Category: Event Round-Up

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Monday, April 23

• Retirement Plan Workshop, 1 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Tuesday, April 24

• Illustrator CS5 – Level 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Horizons, East Lansing
• Benefits Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., MSU Union, Parlors B & C
• “Gardens, Health and Healing: Folklore to Contemporary Practice”-Dessert with Discussion series, 7:30 p.m., KBS Academic Center

Wednesday, April 25

• Benefits Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nisbet Building, First Floor
• Practical Office Politics, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
• Big Spring Concert for MSU Youth Jazz, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., MSU Detroit Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday, April 26

• Leading Effectively in a Unionized Environment, 8 a.m. to Noon, Kellogg Center, Room 103
• Take Your Child to Work Day, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., East Lansing campus
• Benefits Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., International Center, Spartan Rooms B & C

Friday, April 27

• Dim Down 2012, Noon to 1 p.m.,
• Observatory Open House, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., MSU Observatory

Saturday, April 28

• 2012 Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Auditorium
• Community-Wide Spelling Bee, 11 a.m., Kellogg Center Auditorium

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Monday, April 16

• Benefits Open Enrollment begins
• Community Reuse Days begin, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center

Tuesday, April 17

• Relaxing Under the Stars at Abrams, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
• Presenting A Professional Image, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
• Whimsical Spring Container Gardens, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Plant and Social Science Headhouse

Wednesday, April 18

• Recipe for Health Cooking Series: Eggs, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen
• Writing Essentials for Leaders, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
• Conversation with the President about Energy and Economic Impact: Webcast, 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 19

• RNT: 3-7 Years to Your Retirement, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10 Nisbet
• Earth Week Beal Garden Tour, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Beal Garden
• Closing Reception for “The Wanamaker Collection: A Tribute to Susan Applegate Krouse,” 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., MSU Museum
• Astronomy and 2012:  Should I Still Plan for Retirement?, 7:30 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Friday, April 20

• Energy Open House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Physical Plant Building
• Dim Down 2012, Noon to 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 21

• Small Animals Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, April 10

• Kitchen Skill Drill: Garlic, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., McDonel Hall Test Kitchen
• Build a Bamboo Trellis, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Plant and Social Science Headhouse
• Art, Art History, and Design Guest Lecture: Julia Hoffmann, 7 p.m., 107 S. Kezdie Hall
• MSU Library Film Series – The Mill and The Cross, 7 p.m., W449 Main Library,  North Conference Room

Wednesday, April 11

• RNT: 1-2 Years to Your Retirement, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
• Powerpoint 2007 – Level 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 216 Bessey Hall
• Computer Store Expo 2012, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MSU Computer Store
• MSU Innovation Celebration, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., MSU Union Ballroom

Thursday, April 12

• Construction Junction, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., A170 Henry Center
• ANGEL Introduction, 9 a.m. to Noon, Main Libr Basement Instr Room
• ANGEL Content and Communication, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Main Libr Basement Instr Room
• Library Film Series: My Own Private Idaho, 7 p.m., W449 MSU Main Library, North Conference Room

Friday, April 13

• Dim Down 2012, Noon to 1 p.m.
• Exploring Power and Place: The Enrico Fermi Atomic Energy Plant and the Workers of Downriver Detroit, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., MSU Museum Auditorium
• Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities’ Annual Awards and Appreciation Reception, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Spartan Club, Spartan Stadium

Saturday, April 14

• Student Parents on a Mission (SPOM) Spring Carnival 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Breslin Center

Sunday, April 15

• Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre, 1:30 p.m., Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, April 3

• Power of Belief, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 214 Berkey Hall
• Les Miserables, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wharton Center Cobb Great Hall

Wednesday, April 4

• Excel 2007 – Level 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center

Thursday, April 5

• An Introduction to LGBT Health and Health Disparities in Adolescent and Pediatric Health Care, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Sparrow Hospital Auditorium
• Google Apps: Calendar and Sites, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 216 Bessey Hall
• Library Film Series “Dirty Pretty Things,” 7 p.m., Main Library North Conference Room, W449
• World View Lecture – Susan Reverby, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center Pasant Theatre

Friday, April 6

• Dim Down 2012, Noon to 1 p.m.
• Kripalu Yoga, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., IM Circle Dance Studio
• Musique 21, 8 p.m., Music Building Auditorium

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Monday March 26

• “Souvenirs” Documentary, 7 p.m., 147 Communication Arts and Sciences Building

Tuesday March 27

• Where do Things Stand with Enterprise Business Systems (EBS)?, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Kellogg Center, Red Cedar Rooms
• Choose Your Words Wisely, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 10 Nisbet
• Power of Belief, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 214 Berkey Hall
• Perfect Your Punctuation, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday March 28

• Conversation with President Lou Anna K. Simon Part II: Boldness by Design Revisited, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Kellogg Center, Big Ten C
• Cascade Server Content Manager Training, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 210 Computer Center
• Culinary Cooking and Concepts, Noon to 1 p.m., University Club

Thursday March 29

• Endnote X4, 10:30 a.m. to  Noon, Main Libr Basement Instr Room (EG2)

Friday March 30

• Creating Accessible Documents, 8 a.m. to Noon, 216 Bessey Hall
• MSU Museum Wine Tasting Benefit, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Kellogg Center
• Public Observing Night, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., MSU Observatory

Saturday March 31

• Adult Rock Workshop, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Community Music School

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Monday, March 19

World View Lecture Series with Doug Stanton, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center Pasant Theatre

Tuesday, March 20

(In)Civility in the Classroom, 8:45 a.m. to Noon, MSU Union Parlor C

MSU Moves towards Zero Waste, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Main Library North Conference Room, W449

Communicate with Impact, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Google Apps: Docs, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 216 Bessey Hall

Wednesday, March 21

The Healing Power of Guided Imagery, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Recipe for Health Cooking Series, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen

Thursday, March 22

Taming the Email and Clutter Beast, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 10 Nisbet

Leading Staff to Provide Great Service, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Friday, March 23

“Harnessing the Hype: Building Pan-University Sustainability Initiatives,” 11 a.m., Erickson Hall Kiva

Saturday, March 24

Riverdance, 2 p.m. or 8 p.m., Wharton Center Cobb Great Hall

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday March 13

• Access 2007 – Level 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center
• Avaya Telephone Training, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 140B Public Safety Building

Wednesday March 14

• Seven Sensible Practices So You Can (Re)Gain, Maintain, and Sustain Control of Your Worklife, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., MSU Union, Gold Rooms A&B
• Relaxing Under the Stars at Abrams, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium
• ‘Moulin Rouge – The Ballet’, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall

Thursday March 15

• Raising Good Eaters, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., 321 Baker Hall
• Understand Your Expectations at Work, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday March 16

• Hiring Temporary and On-Call Employees, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• When Good Jobs Go Bad, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., MSU Museum Auditorium

Saturday March 17

• Shamrock 5K Run-Walk-Roll, 11 a.m., Conrad Hall

Sunday March 18

• 13th Annual University Surplus Property Association Conference, 4 p.m., Surplus Store & Recycling Center

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday March 6

• The Espresso Book Machine, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Reference Instruction Room (W101D)

Wednesday March 7

• U Can Quit Support Group, Noon to 1 p.m., 248 Olin Health Center
• Yogalates, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., IM West
• Together, Let’s Jam!, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Community Music School

Thursday March 8

• Construction Junction, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., B122 Wells Hall
• Breaking Free From Stress, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Breastfeeding Series, Noon to 1 p.m., 250 Nisbet Building

Friday March 9

• Relics of the Big Bang, 8 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Saturday March 10

• Bluebirds & Build-A-Box!, 1 p.m., Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Sunday March 11

• Space Chase, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Monday, February 27

• WorldView Lecture: Living on Earth, 7:30p.m., Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center

Tuesday, February 28

• Social Media: Connecting with Friends, Family and the Global Community, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 101 Kellogg Center

Wednesday, February 29

• Building a Dynamic Vocabulary, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 10 Nisbet
• Bach to Basics – A Leap Year Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Music Building Auditorium

Thursday, March 1

• Camtasia, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 210 Computer Center
• No-Fail Email, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet
• Breastfeeding: How to Get Started and Keep Going, Noon to 1 p.m., 250 Nisbet Building
• Department of Art, Art History, and Design Lecture Series: Joan Waltemath, 7 p.m., 107 South Kedzie Hall

Friday, March 2

• Employee Engagement: What it is, how to get it and what it means to you, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 10 Nisbet
• Excel 2007 – Level 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 210 Computer Center

Sunday, March 4

• All-School Recital, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Community Music School

Here are some events happening this week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, February 21

• Managing Tough Customers with Ease, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Building
• Eldercare Series “A ‘Memo’ for Mom’s memory!”, Noon to 1 p.m., 250 Nisbet Building

Wednesday, February 22

• Navigating the FMLA, ADA and Worker’s Compensation , 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Building
• Recipe for Health Cooking Series: Grapefruit, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen
• Students Speak: Native American Students, 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., MSU Union, Gold Rooms A&B

Thursday, February 23

• Getting out of the Struggle Trap,  8:30 a.m. to Noon, 10 Nisbet
• South Pointe at Case Grand Opening, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Case Hall Main Floor
• Pairing Wine and Food- Culinary Cooking and Concepts, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., University Club

Friday, February 24

• Blackboard Public Demonstration, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., 1415 Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building

Saturday, February 25

• Biking Enjoyment for Spring and Summer, 10 a.m. to Noon,  Riverside Room, Kellogg Center

Sunday, February 26

• MSU Museum Chocolate Party Event, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Kellogg Center

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