Elizabeth Vargas interviews Brad Pitt (they both attended MU)
Archives provided images, they are around the 2:40 mark
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/brad-pitt-chanel-ad-interview-2012-crushed-lling-17836935
“Ninth Street Eats”
Inside Columbia, October 2012
“UM Press Advisory Committee discusses series possibility, UM Press workings”
Columbia Missourian, Nov. 26, 2012
“UM Press panel discusses new ideas”
Columbia Daily Tribune, Nov. 26, 2012
October 2012 MULSA Spotlight Award Winner: Carol Turner http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/29/october-2012-mulsa-spotlight-award-winner-carol-turner/
From: Maureen Kotlas, Director
Date: November 20, 2012
(Note: These procedures do not apply to the University of Missouri Healthcare System.)
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s that time of year to review safety procedures for use of Christmas trees and other holiday decorations in University facilities.
Fresh cut natural trees and evergreen decorations must be sprayed with a fire retardant material. The MU Forestry Club will provide this service upon request when purchasing trees during their annual sale. Live trees should not be used in unsprinklered public assembly areas.
Natural holiday decorations may be put up no earlier than November 26 and must be removed from the site on or before January 3, 2013. All trees and decorations in residence halls and family student housing that will be unoccupied during the semester break should be disposed of before December 16. If trees or other decorations become dry before these dates they must be removed right away. Please remember that the danger of fire increases each day the tree is up. Holiday lights should be inspected for loose connections, broken or cracked sockets, or frayed or bare wires.
If you have any questions concerning this information, please call David Dorth or Shawn McCollom at Environmental Health and Safety at 573-882-7018.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF CHRISTMAS TREES AND DECORATIONS IN UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
(Does not apply to University of Missouri Healthcare System)
Fresh Cut and Live Christmas Trees
1. All natural trees and evergreen boughs set up in University facilities are to be sprayed with a fire retardant material (this does not apply to “U.L. Listed” artificial trees labeled as “Fire Resistant”).
2. When purchasing a fresh cut tree, be sure the tree and/or boughs are not dried out. To check, grasp a branch about 6” from the end and firmly slide it between your fingers to the tip. If the tree is fresh, no needles will come off. No red cedar trees or red cedar boughs are to be used under any circumstances due to their fast drying nature.
3. After purchasing a tree, keep it in water and outside the facility until the time you set it up. When you are ready to set up the tree, saw approximately 2” off the bottom of the trunk to assist in absorption of water.
4. Be sure the tree is placed in a sturdy, broad-based stand which will hold water and be sure to keep water in the stand at all times. Check water level daily.
5. There will be no designated drop-off/pickup location on campus property for disposal of Christmas trees. Do not put trees in dumpsters or outside on the curb, in the yard, or other locations. The City of Columbia provides drop-off locations for recycling. For details, go to http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorks/Solidwaste/christmas-trees.php .
All Holiday Decorations
1. Live, fresh-cut, and artificial Christmas trees must not be placed near a stairway, radiator, exit, hallway, or any other location where the tree, if standing or fallen, would block an escape route, signage or increase fire risk.
2. Check to see that artificial trees are Underwriters’ Laboratories (U.L.) listed and labeled “Fire Resistant”.
3. Only use lighting that is listed by U.L. or other independent testing laboratory. Before putting lights on trees or other decorations, inspect for frayed cords, loose connections, broken sockets, exposed wires and general safety. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the maximum number of lights on any one circuit. Do not use real candles or other open flames on Christmas trees or as room decorations.
4. Turn off and unplug all decorative lights when there is no one to monitor them.
5. Electrical tree lights are not to be used on metallic trees due to the ever present danger of electrocution.
6. Avoid use of electrical extension cords if possible and never use them for periods exceeding 30 days. Never run extension cords under rugs, behind or beneath furniture.
Did you know that Mizzou Advantage funding is available for professional development? Check out the opportunities at: http://mizzouadvantage.missouri.edu/opportunities/faculty-staff/.
Awards of up to $2,000 each are intended to help faculty and staff more fully engage in the interdisciplinary efforts of Mizzou Advantage.
Want to keep up to date with what’s happening with Mizzou Advantage? Sign up for the newsletter at: http://mizzouadvantage.missouri.edu/subscribe/
It’s getting close to the end of the tax year and it’s time to verify or update your address(es) at https://myhr.umsystem.edu. This will help ensure correct delivery of W-2 forms next January. Addresses should be updated no later than 12/31/2012!
The “HOME” address is where W-2 forms will be mailed unless a “MAILING” address is provided. For example, if a student provides us with the following:
HOME: MAILING:
123 Providence 123 Quivira
Columbia MO Overland Park, KS
We will send the W-2 to the Kansas address.
Each year we are not able to process reprints of W-2s for any reason until the middle of February. Updating your address will help reduce the need for reprints.
– October 29, 2012: Packing Meds http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-29-2012-packing-meds/
– October 22, 2012: Free Shipping Day http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/web-tip-of-the-week-oct-22-2012-free-shipping-day/
– November 5, 2012: Let’s Talk Turkey http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/web-tip-of-the-week-nov-5-2012-lets-talk-turkey/
– November 12, 2012: Safe Shopping Online http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/web-tip-of-the-week-nov-12-2012-safe-shopping-online/
– November 19, 2012: Wantful http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/web-tip-of-the-week-nov-19-2012-wantful/
– November 26, 2012: Verge http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/web-tip-of-the-week-nov-26-2012-verge/
– September 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Michaelle Dorsey http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2012/11/16/september-2012-mulsa-spotlight-award-winner-michaelle-dorsey/
Earn Your $100 Wellness Incentive
As part of your 2013 benefits, you are eligible for a wellness incentive. Healthy for Life is an incentive-based wellness program designed to help you earn your incentive and actively manage your health. By completing a personal health assessment, health screening, and 240 minutes of physical activity, primary subscribers to the UM health plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2013 Benefit Plan year.
Earn $100 in 3 Easy Steps:
Ready to get started?
2013 Screening Schedule:
Get moving with physical activity classes
Spring Wellness Classes
Learn to eat for health and enjoyment
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life course. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.
Columbia:
Lower your stress in just 8 weeks
Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to benefit-eligible employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. This is an 8–week class teaching meditation, yoga and other mind-body techniques for managing stress. There is a $40 registration fee, $20 reimbursement if you attend seven of the eight classes.
Columbia:
Upcoming Races
| No | Race Date | Race | City / County |
| 1 | Nov 22, 2012
Thursday |
TurkeyTrax 5K
5K run |
Columbia, MO
Boone |
| 2 | Dec 8, 2012
Saturday |
Cheese and Sauerkraut 10M
10M run |
Columbia, MO
Boone |
| 3 | Dec 8, 2012
Saturday |
Jingle Bell Run/Walk Columbia
5K run, 5K walk |
Columbia, MO
Boone |
| 4 | Dec 31, 2012
Monday |
First Night 5k
5K run, 5K walk |
Columbia, MO
Boone |
_____________________________________________________________________________
Blaine Snow
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness
myTotal Rewards, Wellness
Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care
205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)
Faculty & Staff: To earn your $100 Wellness Incentive, visit www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu
The Staff Development Committee invites you to a presentation by Michaelle Dorsey (Head of Physical Processing/Preservation Unit) to educate MU Libraries Staff on preventive preservation methods including proper handling and shelving practices, and identification and prevention of damage.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51A
Topic: Best Preservation Practices for MU Libraries Staff
Presenter: Michaelle Dorsey, Head of Physical Processing/Preservation Unit
Release time is available with supervisor approval.
It’s that time again, the “holidays”. Did last year go as quickly for you as it did for me?
But the perfect way to start the season is by buying for the less fortunate in our community. This year we are sponsoring a family with four children and four adults: Cheyanne (3); Brooklyn (5); Jaren (6); Madison (8); Natasha (27); Tonya (47); Myron (20) and Alan (19). See the MULSA page for the wish list: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/mulsa/AdoptedFamilies/adoptedmain.htm
Our delivery date is December 10th, which means we need your donations here by Dec. 7th (we don’t have to wrap the gifts this year so we have a couple more days). The VAC discourages the adults in a family from asking for personal items so I’ve added gift cards for them.
If you’d like a printable list, I can email you a spreadsheet. I’ll be sending around donation envelopes as well for the shopping challenged.
Thanks, Ruthe
morsel@missouri.edu or 884-8757