Updates to MSU Backup Dependent Care Benefit for Faculty, Staff, Students 2019-2020
By Jaimie Hutchison
Backup dependent care is fill-in childcare or elder care when the family's primary source of childcare or eldercare is not available during the faculty or staff member's work hours. MSU offers faculty, staff and students two options for backup dependent care for childcare and one option for backup dependent care for elders.
The WorkLife Office would like to hear from experienced parents of young children. If you are interested in providing your opinion or sharing your experience, please contact worklife@msu.edu about the photo-voice project.
Tips to help advocate for your child in school
By Jaimie Hutchison
It is fall, which means back to school! This can be an exciting time for many children, but a difficult time for others. I spent many years counseling adolescents and working with their families, then I spent two years as a school counselor for children in grades 6-12. These experiences gave me a wealth of information on how to seek out support for children when they may be struggling.
Butterfly Garden Art Exhibit Opens at Hannah Community Center
Join AgeALive, the MSU community, and friends for the reveal of the Butterfly Garden at the Hannah Community Center on Thursday, September 5 from 5:30-7:00pm. This free event is open to the public.
MSU to hold 5th annual Fatherhood Forum "Elements of Fatherhood"
MSU, East Lansing and Lansing community members are encouraged to attend the 5th annual Fatherhood Forum on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Lansing Community College - West College from 7:45 am until 4:00 pm. "Fatherhood is no easy task at all, so if we can take a day to really pour into the amazing fathers in our communities, then I think we are on the right track," said Kimberly Steed-Page, Director of MSU's Student Parent Resource Center.
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.
Strengthening Community Together on October 8 at the MSU Union
The WorkLife Office hosts a regular conference to pull together speakers, resources and discussions to educate and empower faculty and staff across campus. This year's theme will be Strengthening Community Together with keynote Dr. Sharon Fries-Britt, faculty member at the University of Maryland, College Park. This conference is open to the MSU community and the goal is to learn how we can use our strengths to make MSU a stronger community.
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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