2026 Mid-Michigan Spartans: MSU STRIDE Center

STRIDE is designed to support and train underserved individuals with disabilities, their families, and other community stakeholders.

The Mid-Michigan Spartans are proud to feature MSU STRIDE Center faculty and staff at this special event.

The STRIDE Center opened in 2022. Housed within the College of Education, it exists to address the unmet needs of individuals with disabilities by bridging the research and practice gaps in achieving independence and desired employment. A video featuring the STRIDE Center appears below.

This event will focus on the center's BOSS program - Building Opportunities for Spartan Success. BOSS provides employment and professional development opportunities for MSU students with disabilities. Attendees will learn about the purpose of the program, how it's structured to support participating students and supervisors, and outcomes to-date. Additionally, attendees will learn how community members can contribute to increasing the number of students served in the program.

The Mid-Michigan Spartans will provide a complimentary assortment of Jimmy John's sandwiches, water, lemonade and cookies for lunch. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch items, as well.

Event Timing:

• 11:45 a.m. - Arrive at Playmakers & Select Lunch Items
• 12:00 p.m. - Program Begins
• 12::45 p.m. - Program Concludes
• 1:00 p.m. - Remaining Guests Depart from Playmakers

Event Location: Playmakers in Okemos is generously offering use of Curt & Judy Munson Community Room at Playmakers. Parking is available immediately outside of the building and is free.