Events
BLD Blood Drive
The BLD Student Association (BLDSA) is hosting the BLD Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and invites students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to join us in supporting this life-saving effort.
Whether you donate on campus or at a blood center near you, your contribution can make a meaningful difference for patients in need. We hope our BLD community will come together to give back and support the communities we serve.
Blood Drive Details
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: BPS – Room 1425
BPS Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
Helpful Tip: Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
Click this link to sign up to donate!
100th Anniversary Homecoming Tailgate
Celebrate the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program’s 100th Anniversary during Michigan State University’s Homecoming weekend! Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends for an afternoon of food, refreshments and opportunities to reconnect with the BLD community.
The tailgate will continue throughout the Homecoming football game with a game watch party, so you can cheer on the Spartans while celebrating with fellow members of the BLD community. Attendees will also have the opportunity to try our MSU Dairy Store ice cream flavor, “Lab Coat Latte,” and win exciting giveaway prizes throughout the event, including a 70-inch TV!
Whether you’re reconnecting with former classmates, catching up with faculty and friends, or celebrating BLD’s 100-year history, we hope you’ll join us for this special Homecoming celebration. Please RSVP to help us plan for the event!
100th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, April 17, 2027
Celebrate 100 years of the BLD Program and honor the people, milestones, and achievements that have shaped our legacy. This special evening will bring together alumni, faculty, students, and friends for a memorable centennial celebration. Tickets and RSVP information will be available soon.