In the Know – Issue 08

New Flexible Work Arrangements Policy

The University today published a policy outlining new flexible work arrangements for eligible employees starting November 8. Check out the new flexible work options!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Students, alumni and President Koppell were filmed this week for an episode – airing next April – of The College Tour, a Prime Video series.
Read the story.

More Power to Our Biochemists

A faculty and student research team has discovered a safer, greener way to recycle batteries. Learn more.

Female Founders Take Center Stage

Find out which inspiring speakers were on hand for the Women Entrepreneurship Week global event this year. Read the story.

COVID Update

Find out how free on-campus testing works and what to bring. Plus expanded testing hours and this week’s case count.

In the News

• Stephanie Silvera (Public Health) is featured in this Newsday article that explores how COVID-19, like the flu, will be around for years to come.
• Jason Williams (Justice Studies) was quoted in this NorthJersey.com article about the factors that compelled people of color to join the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
• Our graduate student string quartet, The Kodak Quartet, performed on the same bill with the renowned Kronos Quartet at Merkin Hall in NYC. The show earned a glowing review in the New York Classical Review.
• Sara Goldstein (Family Science and Human Development) spoke to CBS2’s John Elliott about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, and the signs parents can look for if they suspect their child is being bullied; the segment begins around the 2:40 mark.
• Ariel Alvarez (Political Science) is quoted in this NJ.com article about the first weekend of early voting in New Jersey.
• News12’s Kurt Siegelin did a segment on an anonymous, student-run Instagram account @msu.soup, featuring students enjoying bowls of soup.

Reminders

Benefits: Open enrollment ends Sunday. It’s your last chance to re-enroll in flex spending and make changes to your insurance coverage.

Kudos

• To the campus community. According to Patricia Ruiz, director of the University Health Center, almost 92% of students and 93% employees are fully vaccinated and COVID cases are down!
• To our volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer teams for their outstanding seasons. All three teams host conference tournament games next week. Please come out and support our Red Hawks!

Read more about our people and programs in the University News Center, and find out what’s happening on campus in the Events Calendar.