Bradford pear trees in bloom on the Drill Field are another sign of spring at Mississippi State. PHOTO: Megan Bean | Public Affairs
McRae named to national board
A Mississippi State University staff member has been named to a national board that focuses on providing higher education opportunities for the military community. Ken McRae, director for the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans at MSU, is now a member of the Council of College and Military Educators executive board. He will serve one year as the board’s secretary-elect followed by a year as secretary.
DAFVM Spotlight Employee: Jamie Bates
Watching her furry friends run out of the hospital doors after a long road to recovery leaves a lasting impact on Jamie Bates’ heart. Bates is a certified veterinary technician in the rehabilitation service at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine clinical sciences department. She works with dogs that have diseases or injuries that affect their mobility.
DAFVM Spotlight Employee: Shirley Guy
A clean lab is the foundation of good science, and the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine depends on Shirley Guy to keep its sterilizing process running. Guy is the central sterile aide for the CVM Department of Clinical Sciences. She is responsible for making sure the daily operation of the central sterile supply runs as smoothly as possible. She handles the hazardous waste, needles and pins for the department. She also operates the gas sterilizer, steam sterilizer, autoclave sterilizer, ultrasonic instrument cleaning machine, and washing machine and dryer.
LEAP program now accepting applications
The 2016 Leadership Excellence for Accomplished Professionals (LEAP) program at Mississippi State is now accepting applications. The goal and purpose of LEAP is to empower new supervisors and extremely high performing professional staff with a heightened self-awareness, advanced knowledge, and value-added leadership in a secure, but challenging environment.
Federal program officers visiting campus
As the research funding environment becomes more competitive, relationships with federal agency program officers are essential. Mississippi State faculty will have the opportunity to meet with two officers from the National Science Foundation with the first session taking place Monday. In addition to a presentation, each official will be available for one-on-one sessions for researchers who would like to pitch a proposal.
Friday deadline for staff award nominations
MSU Staff Council needs your help in nominating outstanding Mississippi State University employees for the 2016 Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards. Twelve winners will be presented with a plaque of recognition and a check for $1,000. Awards will be announced at the annual Luncheon in the Junction/Staff Appreciation Day. The deadline to submit a nomination(s) is Friday.
Take advantage of MVC's volunteer opportunities
The Maroon Volunteer Center at Mississippi State details a number of volunteer opportunities for the campus community on its website and in its newsletter this week, including information about Autism Awareness Month, volunteer awards information, and how to volunteer for the Cotton District Arts Festival and Volunteer Starkville's Touch A Truck event.
Policy reminders from University Health Services
University Health Services at Mississippi State reminds the campus community of several important policies for its patients to keep in mind when seeking treatment, parking, refilling a prescription, privacy and more.
Hail State Hoops awards banquet next week
Fans can join the Mississippi State women’s basketball team in celebrating a Sweet 16 season at the team’s annual Hail State Hoops awards banquet on April 11. This year’s event will be held at The Mill Conference Center at Mississippi State beginning at 6 p.m. The deadline to RSVP is Friday.
This Week in Mississippi State Sports, 04/04/16
Men's Golf hosts the Old Waverly Collegiate Championship in West Point on Monday and Tuesday... Softball hosts Ole Miss on Monday at 6 p.m. and South Alabama at 6 p.m. on Wednesday before visiting Tuscaloosa for a weekend series against Alabama with games on Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ... Baseball hosts UT-Martin for a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, and then travels to Gainesville for an SEC series with Florida with games on Friday at 4:30 p.m., on Saturday at 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. ... Women's Tennis hosts Ole Miss on Friday at 3 p.m. ... Track & Field competes Saturday at the LSU Invitational in Baton Rouge... Volleyball visits Houston, Texas on Saturday for the F.A.S.T. Tournament... Soccer plays TCU in an exhibition match at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Frisco, Texas... Men's Tennis hosts Alabama at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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