The College of Arts & Letters held its annual staff retreat and appreciation luncheon on June 7 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center to recognize the dedication, outstanding service, and exceptional work of its staff members throughout this past year. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the group and individual awards, including the Jo-Ann Vanden Bergh…
Professor Kristie Dotson has been appointed Interim Chair of the African American and African Studies (AAAS) program, effective July 1, 2019. Since 2008, Dotson has served as a member of the Department of Philosophy faculty at Michigan State University. She led the AAAS Vision Process, which brought interested faculty together to imagine and construct a new Department of African American and African…
A one-of-a-kind resource, developed by researchers at Michigan State University and The Ohio State University, is breaking new ground in the area of religious studies by offering scholars and the public alike a new way to think about and explore the diversity of American religious life. The American Religious Sounds Project (ARSP) website, which launched last month, challenges scholars, educators, students,…
Today, the MSU Board of Trustees selected Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., as Michigan State’s 21st President. President-designee Stanley will officially begin his term as MSU’s President on Aug. 1, 2019. Dr. Stanley has served as President of Stony Brook University since 2009 and has nearly 15 years of higher education leadership experience.
From an injury that left him bedridden for about a year, recent graduate Richard Tanner decided upon a new career and was rekindled by his passion for art. Having worked as a carpenter for many years, when Tanner became injured, he turned to drawing as a form of therapy. It was then he decided to go back to school to…
The CAL Connect Content Collaborative Committee (CALCON5) hosted an open house in May 2019 following the launch of the CAL Connect: Staff Resources site in January 2019. The committee shared their experiences building the site and each content owner walked through their content categories in detail. The committee officers, Leann Dalimonte & Penny Shanks, handed out award certificates to each…
Artist Joseph “Joe” Butts knows firsthand what it’s like to crash and burn, but he also knows it’s possible to rise burnished and better from the ashes. He channeled all of those feelings into a behemoth, show-stopping sculpture, The Phoenix. “It’s a symbol of hope, and renewal and rebirth. I think that resonates with a lot of people. I know…
Ever heard of the Cowboy Code of Ethics? It’s an ethos that embodies multiple characteristics, including: grit, passion, integrity and optimism. Michigan State junior Ali Stark embraces this code. Growing up in Laramie, Wyoming, Stark spent most of her childhood fishing and skiing. But when she finishes her education at MSU she’ll depart with three bachelor’s degrees. Yes, you read…
Alumnus Mark Lie, BFA Graphic Design 1992 with a minor in Sculpture, is the Senior Art Director - 3D Specialist for FCB Chicago, an advertising agency, and owns and operates Piece of Cake – Custom Cakes by Mark. He even has appeared on Food Network TV shows, where he has demonstrated his talent as a cake decorator. You can find…
Since 1960, the Michigan State University Department of Theatre has heralded the unofficial start of summer with its Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) program by using the talents of MSU students, professional artists, and community members to offer free theatre to mid-Michigan audiences. This year’s theme, Laughing Matters, is devoted to comedy in its many forms including spoof, comedy of manners, and commedia dell’arte. The season begins…