Category: Thank You!

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is a pivotal source of entertainment on campus. Its mission, “… to enrich the lives of Michigan residents and strengthen the value of the arts in everyday life by serving as a leading resource for renowned arts entertainment and education programs” is one that is vehemently carried out by Wharton’s high quality productions. The center hosts a wide variety of shows that are sure to be enticing to all. This holiday season, there will be a slew of wonderful acts performed at Wharton, ranging from the Nutcracker to Manheim Steamroller. To view the Wharton Center’s website and a comprehensive list of upcoming performances, visit its website: http://www.whartoncenter.com/.

This month, we extend our gratitude to the Wharton Center for serving as a cultural mecca to the community. Thank you Wharton Center for all that you do!

Today, MSU Human Resources would like to recognize all veterans and thank them for their exemplary service, honor and bravery. It is because of our veterans that we are able to enjoy many of the freedoms that we do today. We send a resounding thanks to our veterans for their commendable patriotism and service. We salute you!

While Lansing’s Veterans Day ceremony took place this past Saturday, the community will celebrate our veterans in a variety of ways today in order to pay tribute. The Spartan Battalion Army ROTC cadets will visit area retirement homes to honor local veterans. There will also be a ceremony held at the Alumni Chapel at 3 p.m. In addition, as a special thanks, veterans will receive a 10% discount at the MSU Surplus Store.

This month, we would like to thank MSU Bakers for making delicious treats for the campus community to enjoy! MSU Bakers offers a wide array of fresh-baked goodies that are perfect for any occasion. Additionally, their philanthropic efforts are commendable. Every October, MSU Bakers sells “Gwen’s Bagels”, pink-hued, ribbon-shaped bagels featuring a smattering of dried cranberries, created in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every Gwen’s Bagels purchase, MSU Bakers donates one dollar to the American Cancer Society.

Every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MSU Bakers  hosts a campus farm stand in front of “the rock”. The stand sells all types of sweet and savory baked goods, ranging from pepperoni pizza focaccia to miniature decorated cakes. Be sure to stop by soon as the stand will close on October 30. True to their charitable nature, for every loaf of bread sold, MSU Bakers donates one dollar to the MSU Student Food Bank.

Thank you MSU Bakers for baking delectable goodies and for giving back to the community while doing it!

This month, we are thanking an unlikely source that assumes an integral campus role. Michigan State University’s Institute of Public Utilities (IPU) engineers research and educational opportunities that help regulate public utilities, both effectively and efficiently. More importantly, all policies that the institute implements are carried out sustainably and with the general best interest in mind. As outlined in the institute’s Mission Statement, “IPU’s guiding philosophy is that regulation is well served by university-based research and education.” Public utilities, including electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications, are vital in keeping campus operational, thus illustrating the importance of a program such as IPU.

Kudos IPU, thank you for your thoughtful diligence in aiding in regulation of MSU’s utilities!

This month, we would like to extend a warm thank you to the department that maintains the physical aspects of MSU’s campus, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF). From general services to construction and renovation projects, IPF works diligently to ensure that our surroundings on campus remain in superior condition. The department also repairs vehicles and provides exemplary recycling and reuse services. IPF enhances MSU in ways far greater than purely cosmetic, however. The department’s reliability and open communication tactics have truly ascertained its position as an invaluable component of Michigan State University.

Here’s to you, IPF! Thanks for all that you do.

Right here on campus there is a center that provides support to individuals and a place to socialize for anyone in the MSU community. The LBGT (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender) Resource Center operates according to their mission which states:

“The LBGT Resource Center leads and collaborates on university-wide initiatives that enhance campus climate and support services for MSU students who identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and their communities, at Michigan State University.

We serve the entire campus community by helping all students, faculty and staff thrive in a diverse world by developing allies across differences.”

All members of the MSU community are welcome to visit and “chill, meet-up with friends, ask questions, study, check-out the Community Gallery Exhibit, get a cup of coffee, have a good laugh, heat up lunch in the microwave, have a good cry, show us your favorite YouTube video, take a nap in our ‘fat boy’ (bean bag chair), see what is happening on campus, complain about your (INSERT GRIPE HERE), make friends, and get the help you need for just about anything by just asking.”

Thank you LBGT Resource Center for offering support, guidance and a helping hand to anyone that needs it!

The MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), has been dedicated to maximizing opportunities for people with disabilities since 1971. The RCPD recently held their annual Awards and Appreciation Reception, where they honor the achievements of scholarship recipients and exceptional MSU faculty and staff members. The reception also honors the donors who have generously contributed to RCPD over the years and supported the mission of opportunity for those with disabilities.

The awards given at the reception include: the Spirit of Ability Award, which commemorates the empowering heritage of founders who saw beyond disabilities, the Student Leadership and Service Award that recognizes outstanding leadership of students and organizations within the RCPD and the broader community, and the Outstanding Alumnus Award that recognizes the accomplishments, leadership, and dedication of MSU graduates who make significant contributions to their field. Each of these awards were given to deserving individuals who have positively impacted the MSU community.

Thank you, MSU RCPD, for your commitment to advancing opportunities and experiences for those with disabilities, and for continuing to inspire us all. For more information about the RCPD, check out their website.

May is National Bike Month. Established in 1956, National Bike Month was created to promote the many benefits associated with bicycling.

Here at MSU, bicycling is a part of life. Everywhere on campus bicyclists are pedaling to work or school. With so many bicyclists around, there has to be a place that provides services to bike riders. Thankfully, MSU Bikes is available to everyone at MSU.

MSU Bikes provides bicycle sales, rentals and repairs to the MSU community. They also provide education on bicycle safety and work with campus planners to improve the bicycle infrastructure on campus.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Bikes

Have you ever wanted a chance to view stars in the night sky? The MSU Observatory provides a great opportunity for stargazing.

After going through a closure in previous years and being reconstructed, the current MSU Observatory opened in 1986. In 2004, a grant from the National Science Foundation PREST program and financial support from the Department of Physics and Astronomy funded the renovation of the observatory. The telescope in the observatory was updated in 2005.

The MSU Observatory is known for its open house nights, where members of the public can stargaze for a couple of hours. Between 1986 and 2008, 32,000 members of the general public attended an observatory open house night.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Observatory

The MSU Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Midwest. It houses nearly 1 million artifacts and specimens of cultural and natural history from around the globe.

Created in 1857, the MSU Museum has stood the test of time. The Museum became a Smithsonian affiliate in 2001. It also serves as a major state repository for the Department of Natural Resources (biological collections) and the Bureau of History (archaeological collections).

In addition, museum curators, researchers and public programmers work closely with the College of Education, the College of Veterinary Medicine and other colleges on campus for teaching and research purposes. Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Museum