🌱 Virtual And In-Person Career Fair + MSU Awards Posthumous Degrees

Hello, friends! It's Saturday in Lansing-East Lansing and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 71 Low: 55.
• Sunday: More humid with a shower. High: 77 Low: 56.

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

1. The State of Michigan will be hosting an in-person and online trades and career fair on Friday, May 12 from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m., the in-person fair will be at the Capitol Commons Center. Gov. Whitmer is hoping that this event will help qualified residents connect with employers and explore the opportunities of their futures. At the fair, the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs will also be assisting veterans with the application process for veterans' affairs. This event brings a bunch of opportunities to learn about different careers and apply for great positions, you can register for either job fair with the link at the bottom of the article. (WILX)
2. Wharton Center is getting a return of the most popular musical in East Lansing this Wednesday as "Wicked" returns for another musical run. The musical takes the story we know in the Land of Oz and looks at it from a different angle when a rivalry turns into a battle between the good witch and the bad witch. Wicked will be playing from May 10-28 at the Wharton Center. Tickers can be purchased online here. (WKZO)
3. Michigan State will be honoring the three students who lost their lives in the tragic shooting on Feb. 13 with posthumous degrees over the weekend. More than 9,500 students are set to graduate over the course of the weekend and although Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, and Alexandria Verner will not be walking across the stage, their spirits will be with their peers throughout the entire process. Board Chair Dr. Rema Vassar believes these honorary degrees are the least the school can do for the families for the contribution they gave to the Spartan community. (WZZM13.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Saturday, May 6

• Family Workout Day At CrossFit Shift (10:30 AM)
• St. Gerard Festival Entertainment Tent At St. Gerald Catholic Church (12:00 PM)
• Lit Up Rocks Reno's North At Reno's North (6:00 PM)

Sunday, May 7

• Capital City Market Kids Day At Lansing Lugnuts (1:05 PM)
• Abrams Planetarium Public Family Show At Abrams Planetarium (2:30 PM)
• Tiffany & Marcus Shelton At One North Kitchen And Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• East Lansing Firefighters are congratulating another promotion at local 1609 with their newest lieutenant on A-shift Mike Schafer! Earlier this week Lieutenant Schafer was given his bars and red helmet by his wife Roxy and his boys Howard and Sawyer. (East Lansing Firefighters Local 1609 via Facebook)
• MSU Police and Public Safety are actively hiring new officers to come in and assist in protecting the Spartan community. This is a perfect opportunity to start a new rewarding career with great benefits, to learn more and apply you can click here. (MSU Police and Public Safety via Facebook)
• This Sunday the Lansing Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a piano party where keyboardist Patrick Johnson will be teaching children all about the piano. Patrick will share a bunch of songs and stories with his amazing demonstration of his craft, this event is free for all guests. (Lansing Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another 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.