Feeling overwhelmed by endless notifications and screen time? Hit pause and join us for a digital detox lunch! Bring your own lunch!

Once a high-security prison, Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp now shelters more than 53,000 people, five times its intended capacity. Amid overcrowding, poverty and restriction, a group of teenagers discover an unlikely outlet: spoken word poetry. Through rhythm and verse, they reclaim dignity, confront stereotypes and carve out space for hope. Their words pierce the monotony of camp life while asking a radical question: In a place where people struggle to survive, is art just as essential as food? Once a year, the Tumaini Festival transforms the camp into a vibrant celebration, shattering the harsh reality of daily life and bringing its inhabitants out of the shadows.

This event will feature local artists who will perform before the film. Then, the audience will hear from the film's producer/director.

Following the screening, there will be a reception with food and drinks courtesy of MSU Culinary.

Reserve tickets on Eventbrite.

The event is made possible because of the following sponsors: International Studies and Programs, MSU Culinary, Global Studies, African Studies Center and MSU Libraries.

Complete clinical observations and learn about the Mexican healthcare system in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, a region abundant with Mayan-influenced culture and natural wonders. 

Program offered for summer 2026.

Information Meeting Scheduled for:

Date:     February 9, 2026

Time:     5:00 pm

Zoom:   https://msu.zoom.us/j/94967258833 (passcode: 422839)

More information:

• Global Health: Merida – Pre-Clinical Observation

In anticipation of acclaimed author Cristina Rivera Garza’s campus visit on March 9–10, MSU faculty and staff are invited to participate in a three session virtual book club centered on her Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir Liliana’s Invincible Summer.

Cult film about friends driving a BMW and avoiding other criminals and the police. 

Thinking of studying abroad in Japan this summer? Stop by the JCMU East Lansing office to jump start your application! 

JCMU Staff and Peer Advisors will be available to help students start an application and provide guidance on submitting the required items, setting them up to complete their application by the deadline. 

JCMU Open Office Hours will be held from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in Room 5 of the International Center on the MSU campus on the following days:

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Friday, February 6, 2026
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026
• Friday, February 13, 2026

JCMU 2026 Summer Programs Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

If you are not able to come in-person or unavailable during the JCMU open office hours, you can still schedule a virtual or in-person advising appointment with a JCMU staff member to discuss your application. 

Take a break, sip some tea, and share your thoughts in a welcoming space! Join us for an open conversation in a safe and comfortable environment where you can exchange ideas, explore perspectives, and discuss engaging topics—often inspired by culture and diversity.

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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Everything you need to know about the education abroad course approval process.

For direct enroll, exchange and affiliated partner programs. (Course approvals are not required for facuty-directed programs)

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Come join CEES and Fulbright Language Instructor Aizhan Rakhtayeva for a 50-minute introduction to the Kazakh language! Background on the language to be followed by at least 30 minutes of conversation practice.