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Yossi Zabari is a leading Spoken Word artist in Israel, sharing his experiences as a Yemenite Jew and a queer individual. He studied acting at Beit Zvi and trained at Broadway Dance Center in New York. Zabari has performed in major Israeli theaters, appeared in TV sitcoms, and toured globally with his solo shows. He collaborates with the Center for Liberal Democracy and is active in protests against the Israeli government. Through his work, he reclaims concepts like gay, black, and feminine to drive social change, promoting equality and human rights.

Co-Sponsors: College of Arts and Letters, College of Social Science, James Madison College, Residential College of Arts and Humanities, International Studies and Programs, the Asian Studies Center, Department of Theater, and the Center for Gender in Global Context.

NOTE: This session is being postponed until we have a better sense of the implications that recent program-level furloughs will have on the 2026-27 application cycle. Thank you for your patience. 

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Applications are open for the 2026-27 Fulbright US Scholar Program!

With Fulbright offering more than 400 awards each year, this session will help you find the right fit from among Fulbright's opportunities to teach, conduct research, or carry out professional projects in over 135 countries. MSU faculty and specialists interested in potential Fulbright awards are invited to hear from MSU's Scholar Liaison about program eligibility, award options, benefits, and grant timing, as well as relevant university policies. 

Please complete the Fulbright Program Interest Survey to be added to the list of interested MSU educators.

While the competition cycle opens in February each year, applications for nearly all awards are not due until mid-September. An identical information session will be given early in the summer for those who prefer to begin the process after spring semester. 

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

• Zoom link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92331565843
• Meeting ID: 923 3156 5843
• Authentication: MSU email address required

Education Abroad 101 (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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Join developers and teaching faculty for an exciting exploration of how video games can revolutionize Japanese language learning! This interactive session features game demonstrations including Wagotabi and Wisp, followed by an insightful panel discussion with experts in language pedagogy and game development. No prior Japanese or gaming experience required - all skill levels are welcome to discover innovative ways to learn through play. Light refreshments will be served during the panel discussion.

This event is co-organized by the MSU Asian Studies Center, College of Arts & Letters, Department of Media & Information, and Libraries made possible by the Japan Council Endowment and US Department of Education's Title VI grant managed by the MSU Asian Studies Center. 

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Join the Indian and South Asian Studies program at Michigan State University for a vibrant celebration of Holi, the famous festival of colors! This cultural event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the significance and traditions of one of South Asia's most joyous festivals. Experience the rich heritage, symbolism, and festive atmosphere that makes Holi a beloved celebration across the world.

Come immerse yourself in this colorful tradition, connect with others interested in South Asian culture, and expand your global perspective. This event is perfect for students, faculty, and community members alike who want to experience the beauty of cultural diversity.

For more information, please contact Dr. Rajiv Ranjan at rranjan(at)msu.edu.

Presented by the Asian Studies Center, International Studies & Programs at Michigan State University.

Education Abroad 101 (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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Speaker: Peter Zinoman, Professor of History, University of California, Berkeley

Peter Zinoman is Chairman of the History Department at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the Colonial Bastille: A History of Imprisonment in Vietnam, 1862-1940 (2001) and Vietnamese Colonial Republican: The Political Vision of Vu Trong Phung (2014). He is also the co-translator of Dumb Luck: A Novel by Vu Trong Phung (2002) and the founding editor-in-chief of the Journal of Vietnamese Studies. His current book project explores politics and intellectual life in Hanoi during the 1950s

On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, this talk discusses important changes in the historiography of the Vietnam War over the past five decades. It pays special attention to the evolution of political concerns shaping the scholarship as well as shifts over time in the professional identities, research capacities, and personal backgrounds of historians of the conflict.

This event is co-organized and co-sponsored by the MSU History Department and the MSU Asian Studies Center, made possible by the US Department of Education Title VI Grant.

The Ascent (Восхождение, 1976; 111 min). These film screening events are sponsored and organized by the MSU Center for European, Russian, & Eurasian Studies (CERES).

MSU's Tax Clinic can assist you with any tax-related questions you have during their walk-in advising hours.

MSU Tax Clinic Walk-In Advising
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm, January 29-April 9th
Monday, 12:30pm-2:30pm, April 14th
International Center, Room 302

Please note that walk-in advisors do not have tax software codes to distribute and cannot file your taxes for you. They can answer specific questions you have about your taxable income, tax residency status, and income taxes.

Education Abroad 101 (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.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED