In This Issue

• Shope JMC’s mini spring pop-up shop

• Upcoming events

• Connect with JMC’s March Alumnus in Residence

• Graduating this spring or summer? Help us share your story at JMC

• Opportunities of interest to JMC students

• Student resources in Case Hall

• Madisonian Mention: Leland Wagner

JMC Pop-Up Shop

Browse JMC’s mini spring pop-up shop with major-themed crewnecks online via Fabricated Customs. Sales close March 26.

Events

The Federal Government Internships and Job Search Strategies
March 16, 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom. Interested in gaining experience working or interning for the federal government? Learn to articulate the benefits associated with federal service and how to access internship, pathways and career opportunities. Register via Handshake.
Participants will earn credit for the JMC Career Readiness LinkedIn Badge.

PeaceWorks on Campus
March 17 at 3 p.m. in the JMC Library, 332 Case Hall. Join PeaceWorks on Campus for a powerful conversation with Israeli and Palestinian peace builders who are challenging the status quo and working toward a better future. Bringing firsthand experience and deep insight from the ground, these peace builders will share their vision for coexistence and discuss how emerging leaders in America can help uplift and support their efforts. Learn more via MSU CAL.

Be Gay Do Crimes: Art, Deviance, and Activism
March 17, 5 p.m. in Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall.
(Please Note: This event was rescheduled from Monday, March 16, to Tuesday, March 17.)
This talk examines queer art and activism as forms of political resistance shaped by criminalization and exclusion. Tracing a lineage from ACT UP to contemporary meme culture, it argues that queer performance, pleasure, and aesthetics transform marginality into collective power, revealing culture as a central infrastructure of survival and political change. Learn more via JMC Events.

Love and Politics: The Riddle of Isocrates’s Paradoxical Essays
March 18, 5 p.m. in the JMC Library, 332 Case Hall. 2025-26 Zinman Scholar in Residence Dr. Ariel Helfer will explore the writings and legacy of the classical philosopher Isocrates and his relationship to Socratic philosophy, highlighting an intellectual tradition that shaped Western though from Ancient Greece through the Renaissance. Learn more via JMC Events.

JMC Inclusion Forum
March 18, 5:30 p.m. in Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall. The JMC College Inclusion Committee will discuss findings from recent listening sessions, and offer information about what the committee is doing, and can do in the future in its official capacity. Committee members will also welcome deliberation about the presentation, and invite feedback in person and in writing about where they might continue to work in the future. Learn more via JMC Events.

MSU Museum: AI, Elections & the Fight for Facts
March 19, 5:30 p.m. at the MSU Museum Commons. This event will explore how generative AI is reshaping political discourse and the spread of information. Register via MSU Museum.

Skills Seminar: Using LinkedIn to Build Professional Relationships
March 23, 4:30 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall. Learn about the value of maintaining a professional online presence to support career exploration and internship/job searches; implement strategies for finding relevant connections using existing relationships, alumni, and searches related to interests and goals; and initiate appropriate and effective communication with professional connections. Register via Handshake.
Participants will earn credit for the JMC Career Readiness LinkedIn Badge.

An Economist's Guide to Environmentalism
March 24, 5 p.m. in Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall. Jordan K. Lofthouse is a Senior Fellow with the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, as well as a Program Director of Research and Programs at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He will discuss how the economic way of thinking can explain the rise of environmental problems and offer a framework to evaluate the vast array of potential solutions. Learn more via JMC Events.

Hip Hop Hangout: Black History Mixtape
March 25, 6 p.m. in the JMC Library, 332 Case Hall. Hip Hop Hangout is a series of community events organized by All of the Above Hip Hop Academy and RCAH and JMC students. This event will celebrate Lansing's rich hip-hop community and culture in a revival of JMC's Black History Month Tiny Desk Concert. RSVP via Eventbrite.

James Madison College 4th Annual Women’s History Month Colloquium
March 27, 1 p.m. at Cowles House (1 Abbot Road). Our keynote speaker will be Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice, The Honorable Megan Cavanagh. Business casual attire. All guests must be present and seated by 1 p.m. RSVP by March 20 via Qualtrics.

March 2026 Alumnus in Residence

JMC students are invited to connect one-on-one with Madison’s March alumnus in residence, Kyle Bruckner (IR ‘10). Bruckner is a a Senior Intelligence Officer with the Michigan Air National Guard. The Alumni in Residence program offers students the opportunity to connect and network with graduates working in a variety of fields. Schedule a 15-minute Zoom meeting with Bruckner via Calendly to discuss life during and after JMC.

More about Kyle Bruckner:

• I am a seasoned national security professional with over 15 years experience as well as a licensed attorney

• During my time at Madison, I vividly remember appreciating the small campus feel/community at Case Hall

• The importance of critical thinking and writing are skills I've carried with me throughout my professional life since my time at Madison

• I'm excited to dialogue with students during this residency about our shared but unique experiences at Madison

• Three words I'd use to describe Madison would probably be Service, History, and Purpose

• And my favorite spot on campus is probably relaxing outside the Union

Schedule a meeting with Kyle Bruckner, Senior Intelligence Office with the Michigan Air National Guard.

Student Org Events

The St. Rose Foundation x W.E.B DuBois Society: Campus Community Initative 
March 18 in the Alex Haley Room. Join the St. Rose Foundation x W.E.B DuBois Society in supporting students in St. Lucia. Donate school supplies, personal care items and non-perishable food to help fill the Campus to Community barrel. Your contribution directly supports families in need. Learn more via Instagram.

JMC Student Senate Gala
April 10, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Graduate Hotel in East Lansing. Join James Madison College Student Senate to celebrate another incredible year at JMC. This year’s event will feature our traditional silent auction, with proceeds benefiting The Davies Project, a Lansing-based non-profit dedicated to “providing reliable transportation for seriously ill children and pregnant women to essential healthcare.” It’s a night of community, celebration and giving back. Buy tickets via Eventbrite.

Spring & Summer 2026 Grads

• Before the end of the semester, the college will host a free professional portrait opportunity for Class of 2026 graduates. Help us schedule this event by providing your preferred day of the week and time via Google Forms by March 20.

• Graduates are also invited to share a highlight from their time at the college to be featured on JMC’s social media channels.

Opportunities

Holocaust and Genocide Curriculum Workshop for Teacher Candidates
Applications are now open for the 2026 Holocaust and Genocide Curriculum Workshop for MSU students interested in teaching. Participate in a four-day curriculum inquiry workshop about Holocaust and Genocide Teaching in English Language Arts and Social Studies alongside in-service teachers. Workshop will be held on MSU’s campus Aug. 3-6, 2026. Tuition and meals provided, in addition to a $500 stipend. Learn more and apply via MSU Qualtrics 

Complete the Spartan Community Survey
Share your experiences and help shape the future of MSU! This confidential, voluntary survey takes just 15 minutes and invites students, staff and faculty to reflect on culture, belonging and overall satisfaction across our community. Enter the Spartan Community Survey sweepstakes to win exciting prizes, including early registration or move-in, an MSU parking pass, Spartan apparel, exclusive tours and more. Learn how to complete the survey.

ASMSU Student Rights Advocates
ASMSU Student Rights Advocates provide free advice for any case within the University Judicial System, where a licensed lawyer is not allowed. Student Rights Advocates are trained to interview, prepare, and act as counsel for students during University hearings for violations of ordinances and regulations. Learn more via ASMSU.

JMC Career Exposure Program

Interested in seeing where your JMC degree can take you? Curious about what a career in the Detroit area might look like? Join JMC's Career Services and Field Experience Offices for the Madison Career Exposure Program in Detroit (May 4-6, 2026). Participants will:

• meet with over a dozen alumni and employers,

• engage with a "Careers in Law" panel featuring Madisonians in the legal field,

• and attend an alumni reception for networking opportunities.

The program fee (approx. $450) will cover lodging, transportation and some group activities. All student levels (from first year to those who graduate in May) welcome. Apply via Qualtrics by March 24.

Student Resources

Academic Advising
Academic advisors are available for drop-in advising through the Express Advising Center in 328 S. Case Hall on weekdays. Visit JMC’s website for more info.

Internships & Education Abroad Advising
Students with questions about internships and education abroad programs can meet with Field Experience Coordinator Lauren Michalak for drop-in advising on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall.

JMC Community Counselor: Drop-In Counseling
CAPS Connect counselor Victor Léon is available for free, confidential drop-in counseling on Monday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. in S363 Case Hall. Visit MSU CAPS Connect for more information.

Writing Center at JMC
Need help working through an assignment, essay or presentation? The Writing Center at JMC in 341 Case Hall will be open Monday-Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Schedule an appointment or drop in.

Office Hours with Assoc. Dean Linda Racioppi
Associate Dean Linda Racioppi holds weekly office hours on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in S359 Case Hall. Stop in to discuss your academic journey with college leadership. These drop-in office hours are open to all Madison students.

Connect with JMC’s Career Peer  
Need help with resumes, cover letters, personal statements or interview prep? Connect with JMC’s Career Peer, Taylor Toth, during weekly office hours held Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in S329 South Case or schedule on Handshake. Taylor can also review materials sent to jm.career@msu.edu.

Madisonian Mention: Leland Wagner

Learn more about Leland below!

“Hey y’all, my name is Leland Wagner. I’m a Freshman majoring in International Relations and Comparative Cultures & Politics with a minor in Business. With the knowledge I am gaining in JMC, I am hoping to join the foreign service as an Economic & Environmental Diplomat. I’m incredibly interested in how international politics affect the global economy and human rights. Currently in JMC I am serving as a Freshman Caucus member in Student Senate.

“As a first-year student here at JMC, I have found that this college is incredibly helpful with the transition from high school to college life. The advisors in JMC are some of the most efficient and knowledgeable throughout each of the residential colleges of MSU. They’ve helped me understand and solve all the crazy and complex questions that arise each week. Outside of JMC I really like to prioritize my mental health and ensure that I have free time each day to be by myself and relax. In my free time I enjoy staying active and as a member of the MSU Row Crew, we practice each day on the Grand River in Lansing, building on the idea that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. Outside of everything MSU-related I really enjoy playing Rocket League & Battlefield, napping, learning history, listening to music, watching movies and overall hanging out with all my MSU friends throughout campus.”

Favorite Movies: Porco Rosso, Beautiful Boy, The Iron Claw 

Favorite Artists: Joji, Frank Ocean, Deftones, Daniel Caesar and The Smashing Pumpkins 

Best Study Spot: 2nd Floor STEM Building or 3rd Floor Wells Hall

Favorite JMC Class: MC 202 with Professor Pegler-Gordon

Have questions or submissions for this newsletter? Contact Jane Deacon (locket20@msu.edu).