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College of Arts & Letters Outstanding Senior Achievement Award Goes to English Major

May 9, 2023

Julianna Bruno, who graduated from Michigan State University this past weekend with a B.A. in English, is this year’s recipient of the College of Arts & Letters Outstanding Senior Achievement Award, which annually recognizes a graduating senior for academic excellence, service and leadership, and a commitment to personal and professional development, cross-cultural sensitivity, and diversity. Bruno currently is finalizing her…

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College of Arts & Letters Students Receive UURAF First-Place Awards for Research

May 8, 2023

Several College of Arts & Letters students earned first-place awards for their presentations at the 2023 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). The 25th UURAF at Michigan State University, which was held April 14 at the Breslin Student Events Center and online at Symposium, featured the research and creative endeavors of nearly 900 undergraduate students from 14 different colleges.…

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Department of English Honors Two Students with Outstanding Senior Awards

May 5, 2023

Two Department of English students were selected to receive the department’s 2023 Outstanding Senior Awards. Sponsored by the Dianna S. Cavett Endowment for English Literature, this faculty-nominated award recognizes senior English and Film Studies majors who have demonstrated excellence in academics and co-curricular activities and who have made significant contributions to the department community beyond the classroom. The selection committee…

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Fiction Filmmaking Capstone Class Premieres Short Film to Sold-Out Theatre

May 5, 2023

After two semesters of hands-on experience in film production, editing, and marketing, the 2023 Fiction Filmmaking Capstone Class at Michigan State University premiered its short film, Promises, Promises, to a sold-out theatre on May 3 at Studio C! in the Meridian Mall. An on-campus screening also took place on May 4 at Wells Hall and was followed by a Q&A session with the cast and crew as well as a behind-the-scenes video of the making of the short film.

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Religious Studies Major Goes Above and Beyond to Volunteer

May 3, 2023

Michigan State University senior Rana Omar believes in giving back to the community. For four straight years, the Honors College student, who will graduate with a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.S. in Neuroscience in Spring 2023, has received the Spartan Volunteer Service Award, which is presented on behalf of the MSU President and Center for Community Engaged Learning to recognize MSU students who have participated in 100…

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Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures Hosts Annual Award Ceremony

May 3, 2023

The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures (LiLaC) hosted its annual awards ceremony on April 28 to honor its students for their outstanding work during the 2022-2023 academic year. In her opening remarks, Yen-Hwei Lin, Chair of the LiLaC Department, stated that this event is always a precious and happy moment where the department can celebrate the students’ hard work…

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English Major Reflects on MSU Education as She Prepares to Graduate

May 2, 2023

Katie Burkhardt is graduating from Michigan State University in Spring 2023 with a B.A. in English. She is a member of the Honors College and would eventually like to pursue a Ph.D. in Sociology. Zarena Aslami, Associate Professor in the Department of English, had this to say about Burkhardt: “Katie Burkhardt brought a sharp and insightful perspective to the classroom…

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Department of Art, Art History, and Design Announces 2023 Award and Scholarship Winners

May 2, 2023

The Department of Art, Art History, and Design (AAHD) honored its 2023 award and scholarship recipients during the opening reception for the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, which was held on March 31 at (SCENE) Metrospace. The awards and scholarships recognize Art, Art History, and Design students for their outstanding coursework and creative skills this past academic year.

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Theatre Graduate to Deliver College of Arts & Letters Student Commencement Speech

May 1, 2023

Sophia Psiakis, who is graduating with a BFA in Acting for Stage, Screen, and New Media and a minor in Musical Theatre, has been selected as the Spring 2023 College of Arts & Letters student commencement speaker. They applied for the role of commencement speaker after Professor Kirk Domer, who teaches their senior seminar class, encouraged them to do so.…

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Apparel and Textile Design Alum Returns to MSU as Commencement Speaker

April 28, 2023

With a work ethic as strong as her instincts, Tori Nichel Gibbs was destined for success. After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textile Design, she rose through the ranks within the fashion industry, working in various positions including Assistant Fabric Researcher for Dana Buchman, Senior Designer for Kenneth Cole, and Head Designer…