Reminder of Skill Awareness Workshop III- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

March 16, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., room 4F51-A Ellis. Workshop III will be led by Dr. Greg Holliday and Dr. Jill Hermsen, both of UM System HR. Greg is the Director of Talent Management and Jill is the Assistant Director. This workshop will focus on the set of skills that involve the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to distinguish among them, and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and action. Attendance is voluntary and open to all library employees, per supervisor approval. RSPV’s are requested for head count purposes, only (AgnewL@missouri.edu).

A reminder that Workshop IV, an interactive skit by the MU Trainers’ Network on team building and leadership development, will take place April 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., room 4F51-A Ellis.

MU Libraries in the News

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

“Ellis Library features Special Collections room.”
Vox Magazine, March 10, 2011

Tech Tip – Emptying Your Cache

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Firefox, the popular web browser, keeps a copy of the websites you visit which helps you load pages faster in your cache. However, there can be some reasons to delete your cache such as privacy and technical issues. For example if you’re having trouble opening certain websites, clearing your cache can solve it.

To empty your cache open up Firefox and select TOOLS. Click on OPTIONS from the pull down menu. Click on the PRIVACY icon and then click the CACHE tab. Click the clear the CLEAR CACHE NOW button to delete the file stored in the cache. Then click the OK button and you’re done!

Healthy for Life Update

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

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. 11-Apr. 8: Calm Strength. School of Nursing, Room S265 (University Hospital). Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $15 for the five week session. An infusion of yoga into various exercise styles designed to detox our bodies of toxins (stress & tension) while toning and strengthening key muscle groups. A complete workout containing cardiovascular work, strength and flexibility. Mostly done on the floor, a mat is recommended. All levels are welcome to this fresh class to jump start our Spring. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 9. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
Mar. 11-Mar. 25: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $9 for the three week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 9. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
Mar. 14-Mar. 28: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $9 for the three week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 11. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
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.
Mar. 28-30: Yoga Booty Boot Camp. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Classes are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the Spring Break from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $9 for the 3 day intensive (Please budget to bring a tennis ball or plan on purchasing one for the intensive for ~$3). Stuck here in the office while students and co-workers are off to play? That’s OK! This class will be isolating tension and tightness stored in the low back, abdominals, and butt. Even if you cannot go on vacation, our soundtrack and movements will feel like we are at the beach, climbing mountains, or soaking in the heat. Open level. Mats and tennis balls suggested. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 21. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
Apr. 1-May 9: Y-In Balance. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $18 for the six week session. Targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a slower, yet active style of yoga practice (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 25. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
Apr. 5-May 10: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $18 for the six week session. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 29. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
Apr. 6-May 11: Foundations of Power Vinyasa. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $18 for the six week session. Building functional intrinsic strength, movement is empowered by linking breath and consciousness for a life affirming mind-body connection (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Mar. 29. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
Apr. 4-Apr. 25: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $12 for the four week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Apr. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
Apr. 8-Apr. 29: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym (University Hospital). Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50p. Cost is $12 for the four week session. Stretch, Tone and Relax. Emphasis on core, hips, arms, chest, legs and back. Learn from a experienced yoga teacher who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Apr. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

Walking School Bus
A Walking School Bus (WSB) is a group of 5-10 children who walk to school together under adult supervision. PedNet’s Walking School Bus spring program kicks off on Monday, March 7. Eleven Columbia elementary schools are participating. For more information or to sign a child up visit www.pednet.org

Taking Donated Bicycles
Got a new bike for Christmas and don’t know what to do with the old one? Donate it to the PedNet Coalition! The bicycles will be fixed up and used for the Create-A-Commuter program that teaches people how a bicycle can be a healthy, low-cost form of transportation. All sizes welcome. Bicycles that are beyond repair will be salvaged for scrap and sold to purchase new bike parts and accessories for the program. For more information on bike donation or this program, contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033 or gina@pednet.org. Individuals can donate funds for this program and/or volunteer to help out.

Learn Bike Mechanics
An eight-week series of classes (one night a week, two hours) that will teach you the mechanics of your bike from top to bottom! Classes are $25 each or $150 for the entire series. Classes start the first week of March but the day of week is still to be determined.

Contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033 gina@pednet for more information.

Farmers’ Market and Community Support Agriculture
Don’t miss out on fresh produce, eggs and baked goods. Columbia Farmer’s Market is available year-round and community support agriculture farms are now taking applications for pick-ups starting in May. Use this opportunity to make fresh, healthy meals for yourself and your family!

Columbia Farmers’ Market offers year-round produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods. See website for locations as they change based on the time of year.
Boone County Farmers’ Market offers produce, eggs, meats, baked goods April through October. See website for details.
Pierpont Farms is a 34-acre family farm that produces vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruit using organic methods. This farm is located 15 minutes south of downtown Columbia.
DanJo Farms produces fresh baked bread, meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, berries and fruits. This farm is located in Ashland, MO.
Happy Hollow Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm just west of Columbia.

Projects and Problems in Digital Humanities

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

DeWeese to Be Honored at Tribute to MU Women

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Shannon Cary — 4 Comments ↓

June DeWeese will be honored at this year’s Tribute to MU Women on March 17. She and the others have been selected for this honor because they have:
1. Worked above and beyond the expectations of their job responsibilities to help create an environment of equity, fairness and justice for women on the MU campus, including students, faculty and staff;
2. Demonstrated respect for the diversity of women’s experience; and
3. Helped promote the advancement of women through education, advocacy, support and activism.

Statewide Severe Weather Exercise

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

New Posts, Feb. 28 – Mar. 4

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Healthy for Life Update

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

Healthy for Life Yoga Classes With Ashley
Power Vinyasa
Wednesdays, Memorial Union 12:10-12:50pm
March 2-March 23
Cost is $12

This session JUST started – you may still join!

This is a fast paced series that builds off of modern and Eastern practices of the primary series from Ashtanga and other aspects of movement to gain mobility. Building functional intrinsic strength, movement is empowered by linking breath and consciousness for a life changing mind body connection.

Core Conditioning
Tuesdays, Memorial Union 12:10-12:50pm
March 1 – 22
Cost is $12

This session JUST started – you may still join!

Work to build more than definition by strengthening your practice, centering yourself, and honing life skills. This class will range in all variations of poses and is open to all levels.

Y-In Balance
Mondays, Memorial Union 12:10-12:50pm
March 7-21
Cost is $9

Requiring more enrollment to begin

Deeply stretching connective tissues past your superficial level, reaching your appropriate depth, resolving to remain still, arriving at your edge.

To register for any of these classes, contact Ashley at om.yoga@yahoo.com

Employee Assistance Program Workshops
MU EAP provides an ongoing program of education and training designed to both increase employee awareness of stress and enhance their stress management capacity. To take advantage of these free workshops listed below, please register by emailing Tammie Tilmon or call her at (573) 882-6701.

Creating Shared Commitment: How to talk about Accountability: Mar. 8 at Memorial Union, Room S203, 12-1 p.m.

CIGS Race/Walk, Mark Your Calendar!Come and join us on April 16^th for a 4 mile run or 1.3 mile walk. Proceeds benefit research of smoking-related disease through the University of Missouri’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Environmental Medicine. The Run/Walk will be located at the Quarterdeck Building on Lemone Industrial Blvd in Columbia. The cost is $5 for students, $15 for individuals, or $25 for families (kids and pets welcome), which includes a free T-shirt for participants. To register, go to www.smsg.org or call 573-882-2101.

Learn Bike MechanicsAn eight-week series of classes (one night a week, two hours) that will teach you the mechanics of your bike from top to bottom! Classes are $25 each or $150 for the entire series. Classes start the first week of March but the day of week is still to be determined.

Contact Gina Overshiner at 573-303-1033 gina@pednet for more information.

Columbia Farmers’ Market offers year-round produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods. See website for locations as they change based on the time of year.
Boone County Farmers’ Market offers produce, eggs, meats, baked goods April through October. See website for details.
Pierpont Farms is a 34-acre family farm that produces vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruit using organic methods. This farm is located 15 minutes south of downtown Columbia.
DanJo Farms produces fresh baked bread, meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, berries and fruits. This farm is located in Ashland, MO.

Controlling Heredity: The American Eugenics Crusade 1870-1940

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Shannon Cary — No Comments ↓

The Controlling Heredity Exhibit will be on display in Ellis Library from March 4 – 30. The exhibit will be officially opened by a talk from Professor of German Stefani Engelstein entitled “Visions of Transparency: The Human Body and Social Order.” The talk will be in the Ellis Library Colonnade on Tuesday March 8^th at 3:00 PM.

This exhibit displays and interprets some of the seminal texts that embody the eugenics movement in the United States, detailing the response of the privileged to accelerated and chaotic social change. The exhibit explores two campaigns central to the eugenics movement: restriction of the immigration of the “unfit” into the United States and the forced sterilization of so-called degenerates who were American citizens. In all, over 60,000 American citizens were sterilized.

The exhibit and lecture are part of the Life Sciences & Society Symposium series, which can be found at: http://muconf.missouri.edu/sciencessocietysymposium/AffiliatedEvents.html.