Access our event calendar (pdf) to learn about the social, leadership, and personal development events that will be taking place. When applicable, online registration is available for most events.
Saturday, June 1, 2013 @ 10:45AM
MSU Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center - Auditorium
The Parents Action Committee on Minority Academic Concerns (PAC-MAC) announces its 25th Annual Community Wide Spelling Bee!
Students from around the Greater Lansing area in grades 1st - 8th will participate in this annual spelling bee contest. There's something for everyone! All spelling bee contestants will receive a "goody bag", Certificate of Participation and their names entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a bicyle!
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS!!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
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Saturday, June 29, 2013 @ 9:00AM
Location: TBA
Good Girl Radio presents, "Grit, Glam, Guts . . . The Experience of a Young Woman" Conference 2013!!
The conference is intended for young women ages 13-19 and challenges the status quo of who the next generation of leading women are. It's about Real Teens who face Real Challenges in the ever-changing present-day society. This conference will empower young women to overcome real challenges, be everything they were meant to be, and most importantly, be themselves!
****REGISTRATION REQUIRED****
Registration is FREE (and includes lunch) and OPEN to ALL young women ages 13-19!
For additional information, including an application for registration, please CLICK HERE.
Application DEADLINE: Friday, May 31, 2013
This conference is generously co-sponsored by Good Girl Radio, One Love Global, and the MSU Women's Resource Center.
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"Retreat & Renew: Reclaiming Your Center in the Eye of the Storm"
Thursday, May 30, 2013
12:00N - 5:00 PM (Lunch Included)
The University Club - 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI
Keynote Speaker: Julica Hermann, Martha Beck Certified Life Coach
This half-day retreat is for all "Women in the Middle" of challenge, of a decision-making process, of the many demands our lives place on us. Join us and help us create a supportive and sacred space of renewal, reflection, and recommitment to the values and principles that help us stay strong and on track. Led by Julica Hermann, a life coach committed to helping people live a post-perfectionist life, this program will combine large group presentations and small group excercises that will remind you that you already have everything you need to succeed. In addition to some journaling, wear comfortable clothing so you can join us in gentle movement and stretching to reconnect to your body's wisdom. Take this half day for yourself, and return to your life ready to bring your best self to whatever challenges and opportunities are currently waiting for you. You will be grateful you did!
Online registration and payment (debit/credit cards ONLY) NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Cost is $25.00/pp (includes lunch)
Online REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 24, 2013.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Should your plans change, you may transfer your registration to another person prior to the event by contacting Evette Chavez Lockhart at 517-353-1635 or chaveze@msu.edu. Otherwise, registration fees are nonrefundable. Thank you.
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Saturday, April 6, 2013 @ 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Girls Get Going introduces and encourages girls to learn sports skills in:
BASKETBALL - SOCCER - VOLLEYBALL - SELF DEFENSE and RUGBY
We encourage parents to drop off their daughters and come back to join us at 12:30PM for the closing session. Morning activities will conclude when girls can meet student athletes, receive door prizes and have their questions answered.
Friday, April 12, 2013 @ 8:15AM - 4:15PM
Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
The Young Women, Strong Leaders Conference invites YOU to a day of network building, mentorship and fine leadership role models across Michigan. If you aspire to be a leader of tomorrow; want to meet and learn from Michigan's women leaders; desire to engage in a mentoring relationship with a professional in your field; and are ready to make a difference and build a future, then join us for this amazing one-day conference. For more infomation and to register for the conference, please click on the "Announcements" tab (above left).
THEME: "Putting the Pieces Back Together"
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Donzaleigh Abernathy - Writer, Speaker, Actress, Director and Producer.
(Hosted by The Successful Black Women of MSU)
Sunday, April 14, 2013 @ 1:00PM - 5:30PM (Check in begins @ 12:30PM)
MSU Union Building - Ballroom (2nd Floor)
The intent of this Summit is to allow participants an opportunity to gain greater insight into the common issues that they deal with locally and globally; to destroy myths and stereotypes about each other; to form alliances; and to galvanize student activism and become future social justice leaders.
The Summit is open to all MSU students as well as faculty, staff and the community, in general, regardless of race, gender, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation or political persuasion. This will be an opportunity for individuals from different cultural backgrounds to come together to share and to learn; and, more importantly, to commit to sustaining the bridges that we hope will be built so that we can become better citizens within and outside of our communities.
FREE and OPEN to ALL, however, registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Hosted by Students Advancing International Development
Friday, April 19, 2013 @ 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Hannah Community Center (2nd Floor Executive Conference Room)
410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI
Catered Indian dinner, silent auction, music performance, henna artist, Pranayama instruction, and more!
For more information and to register and pay online, CLICK HERE.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Tours at various locations
Union Building, Main Lounge (Recognition Ceremony @ 11:30AM)
Welcome future Spartans! We know you will have a great day at Michigan State University! Our theme this year is "Spartans in Training: Work in Progress". The theme "suggests that an even bigger and better future is ahead for all our nation's daughters and sons. It reminds our youth to be brave as they dream seemingly impossible dreams, explore new challenges, and attain the success they have always hoped for in education, work, home, and even in their "communities". This event focuses on children ages 8 through 14, with a supervising adult.
CLICK HERE FOR FOR THE TYCTWD PROGRAM AND TOUR GUIDE!
Keynote Speaker: June Pierce Youatt, Acting Provost, MSU
Friday, April 26, 2013 @ 11:30AM - 1:30PM
The University Club (Ballroom), 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI
Join the MSU Women's Resource Center for the annual "Women Matter" Luncheon and Celebration!
The tradition of honoring colleagues, whether faculty, staff or student, reflecting the extraordinary accomplishments that go unacknowledged continues.
~REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED~
To register and pay with a MSU departmental account, please cllick the link above and complete the hard-copy registration form. REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: 12:00N - Thursday, April 25, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters - 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI
At this seminar you owill learn about the myths and realities of estate planning.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters - 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI
Learn budgeting basics and how to reach your desired financial goals without creating new debt.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 @ 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Location: TBA
This program provides homage, respect and appreciation for both our mother's and all women. Co-sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the Successful Black Women of MSU.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 @ 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, 213 W. Malcolm X Street, Lansing, MI
Celebrating women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. For additional information and to purchase tickets online, click here.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
East Lansing Hannah Community Center (Executive Conference Room), 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI
Panelists will share their opinions on the role of women as community builders, discuss the contributions of women in society in different fields and discuss the challenges they encounters. For additional information and to RSVP, click here.
(WRC Student Led Documentary Series)
Thursday, March 14, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
RCAH Theater (Snyder/Phillips)
Questions will be provided to stimulate conversation surrounding the film's themes.
Friday, March 15, 2013 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Wayne County Community College District - Downriver Campus
The Young Women, Strong Leaders Conference invites YOU to a day of network building, mentorship and fine leadership role models across Michigan. If you aspire to be a leader of tomorrow; want to meet and learn from Michigan's women leaders; desire to engage in a mentoring relationship with a professional in your field; and are ready to make a difference and build a future, then join us for this amazing one-day conference. For more infomation and to register for the conference, please click on the "Announcements" tab (above left).
Monday, March 18, 2013 @ 11:30AM - 2:30PM
Kellogg Center, Big Ten Rooms
Women's Advisory Committee for Finance and Operations annual forum and resource fair.
(Screening and Discussion)
Monday, March 18, 2013 @ 8:00PM
C202 Snyder Hall
Join the discussion about the portrayal of cultural expectations in relationships, the "Nice Guy", the "Playing Hard to Get", within Marc Webb's 2009 film. Co-sponsored by COMPASS and the Women's Alliance.
(WRC Student Led Documentary Series)
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 @ 7:00PM - 9:00PM
RCAH Theater (Snyder/Phillips)
Questions will be provided to stimulate conversation surrounding the films themes.
(WRC Gender and Its Intersection Series)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center Auditorium
Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, and has been called, "One of the most brilliant, articulate and courages critics of white priviledge in the nation," by best-selling author and professor Michael Eric Dyson, of Georgetown University.
Thursday, March 21, 2013 @ 6:30PM - 8:00PM
474 College of Law Building
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join the MSU Women’s Resource Center for a panel discussion about women in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. Historically, women have been ignored and neglected in the STEM fields—starting as early as elementary school! But, the good news is that, more and more, women are being recognized for their contributions and abilities in the “hard sciences.”
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 @ 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Erickson Kiva (Erickson Hall)
This program is designed to share experiences and create a safe environment for discussion on women's views on relationships while in college. Co-sponsored by Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., and the Successful Black Women of MSU.
Wednesay, March 27, 2013 @ 11:30AM - 1:30PM
MSU Union Building - Main Lounge
Join us for our 8th Annual Women's Health Fair! Free demonstations, information, give-aways and more!!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters - 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI
Discussion will center on ways to effectively find customers, to get the word out using low-cost promotional tools, and to marget consistently to create top-of-mind awareness.
(WRC Student Led Documentary Series)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 @ 7:00PM - 9:00PM
RCAH Theater (Snyder/Phillips)
Questions will be provided to stimulate conversation surrounding the films themes.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 @ 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Red Cedar Rooms
Women have made great strides in academic leadership, but they still face gender challenges. A panel of successful women administrators at MSU will discuss their traditional and nontraditional career paths and offer strategies to maximize opportunties and to problem solve issues that face women in higher education.
Saturday, March 30, 2013 @ 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
This conference is an annual meeting of Chicana/Latina women who come together from all parts of the commuinity in Michigan and the Midwest to celebrate our successes, share information, and discuss issues of concern. It is a day of workshops, exhibits, and entertainment focusing on La Mujer - the personal, professional, political, and academic aspects. For more information and to register, click here.
Monday, February 4, 2013 @ 7:30PM - 9:30PM
1279 Anthony Hall
How does it feel to be you SOCIALLY on MSU's campus? Presented by Successful Black Women of MSU. Part II offered on Monday, February 25, 2013.
Monday, February 18, 2013 @ 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Brody Cafeteria
Stop by and visit the exhibitors and have a chance to win prizes! FREE and OPEN to ALL. Addtional Spring Break Safety Fairs TBA. Check back often for additional dates and locations!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Lake Ontario Room (3rd Floor), MSU Union
Heart disease is one of the leading health concerns for women. As such, it is imperative that people are knowledgeable about this disease and how it differs between gender and race. This program will address - Heart Disease Symptoms in women; History and Treatment Options; Preventative Measures but no Guarantees; Eating Your Way to a Healthier Heart; Excercising Your Way to Better Heart Health and Strategies for Staying on Track. In addition, CPR procedures will be reviewed. Presenter: Judy Nash, Spokesperson, WomenHeart.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters - 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI
This discussion is intended to give you an overview of the information you'll need to start a succesful business.
Thursday, February 21, 2013 @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters - 3777 West Road, East Lansing, MI
Understand why your credit score is important and what factors may impact your score.
Monday, February 25, 2013 @ 7:30PM - 9:30PM
1279 Anthony Hall
How does it feel to be you ACADEMICALLY on MSU's campus? Presented by Successful Black Women of MSU.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
Lake Ontario Room (3rd Floor), MSU Union
Join us as Lydia Weiss, WRC Educational Program Coordinator and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies graduate student at the University of Cincinnati, presents her research about body image within the Trans* feminine community.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 12:10PM - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room (3rd Floor), MSU Union
This workshop is for those of us who live in the world of "not enough". Not think enough, not efficient enough, not organized enough, not spiritual enough. Not patient enough with our kids, not focused enough at work. Isn't that inner voice exhausting? It's time to give yourself a break! If you are ready to tame the dragon of "perfectionism", this workshop is for you.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 @ 7:00PM
MSU Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Please join this free event; a showing of a digital story created by a group of sexual violence survivors on MSU's campus. This digital story will include photos and narratives from a Photovoice Project last year, and will disseminate personal accounts of assault, post-assault experiences, and campus recommendations.
Thursday, December 6, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Grand Traverse Pie Company - Orchard Room, 1403 E. Grand River Avenue
The MSU LBGT Resource Center and GLFSA invites trans students, alumni, faculty and staff, and allies to enjoy a professional networking/coffee break. This is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other members of the trans community, take a break from hectic schedules and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee!
Saturday, December 8, 2012 @ 11:00AM - 4:00PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI
Help-Portrait is a WORLD-WIDE event happening in downtown Lansing. Individuals, couples, family's or groups are able to sit for about 8-12 different poses. Each individual, couple, family or group is entitled to one free printed 5X7 photo, one picture frame and also receives a CD of all the poses to take with them to print elsewhere! A professional photographer signs a release that you may take with you to Meijer, Wal-Mart, etc., for printing.
This is a great way to get group/family/individual photos taken FOR FREE! In addition, there will be a few hairdresser's and makeup artists as well as snacks provided. (NOTE: No names, addresses, or other contact information will be requested of any attendee).
Thursday, November 1, 2012 @ 7:30PM
Room 145, WKAR, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI (CAMPUS)
India's Barefoot College offers rural, poor and often illiterate women from around the world the rare opportunity to receive an education that teaches them how to make their communities self-reliant and sustainable. The film follows the experience of Rafea, a strong-willed 32-year-old Jordanian mother of four, who is traveling outside her village for the first time ever to attend Barefoot's solar engineering program.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 @ 12:00N-1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building, 3rd Floor
This workshop is for those of us who live in the world of “not enough.” Not thin enough, not efficient enough, not organized enough, not spiritual enough. Not patient enough with our kids, not focused enough at work. Isn't that inner voice exhausting? It's time to give yourself a break. If you are ready to tame the dragon of perfectionism, this workshop is for you. Join us for some clever tricks, some interesting ideas and most importantly some wholehearted dialogue that will help you get on (or return to) the path of accepting yourself fully and loving the life you have. Folks who attend with mismatched socks will get extra brownie points, and perhaps even a small brownie.
Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 7:30PM
Student Services Building, Rooms 13/13A
Please join this free event; a showing of a digital story created by a group of sexual violence survivors on MSU's campus. This digital story will include photos and narratives from a Photovoice Project last year, and will disseminate personal accounts of assault, post-assault experiences, and campus recommendations.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 @ 12:00N-1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building, 3rd Floor
Does driving in snow and wintery conditions make you nervous? Is this the first time you've ever had to drive in snow? If this is you, please join us for "A Winter Driving Program" where you will learn strategies and techniques for safe winter driving.
Sunday, November 18, 2012 @ 12:00N - 6:30PM
MSU Union Building, 2nd Floor Concourse
Click here for additional conference information!
For additional details, including a "Call for Program Proposal Form" for workshop presenters and a "Call for Student Keynote Speaker Application", click on the "Announcements" tab.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building, 3rd Floor
Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots orother parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. Join us to learn more!
Thursday, November 29, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union - Farm Lane Branch
Understand why your credit score is important and what factors may impact your score.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union - Farm Lane Branch, 4825 E. Mt. Hope Road
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 @ 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 @ 7:00PM
RCAH Theater, Synder-Phillips Hall
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 @ 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Discussion session as a follow-up to Sex(ism), Identity and Intimacy in a Pornographic Culture. Geared toward MSU students, however open to ALL.
201 International Center
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 @ 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 @ 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
Thursday, September 20, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
MSU Federal Credit Union Main Headquarters, 3777 West Road, East Lansing
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 @ 3:00PM - 4:30 PM
Kellogg Center, Red Cedar Rooms A&B, Michigan State University Campus
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 @ 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Tower Room, MSU Union Building (4th Floor)
Thursday, September 27, 2012 @ 12:00N - 1:00PM
Lake Superior Room, MSU Union Building (3rd Floor)
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