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September is Self-Improvement Month

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September is Self-Improvement Month! Self-improvement can be related to many things, like learning something new, maximizing strength or focusing on your physical or emotional wellbeing. Celebrate this month and the months ahead by taking time for yourself, growing and using these MSU resources to help get you started.

Ready, Set, Change!

Take advantage of this personal development course on Thursday, October 10th. Learn from Amazon best-selling author of Ready, Set, Change! on how to streamline the changing process. For more information, visit the HR Website here. 

Take a Walk Around MSU

Explore our beautiful campus or take a stroll through the East Lansing area. Walking is great exercise, but it can also improve your mental and emotional well-being. Take in the fall scenery and relax on campus.

Finding Peace in a Chaotic World 

Feeling worried, stressed, or anxious? Learn strategies to help navigate our increasingly complex world and how you can change your own perspective. For more information, visit MSU Human Resources.

Strengths Based Leadership

Looking to maximize your strengths and become a stronger leader? Understand manager-specific strengths using the newly released CliftonStrengths for Managers Report in this in-person course. Join us November 7th from 8:30 a.m. to noon to learn new ways to improve your time management skills and achieve your goals. For more information, check out the Strengths-Based Leadership course.

Desk Decompress

Join us every Thursday from September 12th through December 12th and take a few minutes to decompress while stretching and strengthening your neck, spine, wrists and shoulders all at your own desk! These virtual classes focused on gentle upper body movements can help counter the effects of sitting at a desk, and you don’t even have to leave your seat! For more information or to register, visit University Health and Wellbeing.

Virtual Chair Yoga

While yoga may just seem like a form of exercise, it can also be a huge stress reliever, a way to improve focus and concentration, and can reduce your anxiety. MSU offers free, virtual chair yoga for faculty and staff. These 30-minute sessions are every Tuesday from September 10th to December 10th, and all you need is a chair. For more information or to register for a class, visit University Health and Wellbeing.

WorkLife Wellbeing: Caring for the Caregiver

This webinar highlights the various ways informal caregiving affects mental and physical health, and allows you to learn the importance of self-care and some strategies to improve your overall well being. In order to improve your work performance, it is crucial to focus first on your personal wellbeing. Join us November 12th to take the first steps towards you and your team’s WorkLife Wellbeing. To register or for more information, visit the Webinar Registration page.

Share your favorite self-improvement tips and comment below!

September Events Round-Up

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If you and your family are looking for activities in the upcoming month, you’ve come to the right place. September holds many virtual and in-person opportunities in the Greater Lansing area for you to check out. Click the links below to explore future events and register if required.

Campus Events

September 7: Family Day: PAINT: Join us at the MSU Broad Art Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Family Day. You and your family can pick up a paintbrush and create paintings inspired by the artwork of Samia Halaby: Eye Witness. Registration is required for this free event. 

September 9: Monday Night Open House: Visit the MSU Bug House in the Natural Science Building for a bug-themed evening! From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., come to room 147 to meet live insects and arachnids from around the world. Visit our website for directions! 

September 29: Collage Making for Liberation with Rebel Betty: From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., join Chicago-based artist Rebel Betty for a collage-making workshop at the MSU Broad Art Museum. Explore the exhibit in collaboration with Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People, and be sure to register for this free event.

Learning Opportunities

September 12 & 26: Deepening Your Essential Skills: If you have completed a Spartan Resilience Education course, you are eligible to continue learning at this webinar. Here you can ask questions, raise topics, and build community with your peers. Be sure to register for this free course through the link above! 

Family Friendly Events

September 12: BealFest2024: The Apple of MSU’s Eye: Come to the Beal Botanical Garden from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to attend their annual fall celebration. This year’s theme highlights trees, and the event will include activities, performances, demonstrations, and trees to adopt for everyone. More information to come, so stay tuned!

September 13: 1920s Murder Mystery Dinner: Michigan Princess is hosting a brand new and immersive Murder Mystery Dinner experience from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy live music, interactive murder mystery entertainment, buffet-style dinner, and more all while cruising down the Grand River. The roaring twenties theme allows you to immerse yourself in the experience and play your own unique storyline for the evening. Tickets are $85/person and can be purchased at the link above. 

September 14: Lansing Princess Day: Experience a fun-filled day with your favorite princesses at Lansing Princess Day at the Ramada Lansing Hotel. Here you can experience 10 performances and activities with your little ones, including a meet-and-greet session with photos, hugs, and autographs. This event runs for approximately 90 minutes and all guests must purchase a ticket to attend. Little ones are encouraged to dress up as their favorite princess. Be sure to purchase your tickets soon, and check out the website for more information. 

September 19–22: 517 Hispanic Heritage Festival: Join us for a weekend of celebration this Hispanic Heritage Month for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital! Come observe the largest display of Hispanic cultures, art, food, music, dancing, and more. On Saturday, September 21, the main event “A Taste of Hispanic Heritage Festival,” will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will be closing the 100 and 200 blocks of Downtown Lansing. Check out the website for more details and parking information. 

Farmers Markets

Farmer’s markets are beloved events in many local communities allowing us an opportunity to support local farmers and small businesses and enjoy delicious produce, baked goods, and even homemade crafts and personal care items. Many Greater Lansing communities offer seasonal farmer’s markets. Find one near you at https://mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/

Open Enrollment

Save the Date for October 3: The Open Enrollment Benefits Fair is early this year on Thursday, October 3 at Breslin Center. MSU benefit providers and MSU HR staff will be available to answer questions and/or help employees enroll in their benefits on-site at the Breslin Student Events Center. More information will be shared closer to the event date. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for details!