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For the families of students living on campus at Michigan State University

LIVE ONFAMILY NEWS

DECEMBER 2018

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SIGN UP FOR 2019-20 ON-CAMPUS HOUSINGStruggling to find the perfect home for your student to eat, sleep, study and play? Michigan State has more than 27

residence halls, two apartment communities and a variety of living arrangements to ensure your student has access to

the best student-living experience in town.

Visit liveon.msu.edu and eatatstate.com to review your student’s options and encourage them to sign up to live on

campus next year. If you have questions about housing options for your student, contact the Housing Assignments

Office at liveon@msu.edu or 877-954-8366.

We look forward to seeing your student back on campus for the 2019-20 academic year!

Students can sign up to live on campus for the 2019-20 academic year now through April 19 at liveon.msu.edu.

BENEFITS OF LIVING ON CAMPUSHave you talked to your student about the benefits of living on campus? With safety, convenience, community

and student success our top priorities, MSU on-campus housing puts your student’s needs first.

Additionally, in a recent study looking at MSU housing from 2011-16, sophomores who lived on campus had,

on average, an estimated .109 higher GPA than sophomores who lived off campus.

SAFETY• Residence halls require key-card access during late hours

• Living wings locked 24/7

• Green emergency phones are within sight of every room

• Regular MSU Police patrol

CAMPUS RESOURCES• Award-winning dining halls open 7 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

• Health clinics

• Fitness classes

• Free laundry

• On-campus employment

• Free access to the CATA bus system

STUDENT SUCCESS • Academic support and advisers in each neighborhood

• Close proximity to classes and campus activities

• More than 800 registered student organizations

• Spaces to fit your student’s style, including single rooms and suites

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I love living on because I get to be super close to my friends and I get to be where all the action is happening. I am directly across the street from the MSU Union, where so many fun activities — not to mention late-night — happen, and it’s an easy walk to and from.

“— Bryce Stevens freshman, Campbell Hall

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WHY LIVE ON AT MSU? ACADEMIC SUCCESS Sophomores who lived on MSU’s campus between 2011-16 had, on average, a higher GPA than those who did not.

On-campus living provides:

• Engagement centers: Main access points to important student services

• Academic advisers: change major; schedule classes; get advice

• Tutors in math, chemistry, writing and strategies

• Evening sessions at the Math Learning Center and The Writing Center at MSU

PROXIMITY • Many students report feeling disconnected from MSU when they live off campus. There is truly no better way

to stay active in the Spartan community than living, learning and dining at the center of it all.

• There are opportunities for student employment (without a commute) everywhere. Encourage your student

to search postings at careernetwork.msu.edu/services-locations/handshake.

CAMPUS DINING • Nine dining halls (made-to-order, fresh, healthy and all-you-care-to-eat dining)

• 30 retail dining facilities: Eat at State ON-THE-GO Food Truck, 20 Sparty’s convenience and coffee shops,

Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall, four on-campus Starbucks locations, four self-branded food court

quick-service restaurants plus our newest addition, Sparty’s Market, an on-campus urban-style grocery store

• A variety of unlimited-access dining plans to meet your student’s needs

• Takeout in dining halls, Monday-Friday

• Ability to accommodate dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, kosher, halal

• Sparty’s Combo-X-Change offerings six times a week (no more than once per day)

CONVENIENCE AND AMENITIES • Flexibility: no need to get out of a traditional lease with a landlord or apartment

complex for early/late graduation, a semester abroad or an internship opportunity

• Free on-site laundry and weekly linen and towel service

• Utilities, cable, internet, lawn care, snow removal, recycling included

• No moving heavy furniture (it’s already in the room/apartment)

FREE BUS SYSTEM • MSU students, faculty and staff can ride the CATA anywhere on campus for free during the week.

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HOUSING AND DINING OPTIONS DURING WINTER BREAK 2018 BETWEEN SEMESTER HOUSING IN RESIDENCE HALLSThe residence halls will close for the semester break 8 p.m., Dec. 14, 2018 and will reopen Jan. 6, 2019 at 8 a.m.

The deadline to submit your application for Between Semester Housing is Dec. 1 1, 2018. Exceptions will be made

for those who:

• Live in Van Hoosen Hall, University Village or 1855 Place

• Have submitted a Late Stay/Early Arrival Request Form and have received approval

• Have submitted a Between Semester Housing Application and have received approval to stay in their current

room in a designated Between Semester Housing residence hall on campus

Residence halls designated for Between Semester Housing include: Hubbard, McDonel, Wonders and Owen.

VAN HOOSEN, UNIVERSITY VILLAGE AND 1855 PLACE RESIDENTSStudents living in Van Hoosen, University Village and 1855 Place may stay in their rooms during semester break

without applying.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FALL LATE STAY AND SPRING EARLY ARRIVAL REQUESTSStudents living in any residence hall (excluding Van Hoosen, University Village and 1855 Place) who need to stay on

campus past 8 p.m., Dec. 14 or return before 8 a.m., Jan. 6 must submit a Late Stay/Early Arrival Request in order

to do so. Late Stay/Early Arrival Requests can be submitted through My Housing.

Students can request to stay Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15. Any student approved to stay Saturday night

will be charged their regular nightly rate for that night.

Students can also request to return as early as Jan. 4. Any students approved to arrive before Saturday, Jan. 6 will

be charged their regular nightly rate for each night before Saturday.

BETWEEN SEMESTER HOUSING IN RESIDENCE HALLSResidents of Hubbard, McDonel, Owen and Wonders halls will be able to apply to stay on campus during semester

break in their current residence hall room. Residents in these designated halls who plan to stay in their current

room any time past noon, Dec. 16 or before Jan. 4 must complete a Between Semester Housing Application. Upon

submitting an application, a $315 flat fee that includes housing and dining will be charged to their student account.

By applying for Between Semester Housing, residents will have unlimited access to their rooms during the break

and automatically get signed up for a Between Semester Dining Plan.

PHOTO PLACEHOLDER

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BETWEEN SEMESTER DINING PLANThis dining plan includes 30 accesses to EITHER Brody Square or The Edge at Akers.

AVAILABLE:Dec. 15 (breakfast) - Dec. 21 (lunch) and

Jan. 2 (breakfast) - Jan. 6 (lunch)

Culinary Services locations are closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1

HOW TO APPLYStudents living in a designated Between Semester Housing hall can apply now through My Housing at liveon.msu.edu.

BETWEEN SEMESTER HOUSING AT KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTERAll residence hall students can choose to stay on campus between semesters by reserving a room at the Kellogg Hotel

& Conference Center. Rooms are available for $55 + tax (per day) based on availability (parking also available during

break in the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center garage for $150). This rate is available Dec. 16 through Jan. 6. Contact

the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at 517-884-8121 or kelloggcenter.com for additional information and to

make a reservation.

KELLOGG CENTER BETWEEN SEMESTER DINING PLANStudents who stay at Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center between semesters can purchase a Between Semester

Dining Plan for $179.70. This dining plan includes 30 accesses to open on-campus dining halls. Dining plans can be

purchased through the Housing Assignments Office by calling 517-884-5483 or emailing liveon@msu.edu.

NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTSNewly admitted students coming to MSU for the spring 2019 semester are automatically approved to move into

their new on-campus home in the residence halls Jan. 4, 2019. Newly admitted students can view their spring 2019

on-campus housing assignment via their My Housing account after Dec. 20, 2018.

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BRODY SQUARE AND THE EDGE AT AKERS DINING HALL HOURSBreakfast 8-9 a.m.

Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dinner 5-7 p.m.

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WAYS FOR YOUR STUDENT TO GIVE BACK OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON• Have clothes/shoes your student doesn’t wear anymore? Donate them to your local Salvation Army or Goodwill and

receive the gift of pride.

• Shop smart — stores like Toms, Everything Happy, Krochet Kids, H&M and Warby Parker all give portions of money

spent to charitable organizations.

• Visit a local soup kitchen and volunteer — simple things like serving food with a smile can go a long way.

• Be a token of hope for your neighbors, whether it be assisting them setting up their holiday lights or just spending

time with them, be the embodiment of the holiday season.

• Volunteer for a local nonprofit. Often times, nonprofits are understaffed and don’t have the

money to pay an employee, so volunteers are their lifelines.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSDEC. 7 Fall semester classes end

DEC. 10-14 Final exams

DEC. 14-15 Fall Commencements

DEC. 15-JAN. 6 Winter Break

JAN. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, classes cancelled

FEB. 8-9 Sibs & Kids

MARCH 4-8 Spring Break

APRIL 26 Spring semester classes end

APRIL 29-MAY 3 Final exams

MAY 3-5 Commencements

I enjoy living on campus, especially in Landon hall. As a music major, it is convenient for me to eat at the dining hall, rehearse in the practice rooms and, of course, the environment where I can socialize with my friends.

— Shay Boyce-Motley senior, Landon Hall

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GABRIEL REED STUDENT CLERICAL AIDE

As a sophomore social work major, Gabriel Reed has already held several Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) positions at Michigan State University.

“I’ve worked for facilities, at the front desk and was a residential assistant (RA) over the summer,” Reed said, discussing his diverse work education.

After trying several different positions, Reed found a long-term position in the Housing Assignments Office (HAO). HAO is responsible for assigning on-campus housing for nearly 15,000 residents in 27 residence halls on campus.

“In my current role, I have learned about RHS all across campus. As a clerical aide, I really have to know everything about the division.”

Reed spends time answering housing-related questions from parents and students and helps direct their calls to the proper place or person. “Most of the things we do in my role are repetitive, so you can learn really quickly. Anyone can ask a question at any time and, nine times out of 10, I can give them the answer they are looking for.”

With two years left at MSU, Reed is confident he will continue working for the division. “Working on campus is easy and accessible. It’s been fun getting to know everybody in the building as well as my coworkers.”

SNAPSHOT

WORKING ON CAMPUSIf your student would like to work on campus, let them know RHS offers a variety of student

positions located across campus.

RHS sets flexible work schedules that accommodate classes and activities and offers

competitive pay with regular increases, promotional opportunities and discounted meals in the

dining halls. Students can find more information and apply online by visiting jobs.rhs.msu.edu

or careernetwork.msu.edu/services-locations/handshake.

Surprise your favorite Spartan

with a personalized, freshly baked treat from MSU Bakers

Deliveries available directly to your student’s residence hall.

msubakers.com | 517-353-9310

ENJOY A FAMILY MEALwhen visiting your student

Each of our nine dining halls features all-you-care-to-eat dining for only $10.50 + tax.

If you have special dietary needs or preferences, check

eatatstate.com for current menus.

SIBS & KIDS WEEKEND Mark your calendars for Feb. 8-9 for MSU’s annual

Sibs & Kids Weekend put on by the University

Activities Board (UAB)!

Siblings, children, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors

and friends are welcome on campus for a weekend of

events and activities. This is sure to be a weekend of

fun for all ages with all the activities lined up for your

enjoyment. Plus, it’s FREE!

Registration for Sibs & Kids Weekend is required

and will close Jan. 21. For a list of activities and to

register, please visit uabevents.com.

Michigan State University strives to offer a safe and

enjoyable environment for all minors attending its

programs. In support of that goal and to promote

the safety of Sibs & Kids participants, all MSU

students planning to bring a non-family member

to any Sibs & Kids event must successfully

complete a Youth Programs Criminal Background

Check. A non-family member is classified as any

individual who is a friend or acquaintance.

Per Michigan State University’s Operational

Requirements for Youth Programs policy, all who

participate must fill out a parent consent form. It

is important the students hosting have medical

information of their guest and that the guests remain

with the host student at all times.

If you have any questions, please contact UAB by email

at uab@msu.edu or phone 517-355-3354.

msubakers.com | 517-353-9310

EATING AT STATE: RECIPE TO TRY AT HOME

INGREDIENTS3 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 cup red popcorn kernels

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

3/4 cup honey

1 tbsp molasses

3 tbsp butter

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

PREPARATIONMake the popcorn: In a large pan with a lid, warm the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Place three

popcorn kernels into the oil and wait for them to pop. After they pop, add the rest of the kernels to

the hot oil, put the lid on the pan and remove the pan from the heat. Wait 30 seconds. Return the pan

to heat with the lid set slightly ajar. Once the kernels start to pop, lightly move the pan around on the

burner. Once the majority of the popping stops, dump the popcorn into a large bowl. You will need

12-16 cups of popcorn for this recipe.

Make the syrup: In a heavy sauce pan over medium-low heat, warm the sugar, water, honey and

molasses for about five minutes and stir just until the sugar has dissolved. Do not stir or shake the pan

anymore. Over medium-high heat, bring syrup temperature up to 245-275°F. The longer you boil the

syrup, the harder the popcorn balls will be. The syrup will turn a deep amber color. Remove pan from

the heat. Immediately add all the butter at once; be careful, as it tends to bubble up. Add salt and

vanilla to the mixture. Whisk thoroughly.

Form popcorn balls: Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, and stir well with a wooden spoon

or silicone spatula. Lightly grease your hands or put on food-quality disposable gloves. As soon as the

mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-inch balls. Dip your gloved hands in cold water

occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.

CARAMEL POPCORN BALLSBY CORPORATE CHEF KURT KWIATKOWSKI

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