The MU Staff Advisory Council (http://staffcouncil.missouri.edu) is in need of a new member in the Technical/Paraprofessional category after losing one of its current members due to unforeseen circumstances. We would like to ask and highly encourage anyone interested in being a voice for fellow Campus Staff members to consider this valuable and indispensible service to the Chancellor. Further information can be found at http://staffcouncil.missouri.edu/about/elections.html. Self-nominations are welcome.
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New Posts, Aug. 29-Sept. 2
- Pottinger Appointed to DSpace Committers Team
- Meet Lt. General Russel Honoré, Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, at Ellis Library
- Holland Receives Academy of Certified Archivists Distinguished Service Award
- Current MUSE Posts, Web Tips
- Free Anti-Theft Registration
- Rescheduled: Interactive Skit on Teambuilding and Leadership Development
- September Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk
- Healthy for Life Update
Pottinger Appointed to DSpace Committers Team
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Ithaca, NY The DSpace committers team are delighted to announce a new member to the group: Hardy Pottinger from University of Missouri Library Systems. Please join us in welcoming him! Hardy has been an active member of the DSpace Community for some time, contributing patches, helping to fix bugs (or test fixes), and providing general help and advice on mailing lists and IRC. Hardy works for the University of Missouri Library Systems, on the University of Missouri, Columbia (AKA Mizzou) campus. He is the Tech Lead for MOspace (https://mospace.umsystem.edu/), the institutional repository for the University of Missouri. Hardy holds a BA in English, from Fontbonne in Saint Louis (formerly a College, now a University). He worked on the school paper, and leveraged that experience into a few jobs at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Chicago. During that period, he ended up doing quite a bit of developing/publishing work, mainly on web sites (using the venerable Cold Fusion), and narrowly missed the tail end of the dot-com bubble (phew). He then moved back to Missouri (where he and his wife grew up) to be closer to family. He’s been working in the Library space ever since, formerly on digital library kinds of things (using Michigan’s very cool DLXS software), but lately on University of Missouri’s institutional repository, MOspace. We are always on the lookout for new developers, contributors, and committers within the DSpace community. Anyone who would like to get more involved is encouraged to do so. You are also welcome to contact us at any time if you’d like some ideas of how to start contributing: – https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSPACE/DSpaceContributors Contributions can take many forms, from writing code to editing documentation, or testing new releases to designing new themes for our user interfaces. If you or someone you know has been an active DSpace contributor for some time, you can also nominate that person to become our next committer! Nomination details are available at: – https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSPACE/Committer+Nominations |
Meet Lt. General Russel Honoré, Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, at Ellis Library
The MU Libraries will host a reception for Lt. General Russel Honoré at Ellis Library in the First Floor Colonnade on Wednesday, September 14 from 4-5 p.m. Please join us for refreshments and an opportunity to meet Lt. General Honore.
Lt. General Russel Honoré
Leadership and Preparedness in the 21st CenturySeptember 14, 2011
7:30 pm
Jesse Auditorium, Jesse HallWhen it seemed that desperation and chaos were taking over the ciy of New Orleans, one man took charge. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Lt. General Russel Honoré, commander of Joint Task force Katrina, speak about his experience restoring hope and order to a community left in shambles.
Tickets available after August 17th at the MSA/GPC Box Office in the MU Student Center.
Tickets are free for MU students and the general public. Everyone must have a ticket.Sponsored by New Student Programs, Department of Student Life and MSA/GPC.
Holland Receives Academy of Certified Archivists Distinguished Service Award
Mike Holland was selected by the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) to receive the 2011 Distinguished Service Award. He received the award in August in Chicago at the annual ACA meeting.
Current MUSE Posts, Web Tips
Web tip of the week, Aug. 29 2011 – fraudulent emails http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/08/31/web-tip-of-the-week-aug-29-2011-fraudulent-emails/
Web tip of the week, sept 5 2011 – KC construction zones http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/muse/index.php/2011/08/31/web-tip-of-the-week-sept-5-2011-kc-construction-zones/
Free Anti-Theft Registration
MUPD and Ellis Library Security will be providing a FREE bike/electronics (laptops, iPads, e-readers, etc.) registration and engraving session in Ellis Library for the 2011 Fall Semester on Wednesday, September 7th 9am – 1pm and Thursday, September 8th from noon – 4pm. DoIT will also have a help station set up for any computer questions or problems. The event will take place on the first floor of Ellis Library in the colonnade. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to be proactive in protecting their property.
Rescheduled: Interactive Skit on Teambuilding and Leadership Development
Sept. 9, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis
Presenters: MU Trainers’ Network
The final workshop is an interactive skit based on the book written by Patrick Lencioni ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.’ This is a dynamic training program in which audience members interact with each other and with skit characters, assessing character behavior and comparing their recommendations for improving the skit team. In addition, the skit provides audience members with the opportunity to talk about the listening skills demonstrated by the characters as well as conflict competency, self-monitoring of emotions, etc. As such, this workshop helps to bring together the skill awareness gained in the previous three workshops
Attendance is voluntary and open to all library employees, per supervisor approval. RSPV’s are requested for head count purposes, only.
September Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk
The Lunchtime Leadership Book Talk will change format in September and feature a webinar “Be a Great Boss–One Year to Success,” hosted by ALA and facilitated by Catherine Hakala-Ausperk. The webinar can be viewed onsite Sept. 21, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., in 4F51-A Ellis. Release time is available with supervisor approval.
The webinar targets current supervisors and those who might want to become a supervisor. The press release for the webinar included the following text:
“Take charge of your development with the help of Hakala-Ausperk’s clear, focused and programmatic approach. In this online workshop, using strategies from her bestselling ALA Editions book, she discusses how, in as little as one hour a week, you can become a great boss on your own—without expensive, off-site seminars. Live chat lets you ask your questions and exchange ideas with your peers. ” More information about the webinar can be found at http://ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pr.cfm?id=7844.
Healthy for Life Update
Eat for Life Program-Register NOW for Fall Online or In Person Class
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management and re-discovering the joy of eating. This ten week program uses mind-body practices (meditation 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. This non-judgmental, non-diet approach helps you use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat.
In Person Class:
Orientation Session: Tuesday, September 20 (12-1).
Classes: Tuesdays, September 27 – December 6 (12 – 1 pm)–except Nov. 22
Cost: $50 fee, $25 to be refunded if you attend 9 of 10 classes. Payment can be made at the orientation session.
To enroll: Contact Rachel Ploskonka at PloskonkaR@missouri.edu
Online Course:
Orientation: Week of September 19
Classes: Week of September 26 through week of December 5
Cost: $50, $25 to be refunded with full participation in discussion board
There are three ways to enroll:
- Send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life to Lynn Rossy, 205 Heinkel Building by September 13 so we have time to send you your books. Please send the registration form at the end of this email with your payment.
- Pay by credit card by calling the Healthy for Life office (884-1312) by September 13 so we have time to send you your books.
- Drop by the Healthy for Life Offices (8am-5pm, excluding noontime) anytime before September 16 to get your books and make your payment.
For more information: Contact Rachel Ploskonka at PloskonkaR@missouri.edu
Healthy for Life’s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home on your own time. Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a class in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a computer and, of course, the time to commit to taking the class. Everyone that signs up will be going through the class at the same time. You will have a week to complete each section. There are practice exercises to complete each day. All is completely explained on Blackboard once you get signed in.
Read what participants have to say about the class:
“EFL has been a transformational experience…my relationship to food has changed dramatically. I actually think about food much less than before — now it’s rarely on my mind until I begin to experience hunger. And I am savoring my food infinitely more…EFL embodies an intuitive, gracious approach to living, and I am captivated by the gentleness and kindness inherent in the process.”
–Linda Dyer
“It is amazing that 10 weeks have gone past…I will use the “make peace with food” for a long time to come, that has been the most successful tip. I don’t have forbidden food, or food that is “bad”. I can have it just in the quantity that will satisfy…I thank you for the insight and the motivation. You have made this a successful experience that has changed my life.”
–Amy Hampton
Eat for Life Registration Questionnaire for Online Course
Name: ________________________________________
Pawprint/USER ID: ________________________________________
Campus (Please check you campus location):
______ Columbia
______ UMKC
______ Rolla
______ UMSL
Books
Mail my books to the following campus mailing address:
___________________________
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For community members only, my home mailing address is:
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Participation ( CHECK ONE)
______ I am new to the Eat for Life course.
______ I have previously completed the Eat for Life course and am retaking it.
______ I have previously taken a portion of the Eat for Life course but dropped out and am now retaking it.
MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:
University of Missouri – Columbia
Healthy for Life
Attn: Lynn Rossy
205 Heinkel Building
Columbia, MO 65211
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.
- Sept. 12-Nov. 7: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. and costs $24 for the eight-week session. Develop flexibility, fitness and relaxation skills. Class is suitable for all fitness levels. Learn from a yoga teacher with more than 30 years experience and is a world champion powerlifter who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker. Cash is preferred.
- Sept. 2-Oct.21: Hatha Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. and costs $24 for the eight-week session. Develop flexibility, fitness and relaxation skills. Class is suitable for all fitness levels. Learn from a yoga teacher with more than 30 years experience and is a world champion powerlifter who emphasizes total workout and stress management. Pre-registration is required. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker. Cash is preferred.
Cooking Demo at General Services Building
Chef Trevor from HyVee will be providing a cooking demonstration on Cooking Once, and Eating Twice. Taste samples of his herb roasted chicken with butternut squash and chicken fajitas with sautéed peppers and tomatoes. In addition to tasting, he will teach you how to prepare these healthy dishes. RSVP Kate Walker by emailing her at WalkerJA@missouri.edu by Sept. 12th. If you need to cancel, let Kate know by Sept. 15th. You can also pay at the door.
Date: Monday, Sept. 19
Time: Noon
Place: General Services Building, Employee Break Room
Cost: $5, includes samples, recipes and coupons
Maximum attendees: 20