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Healthy for Life Update
May Newsletter Available
Click here to read the latest success story about an employee from the University Hospital and more about MU/MUHS wellness programs. Email us to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
Eat for Life- Offered Online
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. Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. Cost is $50 for materials ($25 refunded with full participation in the class). The course starts the week of May 24. To enroll, contact Angie Bodling, MA. More info click here.
Weight Watchers at Work
Weight Watchers is short TWO people to hold a class in Clark Hall, Room 542 from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting May 12. If you are interested, please contact Lori Thunhost. These 13-week series are open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Enroll this time for a special WW deal: 8 weeks of FREE e-tools and 6 months FREE WW magazines. Payment options are available. WW accepts cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? Call 884-1397.
Chancellor’s Walk
Join Healthy for Life on Thursday, May 20th beginning at 11:00am on the south steps to Jesse Hall. There will be free blood pressure screenings, Pedometer and Odometer sales and a power walk to the Katy Trail starting at noon. The walk will last approximately 30 minutes. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for more information on Healthy for Life programs. Everyone who signs up to receive more information will be eligible to win a Healthy for Life gift basket. Bring a friend!
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.
- Yoga: May 10-Jun 14 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. (No class on May 21st) Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is May 9. To sign up, email Kate.
- Yoga: May 14-Jun 18 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is May 13. To sign up, email Kate.
- Zakti Yoga: May 6 – May 27 at Memorial Union Various Rooms. Thursdays 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 4. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
- MOREnet Yoga Flow: May 14 – June 4 at MOREnet room 224-225. Class meets Fridays and will cost $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 12. Please email Rebekka to sign up.
- Mat Yoga: May 19 – June 30 (no class June 16) Ellis Fischel Cancer Center PACU Wednesdays 5:20-6:00p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
- Active Office: June 2 – July 7 (no class June 16) Memorial Union Various Rooms. Wednesdays 4:10-4:50p.m. and costs $10 for the 5 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is June 2. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
- Synergy: June 2 – July 28 (no class June 16) Ellis Fischel Library room 4F51A. Wednesdays 1:10-1:50p.m. and costs $16.00 for the 8 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
- Core Conditioning: June 3 to July 1 (no class June 17) Lewis Hall Room 3. Thursdays 12:10-12:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
- Body Balance: June 3 to July 1 (no class June 17) School of Nursing. Thursdays 1:15 – 1:50p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
- Pilate’s/Yoga (PiYo): June 3 to July 22 (no class June 17 or July 8) Memorial Union. Thursdays 4:15-4:55p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required, and registration deadline is May 26. Click here to sign up, or email Ashley.
Healthy Eating Lunch ‘n Learn
The Campus Facilities Training Unit is hosting a “Healthy Eating” discussion by Paula Vandelicht, Hy-Vee Dietician. Bring your lunch, but leave room for samples. Join the fun May 5th from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the General Services Building Lunch Room. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. If you are not a Campus Facilities employee and would like to attend, please e-mail Kate Walker .
Seeking Healthy Men
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is seeking individuals for a study on how different types of weight-bearing exercise affect bone health. We are looking for healthy men, 25-60 years old who are currently participating in 4hr/wk of physical activity for the last 2 years and not currently participating in strength or plyometric (jumping) training . You will receive free and supervised resistance training or plyometric training, body composition testing, bone mineral density assessment and payment after completing the study. If interested, please call 882-9917 or email mubonestudy@gmail.com.
National Cancer Survivors Day
Please join Ellis Fischel Cancer Center physicians and staff to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. The event will take place Saturday June 6th from 2-4 p.m. at Ellis Fischel, 115 Business Loop 70 West. This event is free, and is as symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. To RSVP, please call 882-5465 or email Kristen Fritschie by Wed, June 2 or register online at www.ellisfischel.org.
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Missouri’s Regional Arthritis Centers are here to help you learn how to manage arthritis so it doesn’t manage you. Visit www.moarthritis.org to learn more about physical activity and self-management programs and locate a class near you. You can also sign up to receive arthritis updates delivered to your email in-box.
Celebration of Service Invitation
Promotion Announcements
Congratulations to Mary Aycock, Anselm Huelsbergen, and Barb Jones on their promotions. Mary moves to Librarian II, Anselm to Archivist III, and Barb to Librarian IV. Their new titles are effective September 1, 2010.
In addition, we received word that Cynthia Bassett of the Law Library moves to Librarian II.
This official validation by professional colleagues and the University administration recognizes performance and accomplishment and gives us opportunity to thank and applaud our colleagues for their contributions.
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The Promotion Committee reminds those considering applying for promotion this year that the deadline for receiving dossiers is October 1. Details of the promotion process can be found in “A Governance System for Librarians and Archivists at the University of Missouri-Columbia Libraries”: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/promotion/GovernanceDocs/governancedoc_rev2006.doc. Members of the 2009/2010 Promotion Committee are Rachel Brekhus (Chair), Kate Anderson, Dorothy Carner, Gary Cox, and Janice Dysart. Dossiers can be submitted to any member of the committee. We are happy to encourage the professional development of our colleagues and look forward to hearing from you.
Farewell Party for Katie Carr
Farewell to Katie Carr. Katie is leaving us at the end of May to move to Massachusetts. Please come by the staff lounge on Monday, May 24, between 3:00 and 5:00 to say good-bye and wish her well.
Library Assembly Update and Kick-Off Information
I’m pleased to announce the membership of the Library Assembly. I congratulate the members and look forward to their efforts to put into operation the vision and charge of the Assembly. The Assembly will serve as a communications group and forum to share information across units.
Newly-elected members:
Alla Barabtarlo, Special Collections
Suzy Bent, Cataloging
Laura Buck, Health Sciences
Gary Cox, Archives
June DeWeese, Access Services
Cathy Heckmaster, Administration
Kat Koehn, Security
PT Martin, LTS
Will McCrary, Engineering/Math Sciences/Journalism
Stephen Stanton, Reference
Bette Stuart, Acquisitions
The Assembly will convene during the first full week in July. You can review the charge of the Assembly at http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/hr/Library_Assembly_Proposal.htm.
Also, I wish to thank the members of the Assembly forming/elections committee for their hard work: Katie Carr, Karla Geerlings, PT Martin, Ann Riley, and Mary Ryan.
Jim Cogswell
MU Libraries in the News
“Best of Columbia 2010”
The Maneater’s “Move” magazine
May 7, 2010
SHS Closed on May 18 and 19
The State Historical Society will be closed to the public on May 18 and 19 due to a major move of the libraries.
Job Vacancy: Delivery Attendant
Delivery Attendant – 50%, 20-25 hours/wk; M-F. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9AM-2PM, and Wednesday, 8AM-2PM; occasional need to adjust schedule to assist with special projects or coverage needs. $11.08/hr. Receiving Room, Ellis Library. (The job is posted through Human Resources https://jobs.missouri.edu/vacancylist.php.)
Duties: Perform a variety of tasks associated with sorting incoming and outgoing mail. Operate various specialized equipment. Perform daily internal mail delivery to all departments within Ellis Library. Receive and help unload incoming supplies, materials, equipment, etc. Perform daily pickup of recycled paper throughout Ellis Library. Work primarily in and around the Ellis Library receiving room and dock area. Functional contacts include co-workers, other department employees, and University staff, students, and the public. Other duties as assigned. See the detailed job description at .http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/positiondesc/Posdesc/Admin/51196.htm.
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to read and write. One year driving experience. Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work independently and under pressure. Must be able to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds or more; use a pallet jack and other equipment used to move supplies, boxes, etc. between buildings, among levels within a building, between departments. One year of related work experience. The ability to read and write and comprehend typical communications with supervisors. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others and as a team. May use accessory equipment such as 2-wheel dollies, fork-lift and etc. in loading and unloading truck and associated duties. Maintain a working knowledge of current postal rules and regulations.
MULSA Wants You!
The MU Libraries Staff Association will hold its annual meeting on May 28th at 9:30 a.m. in the Ellis Library Staff Lounge. We would like to invite you to join us.With many upcoming challenges, membership in MULSA is more important than ever. We would like to encourage you to consider running for the various positions available on the MULSA Board, and to become an active participant in MULSA events. With your help, we will be able to continue our staff and community obligations.
Our open board vacancies are as follows:
Vice President/President Elect (1): Assists the president in carrying out the work and direction of the staff association and automatically becomes the President the following year.
Secretary (1): Records and distributes the minutes taken at our board meetings.
Treasurer (1): Maintains all the financial records for MULSA; this includes keeping the books and writing the checks.
Courtesy (1): Extends congratulations and condolences to library employees with cards, gifts, and flowers.
MUSE Editors (2): Responsible for the publication of the library staff newsletter, The Muse.
Ellis Staff Lounge (1): Coordinates cleaning of the lounge with daily help from volunteers. This person also buys cleaning supplies and maintains the vending machine refunds.
Social (2): Organizes and coordinates MULSA’s social activities.
Book Sale / Store Coordinators (1): Helps to organize, promote, and preside over the ongoing book sale in the Ellis Library Copy Service room.
Community Service (1): Coordinates and informs the staff about our service projects. We have supported such groups as Mid-Missouri Food Bank and Second Chance Animal Shelter.
MULSA collectively organizes the Adopt-a-family during the holidays, garage sales, cookies sales, and other worthwhile projects. If you would like to run for one of these positions, please contact Mike Spears at spearsm@health.missouri.edu or Jack Batterson at battersonj@missouri.edu
For further information about these positions, please see the job descriptions at MULSA’s web site:
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/mulsa/board.html
Please do not let your talents go unused. You can make a big difference. MULSA is a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with your fellow co-workers from other departments.
-MULSA Board Members