Join us for the Global India Awards (GIA), an event established in 2023 by the India Council in collaboration with the Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University. The awards honor individuals and groups who have made impactful contributions to cross-cultural understanding, global education, and the wellbeing of Indian communities around the world.

This event celebrates those who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving lives in India and beyond, advancing quality education for future generations, and producing scholarly or creative work that deepens global understanding of India. Come be part of an inspiring recognition of leadership, service, and global impact.

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Join us for the Daebak Spartans Spring Showcase on April 19th, 2026 at the Kellogg Auditorium. This event highlights K-pop performances prepared by members throughout the semester, celebrating their hard work and creativity on stage.

Doors open at 3 PM, and the show begins at 4 PM. Come out to support student performers and enjoy an energetic and engaging performance experience!

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Technology Facilitated Chinese Language Teaching (TFCLT) project examines how digital tools are shaping Chinese language instruction across U.S. post-secondary institutions. 

In this talk, Dr. Jiahang Li will present findings from a national survey conducted as part of the TFCLT project, highlighting key trends in enrollment, course offerings, and instructional practices. The presentation will also explore instructors' perspectives on technology integration and the growing role of generative AI in language education, offering insights into current challenges and future directions in the field.

Come see the film named the Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Oscars: Mr. Nobody against Putin.

EA 101 is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start!

Topics covered include:

• Benefits of Education Abroad
• Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
• Program Types
• Cost Factors and Program Fees
• Scholarships and Funding
• Navigating the Website
• Searching for Programs
• Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

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This webinar is focused on ethical photography and intended to help students understand how to be responsible and respectful when taking photos abroad.

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Please join us for Asia Hub's fourth "Research Polylogue" on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:00-5:30 pm with Dr. Sara Bano, Assistant Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE). 

Dr. Bano will present her work on higher education partnerships and international mobility, focusing on how they shape learning, identity, and knowledge production in global contexts. Drawing on her research on transformative learning, Sara examines how cultural, social, and structural dynamics influence collaboration and educational experiences in global context. The session will highlight both the opportunities and tensions within global partnerships, with particular attention to equity, belonging, and knowledge exchange. 

This will be an informal event with plenty of time for discussion, idea generation, good snacks and the opportunity to network around connecting research and international work.

As always, the Research Polylogue will be in Room 306 of Manly Miles. Parking is easy!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Paper submission deadline: March 27th. 

Paper submission deadline: March 27th. 

As a national leader in community engaged learning and education abroad, MSU has refined years of community engagement and partnerships around the world into best practices for future education abroad program leaders, faculty members and administrators. John-Paul Sewavi, Global Learning Coordinator for the Center for Global  Learning and Innovation, International Studies and Program, and Emily Weiner, Academic Specialist, Office for Experiential Learning, College of Social Science, will share highlights and experiences using the MSU Global Community-Engaged Learning Rubric and Best Practice Guide. Vincent Delgado, Director of the Program on Sustainability in Costa Rica, School of RCAH, College of Arts and Letters, will share some program and partnership development basics for both future and seasoned practitioners. These are grounded in principles-based education abroad program development, the SOFAR Model of Partnership and Radical Reciprocity – a process framework for transforming relationships into highly-engaged university-community partnerships. Finally, Tina Houghton, Assistant Director with the Center for Community Engaged Learning and Advisor to Alternative Spartan Breaks will discuss her experience supporting students in leading their own community engaged learning in fulfillment of MSU’s mission: advancing knowledge and transforming lives through deep and direct relationships between undergraduate students and communities across the U.S. and internationally.

Presenters:

• Vincent Delgado, Director, Program on Sustainability in Costa Rica, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities
• Tina Houghton, Assistant Director, Center for Community Engaged Learning
• Emily Weiner, Academic Specialist for Experiential Learning, College of Social Science
• Jean-Paul Sewavi, Global Learning Coordinator, Office for Education Abroad

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