Perry Food Truck is just one of several meals-on-wheels options on the Starkville campus this fall. With the renovation of historic Perry Cafeteria underway, MSU Dining Services has positioned the trucks serving burgers, barbecue, burritos and more at specific locations around campus Monday through Friday. Students and employees can download the Grubhub app to place their orders. PHOTO: Grace Cockrell | Public Affairs
Olivier named associate dean for administration at College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Alicia Olivier, a professor of anatomic pathology at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the college’s associate dean for administration. She served as interim associate dean for administration since October 2023 and as a faculty member in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine since 2014. Olivier will provide support for all aspects of college administration, with a focus on faculty and staff recruitment and retention, college policies and operations and the implementation of strategic initiatives. “Dr. Olivier brings her extensive experience as an educator, anatomic pathologist and researcher to this position, and she is committed to supporting the three important components of the MSU CVM mission: teaching, service and research,” Dr. Nicholas Frank, MSU CVM dean, said.
Marufuzzaman named interim head of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Associate Professor Mohammad Marufuzzaman has been named interim head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in Mississippi State University's Bagley College of Engineering. “I am pleased Dr. Marufuzzaman has agreed to serve as interim department head. His leadership in other areas in the department makes him an ideal candidate, and I look forward to working with him in maintaining the momentum of the Industrial and Systems Engineering program,” Robert Green, interim dean of the college, said. Marufuzzaman is an expert in supply chain optimization, stochastic programming, and decomposition methods with specific applications in bioenergy security, and risk management.
Reed Food Technology establishes endowed MSU professorship, supports new Food Science Innovation Hub
Mississippi State University is fueling the future of food science with the establishment of the Reed Family Endowed Professorship and the university’s newly created Food Science Innovation Hub within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Reed Food Technology, a Mississippi-based company with offices in Pearl and Hernando, initiated the gift to enhance MSU’s reputation as a leading institution in food science education and research. Scott Willard, CALS dean and MAFES director, said it further solidifies MSU’s position as a leader in food science, safety and security. Giles Distinguished Professor Wes Schilling is the newly appointed director of the Food Science Innovation Hub.
Lobato de Magalhães receives international wetlands research awards, helps MSU advance ecological modeling
A distinguished Mississippi State postdoctoral research associate renowned for her groundbreaking work in wetlands ecology is being recognized by the Society of Wetland Scientists with two major honors. Tatiana Lobato de Magalhães will receive the 2024 SWS International Fellow Award and the 2024 SWS Presidential Service Award at the organization’s annual meeting in Taiwan this November. Lobato de Magalhães joined the lab of MSU Professor Gary Ervin this summer in the Department of Biological Sciences. There, she collaborates with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop advanced ecological modeling for wetlands.
Reminder: University policy addresses employee political activity
With campaigning for elected offices underway this year, Mississippi State's Office of General Counsel offers the following reminder of the university’s policy on political activities. There are several basic guidelines that university employees should keep in mind when engaging in any form of political activity. MSU employees are encouraged to review OP 01.14: Political Activities in its entirety and to understand their rights and responsibilities.
Free learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning available to faculty, staff and students
Sharpen skills. Explore new interests. Increase professional value. These and other results are now available via no-cost learning opportunities to Mississippi State faculty, staff and students through MSU’s new agreement with LinkedIn Learning. A popular, online education platform, LinkedIn Learning’s 20,000-plus courses are available to campus via a quick login using their MSU NetID email addresses. With self-paced learning, courses are presented in various formats, including bite-sized video, audio only and in-depth content. The platform is directly integrated with Canvas, the university’s learning management system. MSU faculty can use it to supplement course material or even develop and load their own content onto the platform.
Smoke-free policy enhances healthy environment
Mississippi State University is a smoke-free campus. Official policy prohibits the use of any combustible or vapor products anywhere on campus property including university buildings, university grounds, university vehicles, parking areas and sidewalks. The smoke-free campus policy is part of the university's commitment to creating a healthy environment for all members of the campus community. Use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookah or other similar devices are prohibited by this policy. The complete policy is available at www.policies.msstate.edu/policy/91301.
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