Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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Whats happening?

Art

• Barista Cafe, Case Hall: Exhibition, Friday through Feb. 28. The “Art on the Wall” program presents “A Celebration of African American Heritage - Art and Artifacts.” For more information, e-mail knightt@msu.edu.

• Kresge Art Museum: CHARLA presentation featuring Anne Gilman, a visiting artist from New York, 3-4:30 p.m. today, 201 International Center. For more information, e-mail thomo16@msu.edu.

• Kresge Art Museum: Bookmaking workshop, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Capital Area District Library‘s Main Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave. in Lansing. For teachers and writers, featuring “Wrapped Words” exhibition guest curator Jeanne Drewes and Susan Hensel. For more information, call (517)367-6363 or visit www.cadl.org.

Astronomy

• Abrams Planetarium: Public show, “Orion Rendezvous, a Star Trek Voyage of Discovery,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays. Family show, “Zubenelgenubi’s Magical Sky,” 2:30 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (517)355-4672.

Events

• Freshman Class Council: Mardi Gras Dance, 9 p.m. Friday, Union Ballroom. All students are invited to “shake it fast“ with DJ Chris Guyer. Tickets are not available at the door so buy them now at 307 Student Services by e-mailing freshman@msu.edu.

• Order of the Eastern Star, student chapter of this community service organization: Starlight Bowl, 7-10 p.m. today, Union bowling alley. Come out and bowl with the ladies of the order. Also, an open house, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Union U-M Room.

• Study Abroad: Spring fair, 2-6 p.m. today, Union second floor. If you‘ve ever considered study abroad, come hear from study abroad faculty and returned participants will be available.

Films

• Asian Studies Center: Japanese Film Series 2002, “Family Game,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, B108 Wells Hall. The second in a six-part retrospective of the social satirist, actor and director ITAMI Juzo. Series list available online at www.isp.msu.edu/ asianstudies. For more information, call (517)353-1680 or e-mail asiansc@msu.edu. l Spanish Club: Romance Languages Film Series, 5:30 p.m. Fridays, 206 Old Horticulture Building. Everyone welcome to come and see a great movie and hear French, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish, with English subtitles. For more information, e-mail lunn@msu.edu.

Health

• Medical Yoga Club of MSU: Yoga classes and meetings, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Friday, D-214 Fee Hall; 12:10-12:50 p.m. Monday, D-214 Fee Hall; 5:30-6: 30 p.m. today, Union Purdue Room. Achieve good health, relaxation, body awareness and more with simple, nonstrenuous exercises for adults of all-ages. For more information, contact Rob at (517)351-3056 or reschbach@yahoo.com.

• MSU Karate Club: Karate classes, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 16 IM Sports-West. Get in shape, increase flexibility, improve reaction time and learn how to defend yourself. Kickbox cardio classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 16 IM Sports-West. A combination of kickboxing, karate and aerobic exercise for a complete workout. Everyone welcome. For more information, call (517)351-4471.

Meetings

• Campus Crusade for Christ: Prime Time meeting, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Thursday, N-130 Business College Complex. Join this organization for fellowship, worship and a Biblical talk on topics relevant to college life. For more information, e-mail crusade@msu.eduab.

• ECO, a student environmental activist organization: Meeting, 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Union Illinois Room. A group dedicated to promoting a sustainable future. For more information, contact Amy Gregory or Emily Friedman at (517)664-1145 or eco@msu.edu.

• Mortar Board: Informational meeting, 7:30 p.m. today, B-106 Wells Hall. Current juniors and seniors eligible for spring initiation have been notified by mail. Come find out how our members exemplify service, scholarship and leadership during their senior year at MSU. For more information, call (517)336-5484.

• MSU Racquetball Club: Spring semester meeting, 7 p.m. today, 215 IM Sports-West. The group discuss the Challenge Ladder, the Spring Tournament and other plans. For more information, e-mail rball@msu.edu.

• MSU Student Cancer Support Network: Meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. today, Union MSU Room. Are you a student with a personal history of cancer, or are you providing support for a family member or friend? If so, please join us. For more information, e-mail scsn@msu.edu.

• Phi Sigma Pi Co-ed Honor Fraternity: Meeting for prospective members, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2150 Engineering Building. For more information, e-mail phisigpi@msu.edu.

• Student Greenhouse Project: Weekly meeting, 9:30 p.m. Monday, Union Minnesota Room. Students growing dreams; this is an opportunity to build our own building on campus. For more information, e-mail Phillip Lamoureux at lamoureux@psl.msu.edu.

Seminars

• Michigan State Sustainable Agriculture Network: Seminar Presentation: Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Eastern Europe, noon Friday, 119 Farrall Hall. For more information, e-mail msan@msu.edu.

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