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
Campus Events <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n October 3- <\/strong>To Kill A Mockingbird<\/a>: The Wharton Center will be hosting \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird\u201d in the Cobb Great Hall from October 3-8. Ticket prices are available on the Wharton Center website. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n October 12-<\/strong> <\/strong>MSU Broad Art Museum: Game Changers (free)<\/a>: Take a tour through \u201cResistance Training: Arts, Sports, and Civil Rights\u201d and discuss gender inequality in sports while learning about the \u201cgame-changing\u201d legislation that redefined sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 12- <\/strong>Beal Botanical Garden Tour: Fall and Winter Plant Lore (free): <\/a> Join Beal Botanical Garden\u2019s Educational Program Director, Maeve Bassett, for a lunchtime tour to learn how the plants stay protected in the colder months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 29-<\/strong> <\/strong>MSU Men\u2019s Basketball Charity Exhibition Game:<\/a> The Spartans will be facing off with the Tennesse Volunteers for an exhibition game with all proceeds going to Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund<\/a> to provide financial resources to local relief efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n October 1-<\/strong> <\/strong>Midjourney AI Art Workshop 1: Introduction to Generative AI Art with Midjourney (free):<\/a> This foundational session will serve as an introduction to AI art through guided demonstrations and exercises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 12- <\/strong>Post-Parental Leave Employee Resource Group (free):<\/a> Join this session to learn about what work-life balance looks like after parental leave. Learn about MSU\u2019s remote and hybrid work policies and how to develop a flexible work arrangement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 13- <\/strong>Open Virtual Reality (free):<\/a> Whether you\u2019re a first-timer or a VR professional, MSU Libraries VR Open Hours are for you! Connect with others and learn about virtual reality during this in-person course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Health and Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n October 4-<\/strong> <\/strong>Mindfulness in the Workplace<\/a>: Learn the basics of mindfulness and how you can benefit from a mindful work environment in this virtual course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 4-<\/strong> <\/strong>Raising Good Eaters: The Feeding Relationship<\/a>: This series will serve as a problem-solving course in learning how to feed your children and identify eating\/feeding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 12- <\/strong>Open Enrollment Benefits Fair<\/a>: 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 15- <\/strong>MSU College of Law Justice For All 5K Walk\/Run<\/a>: The second annual Justice For All 5K Walk\/Run will be held at 1:00 PM on October 15. The course will lead participants through MSU\u2019s campus with donations going to Legal Services of South Central Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Family-Friendly Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n October 1- <\/strong>Meridian Heritage Festival<\/a>: Celebrate the community\u2019s history with a day of entertainment, demonstrations, games, and exhibits from Native American and early American cultures featuring games and a Civil War Reenactment Presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n October 7- <\/strong>Family Day: TEAM<\/a>: Make creative connections at the Broad Art Museum with our exhibitions through free hands-on and interactive family fun throughout the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 7- <\/strong>Grand Ledge Fall Festival<\/a>: Celebrate fall in Grand Ledge<\/a> with crafters, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, pumpkins, handmade items, baked goods, pony rides, pottery, candles, jewelry, and much more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"