Department of Entomology Bug House

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  MSU Bug Club is drawing attention to the fascinating world of insects

  Published on January 17, 2022
  A group of undergraduate students at MSU are building a community centered around their passion for arthropods.

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  Gary Parsons’ gift supports research arthropod collection and the Bug House

  Published on November 23, 2021
  Parsons is sharing an unexpected gift to expand the capacity of the A.J. Cook Collection and bolster outreach at the MSU Bug House.

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  Allison Zahorec shares experiences she values as a graduate student

  Published on November 5, 2021
  Entomology doctoral student Allison Zahorec has found meaning through researching tiny arthropods, helping children overcome fear of insects and experiencing scientists opening up to social justice.

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  New National Science Foundation grant will integrate research and science outreach

  Published on August 2, 2021
  MSU Entomology’s Henry Chung and Amanda Lorenz plan an innovative approach to use basic research to fuel new science outreach at the MSU Bug House.

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  Take a virtual tour of the MSU Bug House

  Published on November 23, 2020
  You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with our two-part video tour.

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  Entomology undergrad shares love of bugs with peers and public through leadership

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Brenna Jeffs talks about her service as Bug Club president, educating the public as a Bug House volunteer, and how she came to love entomology.

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  Bug House Featured in LSJ's Summer Bucket List

  Published on June 19, 2019
  The Bug House was featured last week as part of the Lansing State Journal's 2019 summer "bucket list" for Lansing. We're #9 in a list of 21 fun things to do around Lansing!

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  Bug House Welcomes Over 700 Visitors for Be A Tourist In Your Own Town

  Published on June 4, 2018
  The Bug House participated in Greater Lansing's annual event, Be A Tourist In Your Own Town, a day-long festival featuring 80 different local attractions. Visitors enjoyed observing our beehive, specimen displays, and live insects and tarantulas!

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  Celebrate bees & bugs June 18 at Bee Palooza and Bug House Open House

  Published on May 19, 2017
  Michigan State University will be buzzing with activity on Sunday, June 18, 2017, Father's Day, from 1-4 p.m. as the MSU Department of Entomology hosts the sixth annual Bee Palooza and the MSU Bug House opens its doors for visitors.

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  2016 another banner year at the MSU Bug House

  Published on March 15, 2017
  People continue to be enthusiastic about meeting the bugs at Entomology's Bug House, reports Gary Parsons, the program and facility director. Tours and events reached over 9,700 people in 2016!

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  Facebook brought 663 people to the MSU Bug House on a Monday night

  Published on February 9, 2016
  What happens when you mix a Bug House, kids, Facebook and Michigan State University outreach?

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  Bug House is a holiday hit

  Published on January 6, 2016
  The MSU Bug House held its Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, where over 230 visitors interacted with the live and displayed insects and stopped by for educational activities in the classroom next door.

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  Visitors had a howling good time at the Bug House Halloween Open House

  Published on November 2, 2015
  The Bug House had its annual Halloween Open House Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, and despite the weather being damp and cool, approximately 120 visitors attended.

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  MSU Entomology Bug House breaks record for highest attendance ever for open house

  Published on June 2, 2015
  The Department of Entomology's Bug House had 1,486 visitors during this year's Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, the highest attendance ever for a one-day event at the Bug House!

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  Be a tourist in your own town at the Bug House

  Published on May 20, 2015
  As part of Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, the Department of Entomology's Bug House will host a free open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015.