PDS Highlight “Everything DiSC: Behavior Styles at Work”

Have you ever wondered why some people just don’t get you? Or ever thought, “I thought I did exactly what was expected…how could there have been such a big misunderstanding?” You’re not alone! Most of us have felt that way at one time or another.

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It’s important to realize that no work behavioral style is necessarily better than another. The key is understanding yourself and learning how to flex your style when working with others who are different. The good news is that there’s a simple tool designed to help you understand yourself and others.

The upcoming Professional Development class, “Everything DiSC: Behavior Styles at Work” will help you build more effective working relationships based on an understanding of different behavior styles. The class will give you a detailed report that will be a roadmap to greater understanding.

“Everything DiSC: Behavior Styles at Work” is Wednesday, August 9, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in 10 Nisbet. The cost is $75.

Job of the Week 7/7/17

This week we are highlighting an International Student/Scholar Advisor I (posting #449036) with the Office of International Students and Scholars (International Studies and Programs). The International Student Advisor will advise J-1 international students/scholars and F-1 students on immigration, personal, academic and cross-cultural matters. The advisor serves as a part of the core team administering MSU’s Exchange Visitor Program; this includes: serving as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the J visa program and assisting with SEVIS compliance; reviewing J-1 visa applications for new or continuing Exchange Visitors; working as an overall part of a team to support international students and scholars. The advisor will interact frequently with, conduct outreach for and train MSU academic units seeking to host J-1 Exchange Visitors. Please note that U.S. Government Regulations require Alternate Responsible Officers and Designated School Officials to hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

Events Round-Up July 2017

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

Thursday, July 6

MACC Courthouse Concert – Thursday Night Live!, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Ingham County Courthouse

Thursday July 6 – Sunday, July 9

Common Ground Music Festival, various times, Adado Park Riverfront

Friday, July 7

This is Not a Tour: The Transported Man, 6 p.m., Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Saturday, July 8

Flower Arranging Workshop, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Hunter Park GardenHouse

Monday, July 10 – Sunday, July 16

Eaton County Fair, various times, Eaton County Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 11

15th Annual Summer Music Series – Showdown, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Eastwood Towne Center

Wednesday, July 12

Pop Up Demo: Helene Murray, noon – 1 p.m., Lansing Art Gallery

Thursday, July 13

Beal Garden Tours: Dermatologically Important Plants, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., W.J. Beal Botanical Garden

Concerts in the Courtyard: Scott Cook, 7:30 p.m., Old Town General Store

Friday, July 14

Arts Night Out, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Old Town Lansing

Friday, July 14 – Saturday, July 15

Old Town Scrapfest, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Old Town Lansing

Thursday, July 20

Old Town After Hours, 7 p.m., Old Town Lansing

Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, July 23

Coraline, various times, Riverwalk Theatre/Community Circle Players

Saturday, July 22

Acoustic Lunch: Danika & The Jeb, 12:30 p.m., Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

Annual Turtle Toast Gala, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Harris Nature Center

Taste of Downtown, 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Downtown Lansing

Yoga at the Breslin, 12:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m., Breslin Center

Sunday, July 23

Run For Fame, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Lansing Center

Thursday, July 27

Farmers Markets at the Capitol, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., State Capitol Building

Saturday, July 29

Car Capital Auto & Bike Show, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Streets of Downtown Lansing in front of the Capitol Building

Historical Society of Greater Lansing Walking Tours – Capitol Car City, 10 a.m., Capitol Building

Monday, July 31 – Saturday, August 5
Ingham County Fair, various times, Ingham County Fair Grounds

Development, Training and Wellness

Monday, July 10

Query Studio, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., B110F Wells Hall

Wednesday, July 12

Boost Your Career, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13

Crucial Accountability, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Thursday, July 13

Travel Policies and Reimbursement Processing, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Tuesday, July 18

Leading Change, 8:30 a.m. – noon, Suite 10 Nisbet Building

EBS Financial System – Roles/Onboarding, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Office

Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20

Crucial Conversations, 8:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Wednesday, July 26

Faculty Raise Process, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Job of the Week 6/30/17

This week we are highlighting an EEG Technologist (posting #447584) with Neurology Ophthalmology. This position consists of performing patient assessments and electroencephalograms. The technician may be asked to train in electromyograms and evoked potentials. The position is in an ambulatory setting, performing studies on both adult and pediatric populations. A successful candidate will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and health care assistants in the Department of Neurology.  The technician will also be responsible for archiving studies, ordering supplies and assisting clinic with clerical work as necessary.

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

Protect Your Personal Information With Safe Computing Practices

In our technology-dependent world, it’s important to follow safe computing practices so that you are protected against viruses, spyware and scams. If your computer is infected with spyware and viruses, your personal and financial information is at risk.

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Practice safe computing so that your personal information is protected.

In order to keep yourself and your information safe, there are several computer best practices that you should be following with your personal devices:

  1. Be sure to turn on your personal firewall.
  2. Perform regular operating system, software and app updates because they usually include security patches.
  3. Install antivirus and antispyware software on your computer.
  4. Upgrade to the latest version of your browser and take advantage of the security features that they offer.

You can learn more about computer best practices on the SecureIT website. SecureIT also provides information on phishing, passwords and file sharing/copyright.

Job of the Week 6/23/17

This week we are highlighting a Catering and Sales Coordinator (posting #445239) with Residential and Hospitality Services. This position plans, coordinates and details all weddings for Spartan Hospitality Group venues, including Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Stadium Tower, MSU Union and Alumni Chapel; assists in developing and implementing the sales, marketing and promotional materials for the wedding markets; maintains all accounts and generates new business for the wedding market; details SMERF market/events for the Kellogg Center; negotiates guest room rates, meeting room rentals and banquet events to achieve budgeted revenues; meets assigned monthly sales quotas; assists in developing month end sales reports; and represents Spartan Hospitality Group at community and industry events. Duties associated with this position involve moderate physical effort, including moving around the building(s) to provide site tours and review event arrangements.

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

3 Excellent Local Farmer’s Markets to Check Out This Summer

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There’s something about fresh fruits and vegetables that just screams summer, and there’s no better place to buy those foods than at a local farmer’s market.

The month of June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, and even though July is almost here, there’s still plenty of time to celebrate by heading to a nearby farmer’s market to pick up some delicious fruits and veggies. We’ve compiled a list of three markets in the Lansing area to get you started.

MSU Student Organic Farm Stand

You’ll find this market located under a big white tent on Farm Lane in front of the MSU Auditorium every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

East Lansing Farmer’s Market (ELFM)

The ELFM will take place June 4 – October 29, 2017 on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.

Farmers Market at the Capitol

Farmers Market at the Capital will be open three times this year:

Thursday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

View a more complete Greater Lansing Farmers Market Guide or West Michigan Farmers Market Guide.

Spend Your Lunch Hour at These Summer Health4U Programs

There are many Health4U programs available to MSU employees. All of the programs run from 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., so you can check them out during your lunch hour!

The programs include: Fresh Air Fitness, Relaxing Under the Stars, Rest With Music and Recipe for Health Cooking Series. Learn more on the Health4U website.

MSU Employees Spend Less for the Spartan Coding Bootcamp

Is your high-school aged child interested in learning computer coding? Would they love to spend a week with other students learning how to code and gaining hands-on experience? The Spartan Coding Bootcamp is exactly what you’ve been looking for!

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The Spartan Coding Bootcamp gives students hands-on computer coding experience!

This week-long bootcamp will teach students how to code and develop an application to solve a technical problem that they choose themselves. Students aren’t required to have prior coding knowledge to participate; the camp is for high school students entering grades 10 through 12 this fall.

As an added bonus, the first 30 enrolled children of MSU employees will receive a discounted rate of $500 dollars for the commuter (non-residential) program. This program fee includes the one-week bootcamp, a daily lunch and 60 hours of self-paced online work after the camp is finished.

There is also a discounted residential option available for $750, which covers housing, food, all coding instruction and extracurricular activities during the summer camp. If you are interested in receiving the discount, contact Martin Toomajian at toomaji5@msu.edu for information on how to enroll.

The Spartan Coding Bootcamp will take place Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21. You can find more information about the camp and enroll your child by visiting their website.

Job of the Week 6/16/17

This week we are highlighting an Office Supervisor I (posting #444697) with the English Language Center (ELC). The successful candidate will serve as the fiscal officer and support staff supervisor for the ELC. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, budget/financial oversight of general fund, gift, grant and revolving accounts; facilities planning and space management; human resources, personnel management, and supervision of support staff; and other administrative duties as assigned. The candidate will also be expected to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of clients.

MSU Jobs IconFor a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.