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Diversity Action Committee Reminder: February Town Hall Meetings

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A reminder from the Diversity Action Committee to attend town hall meetings on Feb. 12 and Feb 18.

  • February 12 features Noor Azizan-Gardner of the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative and will be held from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in S304 Memorial Union.
  • February 18 features four campus diversity-initiative leaders and will be held from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in Jesse Wrench Auditorium, south Memorial Union, first floor.

Topic details can be found at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/affirmativeaction/Programs_page.htm. RSVP’s are not required; release time available with supervisor approval.

Ellis Library Chamber Music Series Presents The Esterhazy Quartet

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Wednesday, February 11
Noon
Ellis Library Colonnade

The Esterhazy Quartet: MU’s Quartet-in-Residence
Eva Szekely, violin
Susan Jensen, violin
Leslie Perna, viola
Darry Dolezal, cello

Quartet in G Major, Op. 54, No. 1        Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Allegro con brio
Allegretto
Menuetto & Trio – Allegretto
Finale – Presto

Pastorale          David N. Baker (b. 1931)

Danzas de Panama          William Grant Still (1895-1978)
1. Tamborito
2. Mejorana y Socavon
3. Punto
4. Cumbia y Congo

Paragon Rag          Scott Joplin (c. 1867-1917), arr. Willliam Zinn

Engineering Library Receives Award From Engineering Students

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On December 20, 2008, Judy Maseles, head of the Engineering Library and Technology Commons (ELTC), accepted an award on behalf of the ELTC staff at the College of Engineering Graduation Ceremony. The award, which was presented by the Dean on behalf of the students of the College, was “For exceptional professional service rendered to the students of the University of Missouri College of Engineering from January 1992 to December 2008.”

The certificate awarded to the ELTC staff reads,  “Your understanding of the problems and concerns that are unique to engineering students has enhanced their learning experiences, bolstered their career opportunities and quality of life at the College of Engineering. This accomplishment has also enabled the College of Engineering to increase student retention and graduation rates as well as enhance their learning experience.”

Congratulations to Judy, Michelle Bagget and Nora Tamm!

Healthy for Life Update

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•    Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an Open House meeting in Clark Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at 12 p.m. in room 509. Split Payment Plan Available. Benefit-eligible employees who miss no more than one class can receive 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Save money on gas by attending meetings here at work! For more information, contact Melissa Willett at 884-1397.

•    Shape Up Missouri is starting its spring session. Start the new year by working to reach your weight loss goals and/or increasing your physical activity. Shape Up Missouri is a team-based program designed to help Missourians make positive changes so that they can move toward a healthier lifestyle. Teams of 2-10 may participate in one or both divisions. The last day to sign up for the spring session is Monday, February 9th. Register online at www.SMSG.org. For more information you may contact Larry Luetjen at luetjenj@missouri.edu or 882-7326.

•    Have you always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Now is your chance! Salsa and Tango classes are available. For just $2, you can have fun, get fit, and learn a new skill during your lunch hour! Please contact Shannon Cary (carysn@missouri.edu) or check out the attached flyer in the staff lounge. All classes are held in the Mark Twain Ballroom in Memorial Union. Come join the fun!

•    Have you been to our website yet? If not, check it out at http://wellness.umsystem.edu. If so, keep going back to see what’s going on in the wellness world. There are employee success stories, events, classes, program information, links and access to take the online health risk assessment.