Homecoming 2023 Edition

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Michigan State mascot Sparty fist-bumps a vendor at the East Lansing Farmers market for Spartan Appreciation Day on Sept. 17, 2023. Photo by Henry Szymecko

HOMECOMING GRAND MARSHAL MOLLY BRENNAN: MSU WILL ALWAYS BE HOME

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen eibarguen@statenews.com

Homecoming’s Grand Marshal Molly Brennan was in disbelief when she was contacted about the opportunity to serve as grand marshal this year. But immediately after, she felt an immense feeling of honor.

“It was overwhelming,” Brennan said. “You’re supposed to represent what’s good about the university. You’re supposed to embody that spirit and that tradition.”

Brennan, an alumna of MSU’s class of 1982, has a great list of achievements from her time at the university.

A prolific track and field athlete in college, Brennan was named an AllAmerican twice, served as captain of MSU’s first Big Ten women’s outdoor championship team and was inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame. Off the field, Brennan graduated second in her class while studying both computer science and humanities. Her academic prowess earned her a Rhodes Scholarship to obtain a Master in Philosophy at Oxford University.

“I am profoundly grateful (for) the opportunities that MSU gave me,” Brennan said. “I recognize what it did for me, and I want other students to have that opportunity.”

A FEARLESS GIRL TO AN ATHLETIC LEADER

While growing up, Brennan never thought of herself as a trailblazer. She remembers playing on the boys basketball and track teams in middle school but never felt out of place or as if she was breaking tradition.

“I didn’t have the mentality of women’s liberation,” Brennan said. “I didn’t do it because of a rationale that it ought to be this way. I just wanted to play.”

It wasn’t until high school, Brennan said, when she began to understand the limitations society was attempting to place on her.

Brennan said she was barred from competing in the state track and field meet since girls were not allowed to run on the boys team, even though that was her only viable option. Facing the possibility of her daughter being unable to compete at the highest level, Brennan’s mother encouraged members of the high school board to allow the formation of a girls team.

“That’s when it first really struck me that sometimes you’ve got to push for those women’s rights,” Brennan said. “It wasn’t there, and it was wrong.”

The disparities only became more stark when competing in college. Until her senior year, the women’s track and field team could only compete in the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women since the NCAA didn’t recognize women’s sports then.

But in their first year of competition in the NCAA, Brennan’s team won the first women’s track and field Big Ten championship.

“Athletes have played an important role in the civil rights and Title IX movements,” Brennan said. “We lived it. We didn’t realize we were living it, but we were that first group.”

BRENNAN’S LIFE AFTER MSU

After finishing her education, Brennan joined General Motors Co. as both an engineer and driver for the winning GM’s Sunraycer solar car team in the first World Solar Challenge. There, she set four solar and electric land speed Guinness World Records. Alongside creating a documentary commemorating the moment, Brennan went on a speaking tour for primary and secondary schools across the country with the goal of promoting STEM education.

“I’ve had people come up to me 20 years later that said, ‘You came and spoke to my school, and I’m now in engineering,’” Brennan said. “It obviously did have an effect on people.”

A FOREVER SPARTAN

From the moment she arrived on campus, Brennan never doubted MSU’s significance in her life. To her, MSU is the school that gave her the opportunity to study what she loved,

compete at the highest level and create lifelong friendships.

“I love MSU,” Brennan said. “From when I was recruited and stepped foot on that campus, it felt like home.”

Even after graduating, Brennan remained involved with the university by serving on a variety of committees and boards in the College of Engineering and the Alumni Office. Brennan and her husband, William Devlin, have put significant philanthropic efforts toward the establishment of a scholarship for students in the Honors College and College of Engineering, a faculty award in the Honors College and an endowed fund centered on the Honors College’s sustainability.

“I will always be a very strong advocate for Michigan State,” Brennan said. “I bleed green.”

As Brennan leads the homecoming parade down Grand River Avenue on Sept. 22, she said one person will be on her mind: James Bibbs, MSU’s former track coach who was named last year’s homecoming grand marshal.

“He was my coach and a phenomenal individual,” Brennan said. “I am humbled to follow him.”

From the moment Brennan donned a Spartan uniform, she has felt inextricably tied to MSU, she said. To her, being a Spartan is an identity that follows you for the rest of your life, impacting you in countless ways.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

MEET THE 2023 HOMECOMING COURT

By Shakyra Mabone smabone@statenews.com

As MSU kicks off its annual homecoming celebration, 12 seniors have been selected to serve on homecoming court. These seniors will represent the university in the homecoming parade, homecoming football game and other activities this week. Meet this year’s court, with information provided by the MSU Alumni Office.

WHO’S ON THE COURT?

Kelsey Abner

Kelsey Abner is a supply chain management senior from Farmington Hills, Michigan. In addition to being in both the Broad College of Business and Honors College, she is minoring in global public health and epidemiology.

Abner is committed to advocating for diverse student groups. She desires to make sure every student is heard, especially students from marginalized groups.

In her role on the court, Abner hopes to spread positivity and represent MSU with integrity. Even though Abner

appreciates MSU for its academia, the architecture in buildings, such as the Minskoff Pavilion where she spends most of her time, also catches her eye.

“Be curious, be resilient, be respectful, be Spartan strong,” Abner said.

Leah Flores-Cabrera

Leah Flores-Cabrera is an applied engineering sciences senior from Troy, Michigan. She is minoring in supply chain management and is involved in student organizations such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Flores-Cabrera is passionate about minority voices being heard. She strives to develop more professional and educational opportunities for underrepresented students.

Flores-Cabrera appreciates the culture and community at MSU, as well as its campus. Her favorite spots on campus are the Wells Hall Courtyard and the Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions, her go-to place to connect with the community.

“Prioritize doing the things you enjoy,” Flores-Cabrera said. “You might have some tedious classes

at times, but make time to pursue hobbies/extracurriculars that you like and spend time with people you care about.”

Lily Florian

Hailing from Stevensville, Michigan, Lily Florian is a senior studying psychology with a minor in youth and society and educational studies. She is also a member of the Honors College. Florian has a passion for human rights, mental health and effective communication. These are qualities that shape her dedication to MSU and influence her work to make a difference on campus. She’s ambitious in her

goal to help students find their home at MSU.

In her free time, Florian enjoys baking and photography. She also finds peace of mind by spending time in the Horticulture Gardens on campus.

“Take advantage of the various opportunities presented to you,” Florian said. “Every opportunity, big or small, has the potential to bring something new into your life.”

Brandon Foster

Brandon Foster, a senior from Orchard Lake, Michigan, is pursuing communications with a minor in public relations. Foster aspires to use

his degree to uplift diversity, equity and inclusion in marketing and sales.

Foster is committed to being involved with his MSU community. He is a member of various campus organizations such as the MSU National Pan-Hellenic Council, MSU Black Alumni and National Association of Black Journalists.

Foster also is enthusiastic on MSU’s diverse student body and lifestyle. When getting away from student life on campus, Foster likes to spend time at the Red Cedar Springs.

Foster quoted Rapper Nas saying, “If you’re scared to take chances, you’ll never have the answers.”

The 2023 homecoming court poses in front of Spartan Stadium. Photo courtesy of Michigan State University

Caleb Fraser

Caleb Fraser is a nursing senior from Worland, Wyoming. He takes pride as a Spartan as a member of the Spartan Marching Band and singing in the Spartan Dischords, an allmale acapella group.

Fraser is passionate about mental health and understanding the complexity of grief, as he has experienced losing a loved one.

Fraser dedicates time to volunteer at Ele’s Place in Lansing, where he has observed the impact of grief counseling and the importance of having a support system.

One philosophy that Fraser holds in his life is to “leave things better than when you found it,” which has influenced his position on homecoming court.

“I think that the most important thing you can learn is how to be an empathetic person,” Fraser said. “Empathy coupled with a desire to connect with people around you is what truly makes the world a better place.”

Emily Hoyumpa

From Shelby Township, Michigan, Emily Hoyumpa is a social relations and policy senior with minors in French and Asian Pacific American Studies. She is also a member of the Honors College.

Hoyumpa is dedicated to the Spartan community as the student body president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University. She is honored to represent the

resilience and perseverance of the Spartan community through serving on homecoming court.

Hoyumpa is grateful to represent the community through her work and interests relating to diversity, equity and inclusion, leadership, community, sustainability, foreign languages and culture.

“Being a Spartan means something different to all of us,” Hoyumpa said. “Whether it means screaming in the student section at sporting events, studying abroad, having the opportunity to do lifechanging research, or joining an extracurricular, no one has the exact same Spartan experience.”

Alyssa Konesky

From Howell Michigan, Alyssa Konesky is a political science senior with minors in German and quantitative data analytics. As a firstgeneration college student, Konesky overcame many challenges throughout her academic journey that sparked her passion for student advocacy.

Konesky has advocated for education and allyship to end antisemitism. She also has contributed to MSU’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Foundations, promoting a welcoming and inclusive community. After graduation, Konesky aspires to continue advocating for positive change nationwide.

“To fellow MSU students, you’re doing amazing,” Konesky said. “You are loved, you are valued and you are a positive force in your communities.”

Nikita Nel

Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, Honors College senior Nikita Nel is a biochemistry and molecular biology/biotechnology student in the Lyman Briggs College with a minor in bioethics.

Nel, who immigrated from South Africa as a first-generation immigrant, has a strong interest in exploring the connections between socioeconomic, environmental factors and human health. Throughout her academic experience, Nel has highlighted the impact of culture on health.

Nel appreciates her friendships, mentors and learning experience on campus. She encourages students to use MSU’s resources to pursue their dreams and find their community.

“As a Spartan, there are endless possibilities at your fingertips,” Nel said. “Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone to seek new experiences.”

George Ramirez-Madrigal

George Ramirez-Madrigal is an elementary education senior minoring in Spanish from Comstock Park, Michigan. Ramirez-Madrigal is honored to showcase the hard work of first-generation students through his position on homecoming court. He hopes to leave a positive impact on those he collaborates with.

Ramirez-Madrigal showed his leadership skills in various groups and through his classes. He believes in leading by example and encourages everyone to keep this mindset.

“Sí se puede,” Ramirez-Madrigal said. “You can do it all with the right mindset and a supportive environment. Yes, we’ll have times where we would like to give up, but those are learning moments that will help us grow.”

Taylor Sutton

Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, Taylor Sutton is a social work senior with two minors in defense studies and leadership and human behavior and social services. Sutton believes MSU is an institution that stands out for its community.

During their time at MSU, Sutton has cherished the number of discussions around equity. Sutton is grateful for the people, opportunities and resources that have allowed them to grow as a student.

“Class of 2024, we made it,” Sutton said. “This wasn’t easy for me, and I know this wasn’t easy for any of you either. The class who lost our senior year of high school and our freshman year of college and yet still stand here today as a testament of determination and success. Take the time to congratulate yourself and your peers.”

Rochisshil Varma

Rochisshil Varma is an applied engineering sciences senior with minors in business and entrepreneurship and innovation. Varma, from Kolkata, India, is proud to represent Global Spartans and minority communities. This year is prominent to Varma as the 150th anniversary of international students attending MSU.

In his role on homecoming court, Varma said he has a unique responsibility to represent international students at MSU. As an international student, Varma found a home at MSU with fellow international Spartans from diverse backgrounds. His favorite spot on campus is the International Center.

“To my fellow Spartans, I want you all to know that together we can create a truly inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels valued and heard,” Varma said.

Devin Woodruff

Hailing from Southfield, Michigan, Devin Woodruff is a public policy senior with minors in law, justice and public policy and business. As an avid representative and student advocate, he believes all students deserve the best support from their community.

Woodruff is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in hopes of creating a safe space on campus so students can freely express themselves, their cultural backgrounds and identities. Woodruff also believes if a student is comfortable with their identity on campus, they are more likely to thrive and graduate in a timely manner.

Woodruff takes pride in how the community unites as a Spartan family.

“It is truly your world,” Woodruff said. “Students, don’t let anyone dim your light or tell you what you can or cannot do. You have a lot more power than you may think.”

HERE IS WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING MSU’S HOMECOMING WEEK

By Misha Berry mberry@statenews.com

Students, family, alumni and faculty will join Michigan State University in the celebration of Homecoming 2023 with a host of events. The festivities will begin on Monday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 24.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19

To celebrate the start of fall, MSU will host a student brunch from 10 a.m. to noon in the Beaumont Tower Courtyard. MSU’s Tower Guard and members of the College of Music will also be hosting a tour showcasing Beaumont Tower’s history. Brunch and tours will be available at no cost and

on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact University Activity Board Events Coordinator Emma Nicolaysen.

From 8 to 9 p.m., Magician and Hypnotist Miss Uchawi will hold a night of hypnotism at the MSU Union Ballroom. Miss Uchawi has been seen on TEDx, the 2023 Grammys and 2022 World Cup commercials. This event is free for students.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

The eighth annual Exercise is Medicine On Campus, or EIM-OC, Healthy Homecoming Walk will be from 8 a.m to 2 p.m at Demonstration Hall field. EIM-OC, an organization that promotes exercise at universities

around the country, and MSU campus partners will host trivial wheels, a bike ride around campus and more from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants can also walk quarter-mile laps around Demonstration Hall field’s sidewalk in a friendly competition with other EIMOC universities. Participation is open to all students, faculty, alumni and staff, and the first 100 people will receive a free prize.

The MSU Downtown Coaches Club will host a dinner event at Reno’s East Sports Bar and Grill to hear from football team representatives. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., and attendance will cost $21 for members and $26 for non-members. For more information, contact MSU Downtown Coaches Club President Harriett Dean.

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Trivia with Zeke will be free to all students at the MSU Union Ballroom. Students can spin the wheel for Zeke-themed prizes and have the chance to pet him. For more information, contact University Activity Board Events Coordinator Emma Nicolaysen.

Broadway Actress and Singer Mandy Gonzalez will perform at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. The cost of attendance is $45 for the public and $19 for students or youth. Gonzalez has performed in “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” featured in Disney’s “Mulan” and more. Purchase tickets on the Wharton Center’s website.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

Stop by the Spartan Navigator event

Deborah Ann Kashy

April 11, 1962-September 8, 2023

Professor Deborah Ann Kashy, a beloved professor of Psychology at Michigan State University, died on September 8, 2023, at the age of 61 in her home in East Lansing, MI. Professor Kashy was born in Boston, MA on April 11, 1962. She lived in Okemos, MI, before attending the University of Texas at Austin where she graduated with highest honors in 1986 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Mathematics. She then earned an MA, MS, and PhD from the University of Connecticut in 1988, 1990, and 1991 respectively. From there she joined the faculty at Texas A&M University from 1991 to 2000, then the Michigan State University faculty in 2000, and taught there until her much too early passing due to cancer. Professor Kashy was an expert in data analysis and collaborated with colleagues across the nation on numerous major research grants resulting in over 160 scientific publications. She co-authored the book “Dyadic Data Analysis” with D. A. Kenny and W.L. Cook. In 2019, she became a fellow of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and in 2022 received the Methodological Innovator award in that society. She was also a leader in analyzing the impact of on-line education in the early adoption of this now ubiquitous mode of learning. In 2023, she was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for Research, Teaching and Service from the MSU College of Social Science. In addition to her scholarly research, Professor Kashy was first and foremost a dedicated teacher. She was known for her engaging lectures and dedication to her students, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, launching many to successful careers in academia and business. A few comments from students and colleagues illustrate the impact and influence she had throughout her career. “I remember going to your office hours early on and explaining that I was really nervous about doing well, that I just wasn’t a “math or statistics person”. I will never forget that you told me on that day that I should not think like that: You told me that often women label themselves that way and don’t reach their full potential, when it is just that they haven’t learned the skill yet. … Seeing how much you cared was truly the most precious gift I have had in grad school. So many of us students feel that way and I hope you know how much you’ve touched all of us”. “Working on a difficult multilevel modeling issue you said that you are like a dog with a bone when you get going on a stats problem,”. “You …. were willing to say the honest thing and truth when others are too nervous to say or acknowledge it”. “I wouldn’t ordinarily have an opportunity to say these things to you, but they are things that should be said. I have always admired you for your capacity to carve your worlds in both science and parenthood. You have been brave in both arenas and I stand in awe.” Beyond the many accomplishments in her career, Professor Deborah Kashy was a loving and kind mother, who never faltered in the face of the many challenges motherhood brought. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel Matthew Kashy and Aaron Joseph Kashy, her brothers David Kashy and Samuel Kashy, and her parents Edwin and Marilyn Kashy. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers and gifts, please direct memorial contributions to support the students and university that she loved: The Support Our Spartans Emergency Needs Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 109 N. Church Street/PO Box 503, Leslie, MI 49251. 517-878-6600.

from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Adams Field with Woody’s Oasis catering to explore moving off campus, understanding leases and necessary amenities. The Spartan Navigator program supports second-year students outside of the classroom.

The University Activities Board will host “I Wanna Rock!”, an ‘80s inspired rock ‘n’ roll event, at the Student Services Building Garden from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For free, students can listen to ‘80s music while participating in arts and crafts or eating treats and cookies.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, or MSUCOM, will host the Osteopathic Open, an alumni golf outing and football tailgate at Forest Akers’ East golf course. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the shotgun will start at 9 a.m. Register online here.

At 10 a.m., the St. John Student Center will host a Green & White Mass following with a social gathering at the St. John Student Lounge. The mass will be free for all alumni, students, faculty and staff. For more information, contact Director of Campus Ministry Anna Stankewitz.

The homecoming parade will begin at 6 p.m. through downtown East Lansing and MSU’s campus. There will be performances from the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, campus organizations and more. The parade will continue through rainy conditions unless there is thunder or lightning.

The “Homecoming Performance:

And Those Spartans Play Good Ball” program will begin from 2 to 6 p.m. at the MSU Broad Art Museum. Performance Artist Mike Durkin will present his performance installation work focused on the intersection between sports, community and art building.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

The “Homecoming Performance: And Those Spartans Play Good Ball” program will begn again from noon to 4 p.m.

From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the College of Veterinary Medicine will host a tailgate on Demonstration Hall field. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Contact Kelsie Donaldson, communications and alumni relations specialist, for more information.

MSU College of Law will host a free tailgate for law school alumni at the College of Law from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the Office of Advancement.

The MSU vs. University of Maryland game will kickoff at 3:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 24

Homecoming week will come to a close with a free interactive music, art and science experience at the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. The “Music and the Garden” event will span from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring performances from the MSU College of Music groups and ensembles at 2 p.m., post-concert topics about plants and a performance by a graduate violinist.

Home, Spartans’:

By Owen McCarthy omccarthy@statenews.com

MSU will host its homecoming parade this Friday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. The parade, which will travel through the streets of East Lansing and MSU’s campus, will feature the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school marching bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university officials, Sparty and more.

This year’s homecoming theme is “Welcome Home, Spartans,” aiming

to recognize MSU’s importance to Spartans across the world.

“MSU alumni are known for their global impact,” Alumni Marketing and Communications Manager Megan Cunningham said. “Students come from all corners of the globe, and after graduation (they) go on to make an impact in countless industries and locations. Every graduate has written their own story with their own unique accomplishments. But whatever the future holds, there’s one thing that unites all Spartans: coming home.”

For many Spartans still at MSU, the theme rings true. Computer science sophomore Rohan Kochhar said it will be exciting to see what students in his class will accomplish in the future.

“I have friends that go here — some are younger, some are older — and getting to see where all of us end up, but still having that connection with them just based off this one place (is exciting),” Kochhar said.

Students are also looking forward to the parade and the various homecoming events on campus

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throughout the week.

“(I’m) looking forward to seeing important people in our community come together and celebrate being a Spartan,” business freshman Allysse Berger said.

An award for the best float and a $500 prize will be given to the organization’s float that best adheres to the parade’s theme. There will also be awards and $250 prizes for the best banner, best group and best Spartan spirit. Winners will also receive recognition on the jumbotron

at halftime of the football game against Maryland.

The parade will start at the corner of Abbot Road and Burcham Drive in downtown East Lansing and go south on Abbot Road. Then the parade will turn onto Grand River Avenue and head east before entering campus at Collingwood Drive. The parade will finish at the intersection of Farm Lane and Shaw Lane.

The MSU Marching Band march with their instruments at the MSU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 14, 2022. Photo by Sonya Barlow

An MSU student throws candy at the crowd at the MSU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 14, 2022. Photo by Sonya Barlow

Members of the MSU Color Guard wave their Spartan flags at the MSU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 14, 2022. Photo by Sonya Barlow

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3. MSU football quarterback

5. Facility for Rare ____ Beams

8. The Wonderdog

9. Led MSU basketball to an NCAA Championship in 1979

10. Eli _____ College of Business

11. Monument located between the Student Union and Main Library

13. Before they were the Spartans, they were the _____

15. Restaurant that opened in 1973 on Grand River. Popular spot to watch the game.

17. MSU’s independent student newspaper

18. Head coach of MSU women’s soccer

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1. This famous former MSU student starred in “Elf” and “The Godfather”

2. Before it was MSU, it was _____

4. _____ Center. Home of MSU’s basketball teams

6. Newest coffee shop in the Student Union

7. Mr. March

10. MSU’s athletic conference

12. River that runs through campus

14. _____ swirl. A flavor avaliable at the MSU Dairy Store

16. This hall serves as the headquarters of the James Madison College

19. This hall serves as the headquarters of the Lyman Briggs College

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