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In This Issue
Upcoming campus events, including JMC’s next EMBRACE Dialogue in Club Spartan
Student org events happening this week
Resources to help you navigate life on campus, including new drop-in advising hours
Internships and employment postings
One more thing: Hanaa Yoo (CCP ‘25) & Amaya Aten (CCP & Arts & Humanities, ‘25)
Events
Parties & Pageantry: The People & Elections of 1856
Oct. 8, 6 p.m. in Old Hort 206. As we approach another major election, History Prof. Thomas Summerhill will speak about the election of 1856 and 19th-century elections more broadly. Pizza and drinks provided. Learn more via Instagram
Justice for the Doctor: Gender Based Violence and Institutional Accountability in India
Oct. 9, 9 a.m. via Zoom (passcode: 465419). On August 9, 2024, a 31-year-old woman doctor was raped and murdered during a 36-hour work shift. The heinous incident took place at the medical college hospital campus in Kolkata, India. Since then, country wide protests have erupted against violence against women and the larger corruption of the state. The panel brings together four women who are connected to the city of Kolkata in diverse ways, sharing reflections on the state of women’s rights, safety, gendered violence, and government response towards what has become a lived reality for many. Learn more via JMC Events Calendar
Voter Education and Registration Event
Oct. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. in 332 Case Hall, JMC Library. Join Clerks from Ingham County and East Lansing for a voting informational, followed by voter registration and time for questions. The session is non-partisan and will provide voting information for in-state and out-of-state students. RSVP via Google Forms
EMBRACE Dialogue #2: Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It
Oct. 9, 6 p.m. in 338 Case Hall, Club Spartan. EMBRACE (Empathy, Mindfulness, Belonging, Respect, Advocacy, Conversation, Equity) is a series of conversations designed to help JMC students, faculty and staff come to a community agreement about how concepts of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) are instituted in the spaces we share. The second dialogue falls right before World Mental Health Day! Join OJEI and MSU CAPS (Counseling & Psychiatric Services) to discuss how our mental health impacts our sense of belonging and security in a DEIB lens and community setting! Register to attend via Eventbrite
Understanding Law School Admissions with George Washington + UC Irvine Law
Oct. 10, 12 to 1 p.m. in 338 Case Hall, Club Spartan. Interested in advice about successfully navigating the law school admissions process? Whether you’re a first-year student or senior considering a gap year, join us as we welcome two experienced admissions deans from George Washington Law and the University of California, Irvine. RSVP and learn more via Handshake
JMC Dean’s Drop-In Office Hours
Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in S369L Case Hall. Meet with JMC Dean Cameron Thies during drop-in office hours. Stop by to discuss your experiences at the college, questions you may have about your academic journey or ideas you have for future programming.
Murray Scholar: InFormation for Intersectionality
Oct. 14, 5 to 6 p.m. in 332 Case Hall. James Madison College proudly welcomes alumna Megan Threats (PTCD & CCP ’11) as the 2024-25 Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence. Threats will discuss the origins of intersectionality and how she employs it as a critical theoretical and methodological approach to understanding the impact of racism, sexual orientation discrimination, and other systems of oppression on the health information practices and healthcare engagement among Queer BIPOC communities in the United States. Learn more via JMC Events Calendar
Wednesdays with Madison: Board Game Night
Oct. 16, 6 to 8 p.m. in 332 Case Hall. Wednesdays with Madison is a weekly event series for JMC students, held in Case Hall every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Stop by the JMC Library (332 South Case Hall) for friendly competition and an opportunities to connect with fellow Madison students. Learn more via JMC Events Calendar
Student Organizations
Refugee Outreach Meeting
Oct. 7, 7 to 8 p.m. in Bessey Hall Room 304. All are welcome! Guest speaker Tigist Girma will share her career within the UNHCR, the International Rescue Committee, and an international social worker for Save the Children International. She will also discuss her expertise in large-scale humanitarian aid, development and emergency displacement, drawing upon her experiences working with asylum seekers in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeastern and Central Europe. Learn more on Instagram
Pumpkin Painting and Hot Takes: W.E.B Dubois Society
Oct. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. in 335 Case Hall. Come paint and mingle! Learn more via Instagram
Loteria Con Cru
Oct. 8, 7 p.m. in 338 Case Hall (Club Spartan). Ven a celebrar con nosotros! Come meet our affiliates, score some awesome prizes and indulge in delicious food. Hosted by Culturas de las Razas Unidas (CRU) and JMC’s Office of Justice, Equity & Inclusion. Learn more on Instagram
JMC Student Senate Movie Night: Roma
Oct. 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in 332 Case Hall (JMC Library). Join your fellow Madisonians for a screening of the movie “Roma.” Learn more on Instagram
Opportunities
JMC Climate Survey
Have you completed JMC’s 2024 Climate Survey? You should have received an email from MSU’s Office for Survey Research with information on how to complete it earlier this month. The college will hold a spring community forum to discuss the survey’s results and gather feedback on appropriate next steps based on its findings.
Internships & Employment
Federal Careers: A Discussion with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Oct. 7, 4 to 5 p.m. at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall. JMC will host a conversation with an experienced federal executive in the Biden-Harris Administration. We'll discuss paid internship opportunities, career paths in the federal government and how to navigate a challenging (and ever-changing!) federal landscape. RSVP via Handshake
Flint Summer 2025 Internships Info Session
Oct. 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Student Services Building, 113 Career Services. Learn about the different summer 2025 internship opportunities in Flint, MI. Eight-week summer internship placements (June to August). Free housing at the University of Michigan Flint during the internship. Zero program fee. RSVP by contacting Cathy White (gamperca@msu.edu) by Oct. 7.
Exploring Careers in Economics
Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. virtually. Students will hear from Federal Reserve staff and research assistants. Organized to broaden awareness of careers in economics, this event will offer a chance to learn about opportunities in economics and career paths within the Federal Reserve System. Learn more via Board of Governors Website
Peace Corps Prep Program: Recruiting Info Session
Oct. 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at International Center, Room 303. Join MSU's Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator and current Peace Corps recruiters to learn about how Spartans can prepare for and serve in the Peace Corps. Learn more via ISP
College Advising Corps
Want to make an impact during your gap year? Interested in working with 11th and 12th graders? Become a college Advisor! Qualified Candidates will receive a stipend to assist with moving and other associated costs! Learn more and apply via College Advising Corps Linktree
Undergraduate Student Clerical Assistant
The office of the John A. Hannah Chair within the College of Education is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student clerical assistant. This individual will work closely with the Department Chair, project manager, and other office staff to complete a variety of office and study related tasks. (At Erickson Hall, 15-20 hours/week at $15/hour) Apply by Oct. 8. Learn more via Career Services Network
America Reads/Counts Tutor
As an America Reads/Counts Tutor, you will work directly with K-12 students to help them improve their reading and math skills. This is a chance to make a real difference by providing support that helps students succeed academically. Apply by Oct. 9. Learn more via Community Work Study Opportunities Website
Civic Engagement Intern
As a Civic Engagement Intern, you will play a vital role in promoting civic engagement among your peers. You’ll help organize events, create communication materials, and drive initiatives that encourage student participation in civic processes. Apply by Oct. 9. Learn more via Community Work Study Opportunities Website
Demmer Scholars Program
Interested in natural resources, science and public policy and looking for an internship experience? The William A. Demmer Scholars Program includes a three-credit course and internship experience in Washington, D.C., during the summer of 2025. Apply by Oct. 13. Learn more via Demmer Scholars
Research Fellowship at Stanford Law School
Stanford School of Law professor and economist John J Donohue is seeking full-time pre-doctoral research fellows starting Summer 2025. This is a unique opportunity for graduating seniors and recent college graduates to participate in groundbreaking empirical social science, public policy, economic, and legal research. Apply by Oct. 21. Learn more via PDF
PPIA Junior Summer Institute
The goal of the PPIA Fellowship Program is to help prepare students to pursue master’s or joint degrees, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field. The organization does this through the intensive study provided by participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI), through partnerships with universities across the country, and through an alumni network that provides opportunities to connect with nearly 4,000 individuals who share the same interest in public service. Apply by Nov. 1. Learn more and apply via PPIA Program Website
Spring 2025 Fellowships at Allen Neighborhood Center
Allen Neighborhood Center is a place-based, non-profit organization that serves as a hub for neighborhood revitalization and for activities that promote the health and well-being of Lansing’s Eastside community. Multiple paid spring fellowships are available through the ANC. Apply by Nov. 1. Learn more via Allen Neighborhood Center
Federal Leaders in Public Service: 2025 Summer Internship Program
This program helps bring diverse young talent from various disciplines into government, offering students the opportunity to apply their educational training to federal work. For Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Apply by Nov. 22. Learn more via Go Government Website
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
This is a unique, two-year entry-level rotational fellowship that engages young professionals in meaningful public service work. For recent bachelor’s degree graduates in a related degree program. Apply by early to mid-fall. Learn more via Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Resources
JMC Academic Advising: New Drop-In Hours
Madison’s Drop-In Advising Center (328 South Case Hall) has updated hours for the remainder of the Fall Semester:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 12 to 4 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit JMC Advising online for more information about your advising options and how to schedule an appointment with your adviser.
CAPS Resources
CAPS provides remote crisis services 24/7/365. If you are in crisis and need to talk with someone or are worried about a friend, call the CAPS Crisis Line at 517-355-8270 and press “1” when prompted to speak with a crisis counselor. You will be connected to a confidential, no-charge counselor available to assist you with connecting to a variety of services and resources.
Additional Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Community Mental Health of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties: Walk-in or 24/7 Crisis Services: 517-346-8460
MSU Center for Survivors Sexual Assault 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 517-372-6666
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 or text 678-678
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); Text “START” to 88788
If you are in immediate danger to yourself or someone else please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
Student Flu Vaccinations Now Available
Flu shots are available for students on campus at:
Olin Health Center Monday through Friday
Brody Outpost Clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays
The HPV vaccine is also offered. Please note that flu shots do not count towards your three free visits. Call 517-353-4660 to schedule.
Each week, we offer the last word to JMC students. This week’s One More Thing is from Hanaa Yoo (CCP ‘25) & Amaya Aten (CCP & Arts & Humanities, ‘25).
Hanna Yoo and Amaya Aten are part of the JMC OJEI team leading the EMBRACE event series. This Wednesday’s event focuses on mental health:
“I joined the JMC Office of Justice, Equity, and Inclusion because truthfully, I did not have a welcoming experience within JMC during my first year and I don’t want my fellow students to have this same experience. While working in the college, my sense of belonging has changed because of the DEI efforts JMC faculty, staff and students have made to make me feel welcomed; more specifically, the community building that is created during OJEI’s Embrace Dialogues. Our next Embrace Dialogue will focus on the importance of mental health. As an APIDA/A woman, I often need to ‘validate’ my mental health because mental health is not (majority of the time) acknowledged in the APIDA/A community. So, having these types of conversations is important to me as these opportunities contribute to my sense of belonging within the college.” — Hanaa Yoo (CCP ‘25)
“EMBRACE is meant to be a space to build the JMC community as a collective, building relationships and promoting dialogue between staff, students and faculty. Upon beginning my role as a Programming Coordinator with the Office of Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, my vision was to establish a foundation for student engagement and connection, which I felt was lacking upon entering Madison. EMBRACE is on its way to achieving that! We'd love you to join us for some de-stressors, bead-making, CAPS and community building on Oct. 9 — the day before World Mental Health Day (and my birthday on Oct. 10)! Hang out and join the community.” — Amaya Aten (CCP & Arts & Humanities, ‘25)
Register to attend this Wednesday’s EMBRACE event in Club Spartan via Eventbrite.
Have a suggestion or submission for this newsletter? Contact Jane Deacon (locket20@msu.edu).