MSU All Staff Council Newsletter
Featured Staff Member
Alexander Salois - UIT - Research Cyberinfrastructure (RCI)
I am a third generation Bobcat. I graduated from MSU with my Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering in 2020 and am continuing on with my Master’s degree. I took the unique opportunity to work with RCI while I finish up my Master's that focuses on making High Performance Computing (HPC) easier for researchers. I also help researchers utilize the resources we have available such as our HPC clusters, Hyalite and Tempest, while making those resources more accessible. When I am not working on helping researchers get their research done faster, I am either enjoying the outdoors, taking pictures, or refereeing ice hockey.
Welcome Back!
Welcome back! We are starting a new year for All Staff Council (ASC), and we thought it would be helpful to update you on some council changes.
First, the council has added a Past Chair position to the Executive Board. The Past Chair serves as an advisor and guide, providing expertise from their previous time on the council.
Second, each year we update the positions that we have open on the council, some by election and some by appointment. This allows council members to serve MSU in a variety of ways and provides council members experience participating on different committees. Council members have the option of participating on four internal committees and 15 external campus committees. The council also has two formal projects that members may volunteer to help plan and implement throughout the year.
The council transforms every year. With new life comes big changes. One of those is the departure our incredible Program Coordinator, Leslie Schroeder, for a new position at MSU. We are very sad to see Leslie leave. She has been an amazing support and resource for ASC. She devoted extra time to projects and paid specific attention to the important details. We could not have gotten this far as a shared staff governance without her. We will miss your dearly, Leslie!
For more information about the council, please check the website at: https://www.montana.edu/msuasc/
For other council related questions, please email [email protected]
Have a beautiful Bobcat day,
Beverly Garrison
All Staff Council Chair
President's 2022 Faculty and Staff Welcome Back Picnic
President Waded Cruzado cordially invites you to the Welcome Back Picnic on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 11:30AM to 1:00PM at the Romney Oval. Everyone that attends will get a voucher for a pair of tickets for the MSU Cat/Griz Volleyball game on September 30, 2022. Registration for the raffle will occur in person at the picnic. You must be present to win. See you there! (RSVP's have closed for this event.)
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - MSU Move-In Weekend - Aug. 19-21
Montana State University's 2022 Move-In Weekend is scheduled for Friday, August 19 through Sunday, August 21. During this time, we open our campus to first year students and their families. This is a special opportunity for the members of Montana State's community to come and welcome the next generation of Bobcats.
We would be grateful if you would dedicate two hours of your time to help make this a great beginning for our incoming students and showcase Bozeman's one-of-a-kind community support. We especially need volunteers on Saturday and Sunday. If you are able to volunteer, please click on the link below to sign-up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044ba4a62ba6f49-2022
If you have any questions, please contact James Tobin in the Office of the President at 406-994-2345, or at [email protected].
Thank you for all of the help and support you are able to offer our students and their families. We look forward to seeing everyone in a week!
Romney's 100th Birthday Bash - August 23, 2022
Join us for a blue and gold birthday bash in celebration of Romney Hall turning 100 years old. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the building, a hosted beverage, heavy appetizers and, of course, some birthday cake.
In 1922, Romney Hall was initially constructed to serve as Montana State University's physical education building. A century later, and Romney Hall has served as home to the national championship-winning Golden Bobcats, along with countless classes, sporting events, concerts and dances.
Romney's legacy and future maintains strong roots in its original purpose of serving the students of Montana State University. In 2022, Romney Hall can now boast an impressive renovation which brought the campus treasure from a space that housed 141 classroom seats to a LEED Gold certified building with over 1,000 classroom seats.
Registration is $15 and includes a hosted beverage, heavy appetizers and dessert. RSVP required by Tuesday, August 16.
This event is sponsored by MSU's Gallatin Valley Chapter and Advocate Network. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact the MSU Alumni Foundation at 406-994-2586 or [email protected].
Low Emission Vehicle Parking Permit Request
Are you eligible for an LEV parking permit? Please read the following information before filling out an LEV parking permit request. You must complete form before your purchase your permit:
- Please verify that your vehicle meets criteria as a LEED v. 4 45+ vehicle on the LEED Qualified Vehicle List. To qualify, your vehicle must have a score of 45 or greater. A valid registration is required for approval of all LEV parking permit discounts. Please attach a clear copy to your DocuSign form. Requests with unreadable attachments will be denied.
- LEV permits can only be shared among approved low emission vehicles. You may not add additional vehicles to your LEV permit without pre-approval from Parking Services. If you plan to share your permit with a standard emission vehicle, please purchase a permit at the standard rate.
- Approved requests will be "Completed" through DocuSign emails. If approved, you will be authorized to purchase a discounted LEV permit through your MSU Parking Portal. Denied requests will be "Declined" through DocuSign with a reason for denial.
- Do not purchase a long-term permit until you are granted permission, as retroactive discounts are not permitted.
Click here for DocuSign: https://na3.docusign.net/Signing/?insession=1&ti=c0d652669ff043109a134210db7d3d33
For additional assistance, please email us [email protected].
Guaranteed Ride Home
Have you heard of the Guaranteed Ride Home Program (GRH)? The GRH is a program that provides enrolled commuters a free, reliable ride home in the event of a personal emergency. Visit the following link to read more and find out if this may work for you: https://www.montana.edu/sustainability/sustainable_transportation/grh/index.html#header
Get To Know Your Council Members
Lisa Yarnell-Department of Education- Field Placement and Licensure Office
Lisa Yarnell is proud to serve as the License/Certification/Permit Technician for the Field Placement and Licensure Office in the Department of Education. She joined MSU over five years ago and is thrilled to support and serve the Bobcat community. After work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her Newfoundland dog, Bubbles.