Events

The Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion events page features DEI happenings across the campus community, primarily for current MSU students, staff and faculty.

Events featured are provided by units on campus and insertion does not indicate affiliation or sponsorship by the IDI office. The views and opinions expressed in events and programs are those of the speakers and do not reflect IDI's views or position. 

To submit an event for consideration, email inclusion@msu.edu.


 

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Nov 1

Showcasing MSU Museum Collections: Indigenous quill art exhibition

Friday, November 1, 2024 12:00 AM - Sunday, March 30, 2025 12:00 AM at Ziibiwing Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan)

The first major traveling exhibition featuring Anishinabe porcupine quill art.

Nov 7

Indigenous Hip Hop Talk with Frank Waln

Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:00 PM - Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:30 PM at 145 WKAR Studio

Frank Waln's Journey of Music, Activism, and Resilience

Nov 8

Cultivating Traditions with the 4 Sisters Garden

Friday, November 8, 2024 12:00 PM - Friday, November 8, 2024 1:00 PM at MSU Library, Beal Instruction Room

Participate in a conversation opportunity to learn from Mikayla Thompson, a descendant of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Nov 11

Annual Veterans Day Brunch

Monday, November 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Monday, November 11, 2024 11:30 AM at MSU Union, 49 Abbot Road, Lake Huron Room, Third Floor

Acknowledge the sacrifices made by veterans and learn about the impact of the military community at this casual brunch.

Nov 11

Veterans Day Ceremony

Monday, November 11, 2024 3:00 PM - Monday, November 11, 2024 4:00 PM at Alumni Memorial Chapel, 636 Auditorium Road, East Lansing

Join us for the Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC.

Nov 13

Striving for Success: Student Veterans Panel and Lunch

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:30 AM - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:00 PM at MSU Union Ballroom

All Students and Staff welcome!

Nov 13

Holly Bird Presentation on Missing Murdered Indigenous People

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:15 PM - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:15 PM at Castle Board Room (Room 343) at the MSU College of Law

Join for an impactful presentation by Holly Birth focusing on discussing the importance of addressing the urgent issues of missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Nov 14

2024 Gunnings-Moton Lecture - Dr. Crystal Sanders

Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00 PM - Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00 PM at 236 A Erickson Hall or livestream on Zoom

Pursuing Their Higher Potential: Black Southerns and Graduate Education During the Age of Jim Crow

Nov 15

"Food for Thought" Veteran Advocacy Lunch 'N" Learn

Friday, November 15, 2024 11:30 AM - Friday, November 15, 2024 1:00 PM at Student Services Building, 556 E. Circle Drive, Room 6 (basement)

Meet Michigan State University's Veteran Affairs Coordinator Rebecca Mendoza, gain perspective on the unique challenges faced by veterans, and learn how to advocate for veterans in your role.

Nov 15

Making MSU more responsive to Native students, faculty and staff

Friday, November 15, 2024 1:00 PM - Friday, November 15, 2024 2:00 PM at Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, Room 105

Make sure to participate in this event by Kristin Arola, American Indian and Indigenous Studies director, focusing on addressing ways to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for the Native members of the MSU community.

Nov 19

Beading with the Profs

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:00 PM - Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:00 PM at School of Urban and Planning and Landscape Architecture, Room 105

Join Professors Ellie Mitchell and Blaire Morseau in a fun beading workshop. Whether you are an experienced or beginner looking to learn, this event invites everyone to join in, connect and building community in a friendly and creative atmosphere.

Nov 21

Muslim Journeys: Scholar-led Campus-Community Book Discussion Event

Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:00 PM - Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:00 PM at Main Library, Green Room

All are welcome to learn and discuss We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir by human rights lawyer and acclaimed author Raja Shehadeh,.

Nov 23

53rd National Day of the United Arab Emirates

Saturday, November 23, 2024 2:00 PM - Saturday, November 23, 2024 5:00 PM at MSU Union, Lake Huron Room

Come together to experience the culture of the United Arab Emirates.