In This Issue

• Apply to join JMC’s May 2026 Career Exposure Program

• Apply for JMC Academic Affairs Scholarships and Education Abroad Scholarships

• Upcoming events

• Opportunities of interest to JMC students

• Grad school resources

• Important dates for Spring 2026 graduates

• Student resources in Case Hall

• Madisonian Mention: Braxton Maduka

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.

JMC Scholarships

JMC Education Abroad Scholarships
Applications for the JMC Education Abroad Scholarships are now open. Students who are participating in an education abroad program for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply via Qualtrics by Feb. 28.

JMC Academic Affairs Scholarships
Applications are now open for JMC Academic Affairs Scholarships. Applications are due March 13. Learn more about how to apply on JMC’s website.

Events

The Great Mosque of Cordoba: The Biography of an Extraordinary Monument
Feb. 24, 12:40 p.m. in 303 International Center. Dr. Fairchild Ruggles is a historian of Islamic art and architecture. Her research examines the medieval landscape of Islamic Spain and South Asia and the complex interrelationship of Islamic culture with Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism, and the precise ways that religion and culture are often conflated in the study of these.

Book Talk with Prof. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck 
Feb. 24, 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 255, Old Horticulture. Join the MSU History Department and JMC for a book talk with Prof. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck as she discusses her book, Caring for Mom and Dad: Parent Dependency and American Social Policy. Learn more via MSU History.

Info Session: National and International Scholarships 
Feb. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Hosted by Assistant Dean Jeff Judge, this session will introduce interested students to competitive scholarships and fellowships, including the Marshall, Rhodes, Truman, Voyager and other scholarships. Learn more via JMC (share your email via Qualtrics to receive an event reminder).

Gardens & Canals: The Making of the Islamic Environment
Feb. 25, 4 to 5 p.m. in the JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Dr. Fairchild Ruggles is a historian of Islamic art and architecture. Her research examines the medieval landscape of Islamic Spain and South Asia and the complex interrelationship of Islamic culture with Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism, and the precise ways that religion and culture are often conflated in the study of these.

Changemakers Series Featuring Jeremy Orr
Feb. 25, 7 p.m. in Room 115 Campbell Hall, hosted by the Honors College. Jeremy Orr is a Detroit-born civil rights and environmental lawyer whose work sits at the intersection of public policy, environmental justice, and civil rights advocacy. RSVP via Microsoft Forms.

PASE Major Info Session
March 10, 4 p.m. in the JMC Library. Learn about JMC’s newest major, Public Affairs for Secondary Education, as a pathway to becoming a social studies teacher. JMC academic advisor Emelia Hammond and College of Education Teacher Preparation advisor Abby Johnson will outline requirements and opportunities for PASE and the teacher preparation pathway. Session is geared toward first- and second-year students. Learn more via JMC (share your email via Qualtrics to receive a reminder the day of the event).

JMC Research Showcase
JMC’s 2026 Research Showcase will be held on April 24 in Case Hall. Students are invited to present their scholarship with faculty, staff, peers and external audiences. Learn more about the event and submit your application by March 13.

Opportunities

ASMSU Student Rights Advocates
ASMSU Student Rights Advocates provide free advice for any vsdr 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.

Claffey Meyer Travel Grant
The Claffey Meyer International Award provides financial assistance to domestic students who intend to travel to developing (lower or middle income) countries for the purpose of providing technical assistance, participating in research or engaging in service. Learn more and apply by March 1.

Restorative Justice Training 
Open to all MSU students, this free two-day experience (Feb. 27-28) explores how conflict can bring us closer rather than pull us apart. Participants will learn the foundations of Restorative Justice, practice relationship-centered approaches to resolving harm, and build tangible skills to foster more just and connected communities. Register by Feb. 23 via Eventbrite. Contact rj@msu.edu with questions.  

Flint Forward: Discover the Power of Place, Purpose, and Possibility 
This one-day exploration on April 9 invites undergraduate students in good academic standing to move beyond the headlines and engage directly with local leaders, cultural landmarks, and grassroots voices shaping Flint’s present and future. Departing from Berkey Hall at 7:15 a.m., this free experience includes transportation and lunch. Space is limited. Register to attend by Feb. 27. Contact Cathy White at gamperca@msu.edu to reserve your seat. 

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: Braxton Maduka

Learn more about Braxton below!

“Hello everyone! My name is Braxton Maduka, and I’m a second-year student majoring in Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy and Social Relations & Policy! I actually discovered JMC through a Reddit post after being accepted to MSU, and I’m so glad that I did, as JMC has introduced me to incredible people. I spend a lot of time (for better or worse) in Case Hall. For the past two years, I’ve served as Treasurer of Case Hall Government, and this year I’m especially proud that we’re collaborating with JMC Senate, which I’m also a member of, to launch a Care Center for students. I’m also the Vice President of MSU College Democrats, and I encourage everyone to join our Tuesday meetings! Beyond campus, I serve as Deputy Communications Director for Michigan College Democrats, so you may have seen some of my work on Instagram. Additionally, I’m interning for Eli Savit’s Attorney General campaign and working as a Campaign Consulting Intern for Crane Consulting where I work with various local, state, judicial, and federal races. I stay pretty busy at times, but I love making an impact in the communities I’m a part of!”

Favorite Movie: Hairspray (2007)

Favorite Artist: Jim Croce

Favorite Dining Spot: South Pointe, obviously

Favorite JMC Class: MC 202 w/ Fore or MC 270 w/ Petrie

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