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1st Annual Department of Nursing Convocation

When? August 18th @ 10am - 11:30 am. Where? Mason Hall Auditorium. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. All admitted BSN and MSN nursing students are invited to attend! Valuable info will be shared regarding the nursing program!

Wellness Center Memberships

The Racercard office will continue to handle student memberships, but effective July 1 other memberships need to be paid for at the Wellness Center Mon. to Fri. only from 8 to 4. (Alumni & Town & Gown donations made prior to coming).

Campus-wide New ID cards

The RacerCard Office is updating all MSU IDs to comply with Banner’s (myGate) M#. During this transition, your card may not work, but your account is valid; transactions will be completed manually. Automatic replacement cards will be created only for pictures on file. If you have not received your card or updated your picture within the last two years, visit us at 101 Curris Center or e-mail a picture to racercard@murraystate.edu. Replacement cards will be distributed Aug. 4 and 13 at the Staff and the Professional Staff luncheons. If you have questions call 809.3003 or visit http://www.murraystate.edu/dining/racercard/.

Chemistry Department has Moved

The Department of Chemistry has moved from Blackburn Science Bldg into Jesse D. Jones Hall. Some finishing touches are still underway; however, they are open for business and summer classes will meet there.

Design Great Web Sites

Learn to design great websites in only 2 weeks without writing code. Learn the basics of Adobe Dreamweaver from July 16 - 31 in ART 393 ST2D. Design for the Web, entry # 9220.Ffor more information contact jim.bryant@murraystate.edu.

Part-Time Job Fair

Save the Date: Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair When: Tuesday, August 18 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Curris Center, 3rd Floor. For more information contact Career Services at 270.809.3735 or career.services@murraystate.edu.

MSU Psychological Center Summer Hours

Our hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Tuesday from noon until 8:00 pm. We provide counseling and assessment services to MSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the surrounding community. If you would like more information, please call 2504 or stop by our office located at 401 Wells Hall.

Information and updates on H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

H1N1 influenza, or what has been called swine flu, is a respiratory disease that is caused by the influenza A virus. H1N1 flu can infect and be passed among humans. It is important to know what the symptoms are and important to practice preventive measures that help prevent the spread of not only swine flu but many other viral and bacterial infections. There is no need for panic. Information on symptoms, what to do if you have symptoms and preventive measures can be found on the Health Services web site at http://campus.murraystate.edu/health/health.htm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Health Services at 270-809-3809 OR your private health care provider. Updates as to what is happening in the nation and the world can be found at the following web sites: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html