Category: Fun & Resources

Learn about fun and/or interesting things to do around MSU or interesting bits of MSU trivia.

Travel without leaving Michigan with “Be A Tourist in Your Own Town”

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Enjoy the scenery at the MSU Beal Botanical Gardens, one of the many participating attractions during the “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town,” event. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

Pack your bags, lace up your walking shoes and prepare for fun on your trip around the Greater Lansing area for the “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town” event on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Be A Tourist in Your Own Town,” was started 19 years ago to increase community awareness of the different attractions in Greater Lansing and the tourism industry’s impact on the area. The event features over 20 venues including: Art Alley, MSU Beal Botanical Gardens, Burgdorf’s Winery, MSU Bug House, Cooley Gardens and many more.Continue Reading… Travel without leaving Michigan with “Be A Tourist in Your Own Town”

Spring Cleaning Your Office – Part 2

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Every day through posters or TV campaigns we’re reminded to “go green.” Part of that includes “green cleaning,” which means using all-natural cleaning solutions and environmental-friendly techniques, such as recycling. These tactics reduce waste and protect the planet.

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A clean office can improve efficiency at work and create a welcoming environment.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, roughly 80 percent of what Americans toss into the trash is recyclable. Also, according to the EPA, the average office worker uses about 10,000 sheets of paper every year. In the United States alone, workers generate approximately two pounds of paper each day.Continue Reading… Spring Cleaning Your Office – Part 2

MSU Archives & Historical Collections Offers Great Services for You!

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MSU Archives & Historical Collections (UAHC) offers great services to MSU faculty and staff.

UAHC’s record management is responsible for the management of the university’s inactive records, including the preparation of retention schedules for its administrative, fiscal, personnel and academic records. UAHC can assist your team in the efficient administration and management of official paper and electronic records of the university. MSU faculty and staff can take advantage of the ongoing support and training to the in records management, storage and retrieval to comply with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations available at UAHC.

The reading room within UAHC has kept historical materials preserved and secure, as well as readily available for public research. The documents available at the reading room include maps from throughout campus history, scrapbooks from alumni and class rivalry posters. UAHC also offers reproduction of these historical materials via photocopying or digital scanning for a nominal fee.Continue Reading… MSU Archives & Historical Collections Offers Great Services for You!

2013 Summer Camp and Youth Programs at MSU

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With MSU summer camps and youth programs, students from elementary schools, middle schools and high schools have the opportunity to make new friends and learn about a variety of topics.

School will soon be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. MSU hosts a wide variety of summer programs for kids of all different ages. These programs foster learning, generate social interaction and encourage a whole lot of fun. The range of programs and offerings are massive but most of them can be broken down into four main categories: Creative, Academic, Sports and Technology.

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Kids and teens can get in touch with their creative side this summer. MSU’s summer camp programs in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences are designed for high school and middle school students. The camps cover subjects such as digital cinema, website design, 3-D animation, video game design and much more.Continue Reading… 2013 Summer Camp and Youth Programs at MSU

Celebrate Artwork in East Lansing This Weekend!

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The music, art, and food at the ELAF create an enjoyable afternoon for many of the festival participants.
The music, art, and food at the ELAF create an enjoyable afternoon for many of the festival participants.

Prepared to be amazed, inspired and bedazzled at this year’s 2013 East Lansing Art Festival and the 2013 MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) is a two-day outdoor event held in the downtown streets of East Lansing. The MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show is also a two-day outdoor event held outside the MSU Union near the corner of Grand River Ave. and Abbot Road. The ELAF and the MSU Spring Arts and Crafts Show are held alongside each other. Each event is sponsored separately.Continue Reading… Celebrate Artwork in East Lansing This Weekend!

Hiring Resources at HR.MSU.EDU

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The Human Resources website is undergoing some changes that we hope will help us better serve you. In the meantime, did you know there are some great hiring resources available on the site?

For support staff hiring, there are tips for writing your posting for advertising, affirmative-action goals and the all-important interview questions. You can find these resources and more at http://www.hr.msu.edu/hiring/staffhiring/. If you’re looking for the Employee Handbook it is at http://www.hr.msu.edu/documents/ss_employee_handbook.  With today’s changing work force, a great option is Flexible Scheduling, but how do you find out if it is right for you or a member of your staff? Visit http://www.hr.msu.edu/flex/ to find out.Continue Reading… Hiring Resources at HR.MSU.EDU

See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

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A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.
A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.

Serving as the eyes and ears of a campus community is what the MSU Police does. But reporting suspicious activity to keep MSU’s campus safe and comfortable for everyone is what you can do. The MSU Police encourages anyone on campus to report any suspicious activity or crimes they notice through their See Something, Say Something program.

The program started by the MSU Police three years ago is part of a national campaign by the same name. The national See Something, Say Something campaign is overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and “emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities,” according to the campaign’s website.Continue Reading… See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

Take Your Child to Work Day Comes to MSU

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Take Your Child to Work Day is approaching quickly and MSU has a ton of exciting and educational events and activities planned for children ages 8 to 14, with a supervising adult. Join MSU on April 25, 2013, 
8:30 a.m.–3:00p.m. to welcome future Spartans on this exciting day.

The theme this year is Spartans in Training:  Work in Progress, which aims to remind our youth to be brave as they reach for their dreams, explore new challenges, and attain the success in education, work, and beyond.Continue Reading… Take Your Child to Work Day Comes to MSU

Come One, Come All for Small Animals Day at the MSU Pavilion

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2013 Small Animals Day participants get a chance to get up close and personal with a dairy cow and other animals.

Are you or any of your family and friends animal lovers? If you are, then you will want to attend Small Animals Day at the MSU Pavilion on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Small Animals Day, is an opportunity for children and their families to visit and enjoy a day of fun at MSU. Small Animals Day offers a variety of fun activities such as an opportunity to meet Sparty, viewing animal exhibits, petting farm animals, participating in a coloring contest and so much more.Continue Reading… Come One, Come All for Small Animals Day at the MSU Pavilion

Spring cleaning your electronics

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Spring is time to start cleaning in so many ways; don’t forget your electronic tools and toys in your cleaning rituals. While you don’t ever want to use your regular vacuum on sensitive electronics or run your keyboard through the dishwasher, there are some tools that you can use safely. Microfiber cloths are great for dusting and canned air is invaluable for blowing out the debris.

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We really do not want to know what is on that keyboard that we touch probably hundreds of times a day. Cleaning a regular keyboard is relatively easy. First, turn off your computer and detach the keyboard cable, then turn the keyboard over and shake to dislodge loose particles.  Depending on how long it has been since you did this, you may need a broom to clean up that mess! If you are cleaning a laptop keyboard, skip the shaking part and use canned air to blow out particles.  You can clean the keys with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol – use as little liquid as possible. And never spray or pour liquid onto the keyboard or any other component.Continue Reading… Spring cleaning your electronics