Mentorship Program Kickoff

Launched in Spring 2023, this initiative has united undergraduate mentees, graduate student mentors, and HDFS faculty/staff in building a supportive community centered on belonging, inclusion, academic success, and holistic growth.

The following is the meeting information:

• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Time: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
• Location: Room 9, Human Ecology Building
• Hybrid Option: A Zoom link will be shared with those who RSVP but cannot attend in person.
• Light refreshments, including pizza and drinks, will be provided for in-person attendees.

The kick-off event will:

• Introduce mentors, mentees, and faculty/staff to one another.
• Share the program’s goals and structure.
• Provide space to begin building supportive relationships.
• Invite input on ways to strengthen belonging within the HDFS community.

To help us plan accordingly, please RSVP by Friday, October 10 using this link.

Not signed up for the mentorship program but you'd like to join? Email Dr. Jinny Han, jinnyhan@msu.edu to get started!