CED DEI Book Club
The college’s DEI Office will be hosting a casual book club for our faculty, staff, and graduate student community via Zoom. The first book will be Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. Join Zoom
First Responder Project
Young children are being suspended and expelled from childcare settings in the Greater Lansing area. Are you interested in addressing this educational crisis through intervention design for key stakeholders? If you have a background in school psychology, special education, or applied behavior analysis, contact Dr. Charis Wahman for more information on volunteer opportunities. Email wahmanch@msu.edu
Eric Thomas’ Success Series
Feb. 7, 28; March 14, 28; April 11, 25; 7 p.m. Hosted by MSU College of Education alum and motivational speaker Eric Thomas, these sessions aim to inspire, teach, and assist individuals of all ages in becoming successful and will cover topics such as networking, organization, and relationship skills. Learn more
Dean Search Candidate: Grad Student Session
The College of Education is hosting a series of sessions with Dean candidates. The final graduate student open session will be held this week:
- Dr. Jerlando Jackson: Feb. 8, 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. (via Zoom, passcode: 456789)
More information can be found on the Dean Search website.
Building Your Research Impact Identity and Vision
Feb. 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Students are invited to attend a hands-on workshop to develop their impact identity, a concept that integrates one’s identity as a researcher with societal needs, personal preferences and skills, and institutional context. Learn more and register here
MSU CAPS First-Generation College Student Empowerment Group
Thursdays, 1 to 2 p.m. CAPS is hosting an in-person group at the MSU Union to support and empower first-generation college students. Topics could include transition, family, relationship and cultural dynamics, values and identity, and building community. Click “Get Started” on the CAPS webpage to schedule an initial appointment to inform them of your interest.
Café Con Rueda
Fridays (biweekly), 3 to 5 p.m. This POC-led co-work session is a space for all to write, share research, and build community with other scholars of color. Learn more
Graduate Student Symposium
Feb. 16, 2 to 6 p.m. MSU graduate students are invited to participate in an afternoon of in-person interactive workshops, focusing on the prevention of harassment and discrimination. Following the event, networking, dinner, and music will be provided. Registration required. Learn more
Navigating the Ph.D. Workshops
Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m. This interactive online workshop is designed to help develop an individualized plan for graduate writing, especially comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. Session 1 is designed for students in the early years of their Ph.D. study, while Session 2 is designed for students in the latter years. Learn more about Session 1 or Session 2
Fundamentals of Publishing Your Community-Engaged Scholarship
Feb. 18, 9 to 11 a.m. Join us for part one of this two-part series where we will focus on the fundamentals of publishing your community-engaged scholarship. Students will leave this workshop with tools and a plan for their scholarly writing success. Learn more