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Student Email powered by Google

Information for NEW students

Based on student feedback, and with the active involvement of many current students, MSU has adopted Google to provide e-mail services to all students (plus calendaring and document sharing). This promises to greatly enhance the functionality of student e-mail and other e-services. To make this transition go smoothly, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible (see bottom of message).

Here is what you need to know:

  1. You have been assigned a new e-mail address of the form firstname.lastname@msu.montana.edu. All e-mail sent to this address is directed to your new Google account. You will get to keep this account even after you are no longer an MSU student.
  2. To access your new Google account, you need to retrieve your new NetID and log on to the account (see instructions below).
  3. Your @msu.montana.edu address is now your official e-mail address for MSU business. This includes billing statements, class listserves, and other official communications. MSU students selected the form of the address, which is considered more desirable than the old MyPortal address.
  4. Your MyPortal address will continue to work for the foreseeable future. E-mail addressed to the old address will automatically be forwarded to your Google account.
  5. Until July 1, 2009, you can access your e-mail through the Portal or through Google. After July 1, the Google mail system will be available directly through the Portal.
  6. You can set forwards from within your new Google account or merge this account with existing g-mail accounts.
  7. If your MyPortal e-mail was already set to forward to another account, you will need to reset this in your new Google account.
  8. At some time in the next few months, all e-mail in your existing MyPortal account will be moved to your Google account. This will include your inbox plus all folders (except deleted items, drafts, and SPAM).

To set up your account, you should do the following as soon as possible:

  1. Go to http://pilot.gapps.montana.edu/Home/getting-started (or click the STUDENT EMAIL link on the MSU homepage)
  2. Retrieve your NetID
  3. Activate your new Google account
  4. Set any forwards or merges you want (using standard g-mail functions)

If you have questions or problems you should consult the Frequently Asked Questions, and then email gapps-feedback@msu.montana.edu for more help.

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ASMSU Recreational Sports & Fitness

Shroyer Gym and Track will be closed June 26-July 10 due to floor refinishing. Locker Rooms C & D entrance will be through North pool entrance by Rec. Sports Office.

REGULAR BUILDING HOURS
Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
***THE BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 3. ***

REC. SPORTS OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 12:00 noon, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

POOL HOURS
Monday thru Friday 11:00am – 1:00pm – LAP SWIM
5:00pm – 7:00pm – LAP

Climbing Wall Hours

Bouldering Only
Monday—Friday: Regular Building Hours
Top Rope
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00pm—7:00pm
Tuesdays & Fridays 11:00am—1:00pm

Climbing Wall Orientation
Check for schedule over at Rec Sports Office

Belay Certification Tests
Stop by during Top Rope Hours

Student Summer Memberships
$75 (Must have been a full-time student during 2009 Spring Semester.

Summer Fitness Consultations
$15 for one session or $30 for up to three sessions. Call or stop by the Rec. Sports and Fitness Office to schedule your consulation. Consultations will start on May 18.

Special Classes
Adult/Child/Infant Classes for July
Wednesdays starting at 5pm

July 1-Child/Infant CPR
July 8-Adult CPR/AED
July 22- Child/Infant CPR
July 29- Adult CPR/AED

Classes meet at the Rec. Sports and Fitness Office
Sign-up at the Rec. Sports and Fitness Office is necessary
Class size is limited
Cost: One Class $55, Both Classes $75

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
Dates: July 24 6pm-9pm
July 25 8am-6pm
July 26 8am-1pm
*Must attend all three days

Cost: $175 (includes instruction, book and certification card)
Sign-up at the Rec. Sports and Fitness Office, 120 Hosaeus Fitness Center. Call 994-5000 for more information.
Must be able to pass swim test: 300 yd (100 yd crawl, 100 yd breast and 100 yd either)

Relaxation Techniques to facilitate
Stress Reduction and Mood Enhancement/Stabilization
Instructor: Arnie Shapiro, MD
Wed. 12:15-1:00 pm
July 8, 15 and 22, 2009
Learn brief practical self-soothing techniques that can be practiced anywhere. Instruction includes patterned breathing, visualization and auto-suggestion.
Register at the Rec. Sports and Fitness Office
Cost is $25, Minimum of 4 participants—Limit 15

Group Fitness Classes
Build-A-Bod, Hip Hop Dance, Pilates, Qigong, Quick Core, Spin & Strength, Spinning, Tai Chi, Yoga, Yoga Core, 60 Min. Yoga and Zumba. See website for complete list and times.

Check out www.montana.edu/getfit for complete Group Fitness Schedule. Group Fitness Pass required for admission to Group Fitness Classes.

 
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