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Caring Through Service: February 14th @Breslin Center

February 14th from 1-4PM at the Breslin Center Hall of History

Join the Center for Community Engaged Learning for Caring Through Service, an opportunity for community building, service, and advocacy. Spartans will come together to support mental health initiatives, create meaningful connections, and give back to the community.

Food will be provided. Supportive and quiet spaces will also be open for participants who need them. This is a free event open to all members of our Spartan community, and no pre-registration is required.

Learn more at https://communityengagedlearning.msu.edu/upcoming-events/2025/caring-through-service.

Fate of the Earth: Our Waters Symposium – March 20-21, 2025

Join us for the Fate of the Earth: Our Waters Symposium as we explore challenges & opportunities we face in enhancing human well-being while protecting the environment. The event will highlight collaborations between MSU and partners that are focused on solving water-related problems. This is a great opportunity for students to share their research.

 

Graduate Students: Use the following codes to waive the registration fee:

student – this will waive the $10 student registration.

water25 – this one will waive the $25 registration fee.

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World Cinema Mini-Film Festival Coming to Wells Hall

DATE: February 19-21m 2025 – This festival will showcase critically acclaimed films from around the globe, with the aim of sparking dialogue about international film cultures, aesthetics, and histories.

All films take place in B-122 Wells Hall at 7PM:

  • Wednesday, February 19, 7:00 PM: The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) by Mohammad Rasoulof.
    This film has won prestigious accolades, including the Cannes Grand Prix, FIPRESCI Prize, Jury Prize, and François Chalais Prize. It is Germany’s official submission for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film and a BAFTA nominee for Best Non-English Film.
  • Thursday, February 20, 7 PM: Blood of the Condor (1969) by Jorge Sanjinés and Ghale (Women’s Quarter, 1966) by Kamran Shirdel.
    This screening is organized in collaboration with Dr. Pedro Doreste’s film collective.
  • Friday, February 21, 7 PM: Far From Home (1975) by Sohrab Shahid Saless.
    Dr. Kaveh Askari will introduce the film, offering insights into its historical and cinematic significance.

FREE MSU Student Tickets to 9-5, The Musical!

Feb. 15-23, Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium:  We’re excited to share that thanks to funds from the Office of the Provost, free tickets for the MSU Theatre Department’s Spring musical, 9 to 5, are available for ALL MSU students! Tickets are first-come, first-served.  Just show your MSU ID to the Fairchild Theatre box office the night of the show, or pick up your ticket early at the Wharton Center ticket office window. MSU students can receive 1 free ticket for each remaining Dept. of Theatre production for the rest of the season!

First Fridays at MSU: Game On – Friday January 17th

Do you enjoy playing arcade games? Video games? Board games?
Then this event is for you!

Come to game night with the MSU Museum and put your gaming skills to the test. Challenge your friends or make new friends and enjoy a night full of games and free refreshments.

Tickets are free, but limited, so reserve your spot now!  REGISTER HERE

When:January 17 from 7:00PM-9:00PM

Where:311 Abbot, 2nd Floor, East Lansing, MI, 48823

For parking options, see this map of East Lansing.

Celebrating 45 years of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy

The Progress for Civil Rights Continues:
Celebrating 45 years of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy

Join the MSU Community throughout January, in celebration of the legacy of Dr. King and historical events that took place in our nation and on our campus.

2025 MLK Jr. Celebration Events Calendar

*If you would like to attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Unity Dinner on Thursday, January 16th, please make sure to Register asap. This event is free, and registration is required: go.msu.edu/mlkrsvp

Student Supervisor Opening MSU Student Food Bank

January 2025: The MSU Student Food Bank is currently hiring for the Lead Student Supervisor position. This role is ideal for students looking to gain valuable leadership and operational experience while contributing to the mission of combating food insecurity at MSU.

Key Details:

Position: Lead Student Supervisor

Pay: $15–$20/hour

Hours: 20–25 hours per week

Responsibilities: Assistance with overseeing food bank operations, managing volunteers, and ensuring smooth day-to-day activities.

How to Apply: Students can view the full job description and apply via Handshake here: MSU Food Bank Lead Student Supervisor Job Posting. https://careernetwork.msu.edu/jobs/msu-university-health-and-wellbeing-msu-foodbank-lead-student-supervisor/

Free 5K Training on Campus: Join the Blue Cross® Winter Warm Up

Stay active this winter with the free Blue Cross Winter Warm Up 5K Training Program. Starting January 20, this eight-week program includes two weekly sessions led by certified Good Form Running and Walking coaches from the Playmakers Fitness Foundation at sites throughout Greater Lansing. 

 MSU students, faculty, and staff can join University Health and Wellbeing’s campus session Mondays and Wednesdays, 5–6 PM located in Bessey Hall, Room 108. 

 Each session includes stretches, warmups, and scenic routes like the River Trail. Weekly tips on training and nutrition keep you on track. The program culminates in the celebratory 5K Walk/Run at Hawk Island on March 15. 

Achieve your fitness goals while enjoying community and support! 

Sign up today!