February 9, 2015

Academic Advising


Make an Appointment 
Advisors post appointments for one week at a time. Each Wednesday by 8:30am, appointments are posted for the following week. To schedule an advising appointment with your academic major advisor, please click on the link below:
https://www.egr.msu.edu/adcalendar/


Spring 2015 Express Advising   

Express Advising is offered on Wednesdays from 8:00am -11:00am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Express Advising students get seen on a first come, first serve basis based on the major or specialization they want to be seen for and is designed to facilitate quick questions, not lengthy conversations. You can sign in for Express Advising, during the hours listed above, in room 189 in the Communication Arts and Sciences building. Please come prepared.

 
Career and Internship Advising

Spring Semester Drop-In Advising Hours
Monday:         1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Tuesday:        9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
  12:30p.m.- 2:30p.m.
Wednesday:   1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Thursday:       9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
                       1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Friday:            9:30a.m.-3:00p.m.


Need to make a career advising appointment? 
Log into MySpartanCareer.
Select 'request an advising appointment' on the navigation bar on the right side of the page. 

 

 
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Summer Job and Internship Fair

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CAS Connect Lineup
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Professional Preparation

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 Make  sure to stop by CAS Connect and get one for free! 
Internship Opportunities 


Yazaki North America is hiring a communications intern to support their Metro Detroit office this summer. This intern will be responsible for social media content development, media relations, event coordination and varying other responsibilities. 
This is a full-time, PAID summer internship open to all class levels.

For more information and to apply, search job ID #128656 on MySpartanCareer.

Career Events
  
Tuesday, 
February 24, 2015

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
MSU Union Ballroom


$10.00 for members or $12.00 for non-members




Registration and additional information here. 

College of Communication Arts & Sciences News & Events
  

Spring 2015 Sales Leadership Info Sessions

Undergraduate Grant for Dire Needs Overseas - Communication Arts & Sciences

Application Deadline: February 25, 2015
The purpose of the Undergraduate Grant for Dire Needs Overseas is to identify and fund the most outstanding projects which will serve dire human needs in countries other than the U.S. The grants must be used within a 12-month period to make an impact that will help alleviate dire human needs. The amount awarded depends on available funds and project scope. Typical grant funding is $1,200 for a Level I award and $1,800 for a Level II award.1 Up to two Level I awards and two Level II awards will be made in 2015. Students from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences are eligible to apply (membership in the Honors College is not a requirement).

SELECTION CRITERIA
1. The award recipients must be MSU students in good academic standing from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.
2. The award winning projects will identify and address dire human needs in countries other than the U.S. Examples of dire needs include, but are not limited to, clean water, food, shelter, medical care and other commensurate needs. International travel is not a requirement of the grant.

Level I Award: Proposed projects should focus on program support, service or creative innovations.
Level II Award: Proposed projects should focus on making a real difference in the lives of people; and must actually implement a model of addressing a dire human need in at least two different locations. Research projects are not eligible for this award. Proposed projects that build on or relate to previously funded grant projects that have been implemented might be of interest. For a list of such projects, see http://honorscollege.msu.edu/schoenl

3. The award recipients will have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership and interest in improving the lives of others, particularly in international contexts. A commitment to community service and/or using scholarship to improve human conditions should be evident.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
There is no application form. Each application should include the items noted below.
* A Cover Page with the project title and location(s), award type (Level I or II, not both), word count, student's name, address, telephone number, and MSU email address.
* An Essay written by the student that includes an introduction, implementation strategy, projected results, discussion and project significance. [Level 1: 1,000 word limit, Level II: 1,500 word limit]
* A Resume, Project Abstract, Budget and Bibliography should be attached as appendices.
* One Letter of Nomination from a Michigan State University faculty member who will supervise the project. Although not required, an additional letter of support can be submitted as well.

The student essay, faculty nomination letter and any supporting materials should address how the proposed project can help improve dire conditions of people outside of the U.S., the potential for the student to carry out the project, and the feasibility of the project being completed in 12 months.

Applications should be submitted to the Dean of the Honors College, 105 Eustace-Cole Hall or by email to [email protected] by February 25, 2015. Applications will be reviewed by a committee designated by the Dean of the Honors College and the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies. The recipients of the Undergraduate Grants for Dire Needs Overseas will be announced at the annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) held in April. For questions or additional information, contact the Honors College ([email protected], 355-2326) or Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore ([email protected]).

1Receipt of this grant may change the composition of a student's financial aid package.

 

2015/16 CAS Scholarship Application Now Available!

The application for College of Communication Arts and Sciences scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year are now available online at: http://cas.msu.edu/documents/2015-2016-CAS-scholarship-application.pdf.  The application deadline is 5pm on Friday, February 20, 2015. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Academic & Student Affairs in room 189 CAS. Please be aware that to be eligible to apply, students must have a declared major in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.

 

CAS Study Abroad/Study Away Scholarship Applications Now Available!

The application for Summer 2015, Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 College of Communication Arts and Sciences Study Abroad/ Study Away Scholarships are now available online at: http://cas.msu.edu/documents/2015-2016-CAS-study-abroad-scholarship-application.pdf. The application deadline for scholarships for Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 study abroad/study away programs is Monday, March 30, 2015, and the application deadline for Spring 2016 programs is Monday, October 26, 2015. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Academic & Student Affairs in room 189 CAS. Please be aware that to be eligible to apply, students must have a declared major in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, and be officially accepted into a CAS sponsored study abroad program or the Washington, DC study away program.

 

2015 MLK Poster Competition Winners 
  • First Place $1000 Scholarship- Tessa Gebhart, Creative Advertising Senior
  • Second Place $500 Scholarship- Courtney Hughes, Creative Advertising Senior
  • Third Place $300 Scholarship- Jodi Kurniawan, Creative Advertising Senior
Special ADDY Presentation

Toronto-based Steve Mykolyn, founding member of TAXI, a top ranked-creative advertising agency with offices in New York, Amsterdam, Montreal, and Toronto, will be in town to judge the 2015 ADDYs.


He has agreed to present to our students on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 6:30pm in CAS room 147.

 

He will do a show-and-tell on the difference between good work and excellent work... and what it takes to make the leap. 

 

About TAXI:

Our name is a simple way to describe our philosophy. We believe a small team of bright people, about as many as can fit into a cab, should drive every piece of business. So everyone, including the client, is headed in the same direction.

 

Our mantra is Doubt the Conventional - it guides everything we do. It means we're never looking for the usual route; we're looking for the smartest.

 

We tell compelling stories designed to help build powerful brands �- stories that are driven by a powerful message delivered in the right context and then mapped to the right medium. And we have a portfolio of work to prove it. 

American College of Thessaloniki Info Session 
  • American College of Thessaloniki Info Session-February 24, 2015 3:30pm

Interested in studying in Greece for a semester or summer?  The Office of Study Abroad invites you to attend the American College of Thessaloniki Information Session on Tuesday, Feb. 24th from 3:30-4:30pm in the International Center - room 303.  The session is being led by Jennifer New (Communication Arts & Sciences) and Dan Meier (Office of Study Abroad).  Jennifer and Dan will discuss on-site details, academics, application processes and deadlines, potential scholarships, and more. 

 

Student Groups 
  


April 25, 2015

MSU Global Sales Leadership Society proudly presents the Kelli Hughes Memorial 5k. 



The beloved Broad professor, Dr. Doug Hughes, lost his 49-year-old wife to a battle with ovarian cancer on March 23, 2013. 

All proceeds will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in Kelli's honor. 
    

 

    Cost (includes a t-shirt): $25, $30 day of

     Check in begins at 8am at Auditorium Field, Race starts at 9am

  A sign up website will be created very soon, until then please contact and register with Mackenzie Walters at
[email protected].                                                                                                                                                       Want to volunteer? Would you like to sponsor this event or know someone                who would like to? Contact Samantha Coskie at [email protected] for more information!

 

 

Attend a GSLS Meeting

Everyone has to sell themselves at some point.... Come learn some techniques!
All meetings in 118 Eppley from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  • February 18, 2015
  • March 4, 2015
  • March 25, 2015
Food will be provided. 
Looking for an Internship Opportunity for Summer 15 or Fall 15?

UCA will be hosting Jaclyn Pritchard who is a Campus Liaison for the Target Internship Program. She'll be talking about her experience in the program and how to get involved if interested.

What: Undergraduate Communication Association Meeting 
When: Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 6:30pm 
Where: 154 CAS

Pizza and pop will be provided  

Interested in IT? Want to network with companies?  

 

Leaders in Information Technology is a student organization focused around the IT minor affiliated with the business, communication arts, and engineering colleges. If you have an interest in IT, are looking to network with companies, and meet students with similar interests, come check us out!  

 

Spring Schedule: 

Feb. 18, 2015 - Meeting with Nielsen 

Mar. 4, 2015 - Meeting with Eaton

Mar. 18, 2015 - Meeting

Mar. 27, 2015 - Mar. 29th - CoMIS Case Competition

Apr. 1, 2015- Meeting

Apr. 15, 2015 - Meeting

Apr. 22, 2015 - Executive Board Elections

 

*All events start at 6:30pm in N022 BCC

 

 

 

 

Additional MSU News and Events 
UURAF Registration & UR Workshop

UURAF

Registration for the annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) is now open and will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2015. UURAF provides undergraduates the opportunity to present their scholarship and creative activity to the university community, and will be held at the MSU Union on April 10, 2015. For more information and to register, students should visit the UURAF website: http://urca.msu.edu/uuraf

 

February Workshop

Writing Abstracts

February 17, 2015 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

312 Bessey Hall

 

Undergraduate scholars are often required to write abstracts that describe their research or creative activity for grants, scholarships, research papers, and even UURAF. Led by Professional Writing professor Danielle DeVoss (Writing, Rhetoric & American Cultures), this workshop will provide an overview of the essential components of an abstract and give tips on how to write an effective abstract. Sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Office. For more information, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone at 517-884-4384.

T0:                        MSU Community

 

FROM:                  Provost June Pierce Youatt

 

SUBJECT:             A Healthier Campus - Tobacco Free

 

As part of our ongoing effort to ensure that the MSU community enjoys a healthy campus, I am proud to announce that a task force has been formed to guide the process of transitioning Michigan State University to a tobacco-free environment.  Led by the Office of the University Physician, the task force will guide campus and community leadership in the development, adoption, and implementation of a tobacco-free policy at MSU.

 

The rationale for this transition rests largely on a fundamental concern for the health of the entire campus community.  Decades of research confirm the negative effects of smoking, smokeless tobacco, and environmental tobacco smoke.  Moving toward implementation of a tobacco-free policy aligns with our efforts to create the healthiest academic and workplace environment possible at MSU.

 

The task force is beginning its work now, and there is much work to be done.  There will be ample opportunity for members of the MSU community to express any concerns or thoughts they may have.  Input from across the campus is critical if we are to develop a policy and implementation plan that meets our goals, while being responsive to the concerns of our community.

 

The Office of the University Physician will soon have information on its website concerning the task force and its progress.  In the meantime, I urge members of the MSU community to email [email protected] with concerns or questions.
ICT4D in Tanzania Study Abroad Information Session
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 5:00pm in room 1420 Engineering Building.

Learn by experiencing how information and communication technologies can be harnessed to create practical solutions that make the world a better place. Take your first step toward becoming a socially active citizen of the world.

This service-for-learning program will train you in the opportunities and challenges for using Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) to enhance economic and social development in Tanzania, East Africa. Given that many corporations are looking to developing economies for future market growth, knowing how to design and apply technology and other educational innovations in these contexts will broaden your worldview and increase your competitiveness. The ICT4D Study Abroad gives you an opportunity to use your knowledge to create real-world solutions, and to make a positive impact in a developing part of the world. Students with an interest in IT, solar power, K-12 education, computer systems, mobile applications, Africa or related business or socioeconomic development issues are encouraged to participate. Technical expertise is NOT required.

Students interested should contact Professor Jennifer Olson, [email protected]  in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences or Professor Erik Goodman, [email protected], in the College of Engineering.  

Watch a video! Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyjfrSJQOug . See description of last year's program: http://cas.msu.edu/study-abroad-program-improving-lives-in-tanzania/  

Upcoming Study Abroad Financing Information Sessions

   

Gilman Scholarship Application Essay Review Session I

Friday, February 20, 2015

12:00-3:00 PM

Room 201 International Center

 

Financing Study Abroad Information Session

Friday, February 20, 2015

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Room B122 Wells Hall

 

Gilman Scholarship Application Essay Review Session II

Friday, February 27, 2015

12:00-3:00 PM

Check in at Room 108 International Center

Gilman Application Deadline for US15, FS15 and AY15-16

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Submit online by midnight

http://gilmanapplication.iie.org  

Academic Tutor Position


Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) is hiring Academic Tutors for the spring 2015 semester. 

  • Prospective employees must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 
  • Tutors will be assigned tutorial sessions based on the courses that they have taken at MSU; tutors must have received a 3.0 or better in the course in order to tutor it. 
  • Your schedule and the number of hours you work will be set based upon your availability. 
  • Two evenings each week between 6:30-9:30pm are required in addition to a minimum of six hours per week.
  • Most tutoring takes place between 8:00am-2:00pm Monday through Friday and 6:30-9:30pm Monday through Thursday (only 8-5 pm M-F in the summer).
  • Responsibilities include meeting with student-athletes at least 1-2 times weekly, facilitating independent learning, fostering effective study habits, and having knowledge of course content. 
  • Other duties include attending required orientation and training sessions and communicating regularly with SASS staff.  Prospective tutors must have excellent communication and organization skills.
    Pay rate = based upon degree completion

    To apply, please complete the application materials (available on our
    website): http://sass.msu.edu/tutorial/TutorialProgram.html 
*Interviews will not be scheduled until all application materials are received.
Any questions, please contact:
Danny Sager- Assistant Tutorial Coordinator
(517) 432-6383

[email protected] 

China Summer School: Technology, Identity and Culture in Chengdu June 8-July 19, 2015

 

Join us for a six week exploration of technology, identity and culture in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, China.  The partnership between MSU and Sichuan University allows this program to be a great value for students, with a program fee of $2,000 that includes housing, field trips, and tuition for 4 credits.  Additional costs are for four credits of tuition, airfare and meals.  Students can meet their ISS and IAH course needs while gaining an international experience.

 

The program offers ISS and IAH courses that contrast the ancient and modern, the role of technology, the character of the city, and the meaning of place and people in a rapidly changing city.  The program allows students to take IAH and ISS courses as well as select from a range of courses on Chinese history and culture.  Students live in modern dormitories, with each room having two beds and bathroom.  

 

For additional information visit the program website, which includes a video outlining the program: http://chengdusummer2015.weebly.com/ 


Program faculty are Kate Sonka ([email protected])  and Mark Wilson ([email protected])

 

Summer Research Opportunities Program

The Summer Research Opportunities Program is the gateway to graduate education at CIC universities. Enhance your academic and research skills by working one-on-one with a faculty mentor from top ranked research institutions. Gain experience as an undergraduate student to put you at an advantage as a graduate applicant, at the same time you'll earn money and have all expenses paid during this full-time summer research opportunity. It's the competitive edge you'll need to rank above the best of the best.

If you're interested in conducting research, improving your academic skills, engaging with a cohort of undergraduate researchers, and enhancing your graduate application, don't miss this chance to put your summer to good use! Talented undergraduates are awarded the opportunity to study and research at premier academic institutions.

For more information get the complete program details on our website: www.cic.net/srop
 

Helpful Financial Aid Information 

 

Below is a link to some beneficial MSU Office of Financial Aid videos for both students and parents:
http://www.finaid.msu.edu/videos/#bill 

 
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