What is your job title?
Industrial Hygienist
What area of campus, building and department do you work in?
I work on North campus on the first floor of Giltner Hall, the big building just north of the auditorium. I work for Environmental Health & Safety.
How long have you been at MSU?
I have been working full time at MSU since I finished my undergraduate degree in 2011. I started working at MSU in 2007 as a student employee at the college of Communication Arts and Sciences.
How long have you been an Area Representative?
Since 2017.
Why is being a member of the Union important to you and what value does it bring?
Being a member of the Union is important to me because I am part of a larger body advocating for the good of everyone. Having a clear contract and individuals working to backup that contract has helped me on several occasions when the going got tough.
What words of advice do you have for the new hires at MSU?
I encourage new employees to take some time to explore all the training opportunities offered by MSU HR and the APA. I have met many individuals from professions across campus through these trainings. These connections have been very beneficial both day-to-day and as I have moved to new positions across campus.
What do you love about working at MSU?
MSU has so many opportunities for employment across a diverse range of academic and research support. I have been fortunate to work in information technology, horticulture research, and Environmental Health and Safety during my seven years on campus.
What do you like to do when you are not at work?
I enjoy camping and exploring northern Michigan light houses with my family.
Want more on AR’s?
The AR’s are appointed by the Executive Board and their role is to assist with distributing APA materials and information and to serve as a resource for members. AR’s are assigned to a geographic area of campus, so if there is not an AR in your immediate building, you can find one nearby. For a list of AR’s go to http://lay.wyz.mybluehost.me/about/area-representatives-2/. If you are interested in becoming an AR, contact Martin McDonough, APA VP at [email protected].