Amy Miller, who now is in remission, was diagnosed nearly a year ago with stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which is a cancer that typically affects 16-to 35-year-olds. Her encounter with cancer marked the era of a new “normal” for Miller and an appreciation for what she previously took for granted.
Bob Dylan will be performing his fifth concert at MSU tonight at the Auditorium.
The CRC organized its first pumpkin carving event, nicknamed “BYOP,” for the East Lansing and MSU communities Sunday at the Orchard Street Pump House, 368 Orchard St.
Although others will be dressing up and going door-to-door hunting for tasty treats, Hannah Saunders said she plans on paying the children a visit on Halloween to distribute the candy and share some chocolate-covered cheer.
Ricardo Lorenz will premiere the concerto with the MSU Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. Friday in Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.
The average-looking 27-year-old, who dresses like a GQ model and jokes around like a high school freshman, walked on stage as if he’d been doing stand-up comedy since birth. Maybe it was because Ansari’s act was the first stand-up comedian I’ve seen, but I, creepily sitting by myself in a sea of people, chuckled quite a bit more than I had expected I would.
ELFF, the largest film festival in Michigan in terms of duration, begins today and runs through Oct. 28. The festival usually takes place in March and, according to Susan Woods, director of ELFF, forces students to prioritize either basketball or film.
Passion Pit performed Monday night at the MSU Auditorium and leave an underwhelming impression.
Inspired by her son’s battle against stage 4 neuroblastoma, Diana Biorkman began the Power of Noah Foundation last fall after Noah’s death to raise awareness for the cancer and support continuing research.
The MSU Mixed Martial Arts club offers some student athletes an alternative to more mainstream sports.
If you’re big on blood, guts and big laughs, the MSU Department of Theatre’s latest musical might be right up your alley. “Evil Dead: The Musical,” filled with jokes, music and gore, is opening at 8 p.m. tonight in Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre.
The Sigma Nu Fraternity organized “Hip Hop For Hope 2K10,” featuring several artists including rapper Gucci Mane from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday on Chandler Field, 16800 Chandler Road.
Pat Metheny will be performing as part of “The Orchestrion Tour” at 7 p.m. Sunday in Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.
Jack Budrow, associate professor of double bass and co-chair of the string area, has commuted to MSU from his home in Raleigh, N.C., every week for about 15 years, and said he has learned that weather is anything but reliable.
The Kestler Film Event, as part of the Library Film Series, is presenting “The Forgotten Refugees” from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in the North Conference Room (W449) of the Main Library.
The Lansing Symphony is teaming up with Cirque de la Symphonie performers at 8 p.m. Friday at Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall.
Songwriter and bluesman Paul Geremia will be performs at a free concert before a music workshop, beginning at 4 p.m. today at Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington Ave., in Lansing.
As part of the university homecoming festivities, the Universities Activities Board, or UAB, will host Ice Cream and Pep Rally Games at noon Friday at the rock on Farm Lane.
“Hayrides and History” will take place from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the International Center parking lot. It is one of several events going on to celebrate Homecoming week.
Jeff Kus, a 2002 MSU graduate, was chosen by Cosmopolitan magazine as Michigan’s Bachelor of the Year.