Seventy-seven days have passed since the shooting deaths of Brian Fraser, Arielle Anderson, and Alexandria Verner on the campus of Michigan State University, which left five others wounded. Two years have passed since the catastrophe on Thursday.
In journalism, we frequently cover dreadful anniversaries. For my family and the thousands of others who lost loved ones on campus on the evening of February 13, 2023, this is very difficult. It is hard to pass Berkey Hall or the MSU Union without experiencing the loss, the terror, and the fear again.
However, we can still have days like this one. Here are some resources that can be useful if you require assistance and wish to attend classes on campus.
Similar to previous year, MSU is suspending classes on February 13. However, the university will continue to operate, including its dining halls, CATA transportation, recreational sports facilities, and mental health support services.
Olin Health Center, 3rd floor, 463 East Circle Drive; 517-355-8270; MSU Counseling & Psychiatric Services.
Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the MSU Employee Assistance Program, located at 110 Linton Hall, 479 W. Circle Drive, 517-355-4506, will be open for drop-in appointments. For additional information or to make a more general inquiry about the services that are offered, visit the websites or give them a call.
Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Breslin Center Hall of History (Gilbert Pavilion Entrance). An chance to support mental health initiatives, build meaningful relationships, and give back to the community will be presented by the Center for Community Engaged Learning for Caring Through Service.
1. Assembling Community Mental Health (CMH) essential needs kits, which addresses a significant need that our community partner identified.
2. Making a Wellness Kit to give to MSU Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) or to give to a friend. Engage in a friendship bracelet exercise as part of the assembly to encourage creativity and connection.
3. Acquiring useful tactics for promoting causes that are important to you and your neighborhood.
Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Hall of History at the Breslin Center.
Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. in the MSU Alumni Chapel.
Volunteers will be on hand at these sites to help with luminary kit pickup, resources and assistance, and QR codes for comments on the permanent monument.
There will be open, heated tent areas with volunteers to help people find resources and assistance, distribute luminary kits for pickup, serve hot cocoa and bottled water, and point community members to QR codes to offer input on ideas for permanent memorial designs. These areas will also be visited by comfort dogs.
The three places are:
close to The Rock, at the intersection of Auditorium Road and Farm Lane.
close to the Grand River Ramp, at the intersection of East Circle Drive and West Circle Drive.
close to the Sparty statue at the intersection of Chestnut Road and Beal Street.
On Monday, exhibits made for the one-year celebration will be put up in the two affected and now-renovated areas of the MSU Union and Berkey Hall.
The MSU Union Art Gallery’s “Reclaiming Space” exhibition is open until Saturday and gives visitors a chance to express their individuality and creativity through the sculptures and murals that comprise the show.
Art in the Aftermath: Healing Gun Violence via Artivism, an exhibition of activist art created by those impacted by the gun violence epidemic in our country, is on display at the Broad Art Museum through Thursday.
On Thursday from 8:10 to 8:25 p.m., there will be music, a moment of quiet, and the ringing of the bells of Beaumont Tower. From 6 p.m. on Thursday to 6 a.m. on Friday, the MSU Union, Berkey Hall, and Beaumont Tower will all be illuminated in green. Spartans worldwide can watch a livestream of this event on the Spartans Together website.
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Eliot Pierce is a dedicated writer for ChiefsFocus.com, covering local crime and finance news. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Eliot aims to provide his readers with clear and insightful analysis, helping them navigate the complexities of their financial lives while staying informed about important local events. His commitment to delivering accurate and engaging content makes him a valuable resource for the community.