MSU alumna Andrea Poole was promoted to Vice President at Martin Waymire, a public policy communications company located in Lansing, Michigan. Poole received both her Bachelor of Arts degree (English 2007) and her Master of Arts degree (Public Relations 2009) from Michigan State University. We recently caught up with Poole and asked about her new position, MSU experiences, and any advice she…
The work of digital accessibility, or rather the inclusive practice of removing barriers to equal access of information and education, is ongoing at Michigan State University whether through online or face-to-face consultations, extended research, or experiential learning and practice. The College of Arts & Letters is leading the way in this effort, both on campus and beyond, through its research,…
On the latest episode of The Liberal Arts Endeavor, a podcast by the Michigan State University's College of Arts & Letters, co-hosts Hannah Bullion and Dean Chris Long discussed The Archive of Malian Photography project. By digitizing rare African photos and creating global access, this initiative is helping solve issues of unethical practices, while preserving cultural heritage in Mali. Candace Keller (far…
Michigan State Theatre alumna Sarah Goeke came to MSU to pursue her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, but she received so much more than just a degree. During her time here, she started a nonprofit theatre organization, worked one-on-one with professors, and honed her skills on stage. Now, she is taking her talent on the road as a cast…
As a child, it was Alisa Hauser’s dream to perform on Broadway, a dream she later fulfilled by appearing in a number of Broadway shows, including the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Now, 15 years after that production, the MSU Department of Theatre faculty member returns to Broadway to reunite with the original cast members of that show for a special…
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre is proud to present its first-ever immersive theatre performance where the show is not limited to the stage, but rather moves throughout the venue, encouraging audience members to get up out of their seats for what is sure to be a unique theatrical experience. This production also marks the premiere of Thus With A Kiss I Die,…
In the wake of recent developments on campus, the Department of Theatre invites ALL MSU Students to Open Mic, Open Stage, Open Space at the MSU Auditorium on Sunday, February 18 from 7:00-10:00PM. Open Mic, Open Stage, Open Space will offer a warm gathering from students of ALL majors to present their work, opinion, act, song, spoken word, scene, dance, or whatever…
While interest in African photography has swelled over the past 20 years, extreme temperatures and improper storage have threatened the physical integrity of important African photo collections, and due to their high commercial value, these photos are vulnerable to theft and mistreatment, putting them at risk of being lost forever.
Since August 2017, I have been an Associate Dean at Michigan State University. For months, I have been reading of the accusations against Larry Nassar in the press. I watched the testimonies of the courageous women during his trial in Ingham County, and on February 1, I attended the Town Hall on campus with Trustee Mosallam.
The Womxn of Color Initiative (WOCI), an effort to organize events for women of color and their allies at Michigan State University and in the greater Lansing community, is bringing MSU alumna Shani Peters back to campus during the month of March as an artist-in-residence to work on a collaborative arts practice project – Sustain: A Demonstration/Modeling Survival and Self Care Tactics as…