“Fun Friday” Contest Winners 11/4/11

The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

Spartans and Social Media Go Together!

Key board with share key and spartan helmet keys

It’s another Fun Friday and we think it’s fun to be “in the know” about all the wonderful things going on at Michigan State University!  The problem is, MSU is BIG, and there is so much going on in so many places that keeping up with it all can seem impossible.  More and more savvy Spartans are taking advantage of social media tools to stay up-to-date on all things MSU.  Many MSU colleges, units, departments, groups, courses, coaches, teams and individuals make interesting MSU-related information available to all through Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, You-Tube, Flickr and Slideshare. And best of all, there is one easy site where you can browse through a list of more than 250 MSU-related social media offerings:

http://www.msu.edu/social/Continue Reading… Spartans and Social Media Go Together!

“Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest Answers & Winners

Thanks to everyone who played our “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest! We can now share the campus locations of our piggy bank mascot:

FSA Piggy Bank
Our FSA Piggy Bank was found all around campus, including the MSU Library!
  1. Brody Square stairway
  2. 4-H Children’s Garden
  3. Red Cedar River facing Wells Hall, behind the Administration Building and Computer Center
  4. Olds Hall, in front of the Administration Building
  5. Beaumont Tower walkway
  6. MSU Main Library
  7. The DeLapa Perennial Garden of the Horticulture GardensContinue Reading… “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest Answers & Winners

“Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/28/11

The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

MSU Tumbler Cup
MSU Tumbler Cup from University Stores

Bowling and Billiards at the U!

The next time you find yourself bored on a weekend with nothing to do, how about some good old-fashioned fun with a bowling night out at the MSU Union? Right in the basement of the south wing of the MSU Union is Spartan Lanes, a 16-lane bowling alley with a classic, fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Also, right next to the bowling alley in the Union basement is UCue Billards, with open billiards and 8 championship pocket tables.

The convenient location and low cost entertainment of bowling and billiards at the Union make it the ideal place to take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy some fun rolling some balls with your co-workers or family!Continue Reading… Bowling and Billiards at the U!

“Where’s the Pig?” Flexible Spending Account Contest!

As we were preparing for this year’s Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment, our piggy bank mascot disappeared! We caught sight of him in several places on campus. We hope you can help us find him!

FSA Piggy Bank
Do you know where our pig is? Enter the contest now!

Visit this link to enter our “Where’s the FSA Pig?” contest! There are seven photos, and you need to guess where the piggy bank is in each of these photos taken on MSU’s campus. The first person to guess all the photos correctly by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 28 will win an FSA piggy bank. If nobody guesses all locations correctly, the winner will be the first person to get the most locations right by Friday, October 28. We’re also holding this contest on Facebook and Twitter. There will be one winner from each website!Continue Reading… “Where’s the Pig?” Flexible Spending Account Contest!

“Fun Friday” Contest Winner 10/21/11

The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

MSU Portfolio
MSU Portfolio from University Stores!

Parade Fun Today!

Looking to have a Fun Friday Night?  Don’t miss the MSU Homecoming Parade tonight!

MSU Homecoming Image
Graphic courtesy of MSU Alumni Association

The parade begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 and will feature Sparty, MSU Sports Teams, the Spartan Marching Band, the MSU Alumni Band, the MSU Cheerleaders and Dance Team, MSU student organizations, greek sororities and fraternities, East Lansing community groups, Michigan high school bands, and much more!Continue Reading… Parade Fun Today!

“Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/14/11

The drawing’s been held for this week’s “Fun Friday” contest, and the winners are:

MSU Coffee Mug
MSU Coffee Mug from University Stores!
  • Subscriber winner: Ann Taft from Medical Education Research and Development
  • Comment winner: Robin Pline from Office of the Provost, who commented on Thank You MSU Gardeners!

This week’s prizes come to us from University Stores. They both won MSU coffee mugs!Continue Reading… “Fun Friday” Contest Winners 10/14/11

Get Ready to Glow Green!

This year, Spartans from near and far are being asked to “glow” green for Homecoming week! MSU’s Homecoming will take place October 17-22. This year’s theme is “Glow Green, Go White”and the university is hoping to start a new tradition, which calls for Spartans to switch out their porch or house lights to green ones during homecoming week.

MSU Homecoming Logo
MSU’s Homecoming is October 17-22, 2011

While supplies last, the MSU Alumni Association is giving out free green light bulbs. The bulbs will be available for faculty, staff, alumni and fans during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at the MSU Alumni Association, located in the stadium tower. After the football game against Michigan on October 15, free bulbs will be available to alumni and fans at the MSU Alumni Association tent, north of the stadium. You also may purchase green light bulbs at all Meijer stores.Continue Reading… Get Ready to Glow Green!