News – Page 144 – College of Arts & Letters

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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Award / News / Student

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…

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Professional Writing Seniors Receive Awards

April 25, 2017

The Professional Writing (PW) program announced the winners of this year’s Outstanding PW Senior Award, which recognizes three graduating PW students who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, success in experiential learning, and engagement with the community.

Event / News / Performance

New MSU Musical Theatre Touring Company to Premiere

April 24, 2017

Michigan State University's Department of Theatre announces its new Musical Theatre Touring Company, which will have its premiere at the Friends of Theatre "A Bite of Broadway" gala on Wednesday, May 10, at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. The Musical Theatre Touring Company is a group of elite students from MSU's Musical Theatre immersion program who will take musical theatre performances on the…

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Award / Faculty / News

Faculty Receive AT&T Awards of Excellence for Use of Technology

April 24, 2017

Two College of Arts & Letters faculty members recently were awarded 2017 AT&T Awards of Excellence for their outstanding contributions to the use and development of informational technology for teaching and learning at Michigan State University. Assistant Professor of Theatre Brad Willcuts received the Award of Excellence for Best Technology Enhancement for his use of technology in his Dance Techniques…