Canadian Studies Student Organization

MSU Canadian Studies Student Organization (CSSO) is a student led initiative based from the Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University. The goal of this organization is to bring students together, both Canadian and otherwise, to foster a growing relationship between the United States and Canada. The following meetings and group activities were held by the organization during spring 2009.

1. March 24, 2009− First meeting and formation of the Canadian Studies Student Organization
2. April 14, 2009− Canadian Studies Bowling- Canadian Studies Student Organization group activity
3. April 26, 2009− Canadian Studies Student Organization meeting to discuss various strategies on connecting people and resources.

The names of current group members along with their departments are as follows.

Alisha Brown.......................Undergraduate Student, Psychology
Megan McCullen...............Graduate Student, Anthropology
Adam Raczkowski.............Undergrad Student, Political Science
Beth Brisco........................Graduate Student, Corp & Soil Science
David McLaughlin.............Doctoral Student, Teacher Education
Janis Fairbanks...................Doctoral Student, American Studies
Kate Withers.......................Graduate Student, Crop and Soil Science
Trent Pysarchik....................Undergraduate Student, Teacher Education
Qifan Wu.............................Graduate Student, Hospitality Business

CSSO also formed a student led Facebook group in the month of March.  The Facebook group helps those who are interested in Canadian Studies keep informed on discussions and activities sponsored by the Center.  It also serves as a social network venue for members of the student group, alumni, and university faculty.  For more details about the group activities and upcoming events, visit the MSU Canadian Studies Student Organization on Facebook.
 
The administration of the group includes;
Qifan Wu
Trent Pysarchik
Sarah Lockton

Advisor to the student group:  AnnMarie Schneider, Acting Director of the Canadian Studies Center and Alane Enyart, Office Assistant to the Center.