Staff news
Volunteers for Reverse Trick or Treating
The Child Life specialists at Children’s Hospital are planning this year’s Halloween festivities for their young patients, and you’re invited to join in the fun from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Reverse trick-or-treating allows staff dressed in costume to deliver treats and small treasures to children in their hospital rooms. This events allow all children and teens to participate in Halloween festivities.
For the past two years, a small group from the University Libraries have participated. We make goodie bags and hand them out. Putting together the goodie bags takes an hour or so. Handing out the goodie bags also takes about an hour. If you do not want to go to the hospital to physically hand them out, you can always help with the goodie bags.
If you are interested in participating, please email Taira Meadowcroft at meadowcroftt@health.missouri.edu by Friday, October 12th.
Healthy for Life Update
Lunchtime Fitness Pilates
Mondays and Wednesdays
12:15-12:45
205 Townsend Hall
$3.00 per class
Drop in Volunteer Day
October 3rd
5pm
Kilgore’s Community Garden
Step Beyond Celiac 5k
October 6th
8 am
Nourish Café and Market – 1201 E Broadway
Out of the Darkness Walk
Join us for the 5th annual Columbia, MO Walk to support suicide prevention in our communities!
October 7th
11 am – 4 pm
Stephen’s Lake Park
Central Missouri Step Up Walk 2018
Join our MODE team as we Step Up for Central Missouri Down Syndrome Guild!
October 7th
11 am – 1 pm
Hearnes Center
ShowMe Healthy Relationships
Has FREE classes for couples and singles!
5-week classes start in Oct!
http://showmehealthyrelationships.com/
Annual Enrollment: October 15-26, 2018
Reminder: Annual Enrollment provides you an annual opportunity to review and change your benefits for the following calendar year. Choose the insurance that’s right for you! Learn more at umurl.us/enrollment.
New MUSE Posts
In the News
“Ellis Library sexual misconduct suspect to face court”
The Maneater, September 25, 2018
Employment Opportunity
The University Libraries have a new staff employment opportunity. Please see the Libraries’ website for more information.
Library Specialist / Missourian – 27912
http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/#LIS%20MIssourian
In the News
“MU police investigate report of sexual misconduct in Ellis Library”
KMIZ, September 14, 2018
“Man charged in Ellis Library incident”
KMIZ, September 17, 2018
Similar stories ran on KOMU News and in the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Human Resources Update
Nicole Whyte will be joining the University Libraries, effective Monday, September 24, on assignment from SOS Temporary Services. She will be filling in as the HR Assistant in the Administrative Office while the search for a suitable candidate continues. The position description is available at http://library.missouri.edu/about/employment/employopp/#HR%20Assistant. Nicole will be focusing efforts on Payroll, ePAF administration, and student employment activities. Feel free to direct relevant questions to her. For all other HR related questions and concerns, please contact Kathy Peters. The Libraries will begin recruitment for a new HR Specialist as soon as possible.
New MUSE Post
Microsoft Office for Personal Use Available
As employees, we are fortunate to have the option to purchase a copy of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) for personal use. Both Mac & Windows versions are available to us. More information about the program can be found at the Microsoft site:
https://www.microsofthup.com/hupus/faq.aspx
To enroll in the Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP) for university employees, log into MyServices (myservices.missouri.edu) for instructions. Under HUP, you may purchase Microsoft titles that are volume-licensed by the university, like Microsoft Office Professional. A digital download is just $9.95. You may also purchase a backup disc (includes packaging, shipping, and handling) for an additional $12.95. The license is valid as long as you are a university employee.