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.

Aesthetics of Solidarity:
Arab American and Arab/SWANA Diaspora Artists in the US, 1948 - Present

April 10-11, 2025

How do Arab American and Arab diaspora artists in the United States use their artistic practice to show solidarity with those facing socio-political injustices in the US and around the world? Join the MSU Broad Art Museum, the MSU Muslim Studies Program, and the Association for Modern + Contemporary Art of the Arab World, Iran + Turkey (AMCA) to learn more about solidarity and Arab American art histories at this symposium featuring presentations by artists, art historians, and scholars from around the world.

"Aesthetics of Solidarity" is the 2025 Association for Modern + Contemporary Art of the Arab World, Iran + Turkey (AMCA) conference and the 18th annual Muslim Studies Program Faculty Symposium.

Learn more and register.

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Speakers: Dr. Santosh Raut and Dr. Jon Keune Growing out of his earlier work as an attorney, scholar, statesman, and social activist, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's vision of Buddhism went beyond the conventional boundaries of religion and spirituality. His legacy among Ambedkarite Buddhists since the mass conversions in 1956 has been similarly complex, as Ambedkarites continue to explore what Buddhism might mean and do for them in their personal, social, and political lives. In this public talk, Dr. Santosh Raut (an Ambedkarite Buddhist philosophy professor and community leader) and Dr. Jon Keune (who is researching transnational Buddhism and Ambedkarite migration) will discuss the diverse forms of leadership that have emerged among Ambedkarites over the past 70 years as Ambedkarites strive to improve their communities' living conditions and work for social equality.

SPONSORED BY THE FOGLIO ENDOWED CHAIR OF SPIRITUALITY, CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE STUDIES IN THE ARTS & HUMANITIES (IAH), COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

Aesthetics of Solidarity:
Arab American and Arab/SWANA Diaspora Artists in the US, 1948 - Present

April 10-11, 2025

How do Arab American and Arab diaspora artists in the United States use their artistic practice to show solidarity with those facing socio-political injustices in the US and around the world? Join the MSU Broad Art Museum, the MSU Muslim Studies Program, and the Association for Modern + Contemporary Art of the Arab World, Iran + Turkey (AMCA) to learn more about solidarity and Arab American art histories at this symposium featuring presentations by artists, art historians, and scholars from around the world.

"Aesthetics of Solidarity" is the 2025 Association for Modern + Contemporary Art of the Arab World, Iran + Turkey (AMCA) conference and the 18th annual Muslim Studies Program Faculty Symposium.

Learn more and register.

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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Experience the unique sounds of Inner Mongolian music, known as “呼麦,” in this captivating session. Learn more about the contemporary music style "New Grass Land" on this journey through cultural and musical traditions.

This event is co-sponsored by the Office of China Programs and the Asian Studies Center.

Discover more about "New Grass Land"

Masterclass for students 3:00-4:30pm

Concert: 5:00pm

Co-sponsored by the Center for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, James Madison College, College of Arts and Letters, and the Center for Language Teaching Advancement

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This cultural event showcases traditional Chinese folk dance performances, celebrating China's rich artistic heritage. Organized by the MSU Chinese Dance Association, the show features classical Chinese dance forms depicted beautifully in the poster through elegant imagery of a traditional dancer playing a pipa instrument against stylized mountains and clouds.

Sponsors: New Star Financial LLC, Fantuan Delivery, Koala Bakery & Cafe, Kung Fu Tea, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, supported by MSU Office of China Program and Greater Lansing Chinese Association.

We are thrilled by the outpouring of interest in our planned Michigan Fulbright Symposium to be held in East Lansing on Saturday, April 12, 2025. We're excited to offer this opportunity to share your Fulbright experiences and network with Fulbrighters from around the state. 

Symposium Details

• When:  Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9:30am to 5:00pm 
• Where: MSU International Center (427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824). 
  • Free parking is available in lots 39 and 40 on this map.
• Registration: Register on Eventbrite
  • Fees: $20 for US faculty, $10 for all students and international faculty
  • All attendees must register (not only those planning to present)
• Interested in carpooling? Add yourself to this document and coordinate with folks
• Will food be provided? Yes. 
  • Light refreshments in the morning, and a boxed lunch. You will be able to select lunch options when you register on Eventbrite.
• After-conference dinner: Lansing Shuffle (optional pay-on-your-own gathering for anyone who wants to stick around longer) (https://www.lansing.org/listings/lansing-shuffle/8842/) 

To Present a Poster or Session

Many people expressed interest in sharing a 20-minute presentation or a poster about their research, teaching, or cultural experience. While we welcome anyone interested in simply attending the symposium, we hope many of you will follow up and submit a presentation idea, as these conversations will form the heart of our gathering. 

• Please use this link to propose a session or poster. The deadline to submit a proposal is Sunday, March 23 at 5:00pm. 

Many of you may have heard about devastating recent developments in the Fulbright program. Last Wednesday, the International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) staff were told that their "organizational unit is being abolished along with all positions within the unit." IFLE, within the Department of Education, administered all Fulbright-Hays awards. The very next day, most staff at the Institute of International Education (IIE) were furloughed. IIE has administered the Fulbright US Student and Scholar awards--as well as the awards for visiting students, scholars, and professionals--on behalf of the Department of State for nearly 80 years. We do not yet know the long-term impact these actions will have, but we are moving forward with the symposium in the spirit of solidarity and recognizing the profound impact the Fulbright program has had on the world since 1946.  

We hope to see many of you in East Lansing in just a few short weeks, and look forward to this opportunity to gather with Fulbrighters from around the state to learn and share.

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Speakers: Dr. Jon Keune (Associate Professor, Michigan State University) and Dr. Santosh Raut (Assistant Professor, EFLU, Nagaloka, Harvard)

Join us for this Dr. Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary celebration to discuss the importance of Dr. Ambedkar's idea of nation building and fraternity.

The event features academic sessions, cultural celebrations, panel discussions, speeches, and meals (snacks and lunch). Free parking will be available at Lot #38, 39, 40 & 50.

This event is co-sponsored by Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA), Michigan State University Religious Studies Department, Foglio Endowed Chair for Spirituality, Asian Studies Center, History Department