{"id":15423,"date":"2021-02-02T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15423"},"modified":"2021-02-22T08:42:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T13:42:00","slug":"winter-events-round-up-virtual-and-socially-distanced-campus-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15423","title":{"rendered":"Winter Events Round-up: Virtual and Socially Distanced Campus Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for socially distanced or virtual activities to attend in the coming weeks? From virtual performances to hiking trails, the following campus events will help keep you and your family entertained during the winter weeks ahead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum has <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/exhibitions\/current\" target=\"_blank\">four new exhibitions<\/a> that are free and open to the public with social distancing and enhanced safety measures in place, including daily limited spots available. Please reserve your free tickets <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/visit#paragraph-110\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Hike the trails at the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kellogg Biological Station Bird Sanctuary<\/a>! Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you make your way through the trails, which are opened during all four seasons. Additionally, check out their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">calendar of virtual events<\/a>, including their upcoming <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/events\/birds-and-coffee-chat-online-4\/\" target=\"_blank\">Birds and Coffee Chat<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/events\/winter-twig-identification-zoom-workshop-online\/\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Twig Identification Zoom Workshop<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/events\/nature-drawing-blending-art-and-science-online-zoom-series\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nature Drawing: Blending Art and Science<\/a>.<\/li><li>The Wharton Center has a variety of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\">virtual performances<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/education-engagement\" target=\"_blank\">education and engagement activities<\/a> for both adults and kids.<\/li><li>The MSU Library has tons of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">virtual events<\/a> available for registration. These upcoming events look particularly interesting: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/7346053\" target=\"_blank\">Special Collections: Tunnel Books<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/7353365\" target=\"_blank\">Embroidery Maker Meetup<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/7427907\" target=\"_blank\">Super Science: The Legacy of Science in Superhero Comics<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/7349944\" target=\"_blank\">Special Collections: Fortune Telling<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/7451952\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Gardening<\/a>.<\/li><li>The MSU Community Music School is offering\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.msu.edu\/el\/programs\/2020-online-programs\/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1MYbG2c9XdLoRWRiy_4ZOSoo4ToX3g737EoRwQtQkbwsT87X4eDfXnRso\" target=\"_blank\">online programs<\/a>\u00a0available for both adults and kids. Click on the program link to find all kinds of classes from private lessons to individual and group music therapy.<\/li><li>The WorkLife Office has an extensive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/worklife.msu.edu\/calendar\/202102\" target=\"_blank\">calendar of virtual events<\/a>, including an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/worklife.msu.edu\/homeoffice\" target=\"_blank\">IPF Home Improvement Series<\/a>.<\/li><li>You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/bughouse\/\" target=\"_blank\">two-part video tour<\/a>.<\/li><li>The MSU Health4U website has a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\" target=\"_blank\">variety of courses<\/a> you can register for, including a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\/blue-cross-winter-warm-up-5k-walkrun-training-program\" target=\"_blank\">virtual 5K run\/walk training program<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\/culinary-cooking-and-concepts-curbside-pickup\" target=\"_blank\">culinary cooking and concepts &#8211; curbside pickup<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\/rest-with-music\" target=\"_blank\">rest with music<\/a>, and many more.<\/li><li>SPARTANfit is offering a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/healthpromotion.msu.edu\/fitness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">virtual, free five-week couch to 5k training program starting March 29<\/a> (<strong>register by March 24<\/strong>). You&#8217;ll get weekly workouts, tips and support to help you stay on track and accomplish your goals. The program ends just in time for the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spartan-arbor-day-5k-virtual-fun-runwalk-registration-92971075991\" target=\"_blank\">Spartan Arbor Day<\/a>\u00a05K on May 1.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you all will remain safe and healthy and continue to practice social distancing until we are able to see each other on campus again. In the meantime, wear a mask, wash your hands often, and enjoy these campus activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for socially distanced or virtual activities to attend in the coming weeks? 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