Web tip of the week, March 7, 2011: Finding answers online: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/03/10/web-tip-of-the-week-march-7-2011-finding-answers-online/
Web tip of the week, March 7, 2011: Finding answers online: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/03/10/web-tip-of-the-week-march-7-2011-finding-answers-online/
The library’s Diverstiy Action Committee would like to promote participation in Women’s History Month activities. See http://www.nwhp.org/whm/index.php and http://wgst.missouri.edu/news-events/womenhistorymonth.html for information on events. Many activities take place after regular business hours, including “An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou” on Thursday, April 14, 2011, 7pm,Jesse Auditorium, Jesse Hall. Tickets are $10 for the public.
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.
“Ellis Library features Special Collections room.”
Vox Magazine, March 10, 2011
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!
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.
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!
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.