Welcome 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 website at mosaic.msu.edu. Students can also 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!

Welcome 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. 

Welcome 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.

Welcome 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. 

Hello 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 support resources available on campus, including CAPS, peer networks, and Spartan Family Connections. Whether you're preparing for a long-distance transition or simply adjusting to a new dynamic at home, this episode offers helpful tips, reflection, and reassurance for the journey ahead. 

Welcome 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.

Welcome 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 website lbc.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @lymanbriggscollege.

Welcome 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. 

Welcome 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!

Hello 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!  

On 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/.

Welcome 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.

Hello 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!  

Welcome 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. 

Welcome 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.

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! 

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. 

Hello 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. 

Welcome 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. 

Welcome 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.