MSU Center for European and Eurasian Studies

05/14/2026

Great to see continued collaboration between Michigan State University and partners in Kazakhstan.

During this week’s visit to the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, MSU delegates met with Chairperson of the Board – Rector Beibitkul Sarsemkhanqyzy Karimova to discuss strategic partnerships, academic exchange, and opportunities for future joint initiatives in education and research.

The visit highlights the importance of international cooperation in strengthening global academic connections across Eurasia and beyond. CEES Director Volodymyr Tarabara was among the MSU representatives participating in these discussions.

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Қазақ ұлттық қыздар педагогикалық университетінің Басқарма Төрағасы – Ректор Бейбіткүл Сәрсемханқызы Кәрімова АҚШ-тың Michigan State University (MSU) делегац...

05/13/2026

🌍 CEES at VIPP–Bolashak Alumni Reunion in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The MSU Center for European and Eurasian Studies (CEES) was proud to participate in the VIPP–Bolashak Alumni Reunion, bringing together alumni, partners, and colleagues to celebrate ongoing collaboration.
CEES Director Volodymyr Tarabara took part in the panel discussion, contributing to conversations on strengthening international partnerships. We were also pleased to have ISP Dean Titus Awokuse in attendance, highlighting MSU’s continued commitment to global engagement.
It was great to reconnect with alumni and see the impact of programs like MSU’s Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) and the Bolashak Program.
MSU International Studies and Programs

05/05/2026

CEES Director Volodymyr Tarabara and former director Norm Graham joined MSU Vice Provost and Dean Titus Awokuse in Washington, D.C. for engagements connected to the Global Challenges University Alliance 2030 (GCUA 2030) 🌍

During the visit, Dean Awokuse participated in the panel discussion “Advancing Innovation in Agrifood Systems” at the Embassy of Sweden. The event highlighted how collaboration across academia, government, international organizations, and the private sector can accelerate innovation and drive transformation in agriculture and food systems.

Michigan State University is proud to be a founding member of GCUA 2030 alongside the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), reinforcing our commitment to sustainable global development.

04/10/2026

We’re sorry to share that the April 15 Language of the Month meeting (Hungarian), originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, has been canceled.

We look forward to bringing the program back and hope to announce our fall lineup sometime this summer. Thank you for your understanding!

03/25/2026

Happening this Thursday & Friday (March 26–27)! Join MSU’s Muslim Studies Program for the 19th Annual Conference, “Does Islam Have a Liberation Theology?”—a two-day webinar featuring panels and keynote talks by Ebrahim Moosa (University of Notre Dame) and Sylvia Chan-Malik (Rutgers University).

Explore timely discussions on faith, justice, and global perspectives—view the full schedule in the images and register for free at https://tinyurl.com/MSP-Conference

We are proud to announce the 19th Annual Muslim Studies Conference at Michigan State University. This year, we are exploring the question: "Does Islam Have a Liberation Theology?"

Our two-day webinar will bring together scholars and thinkers to examine the intersection of Islamic thought and social justice movements. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about the subject, we invite you to be part of this scholarly exchange.

🗓️ Dates: March 26-27, 2026

💻 Format: Online Webinar

🔗 Register today: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R2pXkOjYQkW0XojX9uZUoA

03/25/2026

Join us at Michigan State University for the 2026 Italian Film Festival USA on April 10–11 in Wells Hall B122, featuring free screenings of contemporary Italian films in their original language with English subtitles.

Film lovers and supporters, the Italian Film Festival USA is coming back to MSU. Please join us on April 10 and 11 for some interesting new Italian movies! MSU Department of Romance and Classical Studies, MSU College of Arts & Letters MSU Italian Club MSU Center for European and Eurasian Studies
https://italianfilmfests.org/detroit.html

03/13/2026

The Annual Scholar Showcase is back!

Come hear from MSU Scholars and learn about their cutting edge research on Friday, March 13th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the STEM Building, Room 2130.

Light refreshments will be served.

03/11/2026

Experience "Turkish Arts & Crafts" with Aysegul Ersil, MSU Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant from Turkey. The event will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 3 - 5 pm at MSU International Center Room 303.

03/10/2026

We are proud to announce the 19th Annual Muslim Studies Conference at Michigan State University. This year, we are exploring the question: "Does Islam Have a Liberation Theology?"

Our two-day webinar will bring together scholars and thinkers to examine the intersection of Islamic thought and social justice movements. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about the subject, we invite you to be part of this scholarly exchange.

🗓️ Dates: March 26-27, 2026

💻 Format: Online Webinar

🔗 Register today: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R2pXkOjYQkW0XojX9uZUoA

08/01/2024

Dr. Eric Freeman, Detroit News Pulitzer winner and Knight Center for Environmental Journalism Chair, was inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Dr. Freedman is a member of CERES core faculty and serves on the Center's Faculty Advisory Council. Congratulations, Professor Freedman!

Eric Freedman is Professor of Journalism and former Associate Dean of International Studies and Programs. During his 20-year newspaper career, he covered public affairs, environmental issues and legal affairs for newspapers in New York and Michigan, winning a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of a legisla...

04/01/2024