Events, Meetings and Speakers
Coming Events Calendar
September to April Monthly Membership Meetings: Second Monday, 1:30 PM MSUFCU, Mt Hope & Farm Lane.
MSURA presents and records the monthly seminars.
Join your fellow MSU retirees and friends for a carillon concert at Beaumont Tower on the MSU campus on Wednesday, July 8. MSU College of Music Carillonist Jonathan (Jon) Lehrer is directing the series. Lehrer is a laureate of international competitions for carillon. He will talk a bit about the history of the MSU carillon, carillon music, and answer questions.
Plan to arrive by 5:15 p.m. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. and last about one hour. Bring your own chair or blanket. You can find the MSU group on the north side of the Carillon. Look for the green and white balloons. RSVP to jbabcock@msu.edu if you plan to attend, but mainly for changes due to weather.
The program for the evening features guest carillonist Jeremy Chesman who will present a genre-spanning program blending classical works, jazz standards, contemporary pieces, and musical theater favorites.
September 14 -- Zeke, the Wonder Dog with Owner, Jim Foley
Zeke the Wonder Dog and trainer Jim Foley will highlight the September 4th meeting of the Michigan State University Retirees Association (MSURA). Zeke has been entertaining Spartan fans since the mid 1970’s, performing at the Rose Bowl and at NFL games, was runner-up at the Frisbee Dog World Championships, received an MSU varsity letter from Coach Daryl Rodgers, featured in Sports Illustrated, and regularly performs at MSU home football and basketball games.
The current Zeke is the fifth iteration of the famous frisbee catching dog. Zeke V is the first female dog to hold the title of Zeke the Wonder Dog. Her actual name is Cindy Lou and she has been in training for her role with owner s Jim and Terri Foley for the past seven years. Zeke V made her Spartan debut on April 18, 2026 at the annual Spring football event. Learn about the history of Zeke and what it takes to train a dog to perform in front of 75 thousand football fans. RSVP needed?
Friday, October 9 -- Homecoming Parade
We’ll Be Looking for Volunteers to Build the Float or to Help Pass out Candy or Carry a Banner
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -- Dan Mackey, Human Resources Assistant Director
Learn about any Changes in Health Insurance, How MSU Pharmacy Can Help & Benefits Open Enrollment
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 -- Tana Fedewa, Director, Center for Survivors (Formerly Safe Place)
Tana Fedewa, LMSW is the Director of the Michigan State University Center for Survivors (formerly known as the MSU Sexual Assault Program. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Michigan. Tana advocates for trauma-informed services, response, and interventions on campus and in the community. She values working in a collaborative, innovative, and multi-disciplinary environment at MSU. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Tana received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Grand Valley State University in 2003. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Master of Social Work Degree and a Child and Family Advocacy Certificate in 2005. She worked as Sexual Assault Therapist, Intensive Outreach Therapist for youth in foster care, and as a Crisis Counselor in a Child Advocacy Center for the first 8 years of her career.
In 2014, Tana returned to Michigan State University as a Therapist with the Sexual Assault Program. In 2018, Tana was named the Director of the MSU Sexual Assault Program and was appointed to the Michigan State University Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup. She is actively working to change the culture at Michigan State University. In her spare time, Tana enjoys reading, camping, traveling, and spending time with her partner and her imaginative and spirited daughters and her energetic puppies, Zoey and Henry.
Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 -- Jody Knol, WKAR
40 years at WKAR
Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 -- Speaker to be announced
Media Literacy, How to Spot Misinformation Online
Monday, Feb. 8, 2027 -- Susan Petrisin, Sparty’s “Mom”
Life of Sparty
Monday, March 8, 2027 -- Kenneth McFarlane, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities Director of Design and Construction
Campus Land Use Plan and Construction Plans
Monday, April 12, 2027 -- Philip Brahar, Director of the MSU Broad Art Museum
Broad Art Museum
Tuesday, May 11, 2027 -- MSU Retirees Association Annual Luncheon
University Club
How to attend MSURA Zoom meetings (pdf) or watch a video on how to attend.
Faculty Emeriti Association Lectures
MSU RETIREES ASSOCIATION MONTHLY INFORMAL LUNCH AT BRODY HALL
Held on the second Friday of the month at MSU's Brody Square from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, this informal social event has no program. Bring friends.
The Brody Square dining hall is located on the second floor with an elevator and stairs near the front entrance. Meals can be purchased in advance for a discount at EatAtState.msu.edu or pay full price in person. Advanced purchasing links the meals to your MSU ID card, which then acts as a debit card to pay for meals when entering the dining hall. Daily menus are available on the EatAtState.msu.edu website. MSU Retiree Id cards are available at the MSU ID Office in the MSU International Center.
Parking is available at Kellogg Center parking ramp, Jenison Field House or other employee parking with your MSU Retiree Parking Permit. Permits may be ordered for free on the MSU Parking Office website, Visitor Pay-By-Plate parking is also available.
Board Meetings: Board Meeting Minutes
Members of MSURA are persons officially designated as retired by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, and their spouses or surviving spouses, (b) upon their written request, persons retired from other employment who had formerly been employed or appointed to adjunct positions by Michigan State University, and their spouses or surviving spouses, and (c) active Michigan State University employees who pay an annual subscription fee as set by the Board of Directors of MSURA.
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