MSU Center for Integrative Studies

10/19/2026

Join our amazing advisor Lauren for a trip to the MSU Museum this Thursday (10/22) at 10 a.m. Let us know if you'll be there: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQk3N1HIg-7NvAmE4WxSf28P_l-ad9AsfFqGDIleRy_5TuVg/viewform

10/14/2026

Can't wait to see our IDS and GLIS students TOMORROW (October 15) for our Open House! Stop by any time between 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 🎉

Join us October 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. for our open house!

Chat with advisors, learn more about your IDS or GLIS major, explore study abroad/away options, and grab some FREE swag.

Just stop by 302 Berkey any time between 11:30 and 1:30 p.m.

We can't wait to see you! 🥳

10/13/2026

This is your reminder to apply for the AJ Harris Field Experience Scholarship, just like our awesome student Donovan Hollins did!

Here he is at our awards ceremony last spring 🎉

Apply by Thursday, October 15, at the link below 👇

10/12/2026

Join Lauren TOMORROW (October 13) for Caffeine & Coordinate, a chance to meet outside the office. This session will focus on prepping for enrollment, which begins soon!

📍 October 13: Brody Plaza*
🕛 Drop in any time between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

*If you do not have a meal plan, please coordinate with Lauren to get your lunch covered.

10/09/2026

Good luck to all! 👏
Read more about IDS major Abigail: https://integrativestudies.msu.edu/news/2026/10/2026-10-05-abigail-livingston-marshall-scholarship

Five Social Science affiliated students/recent alumni have been named nominees for the prestigious Marshall Scholarship!

The Marshall Scholarship helps to support students across the country to study at any university in the United Kingdom.

Best of luck to all of our nominees!

The full story: http://spr.ly/6187BGLdZc

Michigan State University Political Science MSU Center for Integrative Studies

10/02/2026

During a research trip to Pakistan this past summer, Professor Fayyaz Hussain visited his former high school, where students proudly showed off their swag. We love to see it! 💚

10/01/2026

What can an interdisciplinary degree lead to? For Michigan State University alum Gerald Fisher ('67), it helped shape a life of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. 💚

From studying business, English, and psychology through one of MSU's early interdisciplinary programs to winning an NCAA hockey championship and building a distinguished career in law and teaching, Mr. Fisher credits his broad educational experience with helping him see connections, embrace new opportunities, and serve communities across Michigan.

Swipe to learn more, then read his full reflection below 👇

09/30/2026

Join us TODAY (9/30) at 5 p.m. for snacks and games at The Avenue Cafe!

All IDS/GLIS majors are welcome 🎉

09/29/2026

Coffee, conversation, and course planning? ☕ ✅

Join our amazing advisor Lauren for Caffeine & Coordinate, a chance to meet outside the office. Whether you have questions about classes, careers, graduation plans, or life at MSU, she is always happy to chat!

📍 Today, Sept. 29: MSU Library
🕛 Drop in any time between 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

09/24/2026

Fieldwork in action! 📋 ✅

Last weekend, our IDS 495 students took their research skills to the farmers market, gaining hands-on experience with the interdisciplinary methods that help them understand complex issues from multiple perspectives.