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2024-2025 Academic Year Archives

Jul 15

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)

Jul 19

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.

Aug 23

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.

Aug 23

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!

Aug 26

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).

Aug 27

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).

Aug 28

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).

Aug 28

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.

Sep 4

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!

Sep 4

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.

Sep 6

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.

Sep 11

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.

Sep 11

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.

Sep 16

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.

Sep 16

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.

Sep 17

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.

Sep 18

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.

Sep 18

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.

Sep 19

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.

Sep 20

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.

Sep 21

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.

Sep 21

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.

Sep 21

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.

Sep 23

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.

Sep 23

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.

Sep 24

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.

Sep 24

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.

Sep 24

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.

Sep 25

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!

Sep 25

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.

Sep 25

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!

Sep 25

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).

Sep 26

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.

Sep 27

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.

Sep 28

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.

Sep 29

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."

Oct 1

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).

Oct 1

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.

Oct 1

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.

Oct 2

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.

Oct 2

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.

Oct 4

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.

Oct 7

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.

Oct 8

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.

Oct 9

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.

Oct 9

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.

Oct 9

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!

Oct 10

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.

Oct 14

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.

Oct 15

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.

Oct 16

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.

Oct 18

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.

Oct 22

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.

Oct 23

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?

Oct 24

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!

Oct 25

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.

Oct 28

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.

Oct 30

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.

Nov 1

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.

Nov 5

JMC Election Day De-Stressor

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:00 PM - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

This event will provide Madison students with an environment to relax and de-stress on Election Day.

Nov 6

Wednesdays with Madison: Post-Election Debrief

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:30 PM at JMC Library 332 Case Hall

Join Madison faculty members and fellow students for a round-table discussion and reflection on the results of the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. in the JMC Library.

Nov 7

National Security Policy and Intelligence Collection: Ethical Considerations and Dilemmas

Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:30 PM - Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

A conversation on national security decision-making and the intricate labyrinth of moral and ethical dilemmas that intelligence professionals face

Nov 7

The Ancient Law (1923/2017) screening and concert

Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:30 PM - Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:00 PM at RCAH Theater C20 Snyder-Phillips Hall (downstairs), 362 Bogue St.

The Ancient Law (Das alte Gesetz) cine-concert is a screening of a newly restored classic 1923 silent film by the great Weimar-era director, Ewald André Dupont.

Nov 11

Meet the Majors: International Relations

Monday, November 11, 2024 7:00 PM - Monday, November 11, 2024 9:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

First-year Madison students are invited to join JMC’s International Relations faculty to learn about the major and ask questions.

Nov 12

Running on Sand (2023) Screening & Discussion

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:30 PM - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Attend a screening of Running on Sand (2023) and a discussion with actor Chansela Mongoza.

Nov 12

Meet the Majors: Comparative Cultures & Politics

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 PM - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 PM at 339 Case Hall

First-year Madison students are invited to join JMC’s Comparative Cultures & Politics faculty to learn about the major and ask questions.

Nov 13

Peace Works On Campus

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 8:30 AM - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:30 PM at 332 Case Hall

Speakers include Balqees Aldeek, Josh Drill, Nidal Foqaha and Tehila Wenger.

Nov 13

JMC Community Appreciation Dinner

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 7:30 PM at Club Spartan 338 Case Hall

The JMC community will gather to share a meal in advance of Thanksgiving, receive updates on the college’s fall event programming and student support initiatives, and provide an informal opportunity for students to share feedback

Nov 15

Fall Visit Days 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024 2:00 PM - Friday, November 15, 2024 4:00 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.

Nov 18

Title IX at MSU: From Larry Nassar to Mel Tucker

Monday, November 18, 2024 3:00 PM - Monday, November 18, 2024 4:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Liz Abdnour, a PTCD graduate, will share her experiences and insights working as an attorney in Title IX cases at MSU. She brings a unique combination of experiences to this work, both as an MSU employee and private practice attorney.

Nov 18

Meet the Majors: Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy

Monday, November 18, 2024 7:00 PM - Monday, November 18, 2024 9:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

First-year Madison students are invited to join JMC’s Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy faculty to learn about the major and ask questions.

Nov 20

EMBRACE Dialogue #3: "What is solidarity?"

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Join the Office of Justice, Equity & Inclusion for a discussion on the implications of solidarity in our daily lives and activism. JMC RSOs, staff, students and faulty are invited to engage in this timely conversation.

Nov 21

Brussels Study Abroad Information Session

Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:30 PM - Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Applications for the International Relations in Brussels program are now open. This program is a great opportunity to study European politics and institutions in the heart of the European Union.

Nov 21

Meet the Majors: Social Relations & Policy

Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:00 PM - Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

First-year Madison students are invited to join JMC’s Social Relations & Policy faculty to learn about the major and ask questions.

Nov 22

Graduate Programs in International Affairs

Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00 PM - Friday, November 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.

Dec 2

Policymaking as a Scientist with State Rep. Julie Brixie

Monday, December 2, 2024 4:00 PM - Monday, December 2, 2024 5:30 PM at Holmes Hall, Room C-103 (919 E. Shaw Lane)

State Rep. Brixie will discuss how her background in crop and soil sciences, with a focus on environmental toxicology, has influenced her approach to lawmaking in Michigan.

Dec 3

Meet the Minors

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 7:00 PM - Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:00 PM at 339 Case Hall

First-year Madison students are invited to learn more about JMC-affiliated minors (Political Economy, European Studies, STEPP and Muslim Studies) and other commons minors that Madison students pursue.

Dec 4

Brazil & Cambridge Education Abroad Info Session

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 4:00 PM - Wednesday, December 4, 2024 5:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

JMC students are invited to learn more about the Brazil and Cambridge Education Abroad programs

Dec 4

JMC Finals De-Stressor

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:00 PM - Wednesday, December 4, 2024 8:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Need a break from studying? This event will help you de-stress and recharge!

Dec 4

CIA Pop-Up Event: Ask Us (Almost) Anything

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 7:00 PM - Wednesday, December 4, 2024 8:00 PM at Virtual

Learn more about U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's mission and how you can be a part of it through full-time careers and internships.

Dec 5

Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program

Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:00 PM - Thursday, December 5, 2024 6:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

JMC students are invited to attend this information session on the South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program.

Dec 12

U.S. Intelligence Agency One-on-One Career Chats

Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:00 AM - Friday, December 13, 2024 3:00 PM at 535 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Are you seriously considering or in the process of applying for an opportunity in the intelligence arena? Madison is excited to partner with a recruiter from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

Jan 15

Job Search Workshop

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 PM - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:45 PM at Virtual Session

Experts from MSU's Career Services Network will share strategies for you to use as you apply to jobs and internships.

Jan 15

Wednesdays with Madison: New Year Vision Boards

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 8:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Stop by the JMC Library on Jan. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of intentional creativity and forward thinking.

Jan 20

JMC Human Rights Data Science Lab Info Session

Monday, January 20, 2025 7:00 PM - Monday, January 20, 2025 8:00 PM at Virtual Session

The JMC Human Rights Data Science Lab is recruiting for the Spring semester.

Jan 21

International Internships Info Session

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:30 PM - Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:30 PM at Via Zoom

Learn more about summer 2025 international internship opportunities.

Jan 21

Careers in Foreign Service

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:00 PM - Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Join MSU Career Services as we welcome our regional Diplomat in Residence who will be on campus to offer an array of information on State Department internship, fellowship, and career opportunities.

Jan 21

Malcolm X Muslim Studies Community Forum

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 7:00 PM - Tuesday, January 21, 2025 8:30 PM at Erickson KIVA, 620 Farm Lane

The 4th Annual Malcolm X Muslim Studies Community Forum will feature Ilyasah Shabazz, author, activist and daughter of Malcolm X.

Jan 22

Creating a Federal Resume

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 PM - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:45 PM at Virtual Session

Join Career Services to learn the ins and outs of preparing a resume for an opportunity with the federal government.

Jan 22

JMC Skills Seminar #1: Resume and Cover Letter Development

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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.

Jan 23

The Jews of Poland Education Abroad Info Session

Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:30 PM - Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:30 PM at 336 Case Hall

Prof. Amy Simon will host an information session for the new faculty-led education abroad program: The Jews of Poland, 1917-1945.

Jan 24

Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program

Friday, January 24, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, January 24, 2025 12:00 PM at N 369L Case Hall & Zoom

JMC students are invited to attend this information session on the South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program.

Jan 24

Hebrew and Greek, Roman and Jewish: The Case of Akmoneia (Ahat, Turkey)

Friday, January 24, 2025 1:00 PM - Friday, January 24, 2025 2:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

This Serling Institute faculty research seminar is open to all, with complimentary lunch provided.

Jan 27

Americans and the Holocaust

Monday, January 27, 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, January 27, 2025 8:00 PM at Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915

This talk will focus on the domestic conditions in the United States that shaped Americans’ responses to atrocities abroad.

Jan 28

Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5:00 PM at Zoom

JMC students are invited to attend this information session on the South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program.

Jan 29

JMC Lunch Chat

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:30 AM - Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Stop by the JMC Library for a free lunch and great conversation with staff, faculty and fellow JMC students!

Jan 29

EMBRACE Dialogue: What is Justice?

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, January 29, 2025 7:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Attend MSU's Criminal Justice Career Fair on March 19, hosted by Career Services Network.

Feb 3

Info Session: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Sexual Politics in Amsterdam

Monday, February 3, 2025 4:30 PM - Monday, February 3, 2025 5:30 PM at 331 Case Hall

James Madison College students are invited to attend an information session on the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Sexual Politics in Amsterdam summer study abroad program.

Feb 3

Info Session: Global Development in South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program

Monday, February 3, 2025 4:30 PM - Monday, February 3, 2025 5:30 PM at Zoom

James Madison College students are invited to attend an upcoming information session on the South Asia Summer Study Abroad Program

Feb 5

Faculty Research Night

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:00 PM - Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5:00 PM at 332 Case Hall

Please join JMC Student Senate for this semester's Faculty Research Night!

Feb 6

Other Korematsus: Women & Resistance to WWII Japanese American Incarceration

Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:00 PM - Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:00 PM at MSU College of Law, Room 343

Join APA Studies & The APA Law Student Association for a timely discussion of the benefits and limits of different means of resistance.

Feb 6

Red Tape, Not Red Carpet: Contemporary Refugees and Bureaucracy in the United State

Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM - Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM at Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915

This panel discussion will link Jewish immigration during the 20th century with the current experiences of immigrants to the United States.

Feb 7

Info Session: MSU Master in Public Policy

Friday, February 7, 2025 1:00 PM - Friday, February 7, 2025 2:00 PM at 336 Case Hall

Learn more about MSU’s Master of Public Policy from program director Dr. Sarah Reckhow and JMC alum/second-year MPP student Abigail Bies.

Feb 11

On the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 1:00 PM - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:00 PM at MSU International Center, Room 303 (Third Floor)

This presentation by Dr. Saleh Ahmed, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will highlight the root causes and human consequences of this humanitarian crisis in South and Southeast Asia.

Feb 12

We Got Somethin' To Say

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:30 PM at Club Spartan (338 Case Hall)

An extension of EMBRACE in celebration of Black History Month, highlighting African-American music in protest movements & social change.

Feb 17

Meet Madison Day

Monday, February 17, 2025 2:00 PM - Monday, February 17, 2025 4:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Admitted students and families are invited to Meet Madison Days to get an in-depth look at James Madison College.

Feb 18

Federal Government Internship + Job Search Strategies

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:30 AM - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:15 PM at Zoom

Interested in gaining experience interning or working for the federal government? Join MSU Career Services on Feb. 18.

Feb 18

Internships 101

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 PM - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)

This event is an information session for students wanting to learn about how to search for and apply to internship opportunities put on by the Field Experience Office.

Feb 19

JMC Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 19, 2025 7:30 PM at Club Spartan (338 Case Hall)

JMC is excited to present a college-wide trivia night in Club Spartan in partnership with Student Senate.

Feb 20

JMC Lunch Chat

Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:30 AM - Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Stop by the JMC Library for a free lunch and great conversation with staff, faculty and fellow JMC students!

Feb 21

James Madison College Black History Month Symposium

Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 PM - Friday, February 21, 2025 1:00 PM at James Madison College, 842 Chestnut Road, Club Spartan (Third Floor)

Attend James Madison College's third annual Black History Month Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II.

Feb 21

Know Your Rights

Friday, February 21, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, February 21, 2025 4:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

The ACLU will provide a Know Your Rights training on immigration and encounters with ICE for JMC faculty, staff and students.

Feb 25

African-American Art and Activism: A Roundtable Discussion

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:00 PM - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Members of the Lansing hip-hop community will share their experiences and perspectives on art and activism.

Feb 26

1st Inaugural JMC Library Session

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 2:15 PM - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 2:45 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

A policy-infused take on the Tiny Desk Concert, this event will provide a platform for creative expression that encourages reflection on critical issues found in African American and African communities.

Feb 26

Harmony in Diversity: Exploring Azerbaijan’s Jewish Heritage

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 5:45 PM - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:00 PM at 303 International Center, 427 N. Shaw Lane

Join for an engaging evening featuring a panel discussion and a documentary film dedicated to the rich Jewish heritage of Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Feb 26

JMC Skills Seminar #2: Using LinkedIn to Build Professional Relationships

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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.

Feb 27

MSU Teach-In: Immigration & the United States

Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:00 PM - Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:00 PM at Club Spartan, 333 Case Hall (Third Floor), 842 Chestnut Road

Are you considering a graduate or law school program? JMC is hosting a casual “Ask us Anything” session to answer any and all of your questions about the graduate/law school exploration and application process.

Feb 27

JMC Political Theory Colloquium

Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:00 PM - Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Please join us on Thursday, February 27, for the first meeting of the JMC Political Theory Colloquium to discuss Leonard Fleck’s paper Public Reason, Bioethics, and Public Policy: A Seductive Delusion or Ambitious Aspiration?

Feb 28

Proximity, Tensions and Ambiguity: Immigrants from Central Asia and the Caucasus in ‘Mixed’ Jewish-Arab Israeli Cities

Friday, February 28, 2025 12:00 PM - Friday, February 28, 2025 1:30 PM at B342 Wells Hall, 619 Red Cedar Rd

This Serling Institute faculty research seminar is open to all (complimentary lunch provided).

Mar 7

Junior Visit Day

Friday, March 7, 2025 10:00 AM - Friday, March 7, 2025 12:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Junior Visit Days are designed specifically for high school juniors and will help you explore how JMC can support your academic goals and interests.

Mar 7

Meet Madison Day

Friday, March 7, 2025 2:00 PM - Friday, March 7, 2025 2:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Admitted students and families are invited to Meet Madison Days to get an in-depth look at James Madison College.

Mar 10

MSU Careers in Education Fair

Monday, March 10, 2025 3:00 PM - Monday, March 10, 2025 6:00 PM at 535 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Attend MSU's Careers in Education Fair on March 10, hosted by Career Services Network.

Mar 10

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017

Monday, March 10, 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, March 10, 2025 7:15 PM at Online via Zoom

This virtual event will feature Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor Emeritus at Columbia University.

Mar 12

Hip Hop & Public Policy: Voices of Women in the Movement

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 4:30 PM - Wednesday, March 12, 2025 6:00 PM at Club Spartan, 342 Case Hall

A JMC student-led discussion focusing on women and femme-identifying figures in hip hop.

Mar 12

JMC Open Mic Night

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a night of music, poetry and performance. Sign up for a five-minute slot at the door or come out to show your support and enjoy.

Mar 13

Planning for Grad + Professional School

Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 PM - Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:45 PM at Zoom

Learn more about your options for pursuing an advanced from MSU Career Services Network.

Mar 13

Political Theory Colloquium

Thursday, March 13, 2025 3:00 PM - Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Please join us on March 13 for the second meeting of the JMC Political Theory Colloquium to discuss Yuan Yuan’s paper "When Immigration Law is Unjust but Legitimate."

Mar 13

Internships 101

Thursday, March 13, 2025 4:30 PM - Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:30 PM at 334A Case Hall

This event is an information session for students wanting to learn about how to search for and apply to internship opportunities put on by the Field Experience Office.

Mar 14

Speed Networking with JMC Alumni

Friday, March 14, 2025 12:00 PM - Friday, March 14, 2025 1:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

James Madison College is excited to welcome back a small group of alumni eager to assist current students in their career development!

Mar 14

Information Resilience

Friday, March 14, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, March 14, 2025 5:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Dr. Megan Threats will discuss information resilience, a strengths-based theoretical model that describes the protective and promotive information practices of multiply marginalized communities that focus on meeting individual or community-centric goals despite intersectional stigma and discrimination.

Mar 17

Malcolm & Ann Kerr Muslim Studies Community Lecture

Monday, March 17, 2025 4:00 PM - Monday, March 17, 2025 5:00 PM at Hybrid Event

The 4th Annual Malcolm & Ann Kerr Muslim Studies Community Lecture, featuring Ghassan Hage, will be held on March 17 at 4 p.m. in the International Center and online.

Mar 18

Unpacking and Sharing Your Experience Abroad

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 12:00 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 12:45 PM at Zoom

Wondering how to capture your education abroad experience on your resume and share it with employers?

Mar 18

Demystifying Trump Trade Policy

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:30 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 5:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

The 2025 Hans Sennholz Lecture will feature Dr. Douglas A. Irwin, John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College.

Mar 18

Student Panel: Undergraduate Research at JMC

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 5:00 PM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 5:45 PM at Online via Zoom

Interested in undergraduate research opportunities for James Madison College students? This panel will feature four JMC students who can answer questions about a variety of research opportunities.

Mar 19

MSU Criminal Justice Career Fair

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 3:00 PM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:00 PM at 535 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Attend MSU's Criminal Justice Career Fair on March 19, hosted by Career Services Network.

Mar 19

Jewish Studies Minor Reception

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 5:15 PM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:45 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Come learn about the wide range of scholarships available for Hebrew, study/intern abroad, and course tuition!

Mar 19

Ask us Anything: Graduate and Law School

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Are you considering a graduate or law school program? JMC is hosting a casual “Ask us Anything” session to answer any and all of your questions about the graduate/law school exploration and application process.

Mar 20

Conversation With the Artist Yossi Zabari

Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:30 AM - Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

This event will include selected segments from the performance “Pardon my English” and conversation with the artist Yossi Zabari.

Mar 20

Grad + Professional School: Personal Statements and Essays

Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:30 AM - Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:15 PM at Zoom

Learn more about your writing your personal statement for grad school from MSU Career Services Network.

Mar 20

JMC Lunch Chat

Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:30 AM - Thursday, March 20, 2025 1:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Stop by the JMC Library for a free lunch and great conversation with staff, faculty and fellow JMC students!

Mar 20

Peter Clement - Putin's Veiled Threats of Nuclear Weapons Use

Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00 PM at 1300 FRIB Laboratory, 640 South Shaw Lane

Peter Clement is a Senior Research Scholar/Adjunct Professor at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Mar 20

MSU's Residential Colleges at T2C Studio

Thursday, March 20, 2025 6:00 PM - Thursday, March 20, 2025 8:00 PM at T2C Studio, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids

MSU is hosting an info session about our residential communities so prospective students and families can learn more about our programs and opportunities available to students.

Mar 21

Junior Visit Day

Friday, March 21, 2025 10:00 AM - Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Junior Visit Days are designed specifically for high school juniors and will help you explore how JMC can support your academic goals and interests.

Mar 21

Enhancing Religious and Spiritual Inclusion by Aliza Lambert

Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 PM - Friday, March 21, 2025 1:30 PM at B342 Wells Hall 619 Red Cedar Rd.

Aliza Lambert is the STRIDE Services Manager, a center that supports transition-age youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as they transition into employment and adult life after high school.

Mar 21

Meet Madison Day

Friday, March 21, 2025 2:00 PM - Friday, March 21, 2025 4:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Admitted students and families are invited to Meet Madison Days to get an in-depth look at James Madison College.

Mar 26

WHM Faculty Round-Table

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

In celebration of Women's History Month, the EMBRACE event series presents a roundtable of faculty who will share their academic journeys, research, and career highlights through the lens of feminism.

Mar 27

Data Made Flesh: How Digital Technology Is Refashioning Human Nature

Thursday, March 27, 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Dr. Antón Barba-Kay will be speaking at the 2025 Jack Paynter Endowed Lecture. His lecture is titled: "Data Made Flesh: How Digital Technology Is Refashioning Human Nature."

Mar 28

"Under the Skin": A conversation with Linda Villarosa

Friday, March 28, 2025 10:45 AM - Friday, March 28, 2025 12:15 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Featuring author, journalist and educator Linda Villarosa. "Under the Skin" was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and NY Times top book of 2022.

Mar 28

Gender Equality at Sea

Friday, March 28, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, March 28, 2025 4:00 PM at International Center, Room 201

A special presentation by Neyra Solano, Mainstreaming Catalyst, Comunidad y Biodiversidad (COBI), Mexico.

Apr 4

Meet Madison Day

Friday, April 4, 2025 2:00 PM - Friday, April 4, 2025 4:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Admitted students and families are invited to Meet Madison Days to get an in-depth look at James Madison College.

Apr 4

Adam Smith's Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Death of Nations

Friday, April 4, 2025 4:30 PM - Friday, April 4, 2025 5:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

A Fife Fellows Lecture co-sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies and James Madison College.

Apr 5

Admitted Student Day at JMC

Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:00 AM - Saturday, April 5, 2025 4:00 PM at Case Hall, 842 Chestnut Road

Admitted students and families are invited to visit James Madison College to learn more about our residential college community.

Apr 7

Ground-Level Insights from Israeli and Palestinian Peacebuilders

Monday, April 7, 2025 5:30 PM - Monday, April 7, 2025 7:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

A discussion with Ashraf al-Ajrami and Ayala Brilliant, a Palestinian and Israeli peacebuilder working to bridge divides in one of the world’s most complex regions.

Apr 8

Drum Circle Musical Performance

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 5:30 PM - Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

An MSU drum circle will perform between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Feel free to drop by or stay the entire hour.

Apr 9

EMBRACE Dialogues Movie Night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 5:30 PM - Wednesday, April 9, 2025 8:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Join us in celebrating APIDA/A Heritage Month with an evening of community, conversation and film!

Apr 10

Community Coloring Activity

Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

This event is an opportunity to be in community and recharge through the power of art and music.

Apr 11

Junior Visit Day

Friday, April 11, 2025 10:00 AM - Friday, April 11, 2025 12:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Junior Visit Days are designed specifically for high school juniors and will help you explore how JMC can support your academic goals and interests.

Apr 11

“A Shared and Unshared City: Grade and Miłosz on Vilnius” by Sherman Garnett

Friday, April 11, 2025 12:00 PM - Friday, April 11, 2025 1:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Admitted students and families are invited to visit James Madison College to learn more about our residential college community.

Apr 11

Meet Madison Day

Friday, April 11, 2025 2:00 PM - Friday, April 11, 2025 4:00 PM at 842 Chestnut Road, East Lansing

Admitted students and families are invited to Meet Madison Days to get an in-depth look at James Madison College.

Apr 16

State of the College Community Breakfast

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:00 AM - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:30 AM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

JMC students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2025 State of the College community breakfast on April 16 at 9 a.m. in Club Spartan.

Apr 16

Malicious Compliance: Strategies of Resistance and Imagination

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:00 PM - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 4:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

Explore how seemingly compliant behaviors can be transformed into powerful tools of resistance.

Apr 16

Trump 2.0: Unpacking the First Three Months

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 7:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

A JMC faculty round-table discussion with Profs. Mark Axelrod, Ben Lorch, and Jennifer Sykes.

Apr 17

Taste of the Land: Kalyanee Mam

Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, April 17, 2025 7:00 PM at International Center, Room 115

Please join us for a film showing of Taste of the Land by Sundance Award-Winning filmmaker Kalyanee Mam on April 17th, 5:00 pm in the International Center, Room 115.

Apr 17

JMC Admitted Students: Ask Us Anything

Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:30 PM - Thursday, April 17, 2025 7:30 PM at Zoom

This virtual "ask us anything" session is for prospective students considering joining James Madison College this fall.

Apr 18

Malicious Compliance: Strategies of Resistance and Imagination

Friday, April 18, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, April 18, 2025 12:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Explore how seemingly compliant behaviors can be transformed into powerful tools of resistance.

Apr 18

JMC Political Theory Colloquium

Friday, April 18, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, April 18, 2025 5:00 PM at JMC Library (332 Case Hall)e

Please join us on Friday, April 18, for the third meeting of the JMC Political Theory Colloquium to discuss Rachael Finyalson’s paper Epistemic Injustice in Classical Political Thought.

Apr 18

Forging Unconventional Careers in/with Asia

Friday, April 18, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, April 18, 2025 4:30 PM at 339 Case Hall

This panel discussion will include Sundance Award-winning filmmaker Kalyanee Mam, Prof. Sejuti Das Gupta and Prof. Myunghee Lee.

Apr 18

Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Teaching Fellows Research Showcase

Friday, April 18, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, April 18, 2025 5:00 PM at 340 North Case Hall

James Madison College hosts the Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Teaching (2024-25) Fellows Research Showcase.

Apr 22

Forging Unconventional Careers in/with Asia

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:00 PM - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:30 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

This panel discussion will include Sundance Award-winning filmmaker Kalyanee Mam and JMC Prof. Sejuti Das Gupta.

Apr 22

MELA Studio: “Vanitas: Archive of Arrested Decay”

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:00 PM - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 7:30 PM at Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU

Join artist and chef Carmel Bar and multidisciplinary designer Michal Evyatar as they introduce Studio Mela, their multi-sensory art and design studio based in Israel.

Apr 23

Distinguished Nuclear Policy Lecture: Michael Chase

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 5:00 PM - Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:00 PM at Case Hall, Third Floor

Michael Chase is a senior political scientist with the RAND Corporation in Arlington, Virginia. He previously served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia.

Apr 24

American Universities and the Refugee Scholars of the Nazi Era

Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:45 PM - Thursday, April 24, 2025 7:15 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

Despite the triumphalist tale that during the Nazi era the U.S. rescued Europe’s intellectual elite, thousands of European scholars sought to immigrate and couldn’t. This lecture will introduce a few of those scholars and describe American universities’ process for deciding who was worth saving. 

Apr 25

JMC 2025 Research Showcase

Friday, April 25, 2025 9:00 AM - Friday, April 25, 2025 5:00 PM at JMC Library, 332 Case Hall

The JMC Research Showcase provides Madison students an opportunity to showcase their scholarship and creative activity.

Apr 25

Parade of Honors

Friday, April 25, 2025 4:30 PM - Friday, April 25, 2025 6:30 PM at Club Spartan, 338 Case Hall

An evening of recognition, as we celebrate the achievements of our remarkable students, faculty, staff, and alumni of JMC.

Apr 25

Annual JMC Gala

Friday, April 25, 2025 7:00 PM - Friday, April 25, 2025 9:00 PM at Demonstration Hall

Join James Madison College Student Senate to celebrate another incredible year at JMC with our Annual Gala on Friday, April 25.

May 3

Spring 2025 Commencement

Saturday, May 3, 2025 12:30 PM - Saturday, May 3, 2025 2:30 PM at Wharton Center, 750 E Shaw Lane, East Lansing

James Madison College's commencement ceremony, celebrating Spring 2025 graduates, will be held on May 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Wharton Center.

May 8

JMC Chicago Alumni Reception

Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:00 PM - Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:00 PM at Tortoise Supper Club (350 North State Street)

The JMC Research Showcase provides Madison students an opportunity to showcase their scholarship and creative activity.

May 13

Taking a Gap Year: What to Consider and Where to Look | CSN Summer Series

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 PM - Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:00 PM at Virtual

Join Career Services as we highlight post-graduation gap year opportunities and discuss how participating in a gap year experience can impact your future employment and grad school prospects.

Jun 2

Resume Rules: Federal vs. Private Sector | CSN Summer Series

Monday, June 2, 2025 12:00 PM - Monday, June 2, 2025 12:45 PM at Virtual

Join Career Services Network to learn about tailoring your resume to roles within the federal government and private sector.