{"id":17516,"date":"2023-07-31T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=17516"},"modified":"2023-07-31T09:53:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T13:53:40","slug":"august-events-round-up-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=17516","title":{"rendered":"August Events Round-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campus Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/exhibition\/resistance-training\/\">Resistance Training: Arts, Sports, and Civil Rights to Open at Broad Art Museum: <\/a>A new exhibition will be available at the Broad Art Museum from August 19-February 2024. The exhibition explores the shared values between artists and athletes in the advancement of social justice-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 27-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/spartanexperiences.msu.edu\/rso-s\/Sparticipation\/index.html\">Sparticipation<\/a>: Come to MSU\u2019s annual involvement fair that features over 500 student organizations, 30 departments and sponsors. This free event is a great way to kick off any Spartan\u2019s journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 10- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/leading-cultural-competency.html\">Leading WIth Cultural Competence<\/a>: MSU HR is hosting an in-person event on recognizing elements of self-awareness, eliminating\/countering stereotypes and reinforcing behaviors that support cultural competency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 10-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/10595785\"><strong> <\/strong>Beal Botanical Garden Tour: Beal Botanical Garden Staff Favorites<\/a>: Join staff at the Beatl Botanical Gardens for a lunchtime tour (12:10-12:55 p.m.) of their favorite plants and what makes them special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 16- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/leadership\/strategic-planning.html\">Strategic Planning Seminar:<\/a> MSU HR is hosting a leadership that focuses on taking your ideas and turning them into action. Join online from 1:00-3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 22-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/professional-development\/courses\/personal-development\/identify-and-maximize-your-strengths.html\"> Identify and Maximize Your Strengths Seminar: <\/a>Complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment to tap into your full potential and talents. Join this seminar in-person from 1:00-5:00 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 24- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.lib.msu.edu\/event\/10893955\">THATCamp:<\/a> THATCamp (The Humanities and Technology Camp) is an opportunity to start the semester with peers and experts by sharing knowledge and experiences in humanities and technology-related fields. This event will be from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration is encouraged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health and Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 3- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/sessions\/summer-2023-deepening-your-essential-skills-summer-2023\">Deepening Your Essential Skills: <\/a>Register for this free course brought to you by Health4U via Zoom to deepen and develop your essential skills. This meeting is scheduled for 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/courses\/fresh-air-fitness-series-1\">Yoga in Beal Garden II<\/a>: This second phase of yoga in the Beal Botanical Gardens will work to accommodate a workday schedule and promote being active. Yoga in the Beal Garden will run from July 12- August 16, every Wednesday starting at 12:15 pm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 25-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health4u.msu.edu\/sessions\/summer-2023-let-your-summer-produce-shine\"><strong> <\/strong>Let Your Summer Produce Shine: <\/a>Discover local produce and Michigan fruit availability and how to incorporate produce in the kitchen. This is a free in-person event and will be hosted at the MSU Union.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family-Friendly Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 5-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/events\/family-day-20230805\/\"><strong> <\/strong>Family Day: MOVE<\/a>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 14- <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/bughouse\/events\">Open House at the MSU Bug House<\/a>: Visit the MSU Bug House on Monday, August 14 between 5:30 and 7:30 pm! All are welcome. Registration is required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=17516\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> August Events Round-Up<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[5],"tags":[577,549,770],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4yw","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17516"}],"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=17516"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17518,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17516\/revisions\/17518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}