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Tech Tip

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http://www.mailboxmap.com/

As we enter the traveling season, it is always nice to know where the mailboxes are so we can send our post cards home. As we plan our big vacation this year in Kansas City, I started looking for mailbox locations.

Just enter an address, city and state, or ZIP code, and it will display a map showing the locations of mailboxes, post offices and UPS pickups in the neighborhood. Click on a mailbox icon if you would like to see the pickup times or the post office hours.

If you find a mailbox, post office, or UPS pickup that is not on the map, just email the information to mailboxmap@gmail.com

This tip came from: WebWorkerDaily, Feb. 16, 2010 and from American Libraries Direct, Feb. 17, 2010.

–Jack Batterson

Show-Me the World – via WorldCat

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You probably know that you can search the WorldCat database via FirstSearch or WorldCat.org. Did you know we now have a union catalog for Missouri? To search for holdings in Missouri libraries, try the new Missouri Group catalog: missouri.worldcat.org/. You can use this catalog to scope to all Missouri libraries, Missouri public libraries, or different regions in Missouri including the Mid-Missouri region.

Some of the neat features:
• Individual bibliographic records show which libraries in Missouri own a title: http://missouri.worldcat.org/oclc/9756742&referer=brief_results
• You can view recent acquisitions for individual Missouri libraries. The information is based on holdings information in WorldCat. Try this out with the following:
o For MU Libraries, you can view lists for:
–MU Libraries (except HSL and Vet): http://missouri.worldcat.org/libraries/5438
–HSL and Vet: http://missouri.worldcat.org/libraries/4501
–You’ll see a drop-down menu that offers options to limit to other MU Libraries branches. Since we don’t add information to WorldCat based on specific branches only those noted above will work.
o MU Law: http://missouri.worldcat.org/libraries/4496
o Daniel Boone Regional Library: http://missouri.worldcat.org/libraries/12257
• You can set up an account and create lists of favorites, add tags and reviews to records, etc. This is available in WorldCat.org, too.

This catalog is one of the services offered by the State Library as part of the Show Me the World program: http://mo.webjunction.org/moshowme.

–Felicity Dykas

Celebration of Service Survey

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The Celebration of Service Working Group is making plans for this year’s event. We would love some input from you. Please fill out the following (super short) survey. You may send additional comments/suggestions to us through the survey or e-mail any of us directly.

Click here to take survey

Thanks,
Shannon Cary, Mark Ellis, Ruthe Morse, Ann Riley, Colleen Smith and Michael Spears

From UM/MU HR: Preventing Employment Discrimination Training

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To help all employees gain a better understanding of what constitutes discrimination and how it can be prevented, UM Human Resources has developed an on-line Preventing Employment Discrimination Training program designed to educate employees about this highly sensitive issue. Our expectation is that every employee should take this training.

Here are the directions to access the training module. This is in the same location as the Preventing Sexual Harassment Training employees took last year.

1. Go to https://myhr.umsystem.edu/psp/prd/?cmd=login

2. Log in with your User ID and Password

3. Click on “Self Service” on the menu

4. Click on “Personal Information” on the menu

5. Click on “HR Training – PED” to commence the training.

6. After reading the Chancellor’s letter select “Continue” at the bottom of the page.

7. On the page labeled “Preventing Employment Discrimination,” select the version of the training module that is applicable to your relationship to the University (e.g., Supervisory or Non-supervisory)

8. Follow the directions in the training module to move through the entire module.

9. Complete the Mastery Test. You must score 80% to pass the test. You may re-take the test as many times as needed to master the information. No record is maintained of how many times you take the test.

10. Once your test score is 80 percent or above, please complete your personal information located at the end of the test and click the button below to create the certificate and record your results. The certificate may be printed and kept as part of your personal records; however, you do not need to send a copy to Human Resource Services.

11. You may need to disable pop up blockers to view this training.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request.

Healthy for Life Update

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Weight Watchers Open House
Weight Watchers at Work will be hosting an open house informational meeting Friday, Feb. 19th from noon until 1 p.m. at Memorial Union in the International Center Conference Room. No registration is required.

These meetings are open to employees, friends, and family. This 13-week session costs $156. Three check installments of $52 can be taken at the first meeting and deposited monthly. Weight Watchers accepts checks, cash and credit card. All faculty and staff who attend 12 of the 13 classes qualify for a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Weight Watchers fees are reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Email Melissa Willett, willettmd@umsystem.edu, with questions.

Weight Watchers on Lemone Blvd
Healthy for Life is considering hosting a Weight Watchers class in the Lemone Blvd area. We need to know if you are interested! A minimum of 15 participants are required before starting a class. Please e-mail Wellness@umsystem.edu if you would be interested in joining this group.

Massage Therapy- Give the Gift of Wellness
Treat yourself or someone you care for to a stress-reducing massage from Jeff Rioux, LMT. For employees, prices are just $30 for 30 minutes, $45 for 60 minutes, and $65 for 90 minutes. Appointments available Mon/Tue 9:00am-7:00pm, Wed 1:00pm-7:00pm and Thur 11:00am-7:00pm on the ground floor of the Hospital in room GL-20. Show your staff you appreciate them with chair massage in your own work area! Call 884-1312. Gift certificates are available at Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office in 205 Heinkel Building on campus.

Tips for Mindful Eating Blog
‘Tips for Mindful Eating: It’s more than just about food’ is a new blog that offers a weekly post with tips, articles, research, reflections, and opportunities to practice mindful eating and living through the way that you eat, move, work, play and relate to yourself, others, and the world. It grew out of the ten week program entitled “Eat for Life” developed by Dr. Lynn Rossy and Hannah Bush, M.A. offered through the wellness program. Click here to subscribe to weekly posts.

Healthy for Life Workplace Presentations
Healthy for Life’s Jenny Workman, MU/UM program manager, and Armine Alioto, MUHS Nurse Manager, would like to give a brief wellness presentation during one of your staff meetings this semester, tailored to meet your needs. They will inform your staff about free or low cost Healthy for Life programs available. Please contact Jenny, workmanjl@umsystem.edu, or Armine, aliotoa@umsystem.edu, to discuss details.


Affordable Fitness Classes at Work
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 comfortable work clothes.

• Mat Yoga: Feb. 17 – Mar. 24 at Ellis Fischel 707A/B. Class meets on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:55 p.m. and costs $12 for 6 week session. Pre-registration required and registration deadline is Feb 15. To sign up, email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.

• Core Conditioning Mat Yoga: Feb. 17 – Mar. 24 at Memorial Union (rotating rooms). Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $12 for 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb. 15. To sign up, email Ashley, om.yoga@yahoo.com, or click here.

• Office Stretching: Feb. 23-Apr. 13 at Maguire Atrium. Class meets on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:00 pm and costs $8 for the 8 week class. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 19. Payment is due first day of class – cash or check. To sign up e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.

• Maguire Atrium Yogic Toning: Feb. 25-Apr. 15 at Maguire Atrium. Class meets Thursdays from 4:15-4:50 pm and costs $16 for the 8 week class. Class is combination of standing yoga postures, resistance training and stretching designed for all levels of fitness. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 12. Payment is due first day of class – cash or check. To sign up e-mail Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.

• Yoga Flow: Feb 25- Apr 1 in the Columbia Regional Hospital South Pavilion. Class meets Thursdays from 1:15-1:55 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 23. To sign up, email Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com..

• Yoga/Stretching- Feb 26- Apr 2 in the Columbia Regional Hospital South Pavilion. Class meets Fridays from 7:00-7:40 a.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 24. To sign up, email Lisa, lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com.

• Yoga: Mar. 1-Apr. 12 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 22. To sign up, email Kate, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Yoga: Mar. 5-Apr. 16 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. This is a welcoming environment and is perfect for those who may be suffering from arthritis, chronic disease, and minor joint discomfort, along with healthy individuals. Pre -registration is required and registration deadline is Feb 26. To sign up, email Kate, integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Yoga Flow: Mar 17-Apr 21 at Woodrail Large Conference room. Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is Mar 10. To sign up, email Rebekka, rebekka123@yahoo.com.