MSU Center for European and Eurasian Studies

10/01/2026

Reminder! This event is happening today at 5:30pm. We hope you join us at the MSU International Center, room 303.

10/01/2026

Scholars of East Central and Southeastern Europe may be interested in this opportunity from ACLS and the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia. The 2027 Summer Institute offers two weeks of research and writing in an interdisciplinary setting. See details in the shared post below.

ACLS and the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia are now accepting applications for the 2027 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe. Held June 2-18 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, this two-week residency gives scholars dedicated time for their own research and writing in an interdisciplinary setting. Apply by Oct. 28, 5 PM ET: www.acls.org/SISECSE

09/25/2026

The Oscar-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol will be screened at MSU on September 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Wells Hall B117. A powerful and award-winning firsthand account of the war in Ukraine, the event is open to all.

majors and historians, join us for this Oscar-winning documentary:

🍿 20 Days in Mariupol
📆 September 29
🕛 6:30 p.m.
📍 Wells Hall, B117

09/24/2026

Join the MSU Center for European and Eurasian Studies for a lecture by Nadiia Ivanova, Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy at People in Need, on how authoritarian governments use disinformation, repression, and other tactics to undermine civil society and democratic institutions. Don't miss this timely discussion on human rights, civic space, and democratic resilience around the world.

On October 1, join the MSU Center for European and Eurasian Studies for a special guest lecture co-sponsored by the Global Health Institute.

Nadiia Ivanova, director of the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy at People in Need, will present "Democratic Backsliding from a Comparative Perspective." Drawing on more than a decade of experience advancing human rights and democratic resilience in Eastern Europe, Ivanova will examine how modern authoritarian and populist movements operate, learn from one another, and affect civil society, while exploring ways to help civic spaces and public discourse recover.

📍MSU International Center, Room 303
🕛 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

08/24/2026

CEES is proud to celebrate Professor Norman Graham and this well-deserved recognition. As director of the center for 30 years, he helped strengthen international studies at MSU and fostered connections between academic research and real-world policy. Congratulations, Professor Graham!

Please join us in congratulating JMC Prof. Norm Graham, who has been appointed associate dean of James Madison College.

Graham, a longtime professor in JMC’s International Relations field, returns to a role he previously held from 1999 to 2012. Since joining the full-time college in 1987, he has built a distinguished record as a teacher, scholar and administrator. He has twice served as acting dean, directed MSU’s Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies for 30 years, published 11 books and helped establish JMC’s International Relations in Brussels program.

As associate dean, Graham will support faculty research and development, curriculum, international programming and strategic initiatives while continuing to teach half-time.

“It’s the best job in the world,” Graham said of his career at JMC. “I love the college and I love the students we have.”

Link in comments to read more about his experience and priorities for the college.

08/12/2026

Sharing this upcoming event from OISE at MSU, August 17, celebrating the journeys of Dr. Anar Kalzhanova and Dr. Gakku Rakhimova International Bolashak International Scholars.

EVENT REMINDER: Join us on Monday, 17 August as we mark the culmination of the journeys of Dr. Anar Kalzhanova and Dr. Gakku Rakhimova at the Michigan State University College of Education as Bolashak International Scholars—Kazakhstan’s flagship, one-year scholarship program.

The Office of International Studies in Education (OISE) advances global perspectives in teaching, research, and outreach.
MSU VIPP Centre for International Programmes - Bolashaq Samantha Caughlan

07/13/2026

The Center for European and Eurasian Studies is pleased to share this community event hosted by the Office for International Students and Scholars. Please see the shared post below for event details and registration information.

Don't miss the biggest match of the tournament!⚽🏆

Join OISS and cheer alongside fellow international students and scholars as we watch the world's biggest soccer match together! Come enjoy an afternoon of great company, trivia, ice cream, and chances to win prizes!

Wear your favorite team's jersey or colors for a chance to win a prize!

Sunday, July 19
International Center, Room 115
The fun begins at 2:00pm

To help us best plan for ice cream and prizes, please complete this form if you plan on attending: https://forms.gle/ksefCSWQ9WSyqnVy6

07/07/2026

Join us for a World Soccer Watch Party at the International Center!
Come watch Argentina vs. Egypt at noon and connect with fellow students, faculty, staff, scholars, and community members.
July 7 at 12pm, Noon
International Center, Room 115
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

06/30/2026

Join us on July 23rd from 6-8pm at Sidestreets Delicatessen (The Original) in Charlotte for an IACL Social! Members and prospective members are welcome to join!
Plenty of parking available at the rear entrance.

06/29/2026

Beat the heat and join us for a World Soccer Watch Party at the International Center!

Come enjoy exciting matches from around the world in the comfort of the A/C, connect with fellow students, faculty, staff, scholars, and community members, and cheer on your favorite team!

Match Schedule
Monday, June 29 | 1:00 PM – Brazil vs. Japan
Tuesday, June 30 | 1:00 PM – Côte d'Ivoire vs. Norway
Wednesday, July 1 | 12:00 PM – England vs. DR Congo
Thursday, July 2 | 3:00 PM – Spain vs. Austria

Location: International Center, Room 115

Everyone is welcome!

It’s going to be a hot one this week—come cool off in the International Center and watch matches from around the world! Connect with fellow students and scholars, enjoy the A/C, and cheer on your favorite team!

Who are you rooting for?!

Monday, June 29 @ 1:00pm: Brazil vs. Japan
Tuesday, June 30 @ 1:00pm: Côte d'Ivoire vs. Norway
Wednesday, July 1 @ 12:00pm: England vs. DR Congo
Thursday, July 2 @ 3:00pm: Spain vs. Austria

All matches will be shown in the International Center, Room 115.

Check the OISS Events Calendar on the OISS website for additional watch parties taking place throughout the tournament.