This program brings together the study of the Italian language and the culture and civilization of Italy in the present and the past.

Program offered for summer 2026.

Information Meeting Scheduled for:

Date:     November 12, 2025

Time:     6:30 PM

Room:   B243 Wells Hall

More information:

• Italian Language, Literature, and Culture

Greetings from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)!

Have you ever thought about spending a summer in Hong Kong? Do you want to enhance your academic experience while making lifelong memories? If so, our HKUST International Summer Campus programs are perfect for you!

To help you learn more about our summer options, we’re hosting information webinar sessions and would love for you to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover what we have to offer and ask any questions you might have. Whether you’re curious about courses, cultural activities, or the application process, we’ll cover it all.

Register now, and we look forward to meeting you online!

Information Webinar

Date: 12 Nov 2025 (Wed)

Time: 8:30 PM EST

Registration link: Click HERE to register

Visit our website for more information on the HKUST International Summer Campus: https://summercampus.hkust.edu.hk/. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Office of Global Learning at summer.school(at)ust.hk.

This event is hosted by the Office of International Studies in Education.

College of Education faculty Dr. Spyridoula Vazou, Dr. Matt Wawyrzinksi, and Dr. David Wong will share their perspectives of designing and leading global learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. They will also reflect on their own learning through these important programs. This is a great opportunity to for anyone who is interested in leading such programs in the future.

Join in person or via Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/97458473940
Meeting ID 974 5847 3940
Passcode: OISE

Learn about upcoming JCMU programs! 

In collaboration with the Mizzou Study Abroad office, The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) will be sharing information about their upcoming programs in Shiga, Japan. 

Event Details: 
Thursday, November 13
3 - 4 PM CST / 4 - 5 PM EST
Online via Zoom

Please register to receive the zoom meeting link: 
https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/pYj8DwuFRLKZyyjq0pcYRA 

Ghana and USA

Global Learning through Reciprocal Student Exchange: The Reeves Scholars Program

African Tea Times are an opportunity to learn and share about cultural, political, historical and socioeconomic developments and experiences on the African continent and in the diaspora. The tea times are open to everyone.

Students will gain hands-on experience of working with an international sexual violence and healthy relationships organization to learn behind the scenes, practical application processes of turning research into action. 

Program offered for summer 2026.

Information Meeting Scheduled for:

Date:     November 13, 2025

Time:     4:00 pm

Room:   457 Berkey Hall

More information:

• Sexuality, Culture, and Consent: Study Abroad Experience

Study in the centers for artistic innovation and digital humanities as you explore the creative capitals of London and Edinburgh.

Program offered for summer 2026.

Information Meeting Scheduled for:

Date:     November 13, 2025

Time:     4:00 pm

Zoom:   https://msu.zoom.us/j/92358115747

More information:

• Digital Culture in London and Scotland

Join us for a special conversation with Kaya Chakrabortty, 2024 Miss Universe Japan and MSU alumna (B.S. in Lyman Briggs, 2023), as she discusses beauty ideals in Japan and shares her personal experiences in the pageant industry. As the first Miss Universe Japan titleholder of Bangladeshi heritage, Kaya offers a unique perspective on how cultural identity and representation intersect with beauty standards in Japan today.

Come celebrate her achievements and gain insight into how concepts of beauty are shaped, challenged, and redefined in contemporary Japanese society. Refreshments will be provided following the discussion.

Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Letters and the Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University.

Students participating in a direct enrollment, exchange, or affiliated partner program in the 2026 spring semester in Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji) 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

Discover how culture and communication intersect in one of the world’s most dynamic societies. Advertising & Society in Korea is a two-week study abroad program that combines cultural immersion with professional exploration, giving students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Korean life and study the country's thriving advertising and media industries. 

Program offered for summer 2026.

Information Meeting Scheduled for:

Date:     November 13, 2025

Time:     5:00 pm

Room:   308 Communication Arts and Sciences Bldg.

More information:

• International Advertising: Exploring Korea’s Media Landscape