MSU Federal Credit Union is hosting the 18th annual Student Art Exhibit. This exhibit offers young high school students in the mid-Michigan area the opportunity to display their original artwork. Participating students are encouraged to create art with the chance to earn various awards and cash prizes through votes from community members, judges, and social media.

The exhibit will remain open through Sunday, March 2. Community members can view and vote on the submitted pieces at MSUFCU Headquarters 1 Building, located at 3777 West Rd in East Lansing, during business hours or online.

The Credit Union is proud to partner with M3 Group in support of the 18th annual Student Art Exhibit and its encouragement of the creative arts.

The Social at 311 is back by popular demand, and better than ever! Your favorite MSUFCU member exclusive event series is returning in style for the new year to offer evenings filled with community and connection that you won't want to miss.

The 2025 Spring Season will include: a February comedy show with local comedians and food provided by Looking Glass Brewery; March knitting class provided by Woven Art & Yarn; April succulent bar provided by Sparrow Bloom.

These are member exclusive events and members may purchase up to a total of four tickets for $40 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. There are more fun events to come in the fall of 2025 and season passes will be available to purchase later this year. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Credit Union was proud to host an
Extra Life Game Day fundraiser in November benefiting the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Children's Center in Lansing.

Extra Life is a fundraising initiative organized by Children's Miracle Network hospitals where gamers commit to playing video games (or any game or activity) for a set period to raise money for their local children's hospital through donations from friends, family, and community members.

Employees participated virtually and in-person from Saturday, November 2 through Sunday, November 3, raising funds for critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, and child life services. Together, we were able to raise $3,344 during this event.

For more information about Extra Life, please visit extra-life.org.

OU Credit Union is proud to be the exclusive Performing Arts Season Sponsor of the historic City Opera House in downtown Traverse City. This iconic venue, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972, hosts hundreds of events annually, from world-class performances to arts education and private gatherings.

At OU Credit Union, we believe arts and culture are vital to community well-being. These experiences inspire, educate, and connect us in profound ways. Supporting venues like the City Opera House ensures these benefits are accessible to everyone. "We are eternally grateful here at City Opera House for the unwavering support of OU Credit Union as the title sponsor, empowering our performing arts and education programs to inspire and enrich our community" said Chad Lindsey, City Opera House Executive Director. "They are the perfect partner with a deep connection to the region and a unique understanding of our shared values."

For the 2024-2025 season, OU Credit Union members can enjoy a 10% discount on tickets, making it easier to experience the magic of live performances. Join us for these upcoming shows: February 8 - Tim Kubart & The Space Cadets - MEMBER10CADETS; March 15 - The Moanin' Frogs - MEMBER10FROGS; April 25 - Elton, Billy, & Barry: They Write the Songs - MEMBER10SONGS.

2024 created new opportunities for OU Credit Union to extend our reach when it comes to applicable and accessible financial education. Throughout the year, we hosted over 30,000 attendees at the 1,395 sessions offered throughout our consistent programs and support in the community including MSU and OU campuses.

Focused on one of our core values, Giving Back to the Community, financial educators increased outreach and accessibility in 2024. Seminar Series, which offers free workshops for OU Credit Union and community partners, transitioned to a year-round format with mostly virtual, recorded sessions to allow people to learn at their leisure. The Wallet Watch podcast allowed listeners from 23 countries to audibly learn more about finances and how the Credit Union can support while also offering transcripts for each episode.

Increasing our impact with youth members, FUNtivity Zone relaunched making fun age-appropriate content that families can utilize in educational financial conversations. OU Credit Union also hosted two cohorts of The Culture of Finances offering more virtual sessions to allow those interested around the country to join with family members and increase generational financial relationships. To learn more about our 2025 learning opportunities, visit the Financial Education calendar.

Each year OU Credit Union employees vote on organizations in our communities they would like to support through philanthropic efforts. Each organization supports at least one of our five Desk Drawer Foundation Pillars; The Arts, Entrepreneurship, Financial Education, Youth Empowerment, and Stable Housing. With the addition of ten new Illinois branches, we are excited to give back to their communities. In 2025, OU Credit Union is proud to support New Moms and Salute, Inc.

New Moms is an organization whose mission is to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress towards housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being. Their goal is to remove systemic barriers and help young moms expand their world of possibility. Their values, comprehensive programs, and coaches foster a supportive community that gives young moms the autonomy, confidence, and tools to define their path to success.

Salute, Inc. is an organization dedicated to meeting the financial, physical and emotional needs of injured military service members, veterans and their families. This organization was founded in 2003 by Will and Mary Beth Beiersdor. They firsthand experienced the financial and emotional strain caused by deployment and they want to do the same for others and give back to those who are experiencing similar hardships.