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COMMUNITY

Public art provides a sense of place, community

The East Lansing Public Arts Commission and the Public Art on Campus Committee work to ensure that public art installations are a part of construction or development projects in East Lansing and on MSU's campus. These groups aim to incorporate public art in order to provide a sense of community, provoke thought and elicit emotions.

ENVIRONMENT

Weir on MSU’s campus faces possible removal

MSU’s Infrastructure Planning and Facilities is seeking a grant from the DNR to remove the weir, a low-rise barrier built across the Red Cedar River to control the flow of water. The weir no longer serves a purpose, and is increasing flood risks.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Mock auction Bidding Blitz draws attention to student businesses

Attendees gathered at the Michigan State University's Student Union on Thursday night to participate in Bidding Blitz, an event hosted by UAB and Student-Made Michigan State, which encouraged attendees to explore student businesses. By interacting with the representatives of each business stationed at a table, guests were able to gain fake money, which they could then use to bid on different handmade items from the student businesses that were pre-purchased by UAB.

COMMUNITY

MSU's MLK Student Leadership Symposium celebrates legacy, community

Students, faculty and community members came together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy in an act of "radical community" during the MLK Student Leadership Symposium at Michigan State University. The event, which featured dancing, a keynote address and various artistic performances, was held on Jan. 18 in the MSU Union ballroom from 2:15 to 6:45 p.m.