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Residential College in the Arts and Humanities
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Welcome to the week, RCAHans! (As Niki Rudolph used to call us.) It's that time in the semester when the calendar explodes with programming—did you hear it?—so today's RCAHtypes is packed with events:
Black History Month, Costa Rica info sessions, RCAH's Emerging Visions Solomon Johnson exhibit, our RCAH Network on Global Civic Engagement Symposium here in Sny-Phi Friday, career fairs and JOBS.... And of course Valentine's fun! Oh, and submit your creative work for publishing and a prize.
Read, friends, for more!
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THIS FEBRUARY
MSU Honors Black History Month
It’s Black History Month across the land. In addition to the The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has compiled a full array of programming celebrating Black History Month from across campus and beyond. Check the website all month for updates on the in-person and virtual events! All are welcome.
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NEED HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE?
Apply for Scholarships!
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Hey students! If you’re an incoming or returning RCAH student, guess what? You’re eligible for several RCAH and MSU scholarships to make your college experience that much better! Check out the Apply for Scholarships! poster for info and to apply for RCAH-specific scholarships, as well as those offered by MSU Student Life. Scan the QR code to the right to see just how many funding opportunities are available to you. Contact Marissa King with questions or for more information.
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NOW! PERSPECTIVES IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: EMERGING VISIONS EXHIBITION & RESIDENCY
LookOut Gallery Features Artist Solomon Johnson
12-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, January 17- February 24, 2023
LookOut Gallery, 2nd Floor Snyder Hall
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Appreciate the pieces of RCAH’s new artist-in-residence—Detroit-based artist Solomon Johnson—now on display in the LookOut Gallery. Stories: The Passing of Experiences and Values, showcases art inspired by the city of Detroit and his family. Johnson will be in residence the week of February 20, with a closing reception for his exhibition at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 23. Always free and all are welcome!
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FRIDAY
RCAH Hosts 2023 Symposium on Community-University Partnerships
1-5 p.m. Friday, February 17
RCAH Theater, Synder-Phillips Hall
RSVP Here
RCAH and the RCAH Network for Global Civic Engagement (NCGE) will hold its 2023 Symposium on Community-University Partnerships in Snyder-Phillips Hall on February 17. The gathering will feature learning opportunities and project presentations by MSU faculty and community partners around the world who have developed engagement projects with funding from the RCAH NCGE. Drop in or stay for the entire afternoon! For more information, contact Vincent Delgado.
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FOR YOU, MOVIE FANS!
Sister Circle Movie Night
6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15
Join Sister Circle for their screening of the award-winning movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Food will be provided and fun will abound. Have any questions? Contact Alissa Hakim. See you there!
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APRIL IS POETRY MONTH!
Save Dates! RCAH Center for Poetry's Spring Lineup of Events Is Here
Mark your calendars! Check out the RCAH Center for Poetry website to see the complete listing of events for the Spring 2023 semester. Enjoy the spoken word with fellow poets and explore more of the art form though these engaging events.
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NOW
Student Center Self-Care Creation Station
Snyder, Room 220
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Valentine’s Day has made its way into the RCAH Student Center! At the station, students will find an assortment of paper and stickers to create valentines/palentines/valentines/decor along with some sweet treats. Bring your friends and enjoy all the fun to be had!
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TONIGHT! MONDAY
Valentine's Stamp Making
6 p.m. Monday, February 13
RCAH Art Studio
Hang out with RCAH Council and make your own linoleum stamps for Valentine’s Day. Just imagine all the fun cards and presents you could create for your favorite people! Free of charge and all are welcome. Bring your friends and your personal creativity!
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TUESDAY
French Romance Movies
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14
Wells Hall, Room B117
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Join the Albertine Cinémathèque French Film Festival for several movie nights throughout the month of February! Practice your French, enjoy some films, or just hangout with your friends! Admission is free and open to the public. Check the flier to see all the screening dates!
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STUDY ABROAD SESSION
Costa Rica Important Info!
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 15
7-9 p.m. Thursday, February 16
RCAH conference room, C210
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Don't miss the deadline for RCAH’s Summer 2023 community-participatory research semester! There will be a planning session for those who have been accepted, are applying, or planning to apply for summer 2023 on Wednesday, February 15. Another info session for all RCAH Programs on Sustainability in Costa Rica will be held on Thursday, February 16. Delicious Costa Rican Coffee will be served at both sessions. For more information, contact Vincent Delgado.
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THIS THURSDAY
New Music In a New Way
7 p.m. Thursday, February 16
Turner-Dodge House
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The New Music Forum seeks community members to perform a small number of experimental works for upcoming celebrations of Black History Month, featuring works by Fluxus artist Benjamin Patterson and composer Julius Eastman. Come build community, honor Black composers, and create art together! Questions? Contact David McCarthy.
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MORE ON THURSDAY
Smithsonian Music! How Exciting!
6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 16
MSU Museum Auditorium
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The Sounds of Religion Smithsonian Exhibition will hold a lecture from Dr. Carolyn Ramzy of Carleton University in Ottawa Canada, entitled "Coptic Women Sing Too: Gender and Activism in an Orthodox Digital Diaspora". If you have interests in ethnomusicology, digital activism, religious studies, gender, and women's agency, come listen!
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A SERIES OF SERIES
A Lecture on Civil Rights
5 p.m. February 9 and 23
Wharton Center
Kellogg Hotel Auditorium
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MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine hosts the annual Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series, Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey, which invites members of the mid-Michigan community to interact with multicultural leaders from education, business, industry, entertainment, and government. All activities are free of charge.
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SIP AND CHAT
Alumni Coffee Hour
2-3 p.m. Thursday, February 16
RCAH conference room, C210
The RCAH Program on Sustainability will be holding an alumni coffee hour for the more than 125 students who have participated in programs in Costa Rica since 2019. Come for delicious Costa Rican coffee in the RCAH Administrative Conference Room! All program alumni and those who want to hear their stories are welcome! For more information, contact Vincent Delgado.
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MORE ON FRIDAY
Everybody Loves OCAT Fridays!
1-4 p.m. Every Friday
Kellogg Center Hotel
OCAT, Rm. 339
Student Services Building
OCAT Fridays is a community building space where students can come to destress, meet new friends and connect with old friends. There are always fun activities planned such as arts/crafts, karaoke, vision board making, games, prizes and much more. And, we always have some yummy snacks!
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INSIGHTFUL SATURDAY
Sankofa Sessions
12-1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 18, 25
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In conjunction with East Tennessee State University, MSU’s Office of K-12 Outreach is hosting Sankofa, a series of lectures given by various professionals in recognition of Black History Month. Come take part in these important conversations and see former RCAH professor, Dr. Brooks as moderator!
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It's Free, Little, and Has Poems!
The RCAH Center for Poetry is excited to offer free poetry books from our new Little Free Poetry Library, located in the hallway in the RCAH Student Center (Snyder C220). These books are free for the taking; they are not part of our lending library. Take a book, leave a book... we just ask that any donations to it are poetry or "poetry adjacent," i.e. biographies about poets, books about writing poetry, etc.
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Conflict With MSU? See the Ombudsperson
Video here
The Office of the University Ombudsperson offers a confidential place to discuss both academic and nonacademic concerns including, administrative issues, workplace issues, or any concern relating to Michigan State University students. Contact them at any point in your academic journey to get the support you need.
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CAPS Is Here To Help You Out
Everyone can use someone to talk to. Counselors from Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) are available weekly on Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. alternating weekly between in-person (Snyder C230H) and virtual appointments beginning on Thursday, September 15th virtually. Appointments are made in advance here. Please contact Marissa King if you need assistance or have any questions.
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Want To Study Abroad? Come Learn About It!
2 p.m. every Friday
Zoom Link here
Are you interested in Studying Abroad but don’t know how to start the process? The Office for Education Abroad has you covered with their EA 101 sessions and Q&A every Friday over Zoom! Learn about the benefits of studying abroad, program types, scholarships and funding, and more. More information.
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Does Your Writing Need a Second Pair of Eyes? Consultants Have Your Back!
The MSU Writing Center will now be open in-person in five locations and offer three online modality option for Spring 2023! Schedule an appointment to work with a consultant, expand interdisciplinary methods of thinking, writing, and researching, and broaden your ideas of literacies. Book an appointment here.
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WRITE IT UP
Hey Writers! Look Over Here!
Deadline of Friday, February 17
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The Creative Writing Program & English Graduate Program invites submissions of any senior or graduate student at MSU. Two $300 prizes will be given to essays that demonstrate a commitment to hyphenated intellectual and creative practices. Questions? Email Dr. Divya Victor.
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COMPETE WITH YOUR COHORTS
You're All Poets and You Most Definitely Know It
Deadline of Friday, February 27
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Enter your poems in the 2023 Balocating Undergraduate Prize for Poetry! The final judge, Raquel Salas Rivera, will announce the winner at his April 20 RCAH Center for Poetry reading with CAConrad. Good luck, poets!
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Join the ACI Leadership Academy
More Information
Apply Here
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is now accepting applications for the 2023 Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy! ACI helps autistic students learn to make their college campuses better for people with disabilities. ACI participants learn about making student groups, understanding disability policy, and talking to people in power.
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ACTORS! THIS IS FOR YOU
Audition For the Transforming Theatre Ensemble
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Transforming Theatre Ensemble (TTE) uses theatrical sketches to provide an interactive learning experience that engages faculty, staff, student and community audiences in collaborative problem-solving. Check out the PDF to see what roles are available and lend them your talents.
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SUMMER ABROAD
Music, Art, and Culture in Bregenz, Austria
June 29-August 6, 2023
Bregenz, Austria
Sign up now!
Learn about the music, art, and culture by studying abroad this summer! You will live with host families in the gorgeous town of Bregenz, situated near the shores of Lake Constance. You can swim in the lake each day after class, take a walk along the waterfront, hike in the city and explore Bregenz! The 7 credit program takes place during the second session (summer term) in July 2023.
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POETRY AND PROSE
Untranslated Poetry Reading
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 22
RCAH Theater
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The Festival of Listening is back after a 3-year hiatus! This evening of untranslated poetry is a celebration of the music of language and a great opportunity to practice speaking a language you're learning or to share the beauty of one you already speak! Come read a poem in a tongue that isn't English and listen to other community members as they read. Sign up here!
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SO MANY PATHS TO TAKE
RCAH Sister Circle Career Panel
5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 23
Snyder-Phillips Hall
Join Sister Circle for an evening of discussions about career pathways. Come listen to the insightful conversations and be exposed to new ideas of a life beyond the classroom. Dinner will be provided, as well!
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WE FINALLY HAVE A BOOK CLUB!
RCAH-Honors College-JMC 2023 Book Club
7 p.m. Tuesday, February 28
Register for Zoom Here
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Love reading, literary analysis, or just talking about books? This is the event for you! The newly formed RCAH-Honors College-JMC Book Club will be in full swing, starting with Zora Neale Hurston's classic novel from the Harlem Renaissance, Their Eyes Were Watching God. This session will be moderated by RCAH’s Professor Eric Aronoff!
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PICTURE PERFECT
RCAH Senior Proudly Displayed!
Senior Maggie Lupton is featured in the hot-off-the-presses Winter 2023 Spartan alumni magazine in anticipation of Give Green Day on March 14. A student consultant in the RCAH Language and Media Center and a resident assistant in Snyder-Phillips Hall, Maggie is an RCAH scholarship recipient majoring in arts and humanities and film studies. Learn more about all the available scholarships that RCAH and MSU have to offer to be just like Maggie!
RCAH Artists!
Did you know that you can submit your artwork to be featured in an issue of RCAHtypes? Well, now you do! Fill out this form to share your talents with the community and earn a free Sparty's coupon or an MSU Dairy Store coupon!
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STUDENTS, HERE'S YOUR MAP
Need To Plan Your Academic Journey Through RCAH? You Actually Can!
Use this convenient checklist to keep track of where you’re going and where you’ve been within the College’s academics! Fill it out as you go to visualize what still lies ahead and feel proud of how far you’ve come. Have questions about what’s next? Email our student advisor, Marissa King.
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SHARE YOUR ARTWORK
Calling All Artists!
Submit Work Here
Hey there, RCAH faculty, staff, and students! The official newsletter of the College would love to feature your unique artwork. Whether it's drawing, music, textiles, poetry or more, send in your work to be featured in an issue of RCAHtypes and get a free Sparty’s coupon!
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NEWSLETTER'S NEW LIFE
It's Here! A 2023 RCAHtype Update
Take this quick poll to help the Communications Office make the newsletter into what you want it to be! Suggestions, ideas, or personal thoughts are very welcome. Give RCAHtypes a new life!
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Looking for on campus job opportunities during the upcoming year? Check out the continuous job feed MSU offers to find a perfect fit for you. More information.
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TODAY!
Job Search Strategy & Networking Workshop
7-7:45 p.m. Monday, February 13
Register Here
Attend this session and learn how to utilize career fairs and optimize LinkedIn, Handshake, and Networking. Engineering focused, though all are welcome.
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LATER THIS MONTH
Navigating Virtual and In-Person Career Fairs
CSN Spring Series
11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21
Register Here
Virtual Session
Join the Career Services Network to learn more about preparing for virtual and in-person career fairs and gaining confidence when networking with potential employers in a hybrid environment.
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LATER THIS MONTH
Thriving in an Internship
CSN Spring Series
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, February 21
Register Here
Virtual Session
Learn several valuable tips to thrive in your new internship. Listen to an invited alum to speak of his own experience and answer any questions you may have about the professional world.
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MORE IN FEBRUARY
Psychology Service and Internship Fair 2023
3-5 P.M. Wednesday, February 22
Register Here
MSU Ballroom
Learn several valuable tips to thrive in your new internship. Listen to an invited alum to speak of his own experience and answer any questions you may have about the professional world.
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EVEN MORE IN FEBRUARY
MSU In-Person Spring All Majors Career and Internship Fair
3-6 P.M. Tuesday, February 28
Register Here
Explore opportunities for internships and full-time employment from all industries. All majors are welcome!
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ONGOING OPPORTUNITY
WKAR Talks Spring 2023 Series
February 8, 24, and March 22
More Information
Are you in the job searching process currently, or plan to search for a job soon? One of the most challenging parts comes after you get an offer, and you want to be prepared! There are some easy strategies you can use to get the best offer possible.
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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15
InnovateGov Summer Internship Program
Department of Political Science
Course / Internship
Department of Political Science offers an internship with Detroit agencies and civic organizations to address issues of economic development, civic engagement and rights, access to legal services, and delivery of social services. Apply here.
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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 26
MSU College Advising Corps - College Adviser/AmeriCorps Member
MSU College Advising Corps
Full Time / Job / Paid
MSU College Advising Corps is seeking MSU graduates to serve as AmeriCorps members in selected high schools across Michigan in communities with underrepresented groups and low socio-economic status. Advisors will mentor students through the process of college exploration and enrollment.
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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28
Sustainability Assistant- 1855 Place
MSU Student Life and Engagement
Job / $12 per hour
As a student Sustainability Assistant, you will perform routine support tasks for the office and their customers/clients. It is often your responsibility to be the fun face of sustainability while interacting with a wide range of partners and customers.
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DEADLINE MARCH 8
Student Video Production Assistant
MSU Advancement Information Systems & Donor Strategy
Part time/ Job / $12.44 per hour
Looking for a skilled and dedicated video production assistant to provide support to Training Services for University Advancement's systems training area. If you’re a talented, self-starter individual with a passion for video production, join the team!
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DEADLINE MARCH 8
Chief Financial Officer 2023-2024
Residence Halls Association
Seasonal / Job / $14.50 per hour
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for the organization’s financial execution, operation, and training of Leadership Team members and RHA Constituents on RHA financial policies. Check it out!
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DEADLINE MARCH 8
Chief Publicity Officer 2023-2024
Residence Halls Association
Seasonal / Job / $14.50 per hour
The Chief Publicity Officer (CPO) will have responsibility and authority to serve as the liaison between the association and media outlets, with the approval of the President, and maintain a favorable public image.
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DEADLINE MARCH 15
Ceramics Intern
MSU College of Arts and Letters
Part time / Internship
The Cherry Hill Potters Guild is a non-profit corporation that has demonstrations, seminars, exhibitions, and instruction for the personal and cultural enhancement of the participants and our community. Interns will learn how a community clay studio operates!
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DEADLINE MARCH 19
MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center Student Clothing Assistant
MSU Infrastructure Planning & Facilities (IPF)
Part time/ Job / $13 per hour
The SSRC is seeking an ambitious and self-motivated student to work as the Surplus Clothing Assistant. The ideal candidate has an interest in sustainability, recycling, and reuse, takes direction and feedback positively, and works efficiently and independently.
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DEADLINE APRIL 1
ISHALL Tutor
MSU Gifted and Talented Education GATE
Part time / Job / $11 per hour
Gifted and Talented Education seeks tutors for the Pre-College program, ISHALL (Intensive Studies in Humanities, Arts, Language and Literature). This program is for academically gifted middle school students to earn high school credit in English. This position will be online and on MSU's campus in East Lansing, MI.
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APPLY NOW!
Sweetwater Internships
Browse the site to find internships at Sweetewater’s Fort Wayne, IN Campus to inventory musical instruments. Interning there means diving into your passion, surrounding yourself with talented and hardworking colleagues to make meaningful work.
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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28
Student Farmer
MSU Student Organic Farm
Full time / Job / Paid
The MSU Student Organic Farm is seeking full-time summer crew members to grow and harvest crops. Learn to drive a tractor, how irrigation works, soil fertility, pest management and about small scale sustainable farming practices in the local food movement.
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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28
Receptionist
MSU Student Life and Engagement
Part time / Job / $12 per hour
As a Service Center Receptionist, you will offer clerical support while providing customer service to all in residence halls, both in person and over the phone. You’ll be considered the face of the residence halls while interacting with a wide range of students and customers!
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APPLY NOW!
Communications Intern
Global Detroit
Part time / Internship / $19 per hour
Global Detroit is looking for a Communication Intern who will be assigned specific projects and tasks based on their skills, interests and capacity. If you have skills in social media management, storytellin, and graphic design, this would be a great opportunity.
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Summer Jobs on Mackinac Island
Work at one of the most historic and serene places on earth. Apply for a variety of positions on Mackinac Island like a kayak tour guide, bartender, front desk manager, retail worker, historical interpreter, horse-drawn carriage driver, lifeguard, golf course manager, and more!
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APPLY NOW!
City Year Career
Browse their cite for jobs that support students and schools, develop civic leaders, and share promising practices. Opportunities in Tulsa, Buffalo, Kansas City, Jacksonville, and more!
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APPLY NOW!
AmeriCorps Member
Peckham
Full time / Job / Paid
Peckham’s AmeriCorps program can give you professional development at an award-winning organization for providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation, creating inclusive cultures, and building a quality workplace. Check out their careers today!
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RCAH Advising
Need to make an advising appointment? Through Handshake, you can search for career events and make appointments with an advisor. To make an appointment:
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Log into Handshake
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Click on Career Center, then Appointments
- Pick Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, then find Allison Fox’s name to select an opening.
If you need a resume/cover letter/document review and don’t need an appointment, simply email your document to foxallis@msu.edu!
Appointments are available via online zoom meeting, phone, or in Allison's Office in Snyder C320E!
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RCAH LANGUAGE AND MEDIA CENTER (LMC)
Snyder Hall Terrace Level. Sunday through Thursday 1-10 p.m. and Friday 1-5 p.m. | Technology for your educational projects, and consultants who advise on media, design, and print. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
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RCAH ART STUDIO
Snyder Hall Terrace Level. Sundays 1-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday 5-10 p.m., and Friday 1-5 p.m. | Drop-in to make connections and art. Check out our free art table for prints, cards, and stickers that others have made–then add your own!
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RCAH LOOKOUT GALLERY & DISPLAY SPACES
Snyder Hall 2nd Floor | Mondays through Fridays noon-3 p.m. Current exhibition: 12th Annual Perspectives in African-American Experience: Emerging Visions Exhibition: Stories: The Passing of Experiences and Values, featuring artist Solomon Johnson, until February 24. Closing reception February 23.
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RCAH CENTER FOR POETRY
Snyder Hall C220—enter through the RCAH Student Center | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays 1-4 p.m. If the door’s open, come on in! The Little Free Poetry Library in the hallway: Take a book, leave a "poetry adjacent" book. It's fun!
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