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The Spartan Orientation StationSpartan Orientation Station – Family Fridays Edition: Final Preparations for a Strong StartHello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. This monthly summer series shares guidance, insights, and resources to help families and supporters navigate the transition to college alongside their student. In this episode, we focus on final preparations and early-semester guidance to help Spartans start strong. With move-in and the first week of classes just ahead, we’re sharing practical tips to ease the transition and build confidence for the semester ahead. This episode features insights from members of MSU’s...
2025-08-0135 minThe Spartan Orientation StationSpartan Orientation Station – Family Fridays Edition: Supporting Spartan Success with Persistence Strategies for Long-Term SuccessHello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. This monthly summer series shares guidance, insights, and resources to help families and supporters navigate the transition to college alongside their student. In this episode, we focus on supporting Spartan success, with an emphasis on persistence strategies and long-term success throughout the college journey. Joined by Dr. Christina Bridges and Justin St. Charles, LMSW, from MSU’s Strategic Retention Unit, we explore how students, families, and supporters can engage with resources that...
2025-07-0341 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving Community Series: James Madison CollegeWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of our Living Community series, we are featuring James Madison College, also called JMC. JMC is a residential college at Michigan State focused on creating an inclusive learning community that empowers students to pursue equity and justice through public service and civic engagement. Today we are welcoming Jahshua to discuss all things James Madison. Thank you so much for joining us today! For more information on James Madison, visit their website jmc.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @jmcmsu.
2025-06-2419 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving Community Series: James Madison CollegeWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of our Living Community series, we are featuring James Madison College, also called JMC. JMC is a residential college at Michigan State focused on creating an inclusive learning community that empowers students to pursue equity and justice through public service and civic engagement. Today we are welcoming Jahshua from JMC to discuss all things James Madison. Thank you so much for joining us today! For more information about JMC, visit their website https://jmc.msu.edu/ or follow them on Instagram @jmcmsu.
2025-06-1730 minThe Spartan Orientation StationMosaic CenterWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode, we will be discussing the MOSAIC Center for Education and Outreach! For more information about the MOSAIC Center, visit their office on the second floor of the MSU Union. For connections on social media, students can find the Campus Interfaith Council @msu_cic and Women*s Student Services @womensstudentservicesmsu on Instagram!
2025-06-1216 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving Community Series: Arts LLCWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of our Living Community series, we are featuring the Arts Living Learning Community. The Arts LLC focuses on socially engaged art and emphasizes belonging and community for its students. For more information about the Arts LLC, visit their website at artsliving.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @allc_msu.
2025-06-1018 minThe Spartan Orientation StationUndergraduate ResearchWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode, we will be discussing Undergraduate Research at MSU! Undergraduate research is conducted in all sorts of different forms and disciplines, and the UR team is here to help you find the best opportunity for you! Today, we welcome Dr. Brian Keas and Brittany Guercio Finch from the Office of Undergraduate Research to the podcast!For more information about Undergraduate Research, visit their website at urca.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @ur_at_msu.
2025-06-0515 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving Community Series: Honors CollegeWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On today’s edition of the Spartan Orientation Station’s Living Community series, we are speaking with the Honors College! The Honors College at MSU is home to high-achieving scholars dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. Joining us today are Melanie and Noah who are here to chat about all things Honors! Thanks for joining us! For more information about the Honors College, visit their website honors.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @msuhonors.
2025-06-0316 min
The Spartan Orientation StationFamily Fridays Edition: Navigating College Transitions, Family Challenges, and Campus SupportHello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. This monthly summer series shares guidance, insights, and resources to help families and supporters navigate the transition to college alongside their student. In this episode, we explore the emotional and practical adjustments that both students and families/supporters often experience as college begins. Joined by Dr. Olivia Scott from MSU’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), we discuss common challenges, how to recognize signs a student might be struggling, and the range of su...
2025-05-3025 minThe Spartan Orientation StationFirst Generation Resources & SupportWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of campus and community resources, we are discussing first generation college students and the resources available to them! Today we are welcoming Sarah and Marlene with First Generation Student Success. For more information about First Generation resources on campus, visit their webpage firstgen.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @msufli_1stgen.
2025-05-2917 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving Community Series: Lyman Briggs CollegeWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of our Living Community series, we are featuring Lyman Briggs College! Lyman Briggs, often called “Briggs” or LBC, is a science living learning community on campus. LBC was founded in 1967 to bridge the cultures of the sciences and the humanities and social sciences. Today we are welcoming Jacki and Makena from Lyman Briggs to discuss all things LBC. Thank you so much for joining us today! We are so excited to discuss Lyman Briggs College! For more information on Lyman Briggs, visit their w...
2025-05-2719 minThe Spartan Orientation StationExperiential Learning at MSUWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On Thursdays throughout the summer, SOS will feature a Campus and Community Resources series, where students can hear from experts about important departments and programs!On this week's episode, the orientation team discusses all things Experiential Learning. For more information about the Office for Experiential Learning, visit their website or send them an email at ssc@msu.edu.
2025-05-2215 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving Community Series: La CasaWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On Tuesdays throughout the summer, SOS will feature a Living Community series, which highlights the different residential programs/communities that students can live in at MSU!This week, we are discussing La Casa, which is a Living Learning Community for Spanish learners at Michigan State. La Casa is reopening in Fall 2025 and is located in Shaw Hall. For more information on La Casa, find them on Instagram @lacasamsu or visit their website to learn more!
2025-05-2009 min
The Spartan Orientation StationFamily Fridays Edition: Stay Involved with State - RSOS, Family Engagement, and MoreHello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series. In this episode, Raven and Laurin chat with the Assistant Director of Spartan Experiences, Lance Sharp, about the ways students can get and stay involved at MSU. Listen to learn more about family and student engagement, registered student organizations (RSOS), campus resources, tips for getting involved at MSU and in the greater Lansing, and student perspectives. Go Green!
2024-08-3025 minThe Spartan Orientation StationStudent Panel Q&A: Housing Staff EditionOn our final episode of the Spartan Orientation Station for the summer, join some of our very own student staff as they discuss their other positions as Resident Assistants, Assistant Community Directors, and Intercultural Aides working with Live On, MSU's Housing team! For more information about Live On, visit their website https://liveon.msu.edu/.
2024-08-0820 minThe Spartan Orientation StationSelf Care & WellbeingWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! This week, we are sitting down with Dr. Olivia Scott, Acting Assistant Director of Multicultural Initiatives and Community Engagement at MSU's Counseling and Psychiatric Services, to discuss all things self care, community care, and mental wellbeing!For more information about CAPS, visit their website: https://caps.msu.edu/index.html or follow them on Instagram @healthyspartans.
2024-08-0113 min
The Spartan Orientation StationFamily Fridays Edition: Setting Up You & Your Student for Student SuccessHello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series. In this episode, Raven and Laurin chat with the Director of the Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC), Dr. Charles Jackson, about the different ways transfer students and other students think about student success. Listen to learn more about defining student success, tips for academic success and beyond the classroom, and student narratives regarding their own success at Michigan State. Go Green!
2024-07-2629 minThe Spartan Orientation StationBroad Art MuseumWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week's episode, we are speaking with the Broad Art Museum on campus. Located at 547 E Circle Drive, right across from the Student Services Building, the art museum features a variety of fun exhibits and learning opportunities.For more information about Broad Art Museum, visit their website https://broadmuseum.msu.edu/ or find them on Instagram @msubroad.
2024-07-2518 minThe Spartan Orientation StationMSU LibrariesWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode, we will be discussing the MSU Libraries! The Library aims to provide expertise, collections, and infrastructure for discovery and creation through their work with MSU students, faculty, and staff. For more information about the Libraries on MSU's campus, or any of the amazing services the Library provides students with, visit their website lib.msu.edu or find them on Instagram @msulibraries.
2024-07-1814 minThe Spartan Orientation StationYour Questions: Answered!On this week's episode of the Spartan Orientation Station, our student staff answer your questions about Michigan State University! We know the transition to MSU can be tricky, so we want to share our tips and tricks for academic success, time management, and more!
2024-07-1120 minThe Spartan Orientation StationTransfer Experience Mentorship Program (TEMPO)On this week's episode of the Spartan Orientation Station, we are learning about the Transfer Experience Mentorship Program (TEMPO). TEMPO provides opportunities for new transfer students to be paired with a more experienced mentor to learn about MSU. For more information about the transfer student experience, follow the Transfer Student Success Center on Instagram @msutransfersuccess or email the TSSC team at transfersuccess@msu.edu.
2024-07-0413 min
The Spartan Orientation StationFamily Fridays Edition: Explaining the College Transition & New Dynamic With Your StudentHello families and supporters! Welcome to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series! Co-hosted by Raven Baugh, the NSO Program Coordinator for families and supporters, and Laurin Gierman, the Director of Spartan Family Connections, this monthly summer series will feature tips, resources, and perspectives about the college transition for families and supporters of incoming college students. On this week’s episode, we discuss the new dynamic and relationship involving families, supporters, and students due to the college transition process.
2024-06-2825 minThe Spartan Orientation StationResidence Hall AssociationWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week's episode, we will be discussing the Residence Hall Association (or RHA). RHA is Michigan State's on-campus student government, representing the students who live on-campus. Joining us today is RHA President, Erin Caldwell. For more information, find RHA on Instagram @msurha or visit their website rha.msu.edu.
2024-06-1306 minThe Spartan Orientation StationThe Writing CenterWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode, we speak with the Writing Center on campus. The Writing Center offers students, faculty, staff, and the community different support opportunities that covers an array of different writing fields and disciplines. Speaking about the Writing Center today is Melina, the Writing Center’s Community Engagement Coordinator, as well as Eva who works as an Undergraduate Writing Consultant. For more information about the Writing Center, visit their website at https://writing.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @wcmsu.
2024-06-0610 minThe Spartan Orientation StationNeighborhood Student Success Center (NSSC)Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week's episode, we speak with the Neighborhood Student Success Center, or NSSC. The NSSC supports student success initiatives around campus through collaboration and innovation. Speaking about the NSSC today is Dr. D'Wayne Jenkins, Neighborhood Director for Student Success in South Neighborhood. For more information about NSSC, visit their website at nssc.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @nsscmsu.
2024-05-3010 minThe Spartan Orientation StationIntramural Programs & Gym FacilitiesOn this week's episode of the Spartan Orientation Station, we will be discussing intramural (or IM) sports on campus, your MSU gym membership, how to sign up for IM teams and fitness classes, and hearing from students who have been a part of an IM team! Joining us this week is Ross Winter, the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports and Fitness Services.For more information about IM sports, gym memberships, and more, check out the Recreational Sports and Fitness Services website: https://recsports.msu.edu/. To activate your fitness membership, use your Spartan ID card and sign in h...
2024-05-2311 minThe Spartan Orientation StationVarsity Athletic TicketsOn this episode of the Spartan Orientation Station, our team talks about all things MSU Varsity Athletics. Featuring conversations about how students can buy athletic tickets and attend MSU athletic events, we’ll also share a little bit about our experiences as students attending these events. For more information, visit the Official MSU Athletics Website at msuspartans.com. To learn more about student sections or student athletic tickets, including all of the information shared here, check out the Student Section page linked here. To sign up for the Athletics newsletter mentioned in this podcast, click here.
2024-05-1606 minThe Spartan Orientation StationIntro to NSO (2024)As we get ready to welcome new Spartans to MSU, the New Student Orientation (or NSO) office is excited to talk about this summer’s orientation process! Throughout the summer, students can engage in a variety of different virtual programming before our in-person fall welcome program. Here to talk about the student orientation process are three NSO Program Coordinators, Maddie Sewick, Raven Baugh, and Jared Stratz.For more information on Transitions and Transfer Student Success (which houses NSO), find us on Instagram @msu_nso, Facebook MSU New Student Orientation, or email us at nso@msu.edu.
2024-05-0919 minThe Spartan Orientation StationTeam Talk: Working for OrientationNew Student Orientation (NSO) offers many different positions for undergraduate students to gain invaluable experience and have the chance to help incoming students make MSU (Michigan State University) their home. I’m here with a few of these student employees to talk about their experiences in the many different positions offered at the NSO office and give some insight into the kind of work they do. These students represent the four undergraduate positions available in the office, spartan leaders (SLs), office assistants (OAs), orientation interns (OIs), and student coordinators (SCs). For more information about working for NSO, che...
2024-02-0716 minThe Spartan Orientation StationCenter for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students (CVMAS)Hello everyone and welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! Today we’ll be talking about the Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students (CVMAS). The CVMAS is dedicated to promoting the educational, career, and personal advancement of service members, veterans, and their families at Michigan State University. Today we are joined by Patrick Forystek, the Director of the CVMAS. For more information about the Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students, check out their website: https://veterans.msu.edu/. You can also find them on Instagram: @msu_cvmas or visit their office in Room 8 of the Student Ser...
2023-11-0612 minThe Spartan Orientation StationLiving in East Lansing: Your Guide to Off-Campus HousingLiving off campus is a possibility for some incoming students, and many students will eventually choose to live in off campus housing. You may be wondering how to stay connected to on campus activities, when to sign a lease, or even how to start finding an apartment or house. These are all new responsibilities that we'll be discussing in today's episode. Joining us today is Suchitra Webster, who is the Director of the Office of Community and Student Relations.For more information about living off-campus, please visit https://offcampushousing.msu.edu/. For more information about the Office...
2023-10-3024 minThe Spartan Orientation StationFalling in Love with Fall WelcomeHello everyone and welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! Move in week is almost here and we are excited to have you start your new journey at Michigan State soon! Throughout the upcoming Fall Welcome, you will have multiple opportunities to explore campus, engage in interactive activities and meet other new Spartans before classes begin! Joining us today is Jared Stratz and Madison Sewick, Program Coordinators with New Student Orientation and Tammye Coles, Associate Director of Spartan Experiences. Welcome! For more information about Fall Welcome, please visit the website here: .https://spartanexperiences.msu.edu/fal...
2023-08-1744 minThe Spartan Orientation StationStudent Panel Q&AWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this episode, we will be hearing from a few of our student staff members about their experiences at Michigan State University! This episode will contain all of the advice, information, and tips before you get started at MSU!
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2023-08-1141 minThe Spartan Orientation StationThe Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU)Welcome to NSO’s weekly Spartan Orientation Station! On today’s episode we will be exploring everything you will need to know regarding the Associated Students of Michigan State University, or ASMSU. ASMSU is the undergraduate student government at Michigan State University. Founded in 1965, ASMSU has been representing the collective student voice to the university and surrounding community while also providing services accessible to undergraduate students. Since then, ASMSU has grown to be an organization on campus that focuses on student-centered advocacy, DEI initiatives, student empowerment, and community building. Today, we are joined by Emily Hoyumpa, ASMSU...
2023-08-1028 minThe Spartan Orientation StationCivic Engagement with MSUVoteWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station. Today’s featured campus partner is MSU Vote, a non-partisan campus committee whose mission is to increase the number of registered student voters, to inform and educate students on candidates and issues, and to bolster student participation on Election Day. Through their education, participation, and voter registration initiatives, MSU Vote helps empower students to become democratically engaged in their hometowns or in East Lansing. MSU was recognized by ALL IN in 2022 for significant efforts to get students engaged with the voting process. Whether you’re in-state or out of state, MSUVote is there...
2023-08-0825 minThe Spartan Orientation StationStudent Conduct and Life w/ OSSAWelcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! This episode we are discussing The Office of Student Support and Accountability also knows as OSSA. They support student success by ensuring a civil and inclusive learning environment based on academic and personal integrity. OSSA supports personal and community accountability and addresses conduct inconsistent with the Spartan Code of Honor with honesty, respect, and fairness. Today, we welcome Jake Kasper the Assistant Director of OSSA and Rick Shafer, the Associate Director for OSSA. Thank you for joining us! For more information about OSSA, you can rea...
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