Are you looking for activities for you and your family in the upcoming month? There are events (in-person and virtual) on campus and in the Greater Lansing community. Many events require registration, so be sure to click the links to learn more.

Campus Events 

March 1-17– The REDress Project Exhibition: the MSU Museum and its campus partners will host the REDress Project, an evocative art installation that spotlights the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. This striking exhibition features approximately 60 red dresses suspended along West Circle Drive in public spaces near the MSU Museum and Beal Botanical Garden, symbolizing the haunting absence and powerful presence of these women and girls. A reception will take place on March 8, International Women’s Day, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Green Room (4th floor, West) at the MSU Libraries. Please RSVP for the reception.

March 9- Step Afrika! At the Wharton Center: Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Ticket prices are available on the Wharton Center website. 

March 9 – April 14 – APIDA Heritage Month Events: Michigan State University recognizes Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, or APIDA, Heritage Month each year to celebrate the group’s diverse identities, histories, and cultures. APIDA Heritage Month is recognized nationally in May when most students are no longer on campus. MSU observes APIDA Heritage Month events this year between March 9 and April 14 while students are on campus and can connect with each other.

March 18 – 30 — Las Alas Invisibles: The Unseen Wings: Join the exhibition reception to celebrate MSU’s migrant farmworker and farmer community on March 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the MSU Union Art Gallery (2nd floor). Timed with National Farmworker Awareness Week and MSU’s César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration, the exhibition traces the migration of monarch butterflies and migrant farmworker labor from the fields to higher education.

March 20- Artist Talks: 2024 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition (free): Join MSU Department of Art, Art History, and Design Master of Fine Arts degree candidates Shirin Abedinirad, Gustavo Uriel Ayala, Emily J. Burkhead, Adeline Newmann, and Patrick N. Taylor as they discuss their work included in the 2024 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, on view from Mar. 9–May 26, 2024 at the MSU Broad Art Museum. Register here. 

March 25- 2024 MSU César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration (free): Each year, the Michigan State University, Greater Lansing, and East Lansing communities gather at MSU to honor the legacy of two of the most prominent U.S. labor leaders and civil rights activists, César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta. This event will feature a keynote speaker and workshops followed by a dinner. Registration for this free event is encouraged. 

Family-Friendly Activities

March 2- Family Day: Connect: First Saturday means Family Day at the MSU Broad Art Museum! Make creative connections with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum. All ages are welcome. Registration for this free event is encouraged.

March 12- Kids Crafternoon at the East Lansing Public Library (free): Join the East Lansing Public Library for a casual craft activity, featuring a simple craft project each week and supplies to do it. 

March 17- Sensory Friendly Show at Abrams Planetarium (free): The Abrams Planetarium offers sensory friendly shows on the third Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

March 23- Bug Day at the East Lansing Public Library (free): Come to the Library during this open-house style event to enjoy a variety of interactive activities exploring the science of arthropods (“bugs” like insects, arachnids, and more). Join MSU STEM Ambassador Dr. Christina Miller and East Lansing Public Library’s STEAM Educator Dr. B for a fun-filled exploration of bugs. 

Health and Wellness

March Tuesdays: Informal Mindfulness Course (free): This class will teach you some basic, informal mindfulness skills that can help you center and find a sense of balance while you move through your busy days. Registration is required for each online session. 

March 6- Wellbeing Through Divorce: Insights and Strategies: This virtual seminar, featuring Anne Conlon, will discuss the process of divorce and tools and strategies to support wellbeing through this pivotal life transition. Registration is required for this webinar.

March 11: Encore Presentation: Workplace Wellbeing: This session will explore opportunities to infuse health and wellbeing into the daily work routine and the resources available through MSU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Registration is required for this free webinar.

March 12, 19, 26: Chair Yoga (free): Chair Yoga adapts some of the traditional poses of yoga to be done seated, or while standing and using the chair for support. Stretching, reaching, bending, and breathing – and no mat required! Registration is required for each free session. 

March 20- Wellness Wednesday: Cold-Hardy Planting (free): Embrace the Spring Equinox and celebrate the changing seasons with the Beal Botanical Garden and MSU Museum. This workshop invites you to extend your garden’s growing season by delving into the world of cold-hardy vegetables and sustainable planting techniques. Registration for this free event is recommended.

Learning Opportunities

March Fridays- Financial Fridays: Learn about investing in retirement, MESP 529 Plans, and estate planning from field professionals every Friday in March. In-person and online registration is available on the WorkLife Office website. 

March 13- Women’s Networking Association – Networking Breakfast – Women’s History Month Celebration (free): In honor of Women’s History Month, The Women’s Networking Association welcomes you to their Networking Breakfast from 8:00am – 10:00am. Join us for a networking presentation by Shelley Davis Boyd, breakfast and an opportunity to network and connect with others at MSU. Registration for this event is required. 

March 19- Attracting and Retaining Values Based Employees Seminar: This session will offer insights into what employees value, the importance of flexibility, support for caregivers, and the importance of investing in the mental health and wellbeing of employees. Join Sherri Reese, Jake Lathrop, and Rachel Perez by registering for this online event. 

March 26- Finding Time: Time Management Strategies for Busy Professionals (free): While we can’t borrow or bottle time, this class will explore strategies to more efficiently allocate our minutes, streamline workflow, and relieve some pressure in the process. Registration is recommended for this online session.