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The CSSAA Board serves the College of Social Science through a number of initiatives which include, but are not limited to the following:

-Unites the College of Social Science (CSS) and its alumni to promote the mutual interests of  both parties through personal, professional, and educational development

-Encourages and supports the establishment of regional CSS alumni groups throughout the United States and the world

-Represents alumni voice in interactions with CSS faculty, administrators, and students with respect to CSS programs and activities

-Disseminates pertinent information on research and development within CSS with regard to advancements in the various disciplines of Social Science

-Encourages alumni to financially support the College of Social Science and its strategic priorities

CONTACT INFORMATION

Vicki Essenmacher
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
306 Berkey Hall
Telephone:  517-432-7047
Tollfree: 866-496-6656
Fax:  517-353-4683
vicki@msu.edu

FUN FACTS

Two United States Senators from Michigan are social science alumni: Spencer Abraham (later U.S Secretary of Energy) and Debbie Stabenow.

Former U.S. Congressman Nick Smith (1993-2005) from Michigan, is a 1957 IDS graduate.

The School of Criminal Justice in the College of Social Science is the nation's oldest continuous degree-granting criminal justice program, established in 1935.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

All board meetings are open to Social Science alumni. If you would like to attend or have any further questions, please contact Vicki Essenmacher at vicki@msu.edu or 517-432-7047.

Saturday, September 13, 2008
 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Room 309 Berkey Hall

Saturday, November 8, 2008
8:30 a.m. - Noon, Room 309 Berkey Hall

Saturday, March 14, 2009
8:30 a.m. - Noon, Room 309 Berkey Hall

Saturday, May 16, 2009 Annual Meeting:
Time and location to be determined

 

"When from these scenes we wander
And twilight shadows fade; Our memory still will linger
Where light and shadow played: In the evening oft
we'll gather And pledge our faith anew,
Sing our love for Alma Mater
And thy praises MSU"
-MSU Shadows  

Grandparents University 2008

Grandfather and grandson using a GPS together to find treasure on the MSU campus during Grandparents University 2007

The College of Social Science was pleased to co-sponsor Grandparents University, a three-day program from June 25-27, 2008 that brought over 800 children and grandparents together for a unique educational program on the MSU campus. Online registration opened on December 18, 2007 and quickly sold out in less than three days. Complete program details and information on how to join the mailing list for 2009 (dates to be announced) are available online.

For more information about the College of Social Science's participation in Grandparents University or to serve as an alumni volunteer for the program, please contact Vicki Essenmacher at 517-432-7047 or vicki@msu.edu

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