Join VIPP for an academic forum full of intellectual conversation, showcasing the diversity of our scholars and their experiences in the program, at MSU, and researching in the U.S. 

Everyone is welcome to join us for this two-day event: Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21, both from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CLACS Annual Student Welcome Picnic: Welcome to MSU's Latin American and Caribbean Community! Join us for food, music, and community building. Connect with MSU's Latin American/Caribbean student organizations. Sunday, August 30 at 5pm at the Patriarch Park Pavilion (960 Alton Rd, East Lansing).

In-person OPT Presentation. 

Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia launched in spring 2023 and is a continuation of a previous MSU Dialogues program, restructured to engage the campus community in these important topics.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their observations and experiences, while learning to contribute to the inclusivity of MSU's campus community.

Registration is required and limited to current MSU community members with a valid msu.edu email address.

Harriet Tubman's legendary life is widely known, but a crucial chapter often overlooked is her daring Civil War service as a spy for the U.S. Army. Dr. Edda Fields-Black will discuss her book "COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War," which won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History and the 2025 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize.

Fields-Black is a direct descendant of a soldier who fought in the raid. In her book, she unveils Tubman's command of spies, scouts, and pilots and intelligence gathering among freedom seekers, which led to a raid that liberated 756 enslaved people from bondage on seven rice plantations. It was the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history. Through unexamined documents, she brings to life the Combahee River Raid and the untold stories of those freed, their resilience, and the lasting impact of Tubman's heroism.

The Malcolm and Ann Kerr Lecture is an annual lecture established in 2022 and named after scholars Malcolm and Ann Kerr who committed their professional lives to educating people to recognize our humanity is rooted in understanding others.

This year's keynote speaker will be Palestinian poet & novelist Ibrahim Nasrallah.

For those who wish to join online, please register here.

Love to travel? Interested in living abroad after graduation? Curious about exploring other cultures?

MSU students and recent graduates are invited to this Fulbright US Student Program information session, which will be presented by MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor, Joy Campbell. The Fulbright is a competitive grant program sponsored by the US Department of State that provides funding for travel and living expenses; the competition is open to US citizens who hope to teach English, pursue graduate studies, or conduct research abroad after graduation. 

Session attendees will learn about the three types of Fulbright awards open to MSU students and recent graduates: English Teaching Assistant, Study, and Research grants. MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor will give an overview of the programs, discuss eligibility and benefits, then cover the various application requirements. 

Students typically work on applications the summer after junior year, applying in October of their senior year. It is also possible for recent alumni to apply. 

This hybrid session will be offered in person and online:

• Join in person: International Center, Room 201
• Join via Zoom:
• https://msu.zoom.us/j/94829595403
• Meeting ID:  948 2959 5403
• Authentication: MSU email address required. If you have graduated and no longer have one, please contact Joy Campbell prior to the event to be added to the invitation list under your personal email. 

For more information, explore the MSU Fulbright website, and contact Joy Campbell with any questions. 

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