Hear from Peter Johnson, JD, on binational efforts to protect the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin, including through the Great Lakes Compact and companion Great Lakes Agreement ratified by the eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes Region. Mr. Johnson will explore the negotiations and policy development behind the binational agreements, the challenges of implementation, and how they are being applied today and in the future.

Peter Johnson, JD, serves as the Deputy Director of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers. The organization unites eight U.S. Governors and two Canadian Premiers to grow the region’s $9.3 trillion (US) economy and protect its world-class environment. Mr. Johnson helped facilitate the negotiation and served as the primary draftsman of the Great Lakes Compact and the companion Agreement.

Sponsored by the MSU Canadian Studies Center in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and MSU Water Alliance. For questions, please email csc(at)msu.edu

David Lean's beloved version of Boris Pasternak's novel

EA 101 is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start!

Topics covered include:

• Benefits of Education Abroad
• Things to Consider (courses, timing, budget)
• Program Types
• Cost Factors and Program Fees
• Scholarships and Funding
• Navigating the Website
• Searching for Programs
• Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

Register on Zoom

Students participating in a direct enrollment, exchange, or affiliated partner program in summer 2026, fall 2026 or academic year 2026-27 in Europe are invited to this regional pre-departure orientation session. It's a great opportunity to hear directly from program coordinators, meet other students going to the same region (maybe even the same program as you!), and ask any questions you have about your participation.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

What will be covered

• general information about host university expectations
• course approval and credit transfer processes
• health and safety essentials
• program costs and finances abroad
• cultural adjustments
• returning home

NOTE: Two sessions for European programs are scheduled, but you only need to attend one.

Noche Caribena is back! Culturas de las Razas Unidas is proud to present a night highlighting Afro Latinidad and the Caribbean Islands that share culture with us, in collaboration with REHS Community and Engagement. Enjoy live performances and cultural foods!

Speaker: Michelle Moyd

Eye on Africa is a bi-weekly seminar series that provides scholars, policy-makers, applied practitioners, students, and the interested public with cutting-edge and highly-contextualized knowledge about the African continent. Emerging and established scholars share the results of their recent research, with time for audience questions and comments. The series draws on a diverse group of presenters to create an inclusive, holistic view of African history, social movements, the economy, and politics.

Jennifer Pruitt, University of Wisconsin Chair of the Department of Art History, and Howard and Ellen Louise Schwartz Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture

Students participating in a direct enrollment, exchange, or affiliated partner program in summer 2026, fall 2026 or academic year 2026-27 in Asia are invited to this regional pre-departure orientation session. It's a great opportunity to hear directly from program coordinators, meet other students going to the same region (maybe even the same program as you!), and ask any questions you have about your participation.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

What will be covered

• general information about host university expectations
• course approval and credit transfer processes
• health and safety essentials
• program costs and finances abroad
• cultural adjustments
• returning home

Love to travel? Interested in living abroad after graduation? Curious about exploring other cultures?

MSU students and recent graduates are invited to this Fulbright US Student Program information session, which will be presented by MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor, Joy Campbell. The Fulbright is a competitive grant program sponsored by the US Department of State that provides funding for travel and living expenses; the competition is open to US citizens who hope to teach English, pursue graduate studies, or conduct research abroad after graduation. 

Session attendees will learn about the three types of Fulbright awards open to MSU students and recent graduates: English Teaching Assistant, Study, and Research grants. MSU's Fulbright Program Advisor will give an overview of the programs, discuss eligibility and benefits, then cover the various application requirements. 

Students typically work on applications the summer after junior year, applying in September of their senior year. It is also possible for recent alumni to apply. 

This hybrid session will be offered in person and online:

• Join in person: International Center, Room 201
• Join via Zoom:
  • https://msu.zoom.us/j/98565168722
  • Meeting ID:  985 6516 8722
  • Authentication: MSU email address required. If you have graduated and no longer have one, please contact Joy Campbell prior to the event to be added to the invitation list under your personal email. 

For more information, explore the MSU Fulbright website, and contact Joy Campbell with any questions. 

Go Green! Go White! Go Global!

Registration

Silos to Systems: Weaving Together the Strands of Muslim Mental Health

As the global mental health landscape evolves, the need for cohesive, collaborative systems has never been more urgent. This year’s conference calls on us to come together—across disciplines, institutions, and lived experiences—to build integrated pathways of healing rooted in Islamic values and Muslim communities’ realities.