WorkLife Connections:
August News
International Newcomer Mentoring Program: Two Different Perspectives
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By Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

Mentoring, especially at an academic institution, can be viewed as a learning process that socializes individuals toward norms (Lechuga, 2014). When Antoinette Tessmer traveled to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Belgium about 30 years ago as an exchange student working on her Ph.D, she met her husband, Stuart, whose companionship helped her adjust to being in the United States for the first time as well as this new university.

WorkLife Office Welcomes
New Faculty and Staff to MSU
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By Jaimie Hutchison

Let us welcome you to MSU. The WorkLife Office supports all MSU faculty and staff by connecting individuals with resources and assistance to help navigate the workplace, career, and life transitions. We partner with the community to create an inclusive and responsive work environment where all faculty and staff are respected and supported toward well-being in the multiple roles of work and personal life.

Year in Review 2019:
Broadening the Experience
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Each year, the WorkLife Office takes a reflective look back at the people impacted and the work accomplished. The WorkLife Office partners with the community to create an inclusive, responsive work environment where all faculty and staff are respected and supported toward well-being in work and personal lives. Last year, we recorded 1,525 individual encounters with faculty and staff, along with presentations and educational programming sessions attended 3,063 times. Values Reflecting MSU's values of quality, inclusiveness and connectivity, the WorkLife Office strives for excellence, equity and synergy.

Experience the Butterfly Effect
During AgeAlive's Active Exhibit Creation with Artist Zahrah Resh
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By: Gregory Teachout

Artist Zahrah Resh is collaborating with the public to create an East Lansing iteration of her award-winning butterfly garden, in partnership with MSU's AgeAlive program, at the MSU Broad Art Lab. The finished product will be on display in the Hannah Community Center and will be unveiled September 5 at a public reception. 

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER
  • September 11- WNA: Women Supporting  Women
  • September 12 - Veterans Welcome Picnic
  • September 12 - The Starting Line: Beginning to Save for Retirement (noon)
  • September 13 - The Starting Line: Beginning to Save for Retirement (9 am)
  • September 20 - Fatherhood Forum


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    OCTOBER
  • A full event schedule for the fall will be available online
  • October 8 - WorkLife Conference
  • October 25 - WNA: Redefining Women's Empowerment: Multi-layered Leadership Pipeline
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    Look for Us!

    The WorkLife Office team will be attending several events across campus to meet you. Please start a conversation to learn how we can help you through the year ahead.
    • August 13 - New Administrator Orientation
    • August 20 - New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation
    • September 21 - New Academics Picnic

    Visit the Academic Advancement Network for more information.
    Free food and free to people who want to learn more about fatherhood can attend the Fatherhood Forum on September 20
    Fatherhood Forum | Elements of Fatherhood
    September 20 | Free Event Open to All | Register Today

    This annual event is a forum for fathers who want to enhance their greatness as a parent. This year's event will be on September 20 at Lansing Community College West Campus. The WorkLife Office is proud to collaborate with many other offices on campus as well as community partners to make this a highly regarded event in the community. Register today! 

    The complete agenda is now online along with workshop sessions including:
    • Father as a Loving Warrior: The Freedom's Edge Approach
      Dr. Matthew Helm
       
    • Engaging Fathers: What Works?Travis Kneller, Tory Jackson, Chris Robinson, Cole Williams
       
    • Having a Ball while Helping with Homework:
      Fathers Parenting Differently and Why that's Okay
      Dr. Theodore Ransaw
       
    • Father Figures
      Jon Slaughter
    The day also includes the highly popular "Barber Shop" and "Beauty Parlor" talks where participation is encouraged and the conversations are real.

     

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    Veterans Welcome Picnic is September 12

    Drop in for BBQ from Saddleback BBQ and stay for fun, prizes and conversation. All MSU students, faculty, and staff who have served or are serving in active or reserve components of the U.S. Military are invited to join us for the 4th Annual Veterans Welcome Picnic.

    Request a Workshop for Your Team

    Do you have a request for a workshop not already on the calendar? Is there something specific you'd like to have presented or discussed with your team? We've now made it even easier to connect with us for those requests.

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    Whether you need ongoing help taking care of your kids or parents, a back-up pet sitter, or even someone to help you set up a party or organize your garage, you can depend on Care.com!

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