Events
- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Location:
- International Center, Room 201
- Department:
- Office for International Students and Scholars
Join us for this Thursday's crafternoon activity - clay!
Supplies provided—just bring your creativity (and friends). Thursday, March 19th, from 3:00pm to 5:00pmin the International Center, Room 201.
- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location:
- Virtual
- Department:
- African Studies Center
Focus: Multi-African Countries
Topic: Multilateralism: China’s Increasing Footprint in Africa (Afro-Sino Center of International Relations)
- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Location:
- MSU Multicultural Center, Room 1000 and 2065
- Department:
- Center for European and Eurasian Studies
The Department of Romance and Classical Studies Event Series (cosponsored by GSA Tropos and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies). A late afternoon/early evening with live music, performances, typical dishes, and other activities that celebrate the peoples, languages, and cultures of the Romance world. Performances by Greater Lansing Area Ballet Foklorico, Samba Class by Andrea Miura, and the MSU Salsa Club.
- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Location:
- MSU Multicultural Center, Rooms 1000 and 2065
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Live music, activities, and performances by Greater Lansing Area Ballet Folkorico, Samba Class by Andrea Miura, and the MSU Salsa Club
- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Location:
- International Center, Room 201 with virtual option
- Department:
- Peace Corps
Make your application stand out from the rest! Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your Peace Corps application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service, learn steps you can take to improve your chances, gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process, and receive personalized help and feedback on your application components.
This session will be particularly helpful for Spartans hoping to apply for the next Peace Corps deadline.
Please bring the following and/or be prepared to work on them during the workshop!
- Outline or draft of your motivation statement (if you have one—we will also have some brainstorming activities to get you started)
- A copy of your resume (or a Peace Corps-specific one if you have it drafted already!)
- Laptop, tablet, or good old-fashioned paper for brainstorming and drafting
Join us on in person or Zoom:
- International Center, Room 201
- Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98485535222
- Passcode: PCRO
For questions about this event, contact MSU's Peace Corps Recruiters at .
For more information about MSU's Peace Corps Recruitment Office, visit our website.

- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Location:
- International Center, Room 201 with virtual option
- Department:
- Peace Corps
Make your application stand out from the rest! Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your Peace Corps application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service, learn steps you can take to improve your chances, gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process, and receive personalized help and feedback on your application components.
This session will be particularly helpful for Spartans hoping to apply for the next Peace Corps deadline.
Please bring the following and/or be prepared to work on them during the workshop!
- Outline or draft of your motivation statement (if you have one—we will also have some brainstorming activities to get you started)
- A copy of your resume (or a Peace Corps-specific one if you have it drafted already!)
- Laptop, tablet, or good old-fashioned paper for brainstorming and drafting
Join us on in person or Zoom:
- International Center, Room 201
- Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98485535222
- Passcode: PCRO
For questions about this event, contact MSU's Peace Corps Recruiters at .
For more information about MSU's Peace Corps Recruitment Office, visit our website.

- Date:
- Thursday, 19 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Kresge Art Center, R108
- Department:
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Sculpture TALKS is a CLACS–AAHD initiative focused on artists and curators from Latin America and the Caribbean whose practices engage the expanded field of sculpture.
- Date:
- Friday, 20 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Room 15 (Ceramics Studio), Kresge Art Center
- Department:
- Asian Studies Center
Watch traditional Shigaraki pottery come to life during this live demonstration with Hiroaki Takahata, Director of the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute. Takahata will showcase the creation of textured clay forms made using hand-crushed stones from Shigaraki, Japan, highlighting the materials and techniques that define this historic ceramic tradition.
Free event. Pre-registration required. Limited seating available.
- Date:
- Friday, 20 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Zoom
- Department:
- Office for Education Abroad
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.
- Date:
- Friday, 20 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location:
- Room 108, Kresge Art Center
- Department:
- Asian Studies Center
Join ceramic artist Hiroaki Takahata for a lecture exploring the history and rustic beauty of Shigaraki pottery, one of Japan's six ancient kiln traditions. The talk will cover the cultural traditions of Shigaraki ceramics, including craftsmanship, mindfulness, and tea culture.
Free event. No prior registration required.