MSU All Staff Council Newsletter
Featured Staff Member
Emily K. Mason - University Studies - Academic Advising Center
Emily Mason is an Academic Advisor in University Studies. She advises lower math engineering students and students exploring majors. Emily also teaches US 102 Career Connections and coordinates the National Student Exchange. She earned her BA in American Studies from Mills College in Oakland, CA and her MA in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University in Washington, DC. Prior to joining University Studies, Emily worked at the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success as a Success Advisor and as the MSU Hilleman Scholars Success Coordinator. Before working at MSU, Emily was a high school social studies teacher, an internship & early college coordinator, and coached soccer, track and crew. Prior to working in education, Emily worked in public relations and journalism. Her investigative piece on the US Department of Defense’s mandatory euthanization policy for Military Working Dogs (MWDs) ultimately changed US law and allowed military handlers and others with similar training to adopt retiring MWDs. Emily enjoys doing all things outdoorsy with her husband, two boys and two dogs.
MSU Annual Employee Benefits Enrollment
Don't forget your next open enrollment period for MSU Benefits begins April 25th and runs through May 13th .
Annual benefits enrollment is your opportunity to do the following for the benefits plan year beginning July 1, 2022:
- Review your benefit elections and coverage levels
- Review your covered dependents
- Review and update your beneficiaries
- Review and update your personal demographics
- Enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (you must log into the benefits system during annual enrollment to enroll in an FSA)
If you have questions about your benefits or annual enrollment, please email the MSU Benefits Team at [email protected], call the MSU Human Resources office at 406-994-3651, or call the Montana University System Benefits Plan at 1-877-501-1722.
Show us Your Plants and Flowers!
Marigold plant grown by the Sleep Lab; basil plant grown by Peggy Lamb
Spring Commencement 2022
A reminder that Spring Commencement 2022 will be on Friday, May 13 this year in Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. MSU is moving the event back one day to help accommodate students and families. There will be two ceremonies - one in the morning for Arts & Architecutre, Business, Letters & Science, and Nursing, and one in the afternoon for Agriculture, Education & HHD, Engineering, and Gallatin College. Guests do not need tickets to the event; however degree candidates do need to RSVP. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who are not able to attend in person. A link will be activated on the commencement web page the morning of the ceremony to access the livestream. Please be aware of the increased traffic around Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and campus begining early on Friday, May 13. We ask that everyone be especially prudent and safe through the graduation weekend!
Congratulations and Happy Graduation!
Spring Out of Clutter
It is that special time of year again when we spend a little time sprucing up our homes and cleaning out our yards. Everyone spends a day or two removing the dirt, dust, and grime from closed windows, the ashes from the fireplace, and sweeping up Fido’s giant furballs. This year let’s take spring cleaning one step further and spend time decluttering, re-organizing, dusting, and disinfecting our personal workspaces. Here are a few simple steps to get you started:
- Begin by removing all clutter from your workspace and getting rid of unnessary items.
- After the desk surface is clear, wipe the desk down first with a dry cloth and then with a disinfectant-dampened cloth.
- After the surface has dried, return all items to the desktop.
- Return stray items to their proper places after giving them a good dusting.
Now is your opportunity to re-organize, revitalize, and refresh your workspace. This is a great time to remove unnecessary items to store or to throw away. Your space is an expression of you and your personality. Be sure to find a way to express who you are while re-organizing your workspace!
Get To Know Your Council Members
Molly Lammers - Office of Student Engagement
Molly is committed to engagement, personal growth, and teamwork within MSU and the larger Gallatin Valley community. In the Office of Student Engagement, she is responsible for strategic initiatives, collaboration, and morale. She advises the ASMSU student program directors, supervises staff and is responsible for the overall budgets for OSE. Molly also works closely with the Division of Student Success to further MSU in strategic plans and initiatives.
Molly loves calling the Gallatin Valley home, her favorite season is fall, she loves chocolate, and Blue and Gold runs in her veins! Molly joined the Office of Student Engagement after working in the Office of Admissions and the Office of Residence Life. She has been a proud Bobcat staff member since 2016. Molly received her double Bachelor’s degrees in Business Marketing and Business Management from Montana State University- Billings. She graduated with her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Montana last spring and is using it to further her business knowledge within the University. In her free time, you can catch Molly watching her favorite Hulu and Netflix shows, baking and cooking, and adventuring around Montana with her family.