In This Issue

• JMC’s Fall Pop-Up Shop closes today

• Upcoming events of interest to JMC students

• Student org events

• Helpful resources in Case Hall

• Scholarships and awards

• Madisonian Mention: First-year student Miah Gill, who was recently elected president of MSU’s Class of 2029

JMC Fall Pop-up Shop

Looking for some JMC apparel? The college’s Fall Pop-Up Shop closes today (Sept. 29) at 8 p.m. Order online and garments will ship within two to three weeks of the close date.

Events

JMC Skills Seminar: Resume and Cover Letter Development 
Sept. 29, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 329 Case Hall. Learn best practices and revise your own professional documents in this interactive workshop. Attendees can also begin working on documents from scratch. Register via Handshake
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

MSU Global Learning Expo 
Oct. 1, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Breslin Center. Attend the MSU Global Learning Expo and visit more than 145 exhibits displaying information about MSU’s wide variety of programs. Learn more via ISP

Taylor Swift Album Listening Party at JMC
Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the JMC Library (332 Case Hall). Stop by for a listening party of Taylor Swift's "Life of a Showgirl." Students are invited to bring donations to the MSU Food Bank and a baked good to share (optional, but not required). Learn more via JMC

Inside Admissions with Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service 
Oct. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. in 334a Case Hall. The Director of Admissions for Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service will be in Case Hall to talk about their 11 different graduate programs, application tips and tricks, and scholarship opportunities. Register to attend via Handshake
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

JMC Skills Seminar: Using LinkedIn to Build Professional Relationships 
Oct. 7, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall. Learn to articulate the value of maintaining a professional online presence to support career exploration, strategies to find relevant connections, how to perform searches relevant to your interest and goals, and more. Register to attend via Handshake
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

Q & A with Dean Thies and Lindsay Snyder 
Oct. 8, 12 to 12:30 p.m. in 332 Case Hall. Join Dean Cameron Thies and Lindsay Snyder, assistant director of undergraduate affairs, for a Q&A session on academic advising and the undergraduate experience at JMC. Questions can be submitted via Qualtrics or you can connect with Dean Thies and Lindsay at the event.

Inside Admissions with George Washington and Vanderbilt Law Schools 
Oct. 9, 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 10 (Essex Room) Wilson Hall. Deans from George Washington Law and Vanderbilt Law who are coming to campus to recruit Madisonians and answer questions on law school exploration and applications. Register to attend via Handshake 
Note: This event can be counted as one of the three required events to earn the JMC Career Readiness Badge.

Gupta Ethics Lecture featuring Robert Bilott 
Oct. 9, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Kellogg Center Auditorium. Robert Bilott is a prominent environmental attorney, author and lecturer, and inspiration for the 2019 major motion picture, Dark Waters. Bilott exposed decades of chemical pollution by multinational chemical company DuPont de Nemours, Inc. in a legal battle that spanned 20 years. Register to attend by Oct. 6 via MSU

Student Org Events

Refugee Outreach Collective
Refugee Outreach Collective at MSU will host its first meeting of the semester on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in Room 335B Case Hall. All welcome to join for card-making and an info session. ROC also has open positions: fundraising chair and secretary. Learn more via Instagram

Scholarships & Awards

Critical Need Language Award 
Students studying a critical need language abroad may apply for a supplemental award of up to $3,000. Learn more and apply via Gilman Scholarship Website 

Case Hall Resources

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.

Express Academic Advising (In Person & Virtual)
JMC’s Academic Advising Teams offers in-person express appointments from 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.

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. Learn more on JMC’s website.

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: Miah Gill

Each week, we highlight a JMC student. This week’s mention is first-year student Miah Gill!

“My name is Miah Gill, and I’m honored to be part of the James Madison College community. I serve as a student senator in JMC, the President of the Class of 2029, the Vice President of the Black Students’ Alliance (BSA) and Freshman Chair for the Dubois Society. Beyond JMC, I’m actively involved in student government, civic engagement and community organizing! I’ve served as a Finance Associate for the Michigan College Democrats and previously worked as a Field Organizer for the Michigan Democratic Party. My passions lie in public service, youth empowerment, and uplifting communities through education and advocacy. Throughout my career, I will never forget being awarded Outstanding Student of Michigan by Governor Whitmer, and when I traveled to El Distino, Nicaragua, to build a school in an effort to end global illiteracy!”

More from Miah:

Favorite Study Spot: South Case Lounge

Favorite Combo Place: Starbucks (especially in the fall)

Current Favorite Artist: Benson Boone (for his song Mystical Magic)

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