MSUFCU Celebrates Record-Breaking Spring Social Event Series

EAST LANSING, Mich. — MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) recently concluded its spring 2026 series of The Social at 311, which saw a surge in participation as community members gathered to build local connections.

The three-part series welcomed a total of 240 attendees, doubling the turnout from the previous fall season. To help grow the community spirit, credit union members were encouraged to bring nonmember guests to enjoy an evening of curated local experiences. Each gathering featured:

• Local Flavors and Art: Fully catered dinners and refreshments paired with live performances from area artists.

• Small-Business Spotlights: Interactive activities hosted by local vendors, allowing guests to engage with 13 different community businesses.

• Take-Home Gifts: Unique tokens of appreciation for every attendee to remember the evening.

In addition to the food and activities, MSUFCU provided on-site resource tables, offering attendees a convenient way to explore financial products and services designed to help them thrive.

“The Social at 311 is about building community,” said Arianna Ridderbusch, Vice President of Community Impact at MSUFCU. “By opening our downtown East Lansing building to hands-on activities and collaborating with local artists, musicians, and small businesses, we are creating welcoming experiences that allow members to connect and discover what makes our community special.”

Activities and vendors for the spring 2026 series of events included:

March Crochet Class: Crochet Materials | Woven Art Yarn Shop Dinner by Beggar’s Banquet Mocktails by American Fifth Spirits Music by Lansing Symphony Orchestra Attendee gift (candles) by Sapo de Solis
April Bouquet Making: Bouquet Materials | Sparrow Bloom Dinner by Beggar’s Banquet Mocktails by American Fifth Spirits Ice cream by MSU Dairy Store Music by cellist Stefan Koch Attendee gift (cutting/garden shears) by Foresight Group
May Food Tour:  Jollof Afro Lounge (Caribbean) SmokeShow BBQ (American barbecue) Social Sloth Café (Turkish) The People’s Kitchen (American comfort food) Groovy Donuts (bakery/dessert) American Fifth Spirits (mocktails/refreshments) Trivia by King Trivia/Jack Nowakowski Music by violin duo Linnea Geenan and Ian Aegerter

ABOUT MSUFCU

MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) was established in 1937 to provide a secure place for members to save and borrow. Guided by its mission to help members achieve financial security, reach their goals, and realize their dreams, MSUFCU supports members through key milestones in life while helping them plan for the future. Recognized as a leader in innovation and as a Great Place To Work®, MSUFCU continually seeks new ways to enhance the member experience and strengthen the communities it serves. Today, the Credit Union proudly serves more than 400,000 members through 35 branches, with over $8.7 billion in assets and more than 1,200 employees. MSUFCU is headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan. For additional information, please visit msufcu.org.