2024-2025 Academic Year Archives
Creation and Crises of the American Republic
Monday, July 15, 2024 9:00 AM - Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall) & Ford Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Green and White Days
Friday, July 19, 2024 9:00 AM - Friday, July 26, 2024 4:00 PM at
Visit MSU’s campus and discover what it means to be a Spartan during our biggest open house events of the year from July 19, 22-26.
JMC Student Organization and Resource Fair
Friday, August 23, 2024 1:00 PM - Friday, August 23, 2024 2:45 PM at Club Spartan (338 Case Hall) and 3rd Floor Case Hall Classrooms
Meet with various James Madison College affiliated student organizations and find out how to get involved during your first year at MSU.
JMC Colloquium
Friday, August 23, 2024 3:00 PM - Friday, August 23, 2024 5:00 PM at Wilson Hall Auditorium (Room C102)
First-year James Madison College students are invited to join faculty and staff as we officially welcome you to Michigan State University and JMC!
JMC Drop-In Academic Advising
Monday, August 26, 2024 10:00 AM - Monday, August 26, 2024 4:00 PM at 328 South Case
The James Madison advising team is available for drop-in sessions from Aug. 26-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Drop-In Advising Center (328 South Case).
JMC Drop-In Academic Advising
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:00 AM - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 4:00 PM at 328 South Case
The James Madison advising team is available for drop-in sessions from Aug. 26-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Drop-In Advising Center (328 South Case).
JMC Drop-In Academic Advising
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:00 AM - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:00 PM at 328 South Case
The James Madison advising team is available for drop-in sessions from Aug. 26-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Drop-In Advising Center (328 South Case).
Wednesdays with Madison: Board Game Night
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 8:00 PM at JMC Library, Case Hall
Stop by the JMC Library (Third Floor, South Case Hall) for pizza, friendly competition and an opportunities to connect with fellow students, faculty and staff.
JMC Lunch Chat
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:30 AM - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case)
Stop by the JMC Library for a free lunch and great conversation with staff, faculty and fellow JMC students!
Wednesdays with Madison: Learning Lab Night
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 8:00 PM at JMC Library, Case Hall
Stop by the JMC Library (Third Floor, South Case Hall) to learn more about the services of the JMC Writing Consultancy and JMC Math Center.
DEIB Discussion for JMC First Year Students
Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM - Friday, September 6, 2024 11:30 AM at Club Spartan 338 Case Hall
First-year students are invited to join JMC’s Office of Justice, Equity & Inclusion to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 4:30 PM - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 5:30 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Learn more about the Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program from Drs. Linda Racioppi and Sejuti Das Gupta on Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays with Madison: EMBRACE DEI Dialogue
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 7:30 PM at Club Spartan 338 Case Hall
This event — open to all JMC students, faculty and staff — will help familiarize participants with principles of DEI and work to collaboratively define these concepts within the JMC community.
Grad & Professional School: Preparing, Exploring, and Applying | CSN Fall Series
Monday, September 16, 2024 1:00 PM - Monday, September 16, 2024 1:45 PM at Zoom
Unpack an easy-to-implement timeline and key resources aimed at empowering you to make a decision about graduate/professional school.
Field Experience Information Session
Monday, September 16, 2024 4:00 PM - Monday, September 16, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case)
This workshop will cover what satisfies the JMC Field Experience Requirement and explore internship opportunities and resources available to students.
Constitution Day Lecture: Disinformation, Demagoguery, and the First Amendment
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:00 PM - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall
James Madison College welcomes Dr. Charles Zug, Kinder Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy and Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, for the 2024 Constitution Day Lecture.
Info Session: Dubai Winter Break Study Abroad Program
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:00 PM - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Learn more about "The Globalization of Consumerism and Community" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, study abroad program on Sept. 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays with Madison: Faculty Research Night
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 8:00 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Join JMC Student Senate at the next Faculty Research Night to learn more about the work and research of JMC faculty Dr. Siddharth Chandra and Dr. Amy Simon on Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.
Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program
Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:00 PM - Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Learn more about the Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program from Drs. Linda Racioppi and Sejuti Das Gupta on Sept. 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Fall Visit Days 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024 10:00 AM - Friday, September 20, 2024 1:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Rd, East Lansing
Prospective students are invited to visit James Madison College to learn more about our living-learning community and our approach to Public Policy, International Affairs and its related fields.
Academic Symposium on Russian and Eurasian Studies
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:00 PM at JMC Library, Room 332 Case Hall
Join us for the Academic Symposium on Russian and Eurasian Studies on Sept 21, where leading scholars and practitioners from the field will explore critical issues shaping the region.
Coffee and Chat with Roza Otunbayeva
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:00 PM - Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:00 PM at JMC Library, Room 332 Case Hall
JMC students, faculty and staff are invited to a special Coffee and Chat with Roza Otunbayeva, former President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and current UN Envoy to Afghanistan.
Celebration of Life: Dr. Martha Brill Olcott
Saturday, September 21, 2024 4:00 PM - Saturday, September 21, 2024 7:00 PM at The Graduate Hotel, 133 Evergreen Ave., East Lansing
This event will bring together friends, colleagues, and students to commemorate Dr. Martha Brill Olcott’s remarkable contributions to Eurasian Studies and to celebrate her enduring impact on the field.
Field Experience Information Session
Monday, September 23, 2024 12:00 PM - Monday, September 23, 2024 1:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case)
This workshop will cover what satisfies the JMC Field Experience Requirement and explore internship opportunities and resources available to students.
Leonard Gilman Lecture on Jewish Culture - Two Tribes: The Real-Life Story Of A Jewish-Native American
Monday, September 23, 2024 5:30 PM - Monday, September 23, 2024 7:00 PM at MSU Main Library Green Room (4th Floor, West Wing) 366 W. Circle Drive
In a Q&A with Professors Blaire Morseau and Laura Yares, Emily Bowen Cohen, author of Two Tribes, will discuss the childhood memories that inspired her debut graphic novel.
Federal Health Policy Internships Info Session
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:00 PM - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:00 PM at 337 Case Hall
JMC’s Field Experience Office will be hosting an information session with Dr. Christa-Marie Singleton, Chief Medical Officer for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Climate Change: Impacts and resilience across Kerala, India
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:00 PM - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:30 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Dr. Shyam Salim will share the experiences of the diverse climate resilience adaptation and mitigation strategies evolved over the years in India.
Home (2023) screening and discussion
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:30 PM - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 8:00 PM at Natural Science Building 116, 288 Farm Lane
Attend a screening of Home (2023) and discussion with Dr. Nechumi Yaffe, a faculty member in the Department of Public Policy at Tel Aviv University.
JMC Lunch Chat
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:30 AM - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case)
Stop by the JMC Library for a free lunch and great conversation with staff, faculty and fellow JMC students!
Norms and Breaking Norms in Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel and the USA
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:30 PM - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:00 PM at Room 339 Case Hall
This lecture presents findings from two groundbreaking studies: one examining the impact of dress code changes on social perceptions in the Satmar community, and the other focusing on the challenges faced by young ultra-Orthodox Jews who enlist.
JMC Walk-In Resume Review and Headshot Night
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 8:00 PM at Club Spartan (338 Case Hall)
JMC’s Career Services and Field Experience Offices are excited to host a Walk-In Resume Review and Headshot Night as a part of the college’s new Wednesdays with Madison series!
JMC Education Abroad Preview
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 6:30 PM - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall
The JMC Education Abroad Preview will help students understand how education abroad programs work and prepare them for the upcoming campus-wide Global Learning Expo (Oct. 2nd, 1-5pm, Breslin Center).
Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program
Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:30 PM - Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:30 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Learn more about the Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program from Drs. Linda Racioppi and Sejuti Das Gupta on Sept. 26 at 4:00 p.m.
MSU CN Forum: "Beyond the Gordie Howe Bridge: Reimagining Trade and Commerce for a New Age"
Friday, September 27, 2024 10:00 AM - Friday, September 27, 2024 3:00 PM at MSU Henry Center, 3535 Forest Rd.
The MSU CN Forum will allow attendees to better understand the US-Canada relationship and how the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor and Detroit, can further trade and diplomatic relations.
OJEI Grand Rapids Trip
Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 AM - Saturday, September 28, 2024 6:30 PM at Grand Rapids, Michigan
Join the Office of Justice, Equity, and Inclusion for bowling and a visit to Art Prize in Grand Rapids.
2024 JMC Stratford Festival Trip: Twelfth Night
Sunday, September 29, 2024 6:00 AM - Sunday, September 29, 2024 10:00 PM at Stratford, Ontario
James Madison College students are invited to attend a day trip to Stratford, Ont., to see Shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night."
Interview Strategies | CSN Fall Series
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 11:30 AM - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:15 PM at Zoom
Join MSU's Career Services Network to learn how to effectively prepare for the many forms interviews continue to take (in-person, virtual, asynchronous).
Children of Peace (2022) Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:40 PM - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 2:30 PM at Natural Resources Building, Room 221, 480 Wilson Rd.
Attend a screening of Children of Peace (2022), followed by a discussion with Mohammad Darawshe, Director of Center for Equality and Shared Society at Givat Haviva Institute in Israel.
Discover JMC: Virtual Visit Day
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 7:00 PM - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 8:30 PM at Online via Zoom
Unable to make it to campus, but interested in learning more about James Madison College at Michigan State University? We've got you covered.
JMC Transfer Student Connection
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 4:00 PM - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case)
Did you transfer into JMC after your first year? You’re not the only one! Meet with fellow Madison transfer students and academic advisors to learn more about resources and to build community.
JMC Skills Seminar #1: Resume and Cover Letter Development
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 7:30 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)
Need a refresher (or starting point) on drafting a resume or cover letter to help get you that opportunity you’ve got your eye on? Join James Madison College’s Career Services and Field Experience Offices for the first of three Skills Seminars.
Fall Visit Days 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024 10:00 AM - Friday, October 4, 2024 1:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Rd, East Lansing
Prospective students are invited to visit James Madison College to learn more about our living-learning community and our approach to Public Policy, International Affairs and its related fields.
Federal Careers: A Discussion with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Monday, October 7, 2024 4:00 PM - Monday, October 7, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
James Madison College is excited to be hosting a conversation with an experienced federal executive in the Biden-Harris Administration on Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.
Discover JMC: Virtual Visit Day
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:00 PM - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:30 PM at Online via Zoom
Unable to make it to campus, but interested in learning more about James Madison College at Michigan State University? We've got you covered.
Justice for the Doctor: Gender Based Violence and Institutional Accountability in India
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 9:00 AM - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:30 AM at Zoom
This 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.
Voter Education and Registration Event
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)
Join Clerks from Ingham County and East Lansing for a voting informational, followed by voter registration and time for questions.
EMBRACE Dialogue #2- Mental Health: Let's talk about it!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 7:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall
EMBRACE is a series of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) related conversations for JMC students to discuss as a community. Join us on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in Club Spartan to to discuss how our mental health impacts our sense of belonging and security in a DEIB lens and community setting!
Understanding Law School Admissions with George Washington + UC Irvine Law
Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00 PM - Thursday, October 10, 2024 1:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall
Interested in advice about successfully navigating the law school admissions process? Attend this event with two experienced admissions deans from George Washington Law and the University of California, Irvine.
Murray Scholar: InFormation for Intersectionality
Monday, October 14, 2024 5:00 PM - Monday, October 14, 2024 6:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)
Dr. Megan Threats will present her first workshop as part of the 2024-25 Stephen O. Murray Scholar in Residence program on Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. in the JMC Library.
The Boy (2023) screening and discussion
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:30 PM - Friday, November 1, 2024 2:00 PM at Natural Resources Building (Room 221), 480 Wilson Road
Attend a screening and discussion of the film The Boy (2023) with editor Shaylee Atary.
Wednesdays with Madison: Board Game Night
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 8:00 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall
Stop by the JMC Library (332 South Case Hall) on Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. for friendly competition and an opportunities to connect with fellow Madison students.
Palestinian Education Project: Oral Narratives and the Ongoing Catastrophe in Palestine
Friday, October 18, 2024 12:00 PM - Friday, October 18, 2024 1:00 PM at International Center, Room 201
Guest lecturer Dr. May Seikaly, Professor Emeritus at Wayne State University, will discuss the crucial role of oral history in recognizing and affirming Palestinian experiences under occupation and in the diaspora.
Graduate Programs in International Affairs
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00 PM - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)
Recruiters will be visiting from Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service, Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and Tufts' Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy to offer overviews of their IR-focused programs and advice for candidates interested in applying for graduate studies.
Skills Seminar #2: Cultivating Meaningful Professional Relationships
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 7:30 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)
Building relationships is a powerful way to gain insights into professions, receive mentorship and support, and access “hidden” opportunities that are often known only through referrals and personal connections. But how do you begin to form a networking strategy?
JMC Lunch Chat
Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:30 AM - Thursday, October 24, 2024 1:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case)
Stop by the JMC Library for a free lunch and great conversation with staff, faculty and fellow JMC students!
Fall Visit Days 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024 10:00 AM - Friday, October 25, 2024 1:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Rd, East Lansing
Prospective students are invited to visit James Madison College to learn more about our living-learning community and our approach to Public Policy, International Affairs and its related fields.
Coming of Age as a Queer Teenager in the Holocaust: Bringing Margot to the Stage
Monday, October 28, 2024 7:00 PM - Monday, October 28, 2024 8:30 PM at RCAH Theater - C20 Snyder-Phillips Hall (downstairs), 362 Bogue St.
The Amazing Life of Margot Heuman is a play about the first lesbian Holocaust survivor to bear testimony. It offers a rare and important glimpse into queer life during the Holocaust, one of the most silenced and marginalized topics of this genocide.
JMC Skills Seminar #3: Networking Advice + Practice with Madison Alumni
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:00 PM at Online via Zoom
Join JMC’s Career Services and Field Experience Offices for a virtual (and low-stakes!) panel discussion featuring Madison graduates who are eager to help you practice your relationship-building skills and offer their own insights on mastering the art of networking.
JMC Education Abroad Fair
Friday, November 1, 2024 1:00 PM - Friday, November 1, 2024 3:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall
Meet with professors to learn more about faculty-led programs, talk to staff about semester-long programs and international internships, and chat representatives from the Peace Corp, Fulbright, Boren Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and other opportunities.