Take a moment to find out what’s going on this week in the Division of Student Affairs.
1. Open enrollment and Virtual employee benefit fair November 1 – December 1 – Open enrollment is the annual period during which you can elect/decline/or make changes to your medical, dental, vision, and cafeteria/flexible spending plans for the upcoming calendar year. (Flexible spending elections must be elected annually). Find out more about open enrollment: https://bit.ly/3NiQVQh
2. Donuts for DOSA – Save-the-Date for Donuts for DOSA, our annual holiday event to celebrate the end of the semester and the upcoming winter break. The festive event will take place on December 9th, 8-9:30am in PSU 317. Gather your co-workers and come enjoy some delicious treats and share the holiday spirit! Watch your email for more details!
3. Annual Holiday Luncheon Hosted by Chartwells – Make plans to attend the annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, November 30th, 11am-1pm in the PSU Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $12 per person. You’ll enjoy a beautiful lunch featuring ham, turkey and all the trimmings along with delicious desserts that Chartwells is famous for. Reservations aren’t required but are appreciated. Contact Teri Trickey at TeriTrickey@missouristate.edu to make reservations or ask questions. Find out more here: https://blogs.missouristate.edu/studentaffairs/files/2022/11/Holiday-Flyer-2022.pdf
4. Native and Indigenous Heritage Month – Surround yourself in indigenous culture through educational and social events during Native and Indigenous Heritage Month on the Missouri State University campus. The events will run Nov. 5-Dec. 5. They will help the campus community and general public gain a better understanding of native and indigenous history, traditions and customs. “It’s important to celebrate the rich cultures and diverse perspectives of our nation’s first people,” said Nina Barudzic, MSU director of multicultural programs. “By having unique and authentic programming, we’re honoring the Native and Indigenous people and helping our campus community learn more about essential pieces of history.” To learn more, visit https://news.missouristate.edu/2022/10/25/university-faculty-and-students-come-together-for-native-and-indigenous-heritage-month/.
5. Check out the Wellness Programs available to staff through Magers Health and Wellness – There are many wellness programs in place to help staff such as flu shots, cooking demonstrations, nutrition talks, yoga sessions and more. Sign up for the Wellness newsletter to keep up with all the wellness news. Visit https://bit.ly/3O1fRfr to see upcoming programs.