MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning

MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning Connecting Michigan State students with the community through volunteerism and philanthropy.

We also house four student-run groups:

Alternative Spartan Breaks: http://asb.msu.edu/
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program: http://www.vita.msu.edu/
Spartans Rebuilding Michigan: http://spartansrebuildingmichigan.org/

They are located in Room 30 of the Student Services Building.

Calling all community-engaged students: our Fall Spartan Day of Service with MSU Future Alumni is coming up on Saturday,...
09/04/2026

Calling all community-engaged students: our Fall Spartan Day of Service with MSU Future Alumni is coming up on Saturday, October 3rd! Choose your volunteer site, connect with your fellow Spartans, and make an impact in the community.

We’re honored to share that this event has been selected by AmeriCorps as a 9/11 Day grant recipient! This fall, we’re joining the movement to permanently transform the anniversary of 9/11 into America’s Day of Doing Good and carrying this legacy of community service through the semester.

All volunteers will receive round trip transportation, breakfast, lunch, and a Days of Service t-shirt. Explore our volunteer sites and register today at https://ow.ly/7FMa50ZIVz4!

You don't have to go far to enact social change and learn from connection with community! Here are some events and oppor...
09/03/2026

You don't have to go far to enact social change and learn from connection with community! Here are some events and opportunities from across campus you may be interested in...

📞 The Center for Survivors needs fall volunteers for their Survivor Advocacy and Crisis Intervention team! Volunteers will answer anonymous calls and chats as well as provide in-person support for survivors as they navigate their next steps. Training will take place in late September through October. Apply by 5PM on Sunday, September 13th at centerforsurvivors.msu.edu/volunteers!

🕊️ Join CCEL and Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Identities for our International Peace Day Celebration on September 17th! We will start with interfaith dialogue at the Peace Pole in the People's Park before marching to the Alumni Memorial Chapel. There, our conversation will continue with a discussion of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome!

♻️ The Great Michigan Compost Tour is making a stop at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center on September 18th, 11AM-3PM! All students, faculty, staff, and community members can learn more about how our campus's vermicomposting operations repurpose food waste and fuel climate resilience. While you're there, explore the Surplus Store and join Student Upcycle Friday for sustainable crafts during the same times!

🪴 Our on-campus partners at the Plant Biology Teaching Conservatory are looking for up to 5 volunteer social media content creators! This virtual opportunity runs through May 7th, 2027. This is great for communication majors, digital artists, and anyone who loves plants. Register today with your MSU NetID on SpartansVolunteer!

Volunteering is a great way to build career skills while helping organizations continue their support of communities! Sw...
09/01/2026

Volunteering is a great way to build career skills while helping organizations continue their support of communities! Swipe to learn more about the benefits of volunteer experience ➡️

Want to add volunteering to your resume? Get involved with CCEL's programs and connect today with the Career Services Network to learn what employers are looking for 💚

Welcome to a new year, Spartans! Don't forget to:✅ Read your syllabi✉️ Sign up for our mailing list at https://ow.ly/Hr8...
08/31/2026

Welcome to a new year, Spartans! Don't forget to:

✅ Read your syllabi
✉️ Sign up for our mailing list at https://ow.ly/Hr8n50ZHk5W
✍️ Discover your Civic Profile through our Civic Spartans Semester at https://ow.ly/FvFH50ZHk5X
🤝 Join us at the Volunteer Fair on September 19th to meet nonprofits - RSVP at https://ow.ly/4zb050ZHk5V
🗳️ Register to vote and make your plan for the election on November 3rd
💚 Have a great semester!

Want to learn more about community-engaged learning at MSU this year? Visit CCEL at Sparticipation on August 30th, 1-5PM...
08/28/2026

Want to learn more about community-engaged learning at MSU this year? Visit CCEL at Sparticipation on August 30th, 1-5PM! Find our booth at Section A, Row E, Table 2 to get all your questions answered and pick up some CCEL swag. We will also be joined by and the Michigan Department of State at Table 1 if you need to check or update your voter registration. See you there!

Don't miss opportunities for community engagement this year! Sign up for our mailing list at bit.ly/ccel-mail to receive...
08/27/2026

Don't miss opportunities for community engagement this year! Sign up for our mailing list at bit.ly/ccel-mail to receive volunteer updates and events in your inbox, read our CCEL Student Spark newsletter, and enter to win drawings for free CCEL merch.

Want to meet nonprofits and engage with Greater Lansing this year? Join United Way of South Central Michigan and the Cen...
08/26/2026

Want to meet nonprofits and engage with Greater Lansing this year? Join United Way of South Central Michigan and the Center for Community Engaged Learning at our Volunteer Fair on September 19th, 11AM-2PM on the Benefactors Plaza lawn! Discover how you can make a difference as a volunteer, complete a service project, and bring your friends for food and fun.

Learn more and RSVP through the QR code or at https://spartansvolunteer.msu.edu/event/detail/?event_id=121723.

Democracy starts with everyday action! Join CCEL, MSUvote, and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU for Civic Spartans...
08/25/2026

Democracy starts with everyday action! Join CCEL, MSUvote, and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU for Civic Spartans Semester this fall. Discover your Civic Profile and learn how service, leadership, community-engaged learning, dialogue, philanthropy, and voting help build stronger communities by visiting bit.ly/CivicSpartans.

Pre-health volunteers! Applications to serve at McLaren Greater Lansing this fall are open now. Complete the McLaren Pro...
08/24/2026

Pre-health volunteers! Applications to serve at McLaren Greater Lansing this fall are open now. Complete the McLaren Program Pre-Req List by September 11th to register for a volunteer position, including one of our scheduled orientations:

🩵 September 10th, 2-3:30PM
💙 September 11th, 4-5:30PM

Learn more and review the pre-req list at https://communityengagedlearning.msu.edu/students/pre-health-opportunities!

 , Spartans! Meet the Center for Community Engaged Learning at these events next week:🌐 International Student Orientatio...
08/21/2026

, Spartans! Meet the Center for Community Engaged Learning at these events next week:

🌐 International Student Orientation Resource Fair, August 25th
🫂 New Student Orientation Parent and Supporter Resource Fair, August 25th-26th
🎉 46th Annual UFest, August 28th
➡️ Transfer Student Welcome and Resource Fair, August 30th
💚 Sparticipation, August 30th

Address

Rm 101 Student Services Building
East Lansing, MI
48824

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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