EAST LANSING, Mich. - Halloween might be nearly a week away, but Michigan State University's campus goblins and ghouls of all ages are catching the Halloween spirit a little bit early.
Residence Life staff members around campus have scheduled a variety of events both on and off campus this week. The events are open to MSU students and some are open to the public.
Jane Olson, coordinator for public relations for the Department of Residence Life, believes that Halloween reminds students of when they were at home.
"They work so hard on the events they plan and really look forward to them," she said. "Many groups invite people from the area which is a great opportunity to give back to the community."
Scheduled activities beginning Tuesday, Oct. 26, and running through the 31st include:
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Aker's Hall Caucus and Minority Aides presents "Scary Movie Night" in the Akers Auditorium from 8 p.m. until midnight. For more information, contact Tina Richardson at 353-3450.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Wonder's Hall offers trick or treating for local children at 6:30 p.m. Contact Jennifer Battle for more information at 353-2898.
Thursday, Oct. 28
A haunted house, a choir and storytelling are part of the "Trick or Treating with Young Spartans" in the Rather Hall Lounge. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call Kristy LaLonde, 355-4353.
The Bailey Hall Residence Life staff is sponsoring "Trick or Treating with Young Spartans" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bailey Hall Lounge. Contact Kevin Robinson, 355-5373, for more information.
Free trick or treating for local children is offered from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Armstrong Hall Lounge. For more information call Tera Pratt at 355-5457.
Post Oak Elementary students and any other local children are invited to Hubbard Hall Lounge for free trick or treating from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Those who arrive between 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. will have the chance to show off their costumes in a parade through the cafeteria. For more information, please contact Michel Trail at 353-8111.
Area children can also trick or treat in East Shaw Hall and Holmes Hall East. The evening is free and will last from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shaw and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Holmes. For information about Shaw activities call 355-8989, for Holmes call 353-6367.
Friday, October 29
Residents of Mason/Abbot and Shaw halls can enjoy hayrides at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns. The Mason/Abbot Hall hayride begins at 8 p.m. and the Shaw Hall hayride begins at 9 p.m. Mason/Abbot residents call 355-6437 for information, and Shaw residents 355-8989.
The Rather Residence Life staff and Rather Hall residents are sponsoring a Halloween party at the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing. Contact Kristy LaLonde for more information, 355-4353.
Snyder Hall offers free trick or treating and games for local children. Those interested should meet in the Snyder Hall Cafeteria at 7 p.m. Contact Amy Green, 355-9499, for more information.
Brody Hall residents are invited to a Halloween dance from 9 p.m to midnight in the Brody multipurpose rooms. Call Teresa Akers at 355-1360 for more information.
Afternoon trick or treating is free to local children in the McDonel Hall lobbies from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Susan Ludlow at 353-1403 for more information.
Saturday, October 30
A Halloween dance and costume party will be held from 9 p.m. until midnight in Holmes Hall classrooms. The event is free to Holmes Hall residents with IDs. Residents are permitted to bring one guest. Call Reada Glitman at 353-6367 for more information.
Sunday, October 31
Wilson Hall offers trick or treating for local children. The event is free and will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Wilson Hall East Lobby. For more information, call Jeffrey Pelligrino at 353-0601.