MICA Center for Student Engagement

As the summer begins and you find yourself without hours of homework to do, consider cracking a spine on a great book! Take a look out some summer reading recommendations from our team at the Office of Student Engagement.

The Office of Student Engagement is hiring for our Summer Orientation Intern position! Check out the link in our bio or stories to apply.

The semester has officially come to an end, and looking back, none of the incredible activities or programs on our campus would have been possible without our student leader cohort! Every year we celebrate our student leaders with our annual MICA Leadership Awards Ceremony, take a look back at what this year’s ceremony had in store!

Congratulations to all of our winners:

Emerging Leader Award:
Kehinde Applewhite
Aundrea Hunt

Outstanding Achievement in Leadership:
Chloe Lee
Ciara Redding
Yaa Bonner

Sidney Lake Award:
Nia Parks
Susie Lee
Artie Sadahiro

Fred Lazarus Award:
Lindsey Molsky
Jasmine Washington

Alumni Award:
Kai Nunnally
Nic Amsel

Student Organization of the Year Award:
MICA Program Board

Student Event of the Year Award:
Multicultural Festival

Thank you so much to all of our collaborators, nominators and presenters. We look forward to seeing the amazing work our student leaders will do in the next academic year.

Happy last week of classes, students!

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is thrilled to announce that submissions for the Clubhouse Salon Fall 2026 Exhibition are now open! The Clubhouse Salon is a gallery space in the MICA Clubhouse, third floor of the 81 Mosher building, and is open to all MICA students to display their artworks for the duration of the semester.

Work Requirements
Work must be physical, either two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
Two-dimensional digital work must be printed.
Three-dimensional work must be able to fit on a 6.7’D x 15.7”W wall shelf.

Submit your work using the link in our bio or story!

Deadline to submit your work for the Fall 2026 semester is Friday, August 28th.

It is the last day of De-Stress Week Spring 2026! Check out all of our events happening today.

It is day 4 of Spring 2026 De-Stress Week! We have three events happening today:

Campus Community Plant Swap
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cohen Plaza

Celebrate Earth Day with MICA’s first-ever campus-wide Plant Swap, open to the entire MICA community, including students, staff, and faculty, as part of the Bicentennial year. Originally created by the Staff Empowerment Council, this tradition is being shared with the student community for the first time.
Bring a plant you no longer have space for or share cuttings from your collection. New to plant care? No problem! Beginner-friendly cuttings will be available to help you start your plant journey.
All are encouraged to contribute houseplants, native plants, herbs, or vegetables. There will be something for every kind of living space.
Studies show that being around plants can reduce stress, boost mood, and improve focus, making them a perfect addition to your study space or dorm room. Whether you’re deep in finals or just need a moment of calm, a little plant baby to care for goes a long way.

Hosted by MICA Staff

Smash Bros Night
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Glace Hall Basement

Over the stress of finals? Exhausted from creating? Desperate to interact with others outside the studio? Then join MICA Start in a casual Smash Bros Night! Play as your favorite characters, meet your fellow smash players, enjoy some snacks, and (most importantly) relax! All levels of experience and play styles are welcomed.

Hosted by MICA Start

Annual BSU Cookout
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cohen Plaza

The Black Student Union invites you to soak up the sun and celebrate the season at our annual summer cookout! Come spend an afternoon filled with laughter, great music, and tasty food from local Baltimore vendors. Relax under the warm summer sky with fellow students, vibe to feel-good music, and enjoy a welcoming space to connect, unwind, and make memories. All are welcome, so bring your friends, your appetite, and your best summer energy!

Hosted by Black Student Union .bsu and the Office of the President

It is day 3 of Spring 2026 De-Stress Week! We have two events happening today:

Bunnies & Brownies
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER - Brown Center Lobby

MICA’s campus is having some special visitors! Come meet our guests of honor, four cute bunnies. Come give them as many pets and cuddles as you can, grab a cookie or a brownie, and join our raffle for a bunny plushie!

Hosted by Student Engagement

Read & Rest
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Brown Center Lobby

The Book Nook Collective presents the Read & Rest event. We will offer a welcoming table space during De-Stress Week for students and readers to pause and unwind. The table will feature bookish activity sheets, stickers, bookmarks, annotation supplies, and more. Our main attraction will be a ‘blind date with a book’ experience where students can choose a mystery read based on hints. Sweet treats like gummy “book worms” and other candy will also be available. The table will be designed as a quiet break from academic stress and to increase our book club attendance. We want to provide comfort and build connections within the MICA reading community.

Hosted by Book Nook Collective .book.nook

It’s the second day of De-Stress Week! Today we have one event:

Fútbol Tournament
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cohen Plaza

Latine Student Union gives students an opportunity to destress with good latine music and refreshing drinks at Cohen Plaza. Get to know fellow classmates and bond over a game of soccer while students get to be active and get some sun. An event open to all to enjoy!

Hosted by Latine Student Union

Happy Monday, and happy first day of De-Stress Week! Today, were are kicking off the week with two events:

200 Cupcakes for 200 Years
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fox Building

In honor of MICA’s 200th year as a hub of the arts in academia, the Center for Student Engagement is giving away 200 free cupcakes! Stop by this pop-up tabling event to pick up a cupcake (and maybe some other freebies), while supplies last!

Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement

Peace Space
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MICA Clubhouse

Take a moment to breathe, unhurry, and release worry. MICA InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is hosting a Peace Space where you can come rest in the midst of stress. There will be floor pillows, gentle music, soft light, and tea. Whether you stop by to sit and breathe for a moment, journal, pray, or linger longer to rest, (even nap!), any quiet use of this space is welcome.

Hosted by MICA Intervarsity

Hear ye! Hear ye! The Queen has lost 5 of her crown jewels around MICA campus! We are asking YOU to help us look for them! Keep an eye out on the CSE Instagram story and the MICA App for updates and hints next week! 5 victors will be handsomely rewarded if you bring a jewel back to us on May 1st from 7-10 PM at this year’s Last Blast: Party in the Middle Ages at Cohen Plaza!

De-Stress Week will be next Monday - starting with our first event at 11:00 a.m.!

This semester we have a number of events open to students, staff and faculty - take another look at our full list of De-Stress Week events above, and don’t forget to come to this year’s end-of-the-year celebration, Last Blast: Party in the Middle Ages!