🌱 Jersey Mike's Donates To Charity + Fauci To Speak At MSU Graduation

Hello there, Lansing-East Lansing. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy. High: 47 Low: 41.
• Friday: Rain; breezy and warmer. High: 62 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lansing-East Lansing:

1. Jersey Mike's, a popular chain sandwich shop, celebrated its anniversary with the 13th annual Day of Giving yesterday (Mar. 29). As part of the day, the Jersey Mike's locations in Lansing and Okemos announced that they would donate 100 percent of all proceeds to the Gift of Life charity foundation. The owner of Lansing's Jersey Mike's, Shelly Roye, said of the donation to the chosen charity, "It’s my understanding that there are almost 2,500 Michiganders on the wait list right now for an organ, so hopefully this brings awareness to our charity, and we raise money to help them with their cost." (WLNS)
2. Michigan State University's spring graduation ceremony will feature Dr. Anthony Fauci as the headline speaker during commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5. Additionally, Fauci, who is known as the former chief medical adviser to the U.S. president during the COVID-19 pandemic, will receive an honorary doctorate in humanities. Other national leaders who are scheduled to speak during the event include Jill Hruby, the undersecretary for nuclear security for the U.S. Department of Energy and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and Lisa Cook, who was the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. (Lansing State Journal)
3. Michigan State University is planning to reopen the MSU Union on Monday at 8 a.m. but will keep the food court closed. Berkley Hall will continue to remain closed throughout the rest of the spring semester as announced by the university in February. Both the Union and Berkely Hall were locations of the Feb. 13 active shooting incident, and the Union will feature memorials and tributes to the victims of the incident on the third floor in the Lake Huron Room. Officials said of the opening, "The MSU Union team looks forward to welcoming those who are ready to use the space once more, knowing that for some, more time may be needed and for others, feelings might shift once on site." (WWMT-TV)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Thursday, March 30

• Playground Playdate At Osborn Park (3:30 PM)
• Easter Bunny Photo At Lansing Mall (4:00 PM)

Friday, March 31

• Lansing's Transgender Day Of Visibility 2023 At The Avenue Cafe (6:00 PM)
• Lil Rev Live In Concert At Elderly Instruments (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to bring home a new furry family member? Check out this roundup of adorable pets waiting for adoption in and around the Lansing and East Lansing areas. (Lansing-East Lansing Patch)
• Don't miss out on the Books, Bites, & Bids fundraising event at the East Lansing Public Library! The event will be held in person for the first time since 2019 on Friday, Apr. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• Get your tickets for the Mayors' Ramadan Unity Dinner on Monday, May 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lansing Center. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon will be hosting the event. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank. (City of Lansing, Michigan - Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.