Happy Administrative Professionals Day! With thousands of support staff doing administrative functions, there are a lot of people to thank at Michigan State University today. Without these great people, the business operations of the University wouldn’t work with the efficiency they do now. These professionals are commonly the face of their unit or department, and we appreciate their welcoming attitudes wherever we go at MSU. Administrative Professionals truly represent the University well with their “Spartans Will” attitudes. 
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Category: Thank You!
It is the people of MSU that make MSU great and keep it running smoothly. Thankful Thursdays are a weekly opportunity to recognize an employee or employee group for what they contribute to MSU.
Thank You MSU Extension Employees!
Today we’re thanking the faculty and staff who work for MSU Extension. While most of these employees are not seen on campus, they’re making a positive impact throughout the state. With employees in all 83 counties, the Spartan spirit is present all over Michigan.
MSU Extension faculty and staff members work every day to provide the most current information to people to ensure their success – in the workplace, at home and in the community. MSU Extension recently redesigned to provide services in four key program areas:Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Extension Employees!
Thank You MSU Professors!
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” –Albert Einstein
Today we’re thanking all of our professors at Michigan State University. While your students are busy studying for exams, writing final papers and working on group projects, we know you’re staying just as busy writing those exams, grading those papers and answering countless emails on those group projects. And that’s in addition to your own essential research and writing!Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Professors!
Thank You Snow Removal Teams!
It’s Thankful Thursday and, after yesterday’s heavy snowfall, we want to thank each and every Physical Plant Division employee involved in snow removal at MSU. You make life so much easier, safer and better for all of the faculty, staff, students and community members who work, study, live and visit on MSU’s campus during the snowy days of winter. Thank you for your tireless around-the-clock efforts that keep MSU running!
If you’d like to learn more about snow removal at MSU, please visit http://landscapeservices.msu.edu/index.cfm/snow-removal/Â for more information as well as an informative video showing how MSU Physical Plant departments battle winter weather on behalf of us all.Continue Reading… Thank You Snow Removal Teams!
Thank You Clerical-Technical Employees!
Today we’re thanking MSU’s clerical-technical (CT) employees. These employees are essential to the University as they work throughout our academic departments and support units. From office assistants to research technologists to veterinary technicians, CTs hold a wide variety of crucial positions.
Each year, MSU Human Resources presents one outstanding CT employee the Clerical-Technical Recognition Award, established by Dr. Charles and Marjorie Gliozzo in honor of Dr. Gliozzo’s parents. The selection criteria includes respect and concern for all members of the campus community, diligence in daily work, significant contributions to the community or public service and innovative thinking. Here are the most recent recipients:Continue Reading… Thank You Clerical-Technical Employees!
Thank You to Veterans at MSU
Today is Veterans Day and we would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the many MSU faculty, staff and retirees who have served our country and helped protect and preserve the freedoms we hold dear.
Thank you for your contributions, both at MSU and during your time of service.  We also recognize and appreciate the dedication and sacrifices of faculty, staff and retirees with family members currently away from home in service of our country. Continue Reading… Thank You to Veterans at MSU
Thank You Custodial Staff!
Today we’re thanking the staff members that keep 11.2 million square feet clean throughout 100 buildings on campus! We’re thankful for having a clean place to work and a clean environment for our students to learn and live, our faculty to research and teach, and our public to visit.
Custodial services have a variety of job tasks, including:Continue Reading… Thank You Custodial Staff!
Thank you, Brent!
It’s thankful Thursday and today we’d like to say thank you to Brent Bowditch, who has served as the Assistant Vice President for MSU Human Resources over the last three years. Though we are sad to see you leave, your HR family wants you to know that we are thankful for all the great leadership qualities you brought to HR. We appreciate your hard work, family friendly values, consistently positive attitude and constant focus on teamwork and quality. You left a positive mark on MSU and on many of us as individuals in your time with us at MSU Human Resources. We wish you continuing success in your ongoing professional endeavors.Continue Reading… Thank you, Brent!
Thank You 2011 Outstanding Supervisors!
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!
Thank You MSU Communicators!
It’s thankful Thursday and this week we are thankful for MSU Communicators!
Robert McAfee Brown once said: “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.”
There’s a powerfully talented group of people at MSU who spend their days (and sometimes nights!) telling stories. Specifically, they work day in and day out to tell the world stories about MSU and the terrific impact the people of MSU have on the world around us.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Communicators!