Michigan State University will hold a variety of events across campus Friday, Feb. 13, in recognition of the third anniversary of the campus mass shooting that killed three students and injured five.
Most classes will not be held on Friday, though other university functions including dining halls will remain open.
Noon-3:30 p.m.: Indoor Support Spaces
The Breslin Center's Hall of History will be staffed with volunteers providing support to community members from 1-3 p.m., and the MSU Alumni Chapel will be open from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Keyboard students from the College of Music will perform the organ in the Alumni Chapel.
1-3 p.m.: Service and Advocacy Opportunities
From 1-3 p.m., community members can participate in Caring Through Service, a service-focused meeting at the Breslin Center’s Hall of History. Food will be available at the event.
4-8 p.m.: Resource and Support Tent
In the late afternoon, a heated tent will open near West Circle Drive and East Circle Drive by the Grand River Parking Ramp from 4-8 p.m., offering hot cocoa, bottled water, resources, volunteers and luminary kits. QR codes with links to support resources will also be provided.
8:10-8:30 p.m.: Beaumont Tower Bells, Moment of Silence, Lighting of Buildings
There are plans for music to be played at Beaumont Tower, followed by a moment of silence and the rining of the tower bells from 8:10-8:30 p.m. Beaumont Tower, the MSU Union and Berkey Hall will be lit green from dusk on Feb. 13 until dawn of Feb. 14. A livestream of the ringing will be available here.
MSU Counseling & Psychiatric Services and the MSU Employee Assistance Program will have drop-in appointments available from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday.
Immediate support for students is available through the CAPS CrisisLine at 517-355-8270, #1, to speak with a licensed counselor. For employees, after-hours support is available by calling 517-355-4506, #2.
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