MSU University Outreach and Engagement

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Michigan State University Outreach and Engagement Awards! We were delighted to recognize the award winners and their community partners at a ceremony last week. View the award recipients, image gallery, and video recording on UOE's website: https://lnkd.in/gBju9AuR

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Elyse Aurbach to University Outreach and Engagement as our new assistant provost! Her extensive experience and support of university-community collaborations will contribute to the advancement of outreach and engagement at MSU! Learn more: go.msu.edu/Aurbach

?? Calling all early and mid-career faculty and academic staff: Applications are now open for the Community-Engaged Research Fellows Program! The program offers a yearlong, cohort-based, faculty and academic staff development opportunity for up to four early- and mid-career faculty and four academic staff to strengthen their community-engaged research (CER) skills, develop CER projects in partnership with communities, and create scholarly products. For more information: go.msu.edu/CERFellows

The MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year. This initiative, offered by the Michigan State University Center for Community Engaged Learning and the Michigan State University Office of the President, provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with Michigan-based community organizations on meaningful projects. For information about undergraduate student scholar positions as well as an available graduate coordinator position, see: https://lnkd.in/gqCFjshQ

Last week, UOE joined MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning's Caring Through Service event. Spartans came together to assemble essential needs kits for Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, create wellness kits to be donated to Michigan State University Counseling and Counselor Education, and learn valuable strategies for advocating on issues that matter. It was wonderful to see so many Spartans come together. #SpartansWill

Today we honor the memory of students Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner as well as all affected by the tragedy that occurred on our campus two years ago. As we join in remembrance, it is important to recognize and accept what you are feeling. Take care, Spartans.

As a reminder, most courses will not be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, though the University will remain open to support students and our community. Information about events, luminary kit pick-ups, and more can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gjrFQ7Zw

Congratulations to the more than 200 students who received 2023-2024 Spartan Volunteer Service Awards! We are proud of your contributions to communities and know you will continue to advance the common good with a Spartan’s uncommon will! Learn more about the awards by visiting MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning's website: https://lnkd.in/eChKaekr

Save the Date! Join us and community benefit leaders at the Conversations on Community Benefits event on January 15th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing, Michigan! ??? Hosted by the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Development, this event explores how community benefits can shape equitable development and empower communities. What to Expect: 3 panel discussions centered on community benefits: 1?? What are Community Benefits? An overview of community benefits and their application in communities 2?? Why They Matter - Discover why community benefits are important to communities and equitable development 3?? The Future of Community Benefits - Explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for advancing just development Let's work together to build a more just and inclusive future! ?? ?? Mark your calendars & Register Here! #CommunityBenefits #EquitableDevelopment #MSU #SocialJustice #CommunityBuilding #equity

"I am overjoyed at the beauty of these intergenerational interactions. Knowing that the students leave these relationships better people for knowing their senior match makes me happy.” — Melissa Fore, associate professor, James Madison College. Read more: go.msu.edu/Fore @JMCMSU