Congratulations to the United Way Winners!

During the 2013 Holiday Party, the Tri-chairs of the MU Libraries United Way Committee drew the final names of the participation drawing.


The winners of the 2013 drawings are:

Sheryl Cullina – Concert Series tickets

Rachel Brekhus – Concert Series Tickets

Deb Ward – Concert Series Tickets

Karen Eubanks – $25 Bookmark Café gift card

Jackie Blonigen – $25 University Bookstore gift card

Delores Fisher – $25 Target gift card

Dottie Heuer – $100 Visa card


Thanks to everyone who participated in the United Way Campaign in 2013!!   And thanks to everyone who helped coordinate events, donated prizes and promoted the cause!

~The United Way Tri-Chairs: Mary Hainen, Paula Roper and Ann Riley  

NDSA Update

The January 2014 issue of the Library of Congress Digital Preservation Newsletter <http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/news/newsletter/201401.pdf?loclr=blogsig> (pdf) is now available!

Included in this issue:

 *   Two digital preservation pioneers:  Steve Puglia and Gary Marchionini

 *   New NDSA Report:  Staffing for Digital Preservation

 *   GIS Data at Montana State Library

 *   Upcoming events:  NDSA regional meeting, ALA Midwinter, International Digital Curation Conference

 *   Interviews with W. Walter Sampson, Mitch Fraas and Cal Lee

 *   More NDSA news, articles on resources, web archiving and more

Healthy for Life Update

Earn your 2014 Wellness Incentive in your May paycheck by completing just two easy steps!

In 2014 active UM medical plan subscribers can earn your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck by completing two simple steps: your online personal health assessment and health screening. Plus, we’ve implemented a new, easier to use Cerner Health account that allows you to track your weight, exercise and food goals, participate in wellness workshops and connect with a dietician or trainer with the click of a button. Once screening dates are announced mid-December, you’ll be able to schedule your health screening through your Cerner Health account.

Step 1: Complete your Personal Health Assessment (PHA). Start by creating your Cerner Health Account, or log into your existing account by visiting https://www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu. You’ll be able to complete your Personal Health Assessment and learn more about your health risks.

Step 2: Complete your Health Screening. You can schedule your free health screening at a convenient time and location on campus through your Cerner Health account. Or you can visit your doctor. You can use results from your annual physical exam obtained May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014.


Make a New Year’s Resolution and Enroll in One of the Many New Fitness Classes

Start 2014 off in a healthy way by enrolling in one or more of the fitness classes being offered to faculty and staff members. Some of the classes include yoga, pilates, zumba, and strength conditioning. Please check out the website at http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/classes_mu If you have any questions please email Sarah Ellis at elliss@umsystem.edu

Jan. 6-Mar. 10 (Mondays): Pilates.  Townsend, Room 223. On Feb. 17 class will meet in Townsend 109. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Jan. 8-Mar. 12 (Wednesdays): Pilates.  Townsend, Room 223. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at  PriceT@missouri.edu

·         Weds Jan 22 – meets in Towns. 222

·         Weds Jan 29 – meets in Towns. 222

·         Weds Feb 26 –meets in Towns. 222

Gentle Yoga (Tuesdays & Thursdays): OngoingDalton Research Center. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. $3 per class; pay by month for one or two days a week (average cost $27 or $15 per month) Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy Matsuda at matsudaS@missouri.edu

Jan. 6-Feb. 10 (Mondays): Gentle Yoga. Quarterdeck, Room QD251.Class meets every Monday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Registration is needed with a minimum of 8 students. The cost is $18 for 6 week series. Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy at matsudaS@missouri.edu


Get out of the “clean your plate” club. Register for Eat for Life Program —  In Person or Online

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. For more information: watch informational videos

In Person Class:

Orientation: Wednesday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Class: Wednesdays, January 29 – April 9 (except March 23), from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 refunded with full participation);    $180 for community members

 

Online Class:

Online Orientation: week of January 24

Online Class: week of January 31 – week of April 4

Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);

           $180 for community members

Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.

Register by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu

 

If you have Chronic Illness, Pain, Anxiety, Depression—Register Now for Stress Reduction Class

Three decades of research show the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program is effective in helping people coping with medical problems, job or family-related stress, anxiety, and depression. This 8-week program provides tools for responding to the stress associated with illness and everyday life with greater skill and creativity using mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Cost:  $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.

Orientation: Wednesday, January 22 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.

Class: Wednesdays (January 29 – March 19) 5:30 – 7:30p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, March 8 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.  Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.

 

ROC 7K Trail Run

Scenic single track Rhett’s Run and Bear Creek Trails. January 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. See attached flyer for more details. To see the trail info and register, visit www.gocolumbiamo.com.   

 

Tip to tell the difference between the cold and the flu

“The flu season has many people worried about coming down with illness. However, it is a good idea to run through a checklist of symptoms to be sure that what’s bugging you is the flu and not a common cold or bacterial pneumonia.” Interested in reading more on this article published by Missouri Extension following the link at http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health48.htm

 

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Healthy for Life wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. About 20 million Americans currently have HPV (human papillomavirus), the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2013).

Lower your risk of getting HPV (human papillomavirus) – the most common sexually transmitted disease. Find out how: http://1.usa.gov/TIwCaE

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted disease out there. Find out how HPV affects men: http://1.usa.gov/Y1tCN

AMIGOS Webinar: Introduction to Makerspaces – A New Wave of Library Service

Monday, January 13, 2014 
1:30-2:30
Ellis Library Room 4F51A

Makerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs is the hot new concept when it comes to providing library service. Focus will be on what makerspaces are and how they can be creative DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent and learn in libraries. Resources and examples will be provided for anyone thinking about setting up a makerspace in their library.