Atiya Husain of Williams College will give a presentation on her new book, "No God but Man: On Race, Knowledge, and Terrorism."

Kenya & Tanzania

Youth Participation in Political Governance

Zoom registration for this event

An opportunity to learn and share about cultural, political, historical and socioeconomic developments and experiences on the African continent and in the diaspora. The event is open to everyone!

*This event is part of the 65th Anniversary of the MSU African Studies Center Celebration!

Filberto Rash is Principal of the Tumul K’in Center of Learning in Belize, a unique school that integrates modern learning with traditional practices to ensure that students maintain their Maya identity. His presentation will highlight the rich culture of the Q’eqchi’ and Mopan Maya of Belize, focusing on who they are, where they are from, and where they are going.

Experience how information technologies can be harnessed to create practical solutions that make the world a better place.

Program offered for summer 2025.

Information Meeting Scheduled for:

Date:     January 23, 2025

Time:     5:00 PM

Room:   G74 Wilson Hall

More information:

• Designing Technology Solutions for Schools in Africa

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is an educational methodology that fosters online intercultural learning experiences among universities in different countries. As a pedagogical approach, COIL offers reciprocal exchanges for faculty and students, and it is identified as one of the pillars of the MSU Spartan Global Learning Initiative.

Learn about COIL and COIL-based opportunities to engage with Canadian university partners at this introductory Zoom webinar sponsored by the MSU Canadian Studies Center. 

The Center will also host a COIL training webinar for interested core faculty members on February 7 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm via Zoom.

Please email the Center to RSVP for either webinar at csc(at)msu.edu. 

More information on our website: canadianstudies.isp.msu.edu. 
 

Canada-Spaces of Change: Highlights of the 2025 ACSUS Conference in Seattle, WA

Part of the 2024 Midwest Canadian Studies Network Webinar Series

Sara Beth Keough

Professor of Geography

Saginaw Valley State University

Friday, January 24, 2025, from 12 – 1 pm (EST) via Zoom

Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/96968102062  

Please join the Midwest Canadian Studies Network for an interactive session previewing the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) 27th biennial conference on the theme “Canada: Spaces of Change” in Seattle, Washington, November 13 – 16, 2025. Led by ACSUS’ president-elect, this event will be of interest to students and faculty interested in attending the conference, as well as those interested in Canadian studies in general.

Sara Beth Keough is the current Vice President and President-elect of the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS).  Her research has focused on urban planning in research-dependent communities and internal migration in Canada, particularly between Newfoundland and Alberta. Sara Beth was a Fulbright Scholar in Niger, and she has published extensively on water access, economies of water, and material cultures of water in West Africa. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Tennessee and is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at Saginaw Valley State University.

For questions about the webinar or Midwest Canadian Studies Network, email Mitch Goldsmith at goldsm40(at)msu.edu.

Education Abroad 101 (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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us this week for Coffee Hour co-hosted by the Chinese Student and Scholar Association and We54 organizations to celebrate Spring Festival. Learn how this holiday is celebrated in China, have traditional snacks, play games and maybe even go home with a giveaway! 

Friday, Jan. 24
4–6PM 
Spartan Rooms B&C
International Center

Spartan Rooms B and C are located within the Crossroads Food Court in the International Center.

Education Abroad 101 (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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

An introduction to the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) with an overview of upcoming summer 2025 JCMU programs. Attendee questions can be submitted via the Q&A feature.

This info session will focus on summer 2025 programs, including: Summer Intensive Japanese Language, Criminal Justice in Japan, Business Communication in Japan, and Teaching English in Japan.

We will hold this session via Zoom on:

• January 27, 2025 (Mon) - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

None of the upcoming times work for you? Consider signing up for an individual advising session.