Michigan State University’s Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) has officially opened, giving visitors a first-hand look at this innovative space, located on the second floor of MSU’s Main Library.
Senior Professional Writing major Kalib Watson is bringing his liberal arts degree to the 21st century. After switching his major to Professional Writing in the hopes of becoming an editor someday, Watson realized he didn’t enjoy editing. At the same time he discovered this, he was introduced to a whole new area of professional writing. During his junior year, Watson took…
Since high school, Lindsey Mutz has had a goal of interning for NBC’s The Tonight Show. The Michigan State University sophomore turned that goal into a reality this past fall when she spent the semester in New York City as an intern at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The internship gave Mutz, who is a Citizen Scholar with a double major…
In the pursuit to balance growth and development while restoring the earth’s ecosystem, sustainability has become a core principle of the architectural discipline and the holistic design of the built environment. One College of Arts & Letters alumna and the design firm she leads has been recognized for their work in this area by earning the top North American prize…
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 new state-of-the-art Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) at the MSU Library.The DSL is a collaboration between the College of Arts & Letters the MSU Libraries. The 10,000-square-foot space in the Main Library features…
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…