The MSU Sustainability Team is conducting 5 drop-in input session in October. They are inviting students to share their thoughts on campus sustainability to help shape a new framework. More info is on the attached flyer.
University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) in collaboration with partners across Michigan State University will host Fresh Check Day on Wednesday, October 15th from noon to 4 p.m. in People’s Park (by the International Center). This interactive event promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention through FREE FOOD, engaging activities, campus resources, and community connection.
While you’re there, be sure to visit the GraduWell Booth – dedicate to graduate student wellness and mental wellbeing. You’ll also be able to decorate a flowerpot to take with you!
The Office of Prevention, Outreach and Education invites graduate & professional students to participate in upcoming Grad Student Focus Group sessions. POE is hosting an informal focus group to discuss the specific needs of grad students when it comes to support, resources, and education on sexual violence, harassment, and misconduct (RVSM).
The Hollander Makerspace and the Plants X Tech Lab (McNair, HRT) at MSU Library are hosting a pair of free workshops on learning how to incorporate 3D printing into your research, education, or outreach efforts. If you attend both workshops you will be entered into a drawing for a free 3D Printer! Space is limited so sign up soon! Please share with your constituents as appropriate.
The academic year can bring many challenges to students, and navigating healthcare shouldn’t be one of them. University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) offers some prepaid primary care and no cost mental health options for students that we want to ensure you are aware of.
Students feeling under the weather? Through UHW Campus Health Services, enrolled MSU students are eligible for three prepaid primary care visits with each academic year.
The medical providers at Olin have expertise in caring for college students and are knowledgeable about the many campus resources available. You can encourage students to achieve their academic best by using these visits for preventive care, chronic condition management, or when they’re feeling unwell. Appointments are available online at UHW’s website and often next-day.
Students struggling with stress, anxiety, or other adjustment concerns? UHW’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers a few options for students to get support.
The Center for Community Engaged Learning and Honors College IMPACT Program are looking for volunteers to staff a poverty simulation for incoming Honors College students on August 16th, 6-7:30PM. As part of IMPACT’s Week of Service, CCEL facilitates this simulation to educate first-year students on poverty and inequity. A free meal will be provided for volunteers.
This volunteer opportunity is open to current MSU students, faculty, and staff.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Allison Doneth (donethal@msu.edu).
Thank you graduate & professional students for supporting your community! The Referendum for Tax Renewal has passed for all three student groups: COGS, COMS, and OGA!
As of March 14, there have been over 300 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S., including one reported case in Michigan. To date, there have been no cases reported on campus.
Transmission
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to severe complications. If one person is infected, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. It is spread through coughing, sneezing, and via infected surfaced and can live for up to two hours in an airspace after an infected person leaves the area.
Symptoms
Symptoms may show up 3-14 days after exposure, including high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, tiny white spots inside the mouth, and flat red spots on the skin. There is no specific treatment for measles, other than comfort measures like bed rest and treating symptoms.
Prevention
Luckily, it’s easy to protect yourself by ensuring you are up to date on your MMR vaccine, a combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
