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Students Hear from Academy Award-Winning Filmmakers

May 3, 2017

Students in Professor of Practice Carlene Ling-an Hsu’s Producing for Cinema and Television class recently had the opportunity to hear from two Academy Award-winning filmmakers. Visiting the class on April 20 was Susan MacLaury, Executive Producer of the Academy Award-winning short documentary, Inocente; the Academy Award-nominated feature documentary, War Dance; and the film, The Harvest/LaCosecha. Oscar nominated producer Susan MacLaury looks on as Inocente Galicia…

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Citizen Scholars Program Receives $50,000 Gift

May 3, 2017

The Citizen Scholars program in Michigan State University’s College of Arts & Letters has received a $50,000 gift to help support students in the program. The gift, from MSU alumnus Dr. William Lowe and his wife Pamela, will support at least two Citizen Scholars per year for the next four years.

Faculty / News / Programs

Five Long-Standing Faculty Members to Retire This Year

May 2, 2017

This year, the College of Arts & Letters will bid farewell to five of some of the most longest-standing faculty members at the College as they retire after several years of teaching, conducting research, and transforming Michigan State University. Together, these retiring faculty represent 182 years of service to the University. Those faculty members who are retiring this year with more than…

Internship / News / Scholarship / Student

MSUFCU Internship Scholarship Winners for Summer 2017

May 1, 2017

Six College of Arts & Letters students have received scholarships from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union through its unpaid internship scholarship competition. The program is designed to encourage and support student initiatives in finding experiential learning opportunities to help prepare for their careers. The students were awarded funds to be used for summer 2017 internships after they submitted applications detailing the unpaid work…

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Student Establishes Children’s Library in Morocco

May 1, 2017

Arabic, English, and Secondary Education student Stephanie Saba is completing a one-year language intensive program in Meknes, Morocco, where she is making a difference in the lives of children who visit the Library of the Grand Mosque. Saba is one of 23 students chosen to participate in 2016-2017 Arabic Flagship Program offered through the American Council for International Education. As…

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Faculty / News / Student

A Lesson in How the Arts Bring Communities Together

April 28, 2017

Students in AL 468, Facilities and Operations for Arts and Cultural Management, a graduate course in the Arts and Cultural Management M.A. program, not only study restoration of historic cultural buildings, they also visit cultural buildings, hear from professionals working in the field, and learn about the impact these restorations and the organizations they house have on the local community.…

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion / Faculty / News

Inaugural Appointments Set for Critical Race Studies Residency Program

April 28, 2017

MSU’s College of Arts & Letters has established a Critical Race Studies Residency Program that will bring an Artist-in-Residence and a Designer-in-Residence to campus for the 2017-2018 academic year to enrich the life of the greater Lansing community by facilitating practices of inclusion through art and design as part of the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Appointed to…

News / Student

Paths to Explore in the Liberal Arts

April 28, 2017

Senior Hannah Robar has explored the full range of what a liberal arts education has to offer during her time at Michigan State University. From incredible experiences studying abroad, hands-on internships, and a truly unique set of courses, Robar, who is graduating in May, has engaged with communities around the world and right here in East Lansing. A double major…

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Design, Technology, and Media / Featured Alumni

Taylor Varner

April 27, 2017

Taylor Varner, Apparel and Textile Design, graduated in 2013, is now located in Fremont, California as a Trim Engineer for Tesla.

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College Announces Winners of Top Awards

April 26, 2017

Over the course of their careers at MSU, two College of Arts & Letters students, Kiana Elkins and Karah Smith, have gone above and beyond in their academics, community, and personal pursuits. They are both being recognized for their efforts by the College. Elkins is this year’s recipient of the Alumni Award for Undergraduate Excellence, presented annually by the College…