Events
Telling Better Stories with the Same Facts
Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The featured speaker is David M. Giltner, the author of the books Turning Science into Things People Need and It’s a Game, not a Formula. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more and register via the Graduate School
Amplify STEM: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 28, 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about Hispanic/Latina/e/o/x STEM professionals, past and present, and their contributions in STEM fields. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register via SignUp.com
37th Annual Pow Wow of Love
Oct. 1, 10 a.m. The MSU North American Indigenous Student Organization presents a traditional pow wow, featuring men’s traditional dance, combined and single style, street dancing and more. IM East Field, 804 East Share Lane. Learn more via the Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions
Opportunities
On-Campus PCR Testing & Flu Vaccines
PCR testing on campus is back. Testing for all ages will be available at the MSU Clinical Center in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn more via MSU Health Care. Flu vaccines are also available for students at the MSU Pharmacy and the Student Health and Wellness Center.
Online Master’s Students: Share Your Feedback
Attention: Online Master’s
Online master’s students are invited to share their feedback on their program websites. Were you able to find the information you were seeking as you considered applying to your master’s degree? Share your thoughts via Qualtrics and receive a College of Education lanyard as a thank you for your time and insight. Complete the survey via Qualtrics
Womxn of Color Writing Retreat
Attention: Doctoral
The Womxn of Color Initiatives (WOCI) at MSU is pleased to announce a three-day, two-night writing retreat intended to advance dissertation writing among womxn of color graduate students and early career faculty whose scholarship aligns with the overall mission and purpose of WOCI. The retreat will be held Nov. 11-13, 2022, at Pretty Lake Camp in Mattawan, Mich. The review committee will prioritize students who are 1) already writing their dissertation and 2) whose advisors confirm that they are within one year of completion, and 3) who are first-time attendees. Contact Dr. Delia Fernandez-Jones (dmf@msu.edu) with questions. Register to attend by Sept. 28. Apply via Google Forms
Virtual Dissertation Support Group
Attention: Doctoral
This six-week group provides doctoral students with a supportive, structured environment that helps mitigate the sense of isolation and frustration that often accompany the dissertation process. This group is open only to Ph.D. students who are actively working on their dissertation. Registration ends Sept. 30. Learn more via the Graduate School
Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
MSU has partnered with the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), which supports a global network of like-minded women and allies committed to advancing women in science, technology, engineering, and math. Through this partnership, MSU students can join. Learn more via AWIS and Google Forms
OKTA Two-Factor Authentication
MSU’s now uses multi-factor authentication to safeguard personal and institutional data. For your OKTA two factor setup, go to https://auth.msu.edu. MSU offers three options: Text message (SMS), Voice Call to receive verification code, or the Okta Verify mobile app for two-Factor authentication. It is strongly recommended that you set up at least two options.