JMC Connect Newsletter: Week of Feb. 17
In This Issue
Spring 2025 graduation information
Upcoming JMC events
Student org events and updates
Opportunities of interest to Madison students
Resources to help you navigate life on campus
Applications for JMC Education Abroad & Field Experience Scholarships will close Feb. 28
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Spring 2025 Graduation Information
Graduating this spring? Below are important dates and deadlines you should know:
JMC's Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 12:30 p.m. in the Wharton Center.
Graduates should apply to graduate in SIS by Feb. 28, 2025 to ensure their names are included in the commencement program. Be sure to check your FERPA restrictions in SIS to ensure your name will print in the program.
JMC graduates interested in serving as the college's Spring Commencement student speaker can apply via Qualtrics by Feb. 28, 2025.
Graduates must also register to participate in JMC's Commencement Ceremony via Eventbrite by April 18, 2025.
Find more information for graduates and guests on MSU's commencement website.
Events
Federal Government Internship + Job Search Strategies
Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., via Zoom. Interested in gaining experience interning or working for the federal government? RSVP and learn more via Handshake
Internships 101
Feb. 18, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., in the JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Learn how to search and apply for internship opportunities with JMC’s Field Experience Office. The discussion will include tips on making the most of internships, professional behavior norms, how to use internships to satisfy the field experience requirement and more. Learn more via JMC Events
JMC Trivia Night
Feb. 19, 6 p.m. in Club Spartan (338 Case Hall). JMC is excited to present a college-wide trivia night in Club Spartan in partnership with JMC Student Senate. Teams of four (which can include students, faculty and staff) are invited to sign up and compete. Learn more via JMC Events. Contact Emelia Hammond (ehammond@msu.edu) with questions.
JMC Lunch Chat
Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Stop by for a free lunch (chicken and sides from Crack Chicken, salads from Siroki’s). Open to all JMC students, faculty and staff. Learn more via JMC Events
MSUvote: Understanding the 2024 Election and Looking Ahead to the Midterms & Beyond
Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m. in the Kellogg Center. The MSUvote Spring Spotlight Series aims to provide spaces for our MSU community to engage in important conversations and advance our mission of supporting democratic engagement education. This event will offer an opportunity to reflect on the 2024 election results and explore their impact on the upcoming midterms and beyond. RSVP via Qualtrics
JMC Black History Month Symposium
Feb. 21, 12 p.m. in Club Spartan. JMC’s third annual Black History Month Symposium will feature keynote speaker Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. RSVP via Eventbrite.
Know Your Rights with the ACLU
Feb, 21, 3 p.m. in Club Spartan. The ACLU will provide a Know Your Rights training on immigration and encounters with ICE for JMC faculty, staff and students. All are encouraged to attend.
African-American Art and Activism: A Roundtable Discussion
Feb. 25, 4 to 6 p.m. in Club Spartan (338 Case Hall). Members of the Lansing hip-hop community will share their experiences and perspectives on art and activism. Ozay Moore, founder and executive director of Lansing’s All of the Above Hip-Hop Academy, will join musicians and Black MSU-affiliated artists Jahshua Smith and Jasmine Hamilton-Wray, among other guests, in this roundtable discussion. Part of JMC’s Sounds & Feels of Black Liberation series.
1st Inaugural JMC Library Session
Feb. 26, 2:15 p.m. in the JMC Library (332 Case Hall). A policy-infused take on the Tiny Desk Concert, featuring Jahshua Smith, Ozay Moore, Jasmine Hamilton-Wray and Rockelle Whitaker. Part of JMC’s Sounds & Feels of Black Liberation series.
JMC Skills Seminar #2: Using LinkedIn to Build Professional Relationships
Feb. 26, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Join JMC’s Career Services and Field Experience Offices for a workshop that will empower you to articulate the value of maintaining a professional online presence and more! RSVP to attend and learn more via Handshake
Student Org Events
President’s Day Trivia with JMC Student Senate, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. in 339 Case Hall. Learn more via Instagram
Paint Tote Bags with JMC Women of Color Coalition, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. in 339 Case Hall. Learn more via Instagram
Refugee Outreach Collective Meeting, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. 335B Case Hall. Join ROC and write to Michigan congressional officials focusing on refugee rights. Follow ROC at MSU on Instagram
CCP Alumni Event with JMC Student Senate, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. in the JMC Library. Learn more via Instagram
Black History Month Movie Night with W.E.B. DuBois Society, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Alex Haley Room. Learn more via Instagram
Legacy of Justice: Stories from the Green Family & Dr. King with JMC Student Senate, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the JMC Library. Vincent Green will share reflections on his father, Dr. Robert L. Green, a close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn more via Instagram
Opportunities
JMC Research Showcase
The 2025 James Madison College Research Showcase will be held on Friday, April 25, in the JMC Library. This event is an opportunity to showcase your scholarship and creative activity from JMC/MSU classes. Madison students interested in participating are invited to submit an abstract of research by Friday, March 14.
2025 Homecoming Court Application
Attention: JMC Juniors
Being selected to represent MSU on the Homecoming Court is considered one of the highest honors for students in their final year. MSU Alumni is seeking students who best represent the diversity and richness of the Spartan experience and who will serve as exceptional role models and Spartan ambassadors. Learn more and apply by Feb. 24.
MSU Division of Student Affairs Scholarships
The MSU Division of Student Affairs has more than 20 scholarships available for undergraduate students. The application deadline for most is March 10. Apply and learn more via MSU Student Life and Engagement
Undergraduate Research Workshops
Thinking about participating in undergraduate research at MSU? Consider attending these upcoming workshops to discover various forms of research and gain a comprehensive understanding of undergraduate research:
Navigating UR Experiences, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. via Zoom
Research to Resume, March 11, 7 p.m. via Zoom
Learn more and register via Undergraduate Research Events
Resources
JMC Community Counselor: Drop-In Counseling
CAPS Connect will be back in Case Hall every Monday (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) this semester! CAPS Connect provides a place to talk about what's on your mind during a brief, free, confidential conversation with a CAPS counselor. It is a great way to receive one-time support and expert suggestions, or get to know CAPS staff and the services available to you. To sign up and see all location/scheduling options, click here.
JMC Career Peers Office Hours
JMC’s Career Peers, Taylor Toth (PTCD, SRP '26) and Justina Giglio (SRP '25) hold weekly office hours in Case Hall. Schedule a meeting with them through Handshake or email jm.career@msu.edu with questions on resumes, cover letters, internships, interviews and law/grad school applications. Spring Semester office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m., and Thursdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
JMC Express Academic Advising
Need to meet with an academic advisor? JMC’s Advising Center in 328 South Case Hall is open daily for express drop-in advising:
Monday-Thursday: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Find more information, including whether you should use express advising or schedule an appointment, on JMC’s website.
Education Abroad & Field Experience Scholarships
Applications for the JMC Education Abroad and Field Experience Scholarships are now open. Students who are participating in an education abroad program for Summer or Fall 2025 or are planning to do their field experience (internship for credit via MC 400/401) in Summer 2025 are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is Feb. 28 for both applications. You do not need to be accepted into an education abroad program or internship at the time of your application, but you need to list the programs/internships you've applied to. Recipients are also expected to complete a Letter of Acknowledgement to the scholarship donor.
To Apply for the Field Experience Scholarship:
Student Application Form | Faculty Recommendation Form
To Apply for the Education Abroad Scholarship:
Student Application Form | Faculty Recommendation Form
Contact Dr. Lauren Michalak (michal34@msu.edu) with questions.