Plans for Feb. 13, 2024

Leading up to and on Feb. 13, 2024, community members will experience many different emotions. The events planned, developed by committees including students, staff and faculty, strive to provide space and time for individualized reactions and experiences as we honor those lost, injured and all affected by the tragedy that occurred on campus. Participation in any event is completely voluntary.

As a reminder, most courses will not be held Feb. 13, 2024, though the university will remain open to support students and our community. Resources will be available that day and into the future.

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Leading up to Feb. 13, 2024, community members will experience many different emotions. The planning underway, led by committees including students, staff and faculty, strives to provide space and time for individualized reactions and experiences as we honor those lost, injured and all affected by the tragedy that occurred on campus. Participation in any event is completely voluntary.

As a reminder, most courses will not be held Feb. 13, 2024, though the university will remain open to support students and our community.

On that day:

• Student organizations, led by the Associated Students of MSU and in conjunction with the Center for Community Engaged Learning, are sponsoring a day of service focused on the larger MSU/East Lansing communities. The daylong initiative will provide opportunities for students, faculty and staff to take action that day in a positive manner in their community. More information about specific opportunities and links to sign up to participate will be shared here soon with students, faculty and staff.
• An evening remembrance gathering will offer members of our campus and local community a place to come together in commemoration, support and recognition of Feb. 13, 2023. The gathering is scheduled for 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will take place outdoors north of Spartan Stadium, near The Spartan statue. The event will be open to the public. MSU is working on plans to promote remote engagement with the event as well, and more details will be available soon.
• Reflective spaces will be set up across campus during the day on Feb. 13 for those who wish to spend time quietly reflecting safely. Counseling support will be available at each location.
• Counseling staff will be available to provide support to our community at these planned events. Please note that we will be using outside counselors to ensure MSU staff can spend this day as they choose.

Additionally, the Office of the Provost and the Office for Resource and Support Coordination, or ORSC, have posted guidance for educators for the spring semester, including specific support related to the one-year mark. The ORSC also has posted guidance related to best practices for commemorative events. ORSC is available at orsc@msu.edu if you have questions about this guidance.