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Monthly Archives: February 2011
MU Libraries in the News
“MU Libraries emphasize digital archives.”
The Maneater, Feb. 22, 2011
Winter 2011 Library Connections Newsletter Available Online
Check out the latest issue of Library Connections at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/about/giving/LibraryConnections_Winter2011.pdf.
Don’t miss the interview with our very own Kate Anderson!
Tech Tips – Phishing
Phishing is a word that means sending an email to someone else and using a false identity known to be a legitimate business in order to scam the user into giving up private information. The email will direct you to a website where it will ask you to update personal information such as passwords, credit cards, social security, and bank account numbers. Often these organizations already have this information, so it should raise suspicion as to why they are asking for it again. This website is falsely masquerading as a legitimate organization and cannot be trusted.
Schmick Published in Newsletter
Darell Schmick had a “resource tip” article published in the February issue of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Library newsletter:
http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/newsletter/archives/appendixFEB11.html#6 (adapted from his presentation here last fall)
Scott to Become Director of Development for University Scholarships
Gena Scott has accepted an offer to be the new Director of Development for University Scholarships. She will start March 7th, and she will be housed in Reynolds Alumni Center. Gena has worked as the Director of Development for MU Libraries for almost 10 years and has been successful in her efforts in raising funds for the program. Gena will be responsible for major gift fundraising for the Flagship Scholarship program and for general university scholarships. March 4th will be her last day with the MU Libraries.
Healthy for Life Update
Ride to Wellness Odometer Program
Ride to Wellness encourages movement for those riding bicycles or using wheelchairs. For $20 participants receive an odometer and log book. When you reach 500 miles, turn in the booklet for a prize and receive a $20 refund. To enroll, send or bring a $20 check (our cost, made payable to Healthy for Life) to 205 Heinkel Building, MU. Click here for more information.
Workplace Fitness Opportunities
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.
- Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
- Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
- Mar. 24-May 12 (excludes Apr. 7 & 28) : Yoga. Memorial Union, N243. Class meets on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and costs $18 for the six-week session. Class is suitable for all levels. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 17. Click here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
Health-related Websites
Ø Healthy for Life now has Yoga videos on our website! Check them out at http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/curators/wellness/video.shtml. There’s even a few videos for chair yoga.
Ø Livestrong.com has been recommended to us by several faculty and staff members, so we thought we’d share it. This website allows users to record their nutrition and exercise, read lots of healthy articles, and chat with an online community for support—all for free. For a fee, users can set goals and track their progress toward reaching those goals.
Research Opportunity
The Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction has launched its Veterans and Shelter Dogs Initiative, which consists of research programs directed at facilitating successful adoption of shelter dogs and helping combat veterans fight the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to re-ingrate into civilian life. This is a three-phase study with incentives. See the attached flyer for study details and how to become a participant.
HSL Will Be at the Women’s Wellness Fair on March 4th
Stop by the Health Sciences Library’s table at the 4th Annual Women’s Wellness fair! The fair will take place on March 4th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm in Memorial Union. There will be healthy snacks and information from more than 20 campus and community organizations. The event is free and open to MU students, faculty and staff. Hosted by the Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women.
New Posts, Feb. 15-18
- Black History Month Art Show Reception on Feb. 25
- Increase in Federal Withholding
- Anderson Selected for 2011 Global Scholars Program
- DAC/MULSA Second International Tea and Snack Follow-up
- MU Libraries Skill-Awareness Workshops
- Hello to Kelli Hansen
- Current MUSE Post
- Boyd and Anderson Win Award From the Medical Library Association
- MU Libraries in the News
- Thank You to Employees Who Worked Feb. 1 – Addition
- Electronic Waste Drive, Feb. 22-24
- Tech Tip – Trojans and Viruses
Black History Month Art Show Recption on Feb. 25
Dear Colleagues,
Everyone is welcome and you are most cordially invited to the Black History Month Art Show Reception on the 25th. Meet Lois Ingrum and experience her compelling work. There will be food, entertainment and good company as well.
Take care,
Paula
