The earlier you start planning for retirement, the better. But learning how to save smartly can be a challenge. Join retirement vendor TIAA on Wednesday, July 20, for an exploration of the key areas that bring you to and through your retirement and maximize your retirement potential. The workshop is free and one hour long.
Two session times will be offered:
Wednesday, July 20
MSU Union, Lake Huron Room
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. OR 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Look no further than Abrams Planetarium to let you mind unwind in the middle of a busy day.
The planetarium hosts two Health4U events: Relaxing Under the Stars  and Rest with Music. MSU faculty, staff, retirees and students can gaze upon drifting constellations in the night sky projected on the planetarium’s dome from the state-of-the-art Digistar projector. Both sessions are held on weekdays from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
The Relaxing Under the Stars sessions feature a short star talk before ambient music plays for the remainder of the hour.
Rest with Music brings a new musician to the planetarium every month. Some past musical genres include folk, jazz piano, Celtic harp, African instrumental music, and even electronic ambient music. Through all of these varieties, the Rest with Music sessions have always been soothing.
The next Relaxing Under the Stars session, provided by Health4U and Abrams Planetarium, is Monday, July 11, 2016.
Rest with Music sessions, which are provided by University Physician’s Office, Health4U, Abrams Planetarium, and Student Health Services, are held approximately once a month on weekdays. The next performance is July 21, 2016, by guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto.
Take a well-deserved break during the lunch hour to relax, close your eyes and even nap!
This week we are highlighting a University Developer Researcher I (posting #3627) with Advancement Information Systems and Donor Strategy. As a member of the Prospect Development Team, the Prospect Development Consultant provides leadership, oversight and strategy for the designated college/units with regard to prospect management, research and analysis. Using an account management model, the consultant manages several fundraising initiatives and oversees all prospect management and research activity for assigned constituency programs and academic units. The position serves as a partner to ensure excellence in service to fundraisers in pipeline and portfolio development. This position will work closely with the Executive Director and the Senior Associate Director of Prospect Management and Research to ensure efficient portfolio and prospect management.
For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.
On June 22 and 24, MSU Human Resources held virtual road shows that walked through the ins and outs of Go2Gateway for unit administrators and unit time administrators, supervisors and employees. The road shows included information on how user testing was conducted, what will and will not be changing in the refreshed EBS portal, a description of the new layout, the rollout schedule and how to get additional help learning the new portal.
View the road shows below:
We also shared this handout, which offers ways to receive help with the refreshed EBS Portal.
If you have questions about Go2Gateway, please visit the Go2Gateway website or contact the HR Solutions Center at 517-353-4434 or SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu.
Here are some events happening over the next month that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.
Community Events
Monday, July 4
Lansing 2016 July 4th Celebration, 11 a.m., downtown Lansing
Tuesdays, July 5 – July 26
Play in the Park, 7–8 p.m., Valley Court Park
Fridays and Saturdays, July 8 – July 30
City of East Lansing Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m., Ann Street Plaza
Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 10
This week we are highlighting a Student Services Assistant II (posting #3593) with Student Affairs and Services. The Greek Life Coordinator serves as the primary contact for the Greek community at MSU as it relates to advising, coordinating and promoting a supportive community. The coordinator will provide leadership in setting and attaining organizational goals, developing policies and procedures with the four governing councils and collaborate with representatives of the East Lansing community.
For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.
