🌱 MSU To Host Tournament In 2024 + Police Force Of Use Public Hearing

Hello all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 49 Low: 33.
• Wednesday: Showers of rain and snow. High: 43 Low: 21.

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

1. Michigan State University was selected on Monday as the host for the 40th Science Olympiad National Tournament to be held on May 24-25, 2024. The STEM competition brings in students from grades six through twelve from around the U.S. to complete, and MSU held the very first annual Science Olympiad National Tournament in 1985. MSU Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., said of the decision, "As the founding university host for the Science Olympiad National Tournament, I am excited that we will once again welcome the science leaders of the future." (MSUToday)
2. The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission will be hosting a public hearing on Wednesday, Mar. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Michigan State University College of Law. The hearing will help residents learn more about police officer training in the use of force and is in response to a petition from the public asking for more information about the city's use of force training. The hearing will include presentations from national exports. (WILX)
3. Michigan State University's Career Services Network is hosting a professional clothing drive from now through Friday, Apr. 28 to support its initiative to supply students with free professional clothing for job searching and professional events. The program is accepting donations from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Services Building and the Career Services Office on campus. (The State News)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, March 28

• First Things First Workshop At Lansing American Job Center (9:00 AM)
• Game Night East At The Junction (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• "Uke N The Blues" Ukulele Workshop With Lil Rev At Elderly Instruments (5:30 PM)
• Board Game Night At The Library At East Lansing Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Potter Park Zoo for an EGGS-travaganza Enrichment Event on Saturday, Apr. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.! Check out the animals at the zoo as they go on scavenger hunts for treats and eggs. (Potter Park Zoo via Facebook)
• Join the East Lansing Public Library for Pajama Night Storytime on Apr. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Grab a favorite stuffed animal or blanket and unwind with stories and songs at this great alternative to the library's morning storytimes. (ELPL - East Lansing Public Library via Facebook)
• Calling all artists! The 5th Annual 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest is accepting submissions. All submissions are due by midnight on Apr. 10. (East Lansing Art Festival via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you soon for 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.