Michigan State Spartan Family Connections

05/29/2026

It's here! The beloved Squirrel Calendar is available for preorder. The calendar highlights important MSU dates and reminders to help guide families. Preorder here: https://spartanspiritshop.msu.edu/products/2026-2027-spartan-family-calendar

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars! 2026 Family Weekend Presented by MSUFCU is Oct. 16-18! Go to https://rhs.msu.edu/spartan-family-connections/family-weekend for more information.

03/24/2026

Make sure your Spartan doesn't miss out on their graduation shirt!

02/24/2026

Rock the Block info four our returning Spartans 💚

Are you ready to Rock the Block?!

Are you looking to reserve a few suites in South for you and your friends? Or maybe a block of rooms on the same floor in Brody? With Rock the Block, signing up with your friends is easy! You've heard the buzz, now let's go over the details.

Register to join us at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, March 10, and with the help of our team, you and your group can block off a series of rooms in a residence hall to live together in 2026-27.

Learn more! liveon.msu.edu/RTB

02/13/2026

Holding our community close today. 💚

Today we honor the memory of MSU students Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner as well as all affected by the tragedy that occurred on our campus three years ago.

As we join in remembrance, it is important to recognize and accept what you are feeling. Take care, Spartans. 💚

02/10/2026

Here’s a quick list of mental health resources for your Spartans 💚🤍

01/20/2026

Make sure your Spartan is aware we are testing our emergency systems tomorrow!

Hi, Spartans! We are testing the campus alert notification system Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. Please be sure your information is up to date here: alert.msu.edu.

11/25/2025

Please join us on Wednesday, Dec. 3, starting at 4:30 p.m., for a festive dinner in honor of our outstanding students and to celebrate the successful completion of the fall semester! Join us at all residential dining halls and Sparty's Markets at Holden Holmes.

Payments Accepted: MSU Dining Plans, Spartan Cash, Credit or Debit

For more details, please visit our website at eatatstate.msu.edu/25-FallStudentDinner

11/10/2025

Bring a taste of MSU to your kitchen this season with the Spartan Family Connections Cookbook. Beloved MSU recipes from over the years — vintage, new, vegetarian/vegan, allergen-friendly — there's something for everyone! Preorder here: https://spartanspiritshop.msu.edu/products/the-spartan-family-cookbook?_pos=1&_sid=b540bf600&_ss=r

11/05/2025

With colder weather students may end up getting sick. To help, Culinary Services offers a convenient Sick Meal Pickup arrangement! Any ill student can complete a Sick Meal Pickup Arrangements Form and provide the completed copy (printed or electronic) to the person designated to pick up their meal.
The form is available online here: https://eatatstate.msu.edu/sites/default/files/users/user2295/sickmealpickup.pdf