MSU Undergraduate Education

Welcome Back & Fall Welcome Activities

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Nick

Welcome back students! For those who are new to the University, I hope that you’ve found it to be an exciting new adventure so far. I just wanted to share a few of the many different activities and events that will be happening throughout campus over the next week. I encourage you to attend as many as possible and get involved!

Sunday August 26 – Wednesday August 29:

-Fill The Bus Service Project
Visit http://www.servicelearning.msu.edu/fill-the-bus on how to get involved!

Sunday August 26:

-Fun Evening Activities
(Ice Skating, Spartan Olympics at IM West, Midnight Bingo Mania at the International Center and much more!)
Visit http://www.fallwelcome.msu.edu/day1.html for times and other events

Monday August 27:

-Convocation, University Welcome, and One Book One Community Presentation
9:00am-11:00am | Breslin Center
Doors Open at 7:30am | All must be seated by 8:45am

-U-Fest
6:00pm-8:00pm | Munn Ice Arena
Free Food and Giveaways (Massages, Iceskating, Photobooths, Caricatures, and much more!)

-Moonlight Madness
8:00pm-12:00am | Meijer (East Lansing & Okemos Stores)
Free Food and Giveaways
Buses leave to Meijer from MSU at 8:00pm from Munn Ice Arena and 8:30pm from other bus stops across campus. The last bus leaves MSU at 11:15pm.

Tuesday August 28:

-College Colloquium (REQUIRED for New Freshman Students)
9:00am-12:00pm
Visit http://www.fallwelcome.msu.edu/colloquium.html for times and locations

-Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular
4:00pm-10:00pm
Fall Welcome Cookout (ends at 8:00pm), Outdoor Concert, Sparticipation (Student Organization Form), Music and Spartan Showcase, and Fireworks show (starts at approximately 9:30pm)

Wednesday August 29:

-FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Note: Follow your Monday Class Schedule

As stated, these are just a few of the many events that will be happening on campus. I hope that your transition to MSU, whether it’s your first or not, is a smooth one. GO GREEN!

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Joining a Student Organization

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Nick

Every student at Michigan State should make it a priority to join a Student Organization. There are over 550 registered student organizations on campus. There are organizations in a wide variety of interest areas, including academic, business, charitable, environmental, international, political, religious, and sports and leisure. A full list of organizations and contact information can be found on the Student Life website.

The student organization I am involved with is Spartans Fighting Cancer, a chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Colleges Against Cancer Program. Through the program’s four strategic directions of Advocacy, Cancer Education, Survivorship, and Relay For Life, Spartans Fighting Cancer works to further the mission and goals of the American Cancer Society.

I encourage you to take a look at the Student Life website and browse through the pages and pages of registered Student Organizations. I’m positive that you are bound to find one that interests you. However, If you don’t find an organization that fits around your interest, you can create one! There are instructions on the website and the Student Life office is more than willing to help you with the procedure for starting one.

Joining a student organization is one of the numerous opportunities for you to enhance your undergraduate experience at Michigan State University even more!

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Resources on Campus

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Nick

Now that the school year is officially underway, it’s important to take advantage of resources on campus that can help you through your college career. Here is a list of some of the resources that the campus offers:

-Writing Center
-Counseling Center
-Undergraduate University Division: Advising
-Office of Supportive Services
-Career Services
-Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
-Learning Resources Center

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Summer is almost over

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Nick

I can’t believe that summer is almost over. It feels like yesterday that I was sitting in class taking my final exams. However, even though summer felt like it flew by, it was definitely a busy one. I was able to spend a lot of time outside swimming, running, and getting work done by the pool. I also managed to help produce a four-day national conference for the American Cancer Society in July. Overall, it was an amazing summer and I’m looking to seeing what the fall brings.

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Campus is beautiful today

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Nick

Looking out the window inside the APUE office, campus sure looks beautiful! One thing I really love about this campus is that it can amazingly well in every season during the year. That’s not to say I enjoy seeing a foot of snow hit campus in the middle of January, but it is nice to see every once in a while.

Here is a picture of the Breslin Center in the Winter:

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It’s Friday!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Nick

It’s finally Friday! Even though this week was a short week due to the 4th of July, it still felt long. I am totally looking forward to relaxing and catching up on work around the house.

The weather looks like it’ll be warm and sunny. I can’t wait to be outside and get some fresh air!

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