In This Issue

• Meet the Majors events begin this week

• Apply for JMC’s Education Abroad Scholarships by Nov. 15

• Upcoming events

• Updates from student orgs

• Helpful resources in Case Hall

• Madisonian Mention: Macy Wheelock

Meet the Majors

Attention first-year JMC students: Meet the Majors events begin this week. These sessions are designed to help you choose your major(s) for your sophomore year.

All meetings will be held in Room 339 Case Hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the dates listed below:

• International Relations: Nov. 6

• Minors: Nov. 10

• SRP: Nov. 11

• CCP: Nov. 17

• PTCD: Nov. 18

Learn more about JMC’s majors and minors on our website.

JMC Education Abroad Scholarships

Applications for the JMC Education Abroad Scholarships are now open. Students who are participating in an education abroad program for Spring 2026 are eligible to apply. Apply by Nov. 15. Learn more via Funding Education Abroad on the JMC website.

Events

Film Screening & Discussion: A Place of Her Own
Nov. 3, 12:40 p.m. in C-132 Holden Hall. In a turbulent time of violence and conflict, “A Place of Her Own” offers a glimpse into the lives of women from Jisr az-Zarqa, striving to fulfill their dreams and change their reality. Learn more via MSU CAL.

Internships 101 
Nov. 5, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall. Are you looking for an internship for an upcoming semester? Learn about resources and strategies for finding an internship and what satisfies the JMC Field Experience requirement. Learn more via JMC Events.
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

Policing Desire: How Digital Surveillance Turns Queer Intimacy into a Crime 
Nov. 5, 5 to 6 p.m. in Club Spartan (338 Case Hall). This presentation explores how queer bodies are policed and surveilled, a process made possible through new technologies, as part of the politics of safety in the digital age. This presentation will be presented by Dr. Chris Conner, James Madison College’s 2025-26 Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence. Learn more via JMC Events 

Donuts with the Dean 
Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Join JMC Dean Cameron Thies for Groovy Donuts and cider in celebration of First-Gen College Week at MSU. All students are welcome. Learn more via JMC Events.

JMC Education Abroad Fair 
Nov. 7, 1 to 3 p.m. in Club Spartan (338 Case Hall). Meet professors to learn more about faculty-led programs, talk to staff about semester-long programs and international internships, and chat with representatives from Peace Corp, Fulbright and more. Office of Education Abroad staff will answer questions about the application process or logistics. Learn more via JMC Events.

Unpacking Your Experience Abroad 
Nov. 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall. Engage in self and peer reflection to identify skills you gain from studying abroad, confidently articulate your experience, practice storytelling to share the ways you developed personally and professionally, and apply the WHO method to represent your time abroad. Learn more via JMC Events.
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

International Internships Info Session
Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Are you interested in completing an International Internship for your JMC Field Experience Requirement? Want to know more about the locations, opportunities, and structures of these programs? Join staff from the co-sponsoring colleges (JMC, CAS, NatSci, CAL, & Social Science) as well as Office of Education Abroad to learn more about these opportunities! Learn more via JMC Events.

Fireside Chat with Former Ukrainian Ambassador Bridget Brink
Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. in Club Spartan (338 Case Hall). Join James Madison College for a fireside chat with Bridget Brink, the former Ambassador of Ukraine whose career spans nearly three decades of service under both Republican and Democratic administrations. Learn more and register via Handshake.
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

Imagine Doing Better 
Nov. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in McDonel Hall Kiva. Dr. Paul J. Fleming, author and public health expert, will explore how prevention thinking and collective imagination can help create a more equitable, hopeful future for all communities. Learn more via Lyman Briggs College.

Student Organizations

Case Hall Government Presents: Taste of the Midwest
Nov. 6, 6 p.m. in Club Spartan (338 Case Hall). Meet the one and only Zeke the Wonder Dog, have delicious food and meet the Case Hall Government E-Board! Learn more via Instagram.

Area Studies Collective
Join a new organization focused on global studies! Members can copyedit research for global audiences, publish their own work, and participate in discussions with policy and academic professionals. Fill out the interest form via Google Forms.

Case Hall Resources

Express Academic Advising (In Person & Virtual)
JMC’s Academic Advising Team offers in-person express appointments:

• Monday to Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. in 328 South Case Hall.

• Assistant Dean Jeff Judge is also available in the Express Advising Center on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

• On Fridays, virtual express appointments are available from 1 to 4 p.m.

  Learn more about academic advising (including when you should use the Express Advising Center and when you should schedule an appointment) on JMC’s website.

Connect with JMC’s Career Peer  
Do you need help with resumes, cover letters, personal statements or interview preparation? Connect with JMC’s Career Peer! Stop by office hours Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in or schedule an appointment with JMC’s Career Peer on Handshake. JMC Career Peers can also review materials that are sent to jm.career@msu.edu.

Office Hours with Assoc. Dean Linda Racioppi
JMC students are invited to attend Associate Dean Linda Racioppi’s weekly office hours on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in S359 Case Hall. These weekly sessions are an opportunity for you to discuss your academic journey with college leadership. Potential topics of discussion might include:

• How to connect with faculty who share your research interests

• Student-led events and initiatives you’d like to share with the college

• How to connect with opportunities in and beyond the classroom

• Questions or concerns for college leadership

These drop-in office hours are open to all Madison students.

CAPS Connect in Case Hall
JMC has a dedicated counselor on staff, Courtney Brown, available for drop-in counseling on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in S363 Case Hall. Courtney is available for free, confidential conversations to discuss any mental health concerns you may be facing. 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 is open Monday-Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more on JMC’s website.

Opportunities

Academic Success Workshops 
Get back on track and learn about academic success resources to reach your goals. Fall 2025 Academic Success workshops are live, and scheduling is ongoing. Join in on various presented topics such as time management, study skills and learning techniques, and orienting success. Learn about these different workshops and register to attend via Undergrad Learning Experiences. Upcoming sessions include:

• Strategies for Navigating Group Work, Nov. 4, 4 p.m.

• Academic Time Management, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.

Find more information about MSU resources available to JMC students — including info on academic accommodations, mental health support and the MSU Food Bank — on JMC’s website.

Madisonian Mention: Macy Wheelock

Each week, we highlight a JMC student. This week’s mention is Macy Wheelock!

“My name is Macy Wheelock, I'm a junior majoring in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and minoring in Sports Business Management! I am currently serving as the Secretary of the JMC Student Senate, and have also served as the Freshman Caucus Chair. Last year, I was also the Secretary of Case Hall Government. Beyond JMC and Case Hall, I am also currently a Fellow with a statewide nonprofit called For Michigan. I've been working with the organization for two political cycles now, and was fortunate enough to have been the Deputy Campus Organizer at MSU. In addition to my work with the organization, I've been volunteering in politics for over nine years! I started volunteering with my grandmother and her nonprofit, The Gathering Place, and have canvassed for Voters Not Politicians, the Montcalm County Democrats, and the Kent County Democrats. Alongside my volunteering efforts, I've found a passion in sports. I've worked for the Tigers' Single-A Affiliate Team, The West Michigan Whitecaps, for five seasons and also love playing sports, especially on the JMC Senate IM Teams!”

Favorite Combo Spot: STEM building Sparty’s

Favorite Artist(s): The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Daryl Hall & John Oates

Favorite Study Spot on Campus: The second floor of the STEM Building!

Favorite JMC class: MC 341, Politics and Markets with Professor Flaim

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