Events
Community-Engaged Scholarship Writing Retreat
March 6-8. Join this three-day writing retreat in the format that is best for you: participate Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday. You can choose between in-person and virtual options; you can also go between formats. Connections will intentionally be built among the writers, so that even while you are writing your own pieces, you will feel like you are part of a supportive community. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more via University Outreach & Engagement
Graduate School Spring Break Staycation Lunch
March 8, 12 to 1 p.m. Sticking around East Lansing for Spring Break? Come and have lunch with us at the Graduate School and hang out with other graduate students and staff. Learn more via the Graduate School
Spartan Nature Walks
March 11, 1 to 2 p.m. The Department of Forestry invites members of the MSU community to get outside, explore nature and go for a walk. Department tree experts are full of fun facts and will guide you throughout campus woodlots for some peace of mind. Learn more via MSU CANR
Virtual Guided Meditation Sessions for the CED Community
March 13, 20, 27, 12 p.m. Associate Dean Kristine Bowman is hosting a series of guided meditation sessions for the College of Education community through the month of March. These virtual sessions will last about 10 minutes and offer a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day. You are welcome to keep your camera off and listen while you’re at your desk or on the go. VIRTUAL EVENT: Attend via Zoom (passcode: yoga)
Opportunities
Free Tickets to the Wharton Center
The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is pleased to offer free tickets to MSU students to several performances this spring semester. To receive your tickets, visit www.whartoncenter.com/msu-students:
- March 25: Imani Winds
- March 26: The Okee Dokee Brothers
- March 30: Cyrille Aimée
- April 6: New York Philharmonic String Quartet
- April 28: Cross That River
- April 29: Cross That River SFP
- April 30: National Geographic Live: View from Above with NASA Astronaut Terry Virts
There is a 2-ticket limit per event, delivered via mobile ticket delivery. Graduate and professional students will need to visit the Wharton Center ticket office in person with their MSU ID to receive free tickets via this promotion.
SEEK Opportunity: Program Coordinator for the PILOT Project
Attention: Doctoral
The PILOT Project bridges the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals and is designed to prepare graduate students for a smooth transition to non-academic career tracks. The program coordinator will work to develop programs, draft communications materials, create content, and more. Learn more via the Graduate School
Natural Science Collections Summer Professional Internships
This interdisciplinary program will provide professional training in natural science collections curation and management to MSU graduate students during the summer of 2023 (May 15 to Aug. 18). Training will be structured to encompass both theory and practice. Award: $6,000. Apply by: March 17. Learn more via the Graduate School