Since 2005, Michigan State University has welcomed young Spartans, ages 8-13, and their grandparents to campus for a unique inter-generational learning experience at Grandparents University. This three-day campus experience is a truly unique, fun-filled experience that actively engages kids in Michigan State academics while creating lasting family memories. Each year, 1,300 guests from throughout the United States and around the world choose from nearly 200 classes offered by more than 25 colleges and units at MSU. Students participate in four classes and unique evening programming, with ample time allocated for exploring all that the MSU campus has to offer.
GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY CLASS CATALOG June 25-27, 2024
GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW
Since 2005, Michigan State University has welcomed Spartans to campus for a unique inter-generational program. Grandparents University is a three-day campus experience that actively engages participants in MSU academics while creating lasting family memories Grandchildren and their grandparents participate in three classes and unique evening programming with ample time allocated for exploring all that campus has to offer and experience college life by living and dining in an MSU residence hall. The program is open to children ages 8-13 who are accompanied by a grandparent who is an alum or friend of MSU. Each year, more than 1,000 participants from around the country and world join us.
PROGRAM COST • Child: $250 • Adult: $350
Cost Includes: • Three Grandparents University classes • Two nights lodging in Holmes or Akers Hall • Unique evening programs • Six meals in MSU’s award-winning dining services • Campus transportation
HOUSING AND MEALS For complete details, visit the housing and meals webpage.
APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT There are two steps to register: • Step 1: Application – opens March 20 at 10 a.m. E.T. At this time, we collect pertinent information for each child and adult participant. • Step 2: Enrollment – opens March 22 at 10 a.m. ET. At this time, participants select their classes and evening activity. Registration is completed online only. For complete details, visit the registration webpage. Please review what’s needed for application and enrollment in advance to ensure that you are prepared and avoid experiencing any delays. QUESTIONS For full program details and frequently asked questions, check out the Grandparents University website.
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GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 25 • 8 - 10 a.m. – Check-in and move-in • 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Pick-up GPU t-shirts and bags • 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. – Convocation • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Lunch • 2 - 4:30 p.m. – Class session #1 (Times vary based on participants class schedule) • 4:30 - 7 p.m. – Dinner • 7 - 9 p.m. – Evening activities (Times vary based on participants schedule) Wednesday, June 26 • 7 - 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast • 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Class session #2 (Times vary based on participants class schedule) • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Lunch • 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. – Class session #3 (Times vary based on participants class schedule) • 4:30 - 7 p.m. – Dinner • 7 - 9 p.m. – Green & White Night
Thursday, June 27 • 7 - 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast • 8:30 - 1 1 a.m. – Move-out • After 9 a.m. – Optional campus activities on your own *This is a draft schedule. A final schedule will be available in early-to-mid June as we finalize program details.
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CLASSES AT A GLANCE
• 14 Billion Years of Nuclei..............................................................................................................................pg. 8 • A Smashing Time With Nuclei at FRIB..............................................................................................pg. 11, 15 • All About Black Education......................................................................................................................pg. 8, 11 • All About Insects......................................................................................................................................pg. 6, 13 • Animal Disease Detectives.........................................................................................................................pg. 15 • Animal Tracks and Scat.....................................................................................................................pg. 8, 12, 15 • Be a Vet Nurse for a Day: A Bandaging Lab.........................................................................................pg. 15 • Biomass to Biofuel...................................................................................................................................pg. 8, 15 • Bringing Michigan to the World Through Advertising................................................................pg. 10, 14 • Build an Exhibit, Build a Science Center............................................................................................pg. 7, 10 • Building Your Dream Community........................................................................................................pg. 7, 10 • Calming and Quieting - Tools To Stay Cool When Things Get Hot...........................................pg. 7, 10 • Cash Conversations with the MSU Federal Credit Union..............................................................pg. 9, 13 • Crafts Around The World.......................................................................................................................pg. 6, 13 • Creating, Prototyping and Innovating.............................................................................................pg. 10, 14 • Diary of a Michigan Kid............................................................................................................................pg. 6, 9 • Disney Trivia..........................................................................................................................................pg. 6, 9, 13 • Enjoying Safe Food From Around the World...................................................................................pg. 6, 13 • Eye Opening Anatomy..............................................................................................................................pg. 7, 11 • Fun with the Business Model Canvas.................................................................................................pg. 6, 10 • Geocaching in the MSU Horticulture Gardens..................................................................................pg. 6, 9 • Got Violin? It’s a Cool Tool......................................................................................................................pg. 7, 11 • Hands-on Chemistry......................................................................................................................................pg. 8 • Harry Potter and the Secrets of British English..............................................................................pg. 9, 13 • Help Excavate MSU’s First Observatory..................................................................................................pg. 11 • Household First Aid...........................................................................................................................pg. 7, 10, 14 • INSITE Climate Change Trajectory..................................................................................................pg. 6, 9, 13
Agriculture & Natural Resources
COLLEGE ICONS The detailed list of classes for each session, starting on pg. 6, will have an icon next to each class representing the category it falls within to help identify other classes you may be interested in.
Engineering
Social Science
Human Medicine
Arts & Letters
Business & Hospitality
Veterinary Medicine
Music
Communication Arts & Sciences
Natural Science
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CLASSES AT A GLANCE CONT.
• Introduction to AI...............................................................................................................................pg. 7, 10, 14 • Introduction to Debate...........................................................................................................................pg. 8, 11 • Introduction to Machine Sewing..........................................................................................................pg. 8, 12 • Learn to Design for Laser Cutting...........................................................................................................pg. 14 • Learning Forward Family Adventure.................................................................................................pg. 9, 13 • Let’s Make Music......................................................................................................................................pg. 11, 15 • Microbial Art..............................................................................................................................................pg. 11, 15 • Microscope Guessing Game.............................................................................................................pg. 8, 11, 15 • MSU Walking Tour with University Archivists......................................................................................pg. 12 • Name That Animal...................................................................................................................................pg. 8, 16 • Neurological Changes and Communication...................................................................................pg. 10, 14 • Nursing Research is Fun.........................................................................................................................pg. 7, 10 • Physical Therapy: Spartans Will Move....................................................................................................pg. 14 • Physics is Fun.......................................................................................................................................pg. 8, 11, 15 • Pizza Making..............................................................................................................................................pg. 7, 13 • Pointillism, Painting With Dots........................................................................................................pg. 6, 9, 13 • Principles of Packaging..........................................................................................................................pg. 7, 14 • Sparty On - Photo Editing With Free Online Tools..................................................................pg. 7, 10, 14 • The Hidden Maze: An Escape Room..............................................................................................pg. 7, 11, 14 • The History of Soap...........................................................................................................................pg. 8, 12, 15 • The Sound Factory: Music Making For All Ages...................................................................................pg. 8 • Theatre Arts Exploration.........................................................................................................................pg. 6, 9 • Visiting China Instantly: A Crash Course in Essential Chinese.........................................................pg. 6 • What’s in the Water? Exploring the Red Cedar River...................................................................pg. 9, 13 • Who Stole the Last Cookie?................................................................................................................pg. 12, 15 • Yoga for EveryBody................................................................................................................................pg. 11, 14 • Zeke the Wonderdog and Friends Show.........................................................................................pg. 12, 16
ENROLLMENT TIP Classes fill quickly, so be prepared and know your top five choices for each class session. Use the class wish list worksheet on pg. 18 to jot down your classes and have the completed worksheet next to you during enrollment.
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[101] All About Insects Join MSU Bug House to learn about insects’ role in the ecosystem, their biology and evolution and their interactions with society. Engage with live invertebrates and see the housed bee colony and the museum of pinned specimens. [102] Enjoying Safe Food From Around the World See how fruits, vegetables, spices, fish and other foods from around the world arrive on our plates to enjoy. You’ll learn the importance of keeping food safe from harmful bacteria and chemicals and the role MSU plays in food safety. [103] Geocaching in the MSU Horticulture Gardens Learn about geocaching while touring the MSU Horticulture Gardens, operating a basic GPS unit and finding up to five geocaches. NOTE: GPS units will be provided. This class requires a lot of walking and is intended for students who have not geocached before. [104] INSITE Climate Change Trajectory Explore what bioluminescent feature squids have to protect themselves against looming predators in the ocean with the help of bacteria. Find out what collaborative research efforts contribute to conservation efforts on protecting organisms and what you can do to help. Learn the effects of climate change through a hands-on dissection activity on the bobtail squid at MSU’s Heath-Heckman Lab. [105] Crafts Around the World Discover and learn how to make some simple, traditional cultural crafts from around the world.
[106] Diary of a Michigan Kid “Time travel” by asking a kid from many years ago some questions about their life and see just how much language changes over time in a kids vs. grandparents duel of words game. [107] Disney Trivia Test your Disney knowledge through this fun, Jeopardy-style trivia game. [108] Introduction to Machine Sewing Learn how to use a sewing machine. With simple, but fun, techniques you’ll design and sew your own zipped fabric pouch. [109] Pointillism, Painting with Dots Learn about the history of pointillism and experiment by painting using the pointillism method. [110] Theatre Arts Exploration Take a broad look into the world of theatre arts through participatory activities including improv, acting and movement with a Wharton Center Teaching Artist. [111] Visiting China Instantly: A Crash Course in Essential Chinese Learn about universal linguistic patterns, similarities and difference between Chinese and English, some essential Chinese phrases and even a few tips for traveling in China. [112] Fun With the Business Model Canvas Put your entrepreneur hat on and come up with new business ideas through a fun, interactive brainstorming game called Mockups. Transform your ideas into building blocks to create a successful venture utilizing the Business Model Canvas.
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CLASS SESSION 1: TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 25 CONT.
[113] Pizza Making Make dough, roll it into pizzas and choose from a variety of toppings. Watch your pizza cook and enjoy the fruits of your labor. [114] Sparty On - Photo Editing With Free Online Tools Create Sparty-themed projects through the use of web-based apps to edit, retouch and combine images. You’ll also explore the different careers that use these types of tools. [115] Build an Exhibit, Build a Science Center Help build an entire science center where you can see an exhibit, touch it, play with it, experiment with it, break it (accidentally), repair it, rebuild it, improvise it, make a copy and take it home. [116] Building Your Dream Community Take part in an activity and review how the availability of resources impacts communities. We will build our own communities with the materials and resources available, and communities will be compared and discussed with the class. [117] Introduction to AI Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, can be used or misused to do homework and other tasks and in this class, you’ll learn basic AI and practice using it.
[119] Calming and Quieting - Tools to Stay Cool When Things Get Hot In this class, we’ll talk about ways to relax and focus in the moment, find examples from nature that you can adapt and we’ll also make calming jars that you can take home. [120] Household First Aid Learn first-aid techniques and interventions using household items like sticks, pillows and chairs. [121] Eye Opening Anatomy Learn the anatomy of the eye and its significant functions. You will also be able to observe a cow eye dissection and touch and feel all the parts of the eye! [122] Nursing Research is Fun Learn various approaches to nursing research for cancer patients and their family caregivers, including the use of reflexology, meditation, virtual reality and yoga. [123] The Hidden Maze: An Escape Room Experience an escape room where students will explore disability, impacts of disability and common barriers in society and experience what it means to navigate our society with a disability. [124] Got Violin? It’s a Cool Tool Gain hands-on experience with violins, learning basic posture and some beginner songs.
[118] Principles of Packaging Learn the importance of packaging
technology in everyday activities and see it applied to medicine, food and other things.
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[125] The Sound Factory: Music Making for All Ages From ribbon sticks, to shakers, maracas and other simple sound making creations, students will discover how these sound makers work, and then work together to make instruments and create music. [126] 14 Billion Years of Nuclei Learn how the elements have been formed over the entire history of the universe, what we still don’t know and how MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams will help reveal the origins of heavy nuclei. [127] Biomass to Biofuel Biofuel is produced from plants as well as microbes and in this class, we’ll discuss converting biomass to bioenergy, learn how to make biofuel from soybeans and have a debate on food vs. fuel. [128] Hands-on Chemistry Work with real scientists to understand how the world works. Be prepared to get a little messy as we experiment with chromatography, superabsorbent polymers, balloons that do not pop and more. [129] Microscope Guessing Game Have you wondered how everyday objects look really, really close up, how Velcro works, why wool sweaters are so itchy, or why some leaves feel fuzzy? In this class, we’ll seek to answer these questions as you try to identify objects in a Scanning Electron Microscope at high magnification. [130] Physics is Fun Witness interesting and exciting physics demonstrations as you learn about the most important physical laws governing our world.
[131] All About Black Education Explore the contributions Black people have made to public education in the United States, including something new about the Brown v Board of Education Supreme Court desegregation decision and its relevance for schools today. [132] Introduction to Debate Learn debate techniques and interact in a mock debate with the nationally successful MSU Debate Team. Students will debate on fun topics, like whether a hotdog is a sandwich and relevant topics such as should the United States reduce its nuclear arsenal. [133] The History of Soap Dive into the origins and history of soap and provides a demonstration on how to make it. Students will work in groups to make their own batch of soap that they can take home. [134] Animal Tracks and Scat Explore the wild animals that you may see in Michigan by looking at their tracks and make some edible scat. [135] Name That Animal Learn about some of the world’s most unique species in a group guessing game based on clues surrounding its environment, life cycle, adaptations etc., followed by a brief discussion of each animal. NOTE: This is a new version for 2024.
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CLASS SESSION 2: WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 26
[201] Geocaching in the MSU Horticulture Gardens
[206] Harry Potter and the Secrets of British English Harry Potter was brought to life by a British author and his world is full of prefects, sticky toffee puddings and getting sorted into schoolhouses. Learn about some of Harry’s culture and vocabulary and the reasons why American English and British English have become different over time. [207] Introduction to Machine Sewing Learn how to use a sewing machine. With simple, but fun, techniques you’ll design and sew your own zipped fabric pouch. [208] Learning Forward Family Adventure Explore shared experiences using storytelling, timelines and reflection techniques to craft a unique ‘Learning Forward Family Journey.’ [209] Pointillism, Painting with Dots Learn about the history of pointillism and experiment by painting using the pointillism method. [210] Theatre Arts Exploration Take a broad look into the world of theatre arts through participatory activities including improv, acting and movement with a Wharton Center Teaching Artist. [211] Cash Conversations with the MSU Federal Credit Union Students will play an interactive budgeting game and make decisions on hypothetical everyday expenses by focusing on saving, spending and sharing money.
Learn about geocaching while touring the MSU Horticulture Gardens, operating a basic GPS unit and finding up to five geocaches. NOTE: GPS units will be provided. This class requires a lot of walking and is intended for students who have not geocached before. [202] INSITE Climate Change Trajectory Explore bioluminescent squids and how they protect themselves against looming predators in the ocean with the help of bacteria. Find out what collaborative research efforts contribute to conservation efforts on protecting organisms and what you can do to help. Learn the effects of climate change through a hands-on dissection activity on the bobtail squid at MSU’s Heath-Heckman Lab. [203] What’s in the Water? Exploring the Red Cedar River What lurks in and around the waters of the river that runs through the MSU campus? Find out about water and the various fish, insects and mammals in and around the Red Cedar River. [204] Diary of a Michigan Kid “Time travel” by asking a kid from many years ago some questions about their life and see just how much language changes over time in a kids vs. grandparents duel of words game. [205] Disney Trivia Test your Disney knowledge through this fun, Jeopardy-style trivia game.
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CLASS SESSION 2: WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 26 CONT.
[212] Fun with the Business Model Canvas Put your entrepreneur hat on and come up with new business ideas through a fun interactive brainstorming game called Mockups. Transform your ideas into building blocks to create a successful venture utilizing the Business Model Canvas. [213] Bringing Michigan to the World Through Advertising Explore the role of advertising in shaping our understanding of the world around us. Students will learn about the latest trends in advertising and create advertisements focused on a place in Michigan. [214] Creating, Prototyping, and Innovating Prototyping is a user-experience design practice where quick sketches, drawings and “wireframes” are developed for an idea, app or product. We’ll talk about why designers prototype and also do some brainstorming and prototyping together to create a new, interactive app - an ice- cream finder. [215] Neurological Changes and Communication Learn how the brain helps us speak and communicate and how this can change due to some diseases such as Parkinson’s. We’ll also learn some techniques used in speech therapy and practice voice exercises. [216] Sparty On - Photo Editing With Free Online Tools Create Sparty-themed projects through the use of web-based apps to edit, retouch and combine images. Explore the different careers that use these types of tools.
[217] Build an Exhibit, Build a Science Center Help build an entire science center where you can see an exhibit, touch it, play with it, experiment with it, break it (accidentally), repair it, rebuild it, improvise it, make a copy and take it home. [218] Building Your Dream Community Take part in an activity and review how the availability of resources impacts communities. We will build our own communities with the materials and resources available, and communities will be compared and discussed with the class. [219] Introduction to AI Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, can be used or misused to do homework and other tasks and in this class, you’ll learn basic AI and practice using it. [220] Calming and Quieting - Tools to Stay Cool When Things Get Hot Talk about ways to relax and focus in the moment, using examples from nature, and make calming jars to take home. [221] Eye Opening Anatomy Learn the anatomy of the eye and its significant functions. You will also be able to observe a cow eye dissection and touch and feel all the parts of the eye! [222] Household First Aid Learn first-aid techniques and interventions using household items like sticks, pillows and chairs.
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CLASS SESSION 2: WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 26 CONT.
[223] Nursing Research is Fun Explore various approaches to nursing research for cancer patients and their family caregivers, including the use of reflexology, meditation, virtual reality and yoga. [224] The Hidden Maze: An Escape Room Experience an escape room where students will explore disability, impacts of disability and common barriers in society and experience what it means to navigate our society with a disability. [225] Yoga for EveryBody Explore yoga flows, standing and siting postures, balance poses and practice some fun partner yoga poses. [226] Got Violin? It’s a Cool Tool Gain hands-on experience learning the violin including basic posture and some beginner songs. [227] Let’s Make Music Explore different kinds of musical instruments and how they make sound by hitting drums, buzzing on brass instruments, and learning about reeds, mouthpieces and strings that vibrate. [228] A Smashing Time With Nuclei at FRIB See inside MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a world-leading nuclear research laboratory. Get hands-on with a model “nucleus” to learn how and why we smash nuclei at half the speed of light, then tour the lab and find out what exciting discoveries are made possible by our new linear accelerator!
[229] Microbial Art Get an introduction to the field of colorful microbes to students by delving into agar art, learning about synthetic pigments bacteria have been engineered to produce, and naturally colored microbes. [230] Microscope Guessing Game Have you wondered how everyday objects look really, really close up, how Velcro works, why wool sweaters are so itchy, or why some leaves feel fuzzy? In this class, we’ll seek to answer these questions as you try to identify objects in a Scanning Electron Microscope at high magnification. [231] Physics is Fun Witness interesting and exciting physics demonstrations as you learn about the most important physical laws governing our world. [232] All About Black Education Explore the contributions Black people have made to public education in the U.S. Learners of all ages will learn something new about the Brown v Board of Education Supreme Court desegregation decision (which commemorated a milestone 70th anniversary this year) and its relevance for schools today. [233] Help Excavate MSU’s First Observatory Learn about MSU’s first observatory on campus which dates to 1881 and was discovered in 2023. Students will be working outdoors as well as indoors, both excavating and cleaning artifacts. [234] Introduction to Debate Learn debate techniques and interact in a mock debate with the nationally successful MSU Debate Team. Students will debate on fun topics, like whether a hotdog is a sandwich, and relevant topics such as should the United States reduce its nuclear arsenal.
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[235] MSU Walking Tour with University Archivists Students will be surprised at what’s hidden in plain sight as they learn about the history of some of MSU’s iconic buildings and sacred spaces on a walking tour that includes looking at historical photographs, singing the original lyrics to the Fight Song and looking for items on an outdoor scavenger hunt. [236] The History of Soap Dive into the origins and history of soap and learn how to make it. Students will work in groups to make their own batch of soap that they can take home. [237] Who Stole the Last Cookie? How does the law prove our guilt or innocence? This class takes place in the law school’s mock courtroom and you’ll learn what actions and statements can be used to show who took the last cookie, and question whether stealing that cookie was an actual crime. [238] Animal Tracks and Scat Explore the wild animals that you may see in Michigan by looking at their tracks and make some edible scat. [239] Zeke the Wonderdog and Friends Show Meet Zeke the Wonderdog and his family of frisbee dogs. Learn what Zeke does, how to throw frisbees to Zeke or one of his friends and how he is taught new tricks.
ENROLLMENT TIP
See some classes you might be interested in? Jot them down on the notes worksheet on pg. 21 while you keep cruising through the catalog. Remember, the icons next to each class represent the category it falls within. For example, if you’re interested in working with animals, check out the classes with the vetinary medicine icon next to it.
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CLASS SESSION 3: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 26
[306] Disney Trivia Test your Disney knowledge through this fun, Jeopardy-style trivia game. [307] Harry Potter and the Secrets of British English Harry Potter was brought to life by a British author and his world is full of prefects, sticky toffee puddings and getting sorted into schoolhouses. Learn about some of Harry’s culture and vocabulary and the reasons why American English and British English have become different over time. [308] Introduction to Machine Sewing Learn how to use a sewing machine. With simple, but fun, techniques you’ll design and sew your own zipped fabric pouch. [309] Learning Forward Family Adventure Explore their shared experiences using storytelling, timelines and reflection techniques to craft a unique ‘Learning Forward Family Journey.’ [310] Pointillism, Painting with Dots Learn about the history of pointillism and experiment by painting using the pointillism method. [311] Cash Conversations with the MSU Federal Credit Union Play an interactive budgeting game and make decisions on hypothetical everyday expenses by focusing on saving, spending and sharing money. [312] Pizza Making Make dough, roll it into pizzas and choose from a variety of toppings. Watch your pizza cook and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
[301] All About Insects Join MSU Bug House to learn about insects’ role in the ecosystem, their biology and evolution, and their interactions with society. Engage with live invertebrates and see the housed bee colony and the museum of pinned specimens. [302] Enjoying Safe Food From Around the World See how fruits, vegetables, spices, fish and other foods from around the world arrive on our plates to enjoy. You’ll learn the importance of keeping food safe from harmful bacteria and chemicals and the role MSU plays in food safety. [303] INSITE Climate Change Trajectory Explore bioluminescent squids and how they protect themselves against looming predators in the ocean with the help of bacteria. Find out what collaborative research efforts contribute to conservation efforts on protecting organisms and what you can do to help. Learn the effects of climate change through a hands-on dissection activity on the bobtail squid at MSU’s Heath- Heckman Lab. [304] What’s in the Water? Exploring the Red Cedar River What lurks in and around the waters of the river that runs through the MSU campus? Find out about water and the various fish, insects and mammals in and around the Red Cedar River. [305] Crafts Around The World Discover and learn how to make some simple, traditional cultural crafts from around the world.
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CLASS SESSION 3: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 26 CONT.
[313] Bringing Michigan to the World Through Advertising Explore the role of advertising in shaping our understanding of the world around us. Students will learn about the latest trends in advertising and create advertisements focused on a place in Michigan. [314] Creating, Prototyping, and Innovating Prototyping is a user-experience design practice where quick sketches, drawings and “wireframes” are developed for an idea, app or product. We’ll talk about why designers prototype and do some brainstorming and prototyping together to create a new, interactive app: an ice-cream finder. [315] Neurological Changes and Communication Learn how the brain helps us speak and communicate and how this can change due to some diseases such as Parkinson’s. We’ll also learn some techniques used in speech therapy and practice voice exercises. [316] Sparty On - Photo Editing With Free Online Tools Create Sparty-themed projects through the use of web-based apps to edit, retouch and combine images. Explore the different careers that use these types of tools. [317] Introduction to AI Artificial Intelligence, also known as AI, can be used or misused to do homework and other tasks and in this class, you’ll learn basic AI and practice using it.
[318] Learn to Design for Laser Cutting Learn about laser cutting, how to make a keychain design in a vector graphics program and then have a chance to create a custom keychain and watch it cut on the laser cutter.
[319] Principles of Packaging Learn the importance of packaging
technology in everyday activities, and see it applied to medicine, food, and among other things. [320] Household First Aid Learn first-aid techniques and interventions using household items like sticks, pillows and chairs. [321] The Hidden Maze: An Escape Room Experience an escape room where students will explore disability, impacts of disability and common barriers in society and experience what it means to navigate our society with a disability. [322] Physical Therapy: Spartans Will Move Discover how physical therapists help people improve their ability to move, perform daily activities, recover from injury and live a healthy, active lifestyle. Students will also perform a few treatments commonly used in physical therapy. [323] Yoga for EveryBody Explore yoga flows, standing and siting postures, balance poses and practice some fun partner yoga poses.
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[324] Let’s Make Music Explore different kinds of musical
[329] Physics is Fun Witness interesting and exciting physics demonstrations as you learn about the most important physical laws governing our world. [330] The History of Soap Dive into the origins and history of soap and learn how to make it. Students will work in groups to make their own batch of soap that they can take home. innocence? This class takes place in the law school’s mock courtroom, and you’ll learn what actions and statements can be used to show who took the last cookie, and question whether stealing that cookie was an actual crime. [332] Animal Disease Detectives Animals can’t tell you when they’re sick or point to where it hurts. Learn how veterinarians and laboratory technologists diagnose disease and protect both animal and human health and get a chance to investigate and diagnose cases on your own. [333] Animal Tracks and Scat Explore the wild animals that you may see in Michigan by looking at their tracks and make some edible scat. [334] Be a Vet Nurse for a Day: A Bandaging Lab [331] Who Stole the Last Cookie? How does the law prove our guilt or Learn about all the duties of a veterinary nurse, their role in the veterinary health care team and walk through a case together with an actual veterinary nurse.
instruments and how they make sound by hitting drums, buzzing on brass instruments, and learning about reeds, mouthpieces and strings that vibrate. [325] A Smashing Time With Nuclei at FRIB See inside MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, a world-leading nuclear research laboratory. Get hands-on with a model “nucleus” to learn how and why we smash nuclei at half the speed of light, then tour the lab and find out what exciting discoveries are made possible by our new linear accelerator! [326] Biomass to Biofuel Learn how to make biofuel out of soybeans. Biofuel is produced from plants as well as microbes. In this class we will discuss converting biomass to bioenergy. We will learn how to make biofuel from soybeans and have a debate on food vs. fuel. [327] Microbial Art Get an introduction to the field of colorful microbes to students by delving into agar art, learning about synthetic pigments bacteria have been engineered to produce, and naturally colored microbes. [328] Microscope Guessing Game Have you wondered how everyday objects look really, really close up, how Velcro works, why wool sweaters are so itchy, or why some leaves feel fuzzy? In this class, we’ll seek to answer these questions as you try to identify objects in a Scanning Electron Microscope at high magnification.
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[335] Name That Animal Learn about some of the world’s most unique species in a group guessing game based on clues surrounding its environment, life cycle, adaptations etc., followed by a brief discussion of each animal. NOTE: This is a new version for 2024. [336] Zeke the Wonderdog and Friends Show Meet Zeke the Wonderdog and his family of frisbee dogs. Learn what Zeke does, how to throw frisbees to Zeke or one of his friends and how he is taught new tricks.
ENROLLMENT TIP
Classes fill up quickly during enrollment. Be prepared with your 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th pick to help you get the classes and evening activities you want. Use the class wish list worksheet on pg. 18 to note your alternative picks and have them handy during enrollment.
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EVENING ACTIVITIES: TUESDAY, JUNE 25
[401] Art Party at the MSU Broad Grandkids and grandparents are invited to MSU’s contemporary art museum for a night of curiosity and creativity! There is something for everyone, including self-guided gallery tours, hands-on activities and artmaking. [402] Beal at Night, Gardener’s Delight Get your hands dirty and learn the science of gardening. We have fun activities to grow your gardening skills and attract different types of pollinators to your home. [403] Dazzleball Dazzleball is a fast-moving, ever-changing sportsball game! It’s a combination of soccer, football and frisbee with two teams competing against on another. This makes Dazzleball similar to Quidditch just without shapeshifting balls and played on the ground. [404] Disc Golf Learn about the basic rules and mechanics of Disc Golf – a fun, casual and low-impact sport for all ages! Participants will walk through a few simple shots and practice a putting technique. No need to bring your own materials, discs will be loaned for practicing. [405] Drum Circle Drum circles are one of the most powerful ways for groups of people to communicate. Join in the fun with instruments of all shapes and sizes, including ones made in the workshops. If you have a drum or other instrument, please bring it with you. [406] IM East Open Gym Play basketball, volleyball, run the track and more during open gym time at the Intramural East building. No structured games, coaches, or referees.
[407] Movie Night Relax and unwind with a family movie. Snacks are provided. [408] MSU Pompon Experience an MSU Pompon performance and learn a routine. [409] Pickleball Learn the basics skills and strategy of pickleball [410] Static Electricity with WKAR’s Curious Crew Explore several STEM investigations and get “charged up” as you complete a hands- on challenge building an electroscope with WKAR’s Curious Crew. [411] Sweets, Treats and Games Spend time playing games while enjoying the provided snacks and drinks. [412] The Creator’s Game: Lacrosse History and Basic Skills Learn the Native American history of lacrosse (originally known as the Creator’s Game) and go over basic skills of the game using boys’ and girls’ sticks and soft balls. There are many aspects of the class that are appropriate for those with limited mobility. [413] Tour the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) Explore a world-class rare isotope laboratory where nuclei are smashed into a target at half the speed of light! Our tour includes demonstrations, an introduction to the goals and methods of nuclear science, and a 50-min walk through the research vaults. The secrets we learn could help explain what happens in supernovae and the origins of elements that make up the human body.
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CLASS WISH LIST WORKSHEET
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CLASS WISH LIST WORKSHEET
Use this worksheet to note your top five choices for each class session. During enrollment, make sure you have this completed worksheet next to you to reference when selecting your classes.
Name:
Session 1 Class Number
Session 1 Class Names
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EVENING ACTIVITIES WISH LIST WORKSHEET
Use this worksheet to note your top five choices for evening activities. During enrollment, make sure you have this completed worksheet next to you to reference when selecting your evening activities.
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THANK YOU
Grandparents University would not be possible without the dedication of our sponsors and partners. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU Alumni Office, Archives, College of Arts and Letters, MSU Athletics, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Eli Broad College of Business, College of Engineering, MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, College of Human Medicine, International Studies Program, Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities, College of Law, Libraries, Lyman Briggs College, College of Music, College of Natural Science, College of Nursing, Office of the Provost, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Student Life and Engagement, College of Social Science, University Advancement, College of Veterinary Medicine and Wharton Center.
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