The BHSU Staff Senate will meet Wednesday morning, tomorrow, March 27, at 10am in the Trump Conference Room in the Student Union. Topics include elections, fund-raising, and any questions anyone wishes to have addressed. Please join us!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th
4:00 to 5:00 P.M.
CLUB BUZZ
Thursday, March 28th: Close @ 5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 29th - Monday April 1st: Closed
Regular hours resume on Tuesday, April 2nd @ 7:30 a.m.
April Blood Drive - The Health Sciences Student Organization and Vitalant are sponsoring a blood drive from 9:00-3:30 on April 3rd in the Jacket Legacy Room. Blood supplies are always dangerously low this time of year and we can help the local health care system by donating here at BHSU. To register for the blood drive, go to the following website:
To save you time, complete your Fast Track Health History questionnaire on your computer or mobile device (smartphone or tablet) before you come to the drive. The health history must be completed the same day you donate; it cannot be completed a day or two ahead of time. To access the questionnaire, go to the following website.
If you have any questions you can email Dr. Charlie Lamb at Charles.lamb@bhsu.edu.
Here are the upcoming events for the next 4 weeks. If you don't see something that should be listed, please submit an event through our submission form.
BUZZ BITES!!
As part of Goal 3 of the University's Strategic Plan, we are excited to host our first Buzz Bites event! This Brunch and Learn type of event will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 10-11 AM at the Joy Center.
Our speaker will be Dr. Garrett Stevens, Cybersecurity Engineer and he will talk about all things Cybersecurity!
Please RSVP by calling HR at 605-642-6549 or by email BHSUHumanResources@bhsu.edu
Thanks and we hope to see you there!
On, April 25, 2024, a variety of our employee benefit companies will be on campus and available from 9 am – 1 pm in the Jacket Legacy Room to meet with you about your health, wellness, investing opportunities and your employee benefits. A few local businesses will be there as well! SDRS speakers are scheduled to present in the Trump Room in the Student Union as shown below:
9:00—9:45: SDRS - A general overview of the SD Retirement System and what this means for you!
9:45 – 10:30: SDRS Supplemental - A summary of the 457 and Special Pay Plans.
Open to all BHSU employees, students, and spouses with a chance to win door prizes and grand prizes for those who attend and stop by some booths! This is a great opportunity to learn about investing as well as ask questions about your employee benefits!
Also, individual retirement sessions will be available throughout the day. Please contact HR at 605.642.6549 or by email at BHSUHumanResources@bhsu.edu to sign up for a ONE-ON-ONE session with SDRS - limited spots are available!
Check out these BHSU job openings! Please share with anyone you know that might be interested!
Staff and Faculty job listings can be found here:
The Send-a-Thanks platform was developed for employees to be able to send a special thank you, or kudos, to one of their colleagues across campus. Employees who receive a send-a-thanks are entered into a monthly drawing for either a bookstore gift card or a mug and gift card courtesy of Einstein's.
We would like to give a SHOUT OUT to the following individuals who received some KUDOS!!!
If you would like to send a special recognition to someone, please click the quick link on the main e-Update email.
Thank you for everything you do for BHSU!!
It is time to celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of our colleagues! We are excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for our annual employee recognition event. Remember, individual winners will each earn $500! Now is the time to make your recommendations.
This event serves as an opportunity to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and teamwork in their roles. We encourage all employees to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and accomplishments of their peers and nominate those who have truly made a difference. You may nominate multiple colleagues across different categories if you believe they meet the criteria. Awards will be given out at the State of the University this fall!
Visit https://portal.sdbor.edu/bhsu-fac-staff/Pages/Human-Resources.aspx for nomination forms and descriptions of the awards.
The deadline for nominations is May 6, 2024.
Please email the nominations to BHSUHumanResources@bhsu.edu.
Call HR at 605.642.6549 or email BHSUHumanResources@bhsu.edu with any questions or for more information.
Thank you!
Do you have any small planters, jars, or mugs you don't need? We will take them!
The Sustainability Department is seeking plant pots for the upcoming BHSU Earth Day Festival on April 20th! We will be giving away free starter houseplants at the festival and are in need of planters, coffee mugs, jars, etc. Preferably secondhand and non-plastic.
If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact Kate Shelton, Sustainability Graduate Assistant, at julia.shelton@yellowjackets.BHSU.edu or stop by the Facilities Services building. Thank you!
The Sustainability Department is proud to present the First Annual Earth Day Festival at BHSU!
When: April 20th, 11am-3pm
Where: Campus Green
Details: This is a community-wide celebration of our amazing planet! There will be vendors, crafts, music, art, solar panel tours, free houseplants, speakers, a scavenger hunt, and more! You won't want to miss it!!! To stay up to date on the festival, respond to the Facebook event!
If you have questions or want to participate, please contact Kate Shelton, Sustainability Graduate Assistant at Julia.Shelton@yellowjackets.BHSU.edu
As part of Goal 3 of the University's Strategic Plan, we are excited to host our first Buzz Bites event! This is a "brunch and learn" type of event where we will have a guest speaker on a particular topic each time. Our first Buzz Bites will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 10-11 a.m at the Joy Center with special guest speaker Dr. Garrett Stevens, Cybersecurity Engineer, to talk about all things Cybersecurity. Please RSVP by March 27 to BHSUHumanResources@bhsu.edu. Breakfast type foods will be available.
Come support the Lakota Omniciye Indian Taco Sale fundraiser.
Tacos will be sold 4/3/24 under the bookstore at 11 am until sold out.
All proceeds will support the annual Wacipi held April 13, 2024. Thank you!
Over the past two years, BHSU has shifted its advising approach, welcoming professional advisors and shifting some advising responsibilities away from BHSU faculty. This is an opportunity to re-evaluate and to improve our collective approach to mentoring students. Student-faculty relationships remain a cornerstone of the college experience, a bedrock value for BHSU graduates and a vital element in post-graduation success. We are all invested in ensuring that mentoring partnerships thrive for every student and every faculty member.
To support that goal, please join us for this roundtable event as we explore approaches to mentoring across our institution. How do faculty support students' career development? How do they foster student-to-student networks during and after graduation? How do they give first- and second-year students meaningful mentoring support? How do they design curricula to include mentoring at various stages? We'll explore these questions, share experiences and strategies from BHSU programs, and invite attendees to identify areas for further professional development.
Speakers: Charles Lamb (Biology), Desy Schoenewies (Art), Abigail Domagall (Geology), Facilitator: Nick Van Kley (Center for Faculty Innovation)
When: Thursday, March 28, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where: JA 103A (RSVP for online option)
RSVP for this roundtable: Mentoring Roundtable RSVP Form
Questions? Email Nicholas.VanKley@bhsu.edu or visit the Center for Faculty Innovation BHSU site