End of the Year Gathering

The interns are looking forward to the CRC's end of the year gathering this Thursday at Pat Enos' home.  There certainly will be a lot to celebrate- not only will we be looking back on an incredibly successful year, but also celebrating Intern Coordinator Olivia Seifert's graduation and Pat's retirement from the position of Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Services.

But our work isn't done yet- the interns will be helping out at this Friday's Marble Elementary Spring Carnival!

Marble Elementary's annual Spring Carnival
is this Friday, April 27

Earth Day Clean-Up

The CRC interns were back at it on Sunday, exhausted after the Taste of EL but up and at 'em for our Earth Day Neighborhood Clean-Up, the last one of the year.  We partnered with Greek Life and the University Student Commision to clean up the streets of our beautiful East Lansing community.  A big thanks to Mayor Diane Goddeeris, Mayor Pro Tem Nathan Triplett, and City Manager George Lahanas for pitching in!

Sunday's Earth Day Clean-Up was the
CRC's last of the academic year

Taste of East Lansing a Smashing Success!

This past Saturday's Taste of East Lansing was a huge success, much to the excitement and relief of the CRC interns!  The event attracted a crowd of hundreds of people, including a good mix of students and long-term residents.  Attendees enjoyed delicious samples from our nine restaurant vendors, awesome music from our performers, and a plethora of activities ranging from a Capoeira dance crew to fire truck tours and a silent auction.

Tase of EL attracted a crowd of hundreds
for food, music, and fun

The EL Fire Department's Pumper and Pals show
was a hit for the little ones

All in all, the event raised approximately $2000 for the CRC and another $2000 for the Rotary Club's "Playground in the Park Reimagined" project.  We're so thankful to the Rotary Club for partnering with us, and to all the volunteers that helped make the Taste of EL happen!

Attendees enjoying samples from MSU's
Culinary Services, among other local vendors

Local folk fiddle group The Bard Owls performed
during the middle part of the event

Plenty of groups were present on Saturday to document the event, including the State News.  Be sure to check out their article on the Taste, as well as the City of East Lansing's photo album.

The interns could not be more proud of our team for pulling off this ambitious and rewarding event.  It's been quite an adventure and an incredible learning experience for all of us.  We look forward to seeing the Taste of East Lansing continue to grow in years to come!

Interns celebrating a successful event with Sparty!

Let's Go Nuts!

The interns went out tonight for some bonding at the Lansing Lugnuts game.  The Lugnuts played the South Bend Silver Hawks... and the windchill was 36 degrees.  But PR Intern Brittney won a bobblehead playing the "Junk in Your Trunk" game between innings!

The interns bonded over
tonight's Lugnuts game

Earlier this morning Intern Coordinator Olivia and Red Cedar Neighborhood intern Ryan went on the air with LCC Radio's "Coffee Break" show to talk about the Taste of East Lansing.  This week is crunch time as we finish up the final preparations for the big day.  Keep an eye out for sidewalk chalk around campus, and check out the Rock- it may well be painted for the Taste of EL at some point this week!

Crystal Award Ceremony

The CRC interns are looking forward to the upcoming Crystal Awards Ceremony.  The CRC was honored with the Crystal Award last year, and we're excited to congratulate this year's winners!  You can read more about the Crystal Awards on the City of East Lansing's website.

Representatives from the CRC were recognized
at last year's Crystal Award Ceremony

Also on the agenda for this month is a fun intern outing to a Lansing Lugnut's game.  What better way to celebrate a rewarding, exciting, and successful year with the CRC?!

Go Nuts!

The Big Day's Almost Here!

Happy April!  Taste of East Lansing is fast approaching, and we interns have been running around EL like crazy getting vendors signed up to participate  As of today our list includes three new featured vendors- Spartan Signature Catering, The State Room, and Sultan's Delight!

Spartan Signature will be a featured vendor at the Taste... 

as is The State Room!

Sultan's Delight will be opening soon in downtown East Lansing- read more about the development here!

We'll be generating lots of buzz around the event in the next couple weeks through Facebook and Twitter, and Intern Coordinator Olivia Seifert and Red Cedar Neighborhood Intern Ryan Wadron will be making an appearance on LCC Radio's Coffee Break Morning Show on Monday, April 16.  

In outreach this month, interns will be focusing on Civil Rights- particularly student rights as they work with landlords to find housing- and passing out fliers for the Taste of EL:

Official Taste of EL flier, designed by MSU's AIGA Student Group

Intern Agenda

Believe it or not, Taste of East Lansing isn't the only thing the CRC interns have on their plates!  We interns have been busy doing outreach in the neighborhoods as usual, this month promoting celebrating safely.  We've been passing out cards with taxi numbers and information about alcohol poisoning, educating students about staying safe during the NCAA tournament, and talking to residents about the use of fireworks in the neighborhoods.

We also have a few more events to look forward to as the semester comes to a close.  On Sunday, April 22 we'll be putting on a Neighborhood Clean-Up in partnership with the University Student Commission and Greek Life.  Join us at 10:30 AM in the parking lot behind City Hall to help us beautify our community in honor of Earth Day!

Earth Day is Sunday, April 22

Coming up on April 27, interns will also be helping out with the Marble Elementary Spring Carnival.  Come on by for some carnival fun and a chance to meet your neighbors!

Last year's Marble Elementary Spring Carnival

Hope to see you around the neighborhood soon!