{"id":15687,"date":"2021-06-30T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15687"},"modified":"2021-06-29T13:09:35","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T17:09:35","slug":"msu-summer-events-activities-and-courses-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15687","title":{"rendered":"MSU Summer Events, Activities and Courses Round-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy your summer with these campus activities, events, and courses to do with your family and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdoor Activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get outside and hike the beautiful trails at the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kellogg Biological Station Bird Sanctuary<\/a> Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Additionally, check out their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/events-programs\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu\/events-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">calendar of virtual and in-person events<\/a>, which now include daily bird and butterfly activities and walks throughout the property.<\/li><li>The W. J. Beal Botanical Garden on campus is an outdoor laboratory for the study and appreciation of plants. If you follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bealgarden.msu\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bealgarden.msu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W. J. Beal Botanical Garden Facebook page<\/a>, you can see that along with the flowers and sprawling grounds, there is now a temporary art installation to check out! The garden is open for you to walk around and enjoy the plants and pond in a beautiful setting. Be sure to continue to follow current and posted COVID-19 guidelines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performance and Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Wharton Center is preparing for a full reopening in the fall, but if you are missing the theater, check out all of the great opportunities to learn and grow through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/education-engagement\/wharton-at-home\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.whartoncenter.com\/education-engagement\/wharton-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wharton at Home<\/a>. You can also join instructors for a livestream class every Wharton Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLe-CZtGrFd3OIln2l1xrEIg2y6jzd5g5U\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLe-CZtGrFd3OIln2l1xrEIg2y6jzd5g5U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>The Broad Art Museum has <a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/exhibitions\/current\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/exhibitions\/current\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple exhibits on display<\/a> throughout the summer, including the \u201cInterstates of Mind\u201d ending on August 8 and \u201cWhere We Dwell\u201d beginning on August 7. The <a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/artlab\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/artlab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broad Art Lab<\/a> on Grand River Avenue is also open once again for $16 per session. If you are looking for at home activities, the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/MSU-Broad-Online\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/MSU-Broad-Online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broad Museum Online<\/a> has virtual exhibits and art classes open to the public.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Abrams Planetarium at MSU is now open for shows on Saturday and Sunday nights. You can register online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/abrams-planetarium-public-planetarium-shows-tickets-157083586235\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/abrams-planetarium-public-planetarium-shows-tickets-157083586235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for either Big Astronomy or We Are Stars. Patrons can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abramsplanetarium.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.abramsplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book private showings<\/a> for up to 20 people or check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbramsPlanetarium\/live\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbramsPlanetarium\/live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Night Sky Chats<\/a>, streaming on Facebook Live every Wednesday Night.<\/li><li>MSU HR is always updating the OPD Resources online, so this summer you can take a course on anything from Communication to Professional Development from the comfort of your own home. Check out the full list of course offerings <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/index.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/sessions\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/sessions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU Health4U<\/a> has multiple summer programs running every month for free, just register online and choose the program, or programs, right for you.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthpromotion.msu.edu\/fitness\/index.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/healthpromotion.msu.edu\/fitness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPARTANfit Health and Wellness Program<\/a> is offering a comprehensive virtual fitness assessment for MSU employees and their spouses! Get a three month plan from your assessment and start reaching your summer health and fitness goals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore these great campus activities this summer but remember to continue to stay safe by wearing a mask if you are not fully vaccinated, wash your hands often, and maintain physical distance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy your summer with these campus activities, events, and courses to do with your family and friends! Outdoor Activities Get outside and hike the beautiful trails at the Kellogg Biological Station Bird Sanctuary Wednesday through&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15687\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> MSU Summer Events, Activities and Courses Round-Up<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":11928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[5,1],"tags":[139,55,177,602,489,101],"class_list":["post-15687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-round-up","category-uncategorized","tag-art","tag-health","tag-learning","tag-outdoor","tag-performance","tag-summer"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/old_horticulture_garden_small.jpg?fit=600%2C400&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-451","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15687"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15689,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15687\/revisions\/15689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}