Hi! This has been a very busy fall for us CRC interns.  This past week we were involved in safe halloween, a halloween themed carnival on M.A.C., specifically designed for families.  Although this event was put on by MSU greek life, the CRC was able to have a booth, as it is a great way to do what we do best- get involved! We had many families come out and play our pumpkin toss game and collect some candy! We loved meeting all of the families and kids and seeing all the fun costumes!

This coming week, the CRC interns are attending a basketball game with our neighborhood partners! Another great way we will see and hear more about the happenings in East Lansing!

Hi! This  past week has been a very exciting week for the CRC interns.  This past Sunday, after our disappointing loss to Ohio State University, around 200 members of the MSU greek community came together and helped clean up the streets of East Lansing.  The amount of people who came was so large that it only took around 30 minuets to clean up everything. Not only was this event a raging success for the streets of East Lansing and for the CRC, it also showed that the greek community can positively influence the University and the City, something that is often overlooked.  News channel 10, The State News, and The Odyssey all wrote articles about this successful morning, here is the link to News Chanel 10 http://www.wilx.com/news/localnews/headlines/MSU-Students-Clean-Up-Football-Tailgate-Mess--172010231.html  

Next week Sunday is the Annual Autumn Fest.  Come out from 10-2 and see the CRC interns at work at the Local Farmers Market.  There will be pumpkin carving, face painting and many other fun fall activities for families!

Hello! and welcome back to the CRC blog! I am one of the ten interns and have the great honor of blogging on behalf of all my fellow interns. My name is Emily and I am a junior here at MSU, currently studying communications and PR.  
As school has come to a quick start, so has the CRC.  The CRC have already hosted its ice cream socials for the year.  The ice cream socials in all three neighborhoods  were all a great success with residents of all ages showing up.  Not only does everyone love free Dairy Store ice cream, everyone seemed to enjoy talking and meeting their neighbors.  The ice cream socials are such a great way for the new and old residents in the Oakwood, Red Cedar and Bailey neighborhoods to be reminded that the CRC is here to help them have a positive living experience.  Here are a few pictures from our socials!

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!