“MU Hosts Diversity Summit.”
KOMU, Oct. 20, 2010.
“MU Libraries introduces Open Access to campus.”
The Maneater, Oct. 19, 2010.
“Columbia travelers find peace, tranquility in South Korea.”
Columbia Daily Tribune, Oct. 17, 2010.
“MU Hosts Diversity Summit.”
KOMU, Oct. 20, 2010.
“MU Libraries introduces Open Access to campus.”
The Maneater, Oct. 19, 2010.
“Columbia travelers find peace, tranquility in South Korea.”
Columbia Daily Tribune, Oct. 17, 2010.
The twin elevators in Ellis Library will be renovated starting Nov. 1 (approximately). Campus found funding of $3 million for this project and one other similar project on campus. The money has be spent by June 2011. It will takes 12 weeks for each elevator to be renovated, and they will be done one at a time. The renovation consists of replacement of all the elevator equipment, including the motor on top of building, and the elevator car. If during this process the elevator that is not currently being renovated malfunctions, repair men will be on site to handle these concerns immediately.
We know that this will slow some work processes down, but in the end we will have much better elevators.
If you have any additional concerns, please contact Pat Jones. Cindy Cotner will be handling any ADA issues that arise.
Mizzou Advantage is on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-MO/Mizzou-Advantage/151084541597168?v=wall
Check out upcoming Events and learn more about Mizzou Advantage.
You’ll also see information on the Mizzou Advantage Inaugural Juried Art Contest: http://www.missouri.edu/mizzou-advantage/art-contest/index.php
–Submitted by Kate Anderson, Mizzou Advantage Library Liaison
Alexander Witt born: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2010/10/21/alexander-witt-born/
Web tip of the week: This newspaper website shows 766 front pages from 79 countries: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2010/10/18/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-18-2010/
Upcoming Faculty & Staff Wellness Fairs
Healthy for Life will be hosting its annual Faculty & Staff Wellness Fair this month—so mark your calendar now.
The fair will have FREE screenings for ALL employees and their family members: blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index. If you are a University of Missouri faculty or staff member, dependent or retiree enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, you are eligible for a FREE vaccine. Bring your Coventry Health Care card to the flu vaccine site. If you are not enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care Program, there will be a $25 fee which may be paid in cash or check for the vaccine.
Children 9 years and older enrolled in UM Choice Health Care Program, accompanied by a parent or guardian, may receive the vaccine. Due to different vaccination needs, children age 8 and younger may obtain their flu vaccine from their healthcare provider, health department or community clinic.
Along with your insurance card, bring your COMPLETED FLU SHOT FORM to the vaccination site. Find the form on the flu shot page for your campus on the Healthy for Life website.
Alternate Dates for MU, UM System and Extension faculty, staff and retirees to receive flu shots (see eligibility and requirements in the section directly above):
Ø Oct. 25: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. RADIL, Multipurpose Room (4011 Discovery Drive)
Ø Oct. 25: 2-4 p.m. Printing Services Building, Foyer (2800 Maguire Blvd.)
Ø Nov. 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. General Services Building, Room 25
Ø Nov. 9: 2-4 p.m. Animal Science Research center, S119-120
Workplace Fitness Opportunities—Fall Semester
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.
Healthy for Life Fitness Class Registration Policy:
Please respect this policy so that we may continue to enjoy physical education sessions for the bargain.
Please note that each instructor is a private contractor. They are not paid by the University of Missouri but are willing to offer faculty and staff a very discounted rate.
October is Way to Go to Work Month–FREE Brown Bag Lunch Seminar
October is Way to Go to Work Month and GetAbout Columbia is sponsoring the FREE Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Wednesday, October 27 from 12–1 p.m. at the School of Engineering, Lafferre Hall, Room W 1004.
Bring your lunch and get active commuting advice from people who do it every day. Learn about bike commuting gear, safety and riding skills, and what to take to work to freshen up once you get there. We’ll even help you plan your route! Participants will receive free commuting gear like bike light sets, canvas bags and reflective leg/arm bands – while supplies last! For more information, please call 573-268-8816.
Participate in Way to Go to Work month by filling out a Way to Go Card and register to win a swanky commuter bag, perfect for walking or biking! Pick up a card at the brown bag lunch seminar, the ARC, City Hall or the Columbia Public Library or download one online at GetAbout. Entry deadline is November 5.
Goodbye to Kat Koehn, night Security Officer. Kat worked three years in the position; she plans to pursue a new career path.
The search committee for the position of Special Collections Librarian/Archivist has identified another candidate to interview. The candidate’s resumes, cover letters, and reference letters will be forwarded to library staff as part of an Outlook schedule-a-meeting notice. The itinerary and evaluation form will be distributed closer to the interview date. A third candidate was invited to interview but withdrew from the search.
Elspeth Healey will interview Wednesday, Nov. 3. Ms. Hansen recently completed her MSIS at the University of Texas at Austin (Aug. 2010). She has a Masters (2003) and a PhD (2008) in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. Dr. Healey’s work experience includes a Public Services Internship at Harry Ransom Center, UT-Austin (2008-2010), a Text Editor for EEBO – Text Creation Partnership, Univ. of Michigan (2005-2008), and a Preservation Assistant at the John Hay Library, Brown University (1997-1999).
Dr. Healey’s presentation will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., room 4F51-A Ellis Library .The topic is “Assuming you believe an academic library’s special collections and rare books department to be an important teaching tool and a resource for scholarly research, what are three concrete ways the Special Collections and Rare Books unit of the MU Libraries can make its collections and services more relevant in the academic curriculum of the University of Missouri?”
With the November 2010 elections date just around the corner, it seems like a good time to review HR 411, the University’s policy on voting and related requests for time off. To highlight the main points:
MU Policy – HR 411 Voting
The main points:
Feel free to contact Leo at 882-9166 or agnewl@missouri.edu if additional information is needed.
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 12:00-1:00 p.m., W1004 Lafferre Hall, School of Engineering
In case you missed the SDC brown bag session on Let’s Roll Together, another brown bag will be held Oct. 27 at W1004 Lafferre Hall, School of Engineering. Let’s Roll covers information about cycling for transportation and how cars and bicycles can share the road together. The session will also cover misconceptions about traffic laws for both bicyclists and motorists. Gina Overshiner, Education Coordinator with the Pednet Coalition, will provide information on the program. Bring your lunch. RSPV’s are not required.