MSU Canadian Studies Center

05/19/2026

The MSU Canadian Studies Center was pleased to host colleagues from Université Laval last week as we continue building on our memorandum of understanding supporting collaborative teaching and research between our two institutions.

During their visit, François Gélineau, vice rector for international affairs, sustainable development, EDI, and philanthropy officer, and Julie Dionne, director of sports and recreation services, toured MSU athletic facilities and met with leadership from University Outreach and Engagement, International Studies and Programs, the Department of French, and MSU Athletics, including Athletic Director J Batt.

A highlight of the visit was a meeting with several CSC core faculty engaged in active research partnerships with colleagues at ULaval, along with, of course, a visit to the iconic MSU Dairy Store! 🍦

05/18/2026

The Canadian Studies Center was pleased to host Peter Johnson of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) last month for a day of on-campus meetings and a lecture on the Great Lakes Compact and Agreement.

Thank you to the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and MSU Water Alliance for co-sponsoring.

You can learn more about the GSGP's work and see a recording of the lecture at the link below. 👇

On April 6, 2026, the Canadian Studies Center hosted Peter Johnson, deputy director of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP), for a day of campus meetings and an afternoon lecture on the Great Lakes Compact and Agreement.

05/05/2026

Last month, the Canadian Studies Center was honored to host the Honorable Caroline Mulroney, president of the Treasury Board of Ontario and minister for Francophone Affairs, and Earl Provost, Ontario agent-general in Chicago, for a productive visit to MSU focused on strengthening partnerships between and .

The visit included a stop at the Center's office in the International Center, a meeting with President Kevin Guskiewicz at the Hannah Administration Building, and a campus tour featuring Beaumont Tower.

We look forward to deepening our research, teaching, and engagement partnerships with Ontario for the benefit of students, researchers, and communities on both sides of the border.

On April 8, the Canadian Studies Center was pleased to host the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, president of the Ontario Treasury Board and minister for Francophone Affairs for the province of Ontario, for a visit to the Center's office in the International Center, as well as a productive conversation with....

04/23/2026

We're excited to keep cheering on , including our Canadian and American players! 🏒 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

"The transfer portal is wide open and college hockey has officially concluded, along with the NCAA’s first season with Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players.

"Michigan State’s freshmen forwards Porter Martone, Cayden Lindstrom and Anthony Romani were three players to arrive from the CHL. While MSU fell short of the Frozen Four — which featured nearly 20 CHL players, including all four starting goaltenders — the trio was impactful throughout the season. Each played a role in helping MSU to its Big Ten regular-season title."

Michigan State’s freshman forwards Porter Martone, Cayden Lindstrom and Anthony Romani were the three players to arrive from the CHL, and while MSU fell short of the Frozen Four — one that saw almost 20 CHL players, including all four starting goaltenders — the trio was impactful throughout th...

04/20/2026

Attention Students 🚨

The Canadian Studies Center is partnering with the Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA) to recruit an MSU student for a paid, hybrid position. The successful student will draft a biweekly trade and business newsletter targeted to business leaders on both sides of the border.

Applications are due Wednesday, April 29. Full details at the link below (or search Handshake for job #10971479). 👇

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Anish, Ethan, and Grace — part of the next generation of leading efforts to strengthen U.S.-Canada relations.

04/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Armando Benitez on this well-deserved award! We are excited to celebrate Armando and the other awardees at the International Awards on Thursday.

We hope to see you there!

Michigan State University alum Armando Benitez has been named the 2026 recipient of the Joon S. Moon International Distinguished Alumni Award — honoring international Spartans making a difference worldwide.

Benitez credits MSU’s welcoming community for helping him thrive, both academically and personally. Today, he continues to strengthen the Spartan network in Toronto as president of the Toronto Spartans, carrying on his late wife's legacy.
👉 Read more: https://www.isp.msu.edu/news_article/24258

04/10/2026

We were honored to host Minister Caroline Mulroney on Wednesday and to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between and , a critical partner in research, teaching, and innovation. 🤝

04/06/2026

We had a wonderful visit with Luc Stafford (Deputy Vice-Rector of Research and Innovation), Julie Carrier (Deputy Vice-Rector Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies), Sylvia Gendron (Vice-Dean Graduate Studies, Faculty of Nursing), Melanie Lavoie-Tremblay (Vice-Dean Research, Faculty of Nursing) and Nicolas Macia (Executive Director, One Health Initiative). Dr. Mary Kay Smith, Executive Director of the MSU Learning and Assessment Center joined Dr. Rebecca Malouin (in her dual role as Director of the Global Heath Institute and Director of Canadian Studies Center) to explore collaborations in research, collaborative online learning, and student mobility/education abroad.

04/02/2026

The Canadian Studies Center was pleased to meet yesterday with James Becker, senior vice president at CBRE and the newly elected president of the Canada-United States Business Association. It was great to hear from Jim about his plans for the group and opportunities for collaboration. 🤝 🇺🇲 🇨🇦

03/30/2026

We are looking forward to Peter Johnson's talk next week on the Great Lakes Compact, a binational initiative of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers to protect the Great Lakes for future generations in both the United States and Canada. 🤝 🌊

Thank you to the MSU Water Alliance and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife for co-sponsoring.

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