Major Event Overview
University Welcome -
August 31, 2009
The Breslin Center hosts the University Welcome, which is the formal ceremony that marks the beginning of each academic year. President Lou Anna K. Simon, Provost Kim Wilcox and representatives from each of the undergraduate degree-granting colleges will welcome you to the "pioneer land-grant university." Additionally, student a cappella groups will perform and special guest Steve Lopez, author of The Soloist, the One Book One Community book will address you, the newest members of the MSU community. Please check your personalized Fall Welcome schedule for the time and location of the University Welcome.
Fill the Bus Project
Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1
Buying school supplies? Stocking up on snacks for your dorm room?
Shopping for shampoo, soap, toiletries?
Buy one extra to Fill the Bus!
Small contributions by thousands of incoming students create BIG IMPACTS! Bring your donation items and share your Spartan Spirit with those in the greater-Lansing community!
Each college will have a focus area for donations to local community organizations. For details, watch for e-mails and other communications from your college!!!
More info at www.servicelearning.msu.edu/fillthebus
Engagement Sessions -
August 31, 2009 and
September 1, 2009
Student Engagement Sessions (.pdf) are “mini-courses” designed by faculty and staff members to provide new students information and skills that will promote your success. Two years of research indicates that students who attended the Student Engagement Sessions earned higher grades their first semester at Michigan State University than the students who did not. Engagement sessions are the perfect opportunity to explore topics that are important and interesting to you in a small group setting.
Moonlight Madness Shopping Spree - August 31, 2009
Moonlight Madness provides you a great opportunity to explore some of the stores, services and resources the greater East Lansing area has to offer. New MSU students can walk together to the downtown East Lansing area or hop onto a complimentary CATA (Capitol Area Transit Authority) bus to local Meijer stores. While you don’t have to spend money to join in the fun, more than 50 retailers are open for business to help students complete their residence hall room decorating, buy last minute school supplies, or stock-up on snacks for their rooms.
College Colloquium -
September 1, 2009
You, as a new student, are REQUIRED to attend this event. New Spartans will meet other new students in their college, the Dean, Faculty, Academic Advisers and upper-class students. This session is an essential way for you to learn about what it takes to be successful at State. Specific location information is available on your personalized Fall Welcome Schedule.
U-Fest -
August 31, 2009
Join more than 6,000 other students at the 28th annual U-Fest at the heart of campus, the MSU Union. The event features live music, interactive games, prizes, product sampling and giveaways. Students will also be able to explore the offices and services available in the MSU Union as well as get them familiar with University Activities Board and the programs that are offered through the year on campus.
Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular -
September 1, 2009
Join us for the Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular which will feature some of our traditional programs with a touch of a few new and spectacular components. It will kick-off with a Fall Welcome Cook-out with an Outdoor concert and lots of live music in a variety of music genres. This will be followed
by our traditional Sparticipation event which will feature
over 350 student organizations. This program will be
followed by the biggest Pep Rally in the “Big Ten”, the
Spartan Spirit event. This program will feature greetings by campus VIP’s including President Simon, numerous athletic coaches, and will feature the homecoming court. MSU’s own magnificent MSU Marching band will be on hand as well to provide lots of traditional MSU songs that will let you know
you are truly at “the school known to all”! We will close out
the evening with a fantastic display of fireworks.
Don’t miss this closing spectacular Spartan event!!
4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The "Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular", Munn Field
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fall Welcome Cookout
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Outdoor Concert
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sparticipation
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Spartan Spirit
9:45 p.m. Fireworks
Fall Welcome Cookout
September 1, 2009
Don't miss the Fall Welcome Cookout! You'll be treated to old fashion Spartan hospitality. The cookout will feature some of your favorite culinary dishes. Don't miss this kick off event during Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular.
Outdoor Concert -
September 1, 2009
The concert features a local band and is a unique experience to hear some great live music on Munn Field on the Beautiful Michigan State Campus.
Sparticipation -
September 1 , 2009
Sparticipation brings together many of the 600+ Student Organizations in one place to allow you to get a picture of the people and groups that make MSU great. Getting involved in student organizations early will help you build your resume, develop leadership skills, and meet other students who share some of your same interests. This festive event attracts hundreds of student organizations, a variety of university departments, thousands of new students, local merchants, food, games, and live entertainment. Join us for this long-standing MSU tradition!
Spartan Spirit -
September 1, 2009
Michigan State is proud of the history and traditions that make being a Spartan a unique and special experience. Join Sparty, the MSU Marching Band, community members, thousands of fellow students and many of the coaches and student-athletes in the Breslin Center to learn the cheers, the songs, and catch the Spartan Spirit. Add to the festivities fantastic prizes such as book scholarships, free flights, and tickets to campus and local events and this is an event you can’t miss!
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