In This Issue

• Helpful resources in Case Hall

• Upcoming events of interest to JMC students

• Opportunities: Today is the last day to apply for the Fife Fellow Program

• One More Thing: Sammy Leggett (PTCD & SRP)

Case Hall Resources

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 beginning Sept. 8. 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. Here’s how it works:

• On Friday mornings, advisors will share their virtual meeting availability online here.

• Use the "Schedule" button next to advisors' names to see open appointments and schedule a time.

• Click "Book" to schedule your meeting. You will receive an email confirmation once your appointment is scheduled.

• At the time of your scheduled appointment, use the JMC Zoom Directory to find your advisor's Zoom login information.

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. beginning Sept. 15. Learn more on JMC’s website.

Watch: JMC Career Readiness Badge

Did you know that you can earn a Career Readiness LinkedIn badge by attending JMC events this semester? Learn more through the YouTube video below:

Events

Ask Us Anything: Grad & Law School
Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. in 329 South Case Hall. This casual “Ask us Anything” session will help answer all of your questions about the graduate/law school exploration and application process. (Added Bonus: Earn credit toward JMC's LinkedIn Career Readiness Badge by participating in this program.) Register to attend via Handshake

Stuckman Lecture Series: The Food Economy in the Headlines 
Sept. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Kellogg Center Auditorium. NPR’s chief Economics Correspondent Scott Horsley will unpacks the forces shaping the food economy. This event is free and open to the public. Registration required via ANR Events Management System.

Daniel Rosenthal Legislative Intern Workshop & Luncheon
Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Anderson House Office Building, Lansing. This workshop focuses on internship best practices and future career opportunities for those with legislative experience. Learn more via JMC and contact Lauren Michalak (michal34@msu.edu) to register.

Welcome to Theaterland: The Theatrical Scene in Israel Today with Roy Horovitz
Sept. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in B-342 Wells Hall. Israeli theatre pulses with urgency, grappling with questions of identity, conflict, memory, faith and resilience. Roy Horovitz is an acclaimed Israeli actor, director, writer, and scholar, who will bring his insider’s perspective to this talk. Learn more via JMC.

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack 
Sept. 16, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in B-117 Wells Hall. Attend a free film screening of “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack.” This event is organized by the MSU Muslim Studies Program, Film Studies Program and Palestine Interfaith Network. Learn more via JMC.

Constitution Day at JMC 
Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in C100 Wonders Hall KIVA. In “Pushback: The Political Fallout of Unpopular Supreme Court Decisions,” Dr. Dave Bridge explores what happens after the Supreme Court makes unpopular rulings. Some have sparked grassroots pushback. In others, Congress successfully signaled to the judiciary that it should back off from an issue. Most significantly, the two major parties can use unpopular decisions to shift political momentum and win elections. Learn more via JMC.

Scholarships & Awards

Gordon and Norma Public Policy Internship Award
This award is open to students of any major who are planning a public policy-related internship that will count for MSU internship credit. Applications for the Fall 2025 Semester are now open (apply by Oct. 9). Find more information on the award and application details via PDF. 

Opportunities

Fife Fellow Program
Fife Fellow Program invites first- and second-year JMC students to explore ideas central to contemporary liberal democracy. Participants read and discuss important texts in the history of political economy and constitutionalism like the people who inspired the program's name: Adam Smith and James Wilson. The goal of the program is to deepen understanding of the central ideas and institutions of liberalism and to enable citizens to pursue freedom. Applications due Sept. 8. Contact Prof. Bri Wolf (briwolf@msu.edu) with questions. Learn more via the Fife Fellow Program website.

Speaker Call: Ignite Talks at MSU
The MSU Museum CoLab Studio is seeking 10 passionate MSU students to each deliver an Ignite talk showcasing their research. You can be any type or level of student at MSU, doing a project in any field of research. Speakers share one big idea in five minutes, using only 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. Submit your idea to MSU Museum.

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.

One More Thing: Sammy Leggett

Each week, we offer the last word to a JMC student. This week’s One More Thing is from Sammy Leggett (PTCD & SRP), who is president of the W.E.B. DuBois Society and a treasurer of JMC Student Senate.

“The W.E.B Du Bois Society is one of MSU’s oldest Black student organizations. We serve as a home for Black Students in Public Policy, fostering community and professional growth. Our mission is to empower Black voices, advocate for equity and justice, and build pathways for future policy leaders. Each year, we host events that celebrate culture and encourage dialouge, such as our annual Black Day of Joy celebration. We have also partnered with JMC to host a tiny desk concert and a discussion on the pedagogy of protest music.

“We have General Body Meetings once a month in the Alex Haley Room located next to the JMC Library.”

More from Sammy:

• Favorite Movie: Ender’s Game

• Books I’m Loving: The Inheritance Games series

• Favorite Artist: Carpetman

• Favorite East Lansing Spot: Chateau Coffee

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