Student Bulletin: December 2023

New Embedded Counselor

In Spring semester 2024, we will welcome Christian Gibson, LMSW, as the new CAPS Embedded Counselor for the College of Music and College of Arts & Letters. Christian (she, her) is originally from Metro Detroit but has spent most of her adult life living near the shores of Lake Michigan. She has worked with collegiate students in several roles including Resident Director, Advocate, Prevention Educator, Instructor, and Counselor. She loves to walk alongside students as they heal, grow, change, and come into more fullness – both for or as themselves and in their relationships. Christian received a B.A. in Psychology from Calvin University and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Denver.

Further information about Christian’s clinical hours and ways to engage with her will be shared early in the Spring semester.

College of Music Holiday Building Hours

Mon, Dec. 18 – Fri, Dec. 22:
Music Building, 7:00am – 9:00pm
Music Practice, 7:00am – 6:00pm

Sat, Dec. 23 – Sun, Dec 24:
Music Building, 11am – 9:00pm
Music Practice, Entry Doors Locked (ID Access)

Mon, Dec. 25 – Tue, Dec. 26:
CLOSED

Wed, Dec. 27 – Sun, Dec 31:
Music & Music Practice, ID card access only from 7am – 9:00pm (Offices Closed)

Mon, Jan. 1 – Tue, Jan. 2:
CLOSED

Wed, Jan. 3 – Fri, Jan. 5:
Music Building, 7:00am – 9:00pm
Music Practice, 7:00am – 6:00pm

Sat, Jan. 6 – Sun, Jan. 7:
Music Building, 11am – 9:00pm
Music Practice, Entry Doors Locked (ID Access)

Students MUST exit the buildings by 9:00pm

More Helpful Links

A few things to share that can be important and useful for all students:

Bias Busters: Cultural Competence Guides

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reminders and Guidance for StudentsGenerative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reminders and Guidance for Students

Academic Integrity: The Office of Student Support & Accountability

Wagner Chamber Competition Deadline

The Wagner Chamber Competition due date is approaching (Sunday, Dec 17). The competition is open to ensembles of 3-8 members. Prizes range from $1000-$4000. Groups must complete an application form and submit a video recording, and all students must have their faculty complete the faculty signature form. Check out more on the competition website or email lamyvonn@msu.edu with questions.

Two Free Holiday Concert Tickets

As a student in the College of Music, you are eligible to receive TWO FREE tickets to Holiday Cheer with MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs at Wharton Center on Saturday, December 9, 8:00 p.m.

How to get your reserved-seats:

Your free tickets to this reserved-seat event must be acquired in-person through the Main Office in the Music Building, 102 MB (M-F, 8am–5pm). There are a limited number of tickets for this event, available starting Friday. Dec. 1 until Thursday. Dec. 7. Seats are limited and only available on a first-come first-served basis. Only College of Music students are eligible for this offer.

About the concert:

More than 300 members from MSU’s Symphony Orchestra and Choirs bring the joy and spirit of the season to life in this holiday music tradition. A concert for the entire family, a variety of holiday favorites are included, from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah, to Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and audience singalong. Jonathan Reed, Sandra Snow, and Octavio Más-Arocas, conductors.

Helpful Links

Derrick Fox, your associate dean for graduate students and creative endeavors, has shared a few links that may be helpful to you and our graduate community:.

1. 23-24 Graduate Handbook – https://www.music.msu.edu/assets/23-24_Grad_Handbook-1.pdf
2. MSU Gender and Sexuality Center Campus Center – Resources for Faculty, Staff and GAs – https://gscc.msu.edu/education/faculty-staff.html
3. Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions – https://ocat.msu.edu/multicultural-student-organizations/
4. Relax, Replenish, Reconnect, and Soulful Self-Care – https://grad.msu.edu/events/educator-wellbeing-soulful-self-care