Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. That means you should change your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed. It is also recommended that you use this as a reminder to change all batteries in fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
INFORMATION ITEM: Library Managment Team and Matt Gaunt discussed revisions to the Library Student Fee Proposal.
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Monday, October 27th
Jim Cogswell will attend the Council of Dean’s Retreat, Columbia
Tuesday, October 28st
1:00-3:00 p.m. – Library Assembly, Ellis Library
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
3:30-4:00 p.m. – General Faculty Meeting, Memorial Union
Thursday, October 30th
12:00 Noon – Library Committee (tentatively), Ellis Library
Marie Concannon, Government Documents Librarian, will discuss techniques for finding primary source documents
about the Civil War and individuals who participated in it.
Endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Chris Vallillo’s historically accurate program showcases period music directly associated with Lincoln using the president’s own stories and words to explore his life and times and the issues he faced while in office. Not a requirement for attendees, but if you would like, dress in Civil War era clothing. The costume judged best will win a prize.
The 4th floor study space, "The Nook," is now open to students. This renovation was funded by a 2013-14 award from the Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee.
Annual Enrollment for benefit-eligible faculty and staff is open through Friday, October 31, 2014. Go to myHR to begin selecting your medical and other insurance plans. You must select and submit a medical plan choice, or you and your currently enrolled family members will be defaulted to the Healthy Savings Plan for 2015 and pay taxes on the premiums. If you still need help deciding, visit our 2015 Annual Enrollment webpage for more information and access to decision tools.
The Million Step Pedometer Program is a simple walking program designed to get faculty, staff and their families up and moving. Go at your own pace–no time limit applies. You are a success if you take more steps today than you did yesterday. You can use your own pedometer or purchase a Fitbit device from any University of Missouri Bookstore. For each million steps you walk, you can earn great prizes–including a rebate for a Fitbit purchased from a University Bookstore. For more information on the Million Step Pedometer Program visit http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/million_step.
Wayne Barnes will be retiring from the University of Missouri. His last work day will be Monday, October 27. There will be a small reception in the East Reference offices on the 27th from Noon-3pm. Please stop by and wish Wayne well.