well, you don’t have to go very far!

MSU Campus Trail
There are places to walk all over MSU’s campus! Photo provided by University Relations.

There is beautiful scenery all throughout campus just waiting to be discovered. If you need ideas for where to walk, look no further than the Campus Walking Loops. This interactive map displays walking loops/routes on virtually every corner of campus. The map lists the distance of each loop so you know which will fit into your schedule, along with campus art features and emergency phones. If you want a copy for your desk, they offer a printable PDF version. The map was developed in partnership with MSU’s Health4U program and Campus Planning and Administration.Continue Reading… Go on a Walkabout…Without Leaving Campus!

Beware of Mud Mind!

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We have millions of thoughts running through our mind each day. Today, Lisa Davidson, counselor for the Employee Assistance Program and HRD facilitator, explains how our thinking shifts from clear mind to mud mind, and how we can learn to shift back to a clear, centered state of mind. Check out the video here.

If you’re interested in learning more about achieving a clearer state of mind, check out one of Lisa’s upcoming classes. You can enroll through the EBS system.

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Where do I find my earnings statements online?

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Today’s Mailroom Monday question is:
Where do I find my earnings statements in the new EBS HR/Payroll System?

To see 2011 earnings statements:

“Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/14/11

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The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

MSU Coffee Mug
MSU Coffee Mug from University Stores!
  • Subscriber winner: Ann Taft from Medical Education Research and Development
  • Comment winner: Robin Pline from Office of the Provost, who commented on Thank You MSU Gardeners!

This week’s prizes come to us from University Stores. They both won MSU coffee mugs!Continue Reading… “Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/14/11