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Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series, Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey

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The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is very proud to continue their tradition in offering the Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series, Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey. Once again in 2021, they are bringing three nationally acclaimed leaders to campus to spark discussion and interaction on issues around diversity, civil rights and social justice. We hope you will be able to enjoy them!

Please register for these webinars in advance.  All presentations take place at 5:00 pm EST.  The dates and registration links for their free presentations are noted below:

 DATE PRESENTER LINK
February 4         Dr. Monique Morris           https://tinyurl.com/MoniqueMorris
February 11 Ms. Patrisse Cullors https://tinyurl.com/PCullors
February 25 Dr. Cornel West https://tinyurl.com/DrCWest

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COGS Full Council Denounces DHS Proposed F/J Visas Policy

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In their October 14, 2020 full council meeting, The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) passed, by unanimous vote, a statement condemning the proposed DHS F/J Visas Policy. The statement was unanimously approved by the COGS Full Council in response to the proposed rule: “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media” (Federal Register Number 2020-20845). It will be submitted as a public comment and distributed to the MSU congressional delegation.

COGS encourages MSU graduate and professional students to submit their own public comment at https://beta.regulations.gov/document/ICEB-2019-0006-0001 by the October 25, 2020 deadline.

You can see a pdf of the full COGS statement HERE.

Share Your Input – DEI Steering Committee

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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee is gathering input broadly from members of the MSU community and stakeholders beyond campus. We encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas with us. Thank you for your involvement in creating a shared vision for Michigan State’s future that recognizes that “a culture embracing diversity, equity and inclusion is essential for all Michigan State wants to accomplish.”

Visit: https://president.msu.edu/initiatives/dei-plan/share-your-input.html

MSU Seeks Volunteers to Participate in COVID-19 Early Detection Program

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Michigan State University has created a COVID-19 Early Detection program! This program will help to establish a more accurate depiction of the spread of COVID-19 on campus, in East Lansing, and in the surrounding areas.
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MSUvote Constitution Day Viewing and Discussion Event – September 17

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September 17 is National Constitution Day !  The MSUvote Campus Coalition  invites you to join us for a special event.  We are hosting a Viewing and Discussion Event on September 17 at 6pm.  Participants will view the film 13th together and participate in a post-viewing discussion. Dr. Mieka Smart, Assistant Professor in the College of Human Medicine will serve as the discussion facilitator.  To learn more about Dr. Smart, view her bio here:  Dr. Mieka Smart

Netflix describes 13th as a thought provoking documentary (where) scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the US prison boom.”

This event is open to students and community members.

MSUvote is your on-campus, non-partisan information source for elections. We are calling on Spartans far and wide to register to vote this election season, to educate yourselves on the issues that will affect you and your communities, and participate in local, state, and federal elections.

Statement on federal government’s decision to rescind directive impacting international students

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July 14, 2020:

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. issued the following statement after learning of the federal government’s decision to rescind its July 6 Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) directive:

“This is welcome news for all international students who come to our country to study at our colleges and universities. We appreciate the federal government’s heeding the call of the hundreds of institutions of higher education throughout our country. MSU will continue to advocate on behalf of our international students, who are an essential part of our Spartan community.”

Together We Will – Website for Re-opening Updates

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As we approach the school year, MSU is planning to welcome more Spartans back to campus. Safety is our highest priority and we are working hard to support an engaged and connected experience for all. This website provides the latest information on planning and preparation. Success will take all of us working together.

You can learn more on the MSU  Together We Will website, recently redeveloped to make it easier for you to find the information and updates you need.

COGS Calls for MSUPD Reform/Transparency

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At their June 24th council meeting, the COGS Full Council passed legislation calling for increased transparency for the MSU Police Department, in addition to ending their use of chemical compounds as a means of suppression or force. Read the full resolution HERE

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