Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Week of Dec. 4

Summary

Upcoming events and opportunities of interest to CED grad students, week of Dec. 4, 2023.

Dr. Laila McCloud’s Ungrading Talk & Workshop
Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
This session explores ungrading and its role in reshaping learning assessment methods, encouraging a holistic and personalized approach. It prompts a discussion on how instructors’ identities influence the creation and evaluation of learning opportunities. HYBRID EVENT: Erickson Hall Room 116-H or via Zoom

“Welcome to My Classroom” Series: Dr. Brittany Dillman
Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Join us for the “Welcome to My Classroom” series, featuring Dr. Brittany Dillman, Director of Graduate Certificate Programs for the College of Education’s Master of Arts in Educational Technology. Dr. Dillman will showcase a single assignment, from design to grading, offering insights into her teaching practices. Engage in discussions, ask questions, and connect with peers to foster collaboration beyond disciplines. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via MSU Libraries

COGS Coffee & Connection
Dec. 5, 9 to 10 a.m. 
Join the Council of Graduate Students for their next coffee hour at Grand Traverse Pie in East Lansing. Drop by for a hot beverage, treats, camaraderie and maybe even discover a new part of the MSU community. We hope to see you there! Learn more via PDF

Lunch with the Dean of the Graduate School
Dec. 5, 12 to 1 p.m. Join the Dean of the Graduate School, Pero Dagbovie, and colleagues for lunch and conversation at Chittenden Hall. Discuss career and school journeys, learn about Graduate School programs, and engage in candid discussions about university and student life. Learn more via the Graduate School

AGEP Learning Community Meeting
Dec. 7, 6 to 8 p.m. 
The MSU AGEP Learning Community provides an informal space for students from various disciplines to share their research in brief 10-minute presentations. It serves as a platform for students to discuss their graduate experiences, and share information about fellowships, career opportunities, and summer internships relevant to the group. Learn more via the Graduate School

Therapy Dogs 
Dec. 7, 12 to 3 p.m. Take a study break and pet a therapy dog! This session is designed to offer students a break from studying for finals and unwind with some therapy dogs. Learn more via MSU Libraries

Graduate School Write-In
Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Graduate School Write-Ins, co-sponsored by the Graduate School and The Writing Center at MSU, offer a shared writing space with consultations available. Facilitators share information about upcoming events, resources and opportunities, fostering a collaborative writing environment. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School

Preparing Educators to Teach and Lead K-12 Schools in the Time of Generative AI
Dec. 11, 10 a.m. Engage in this session being presented by Dr. Chris Kaiser and Dr. Lara Dixon to learn more about how to prepare future educators in Generative AI to teach and lead effectively. Learn more via PDF and join viaZoom (Passcode: AI)

RECR Workshop: Record Keeping, Data Management, and Sharing Information
Dec. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
As a scholar, creating data and creative products is central to your work. This session explores the diverse nature of data, ownership and sharing. It delves into understanding control over data and creative products, along with practical strategies for safeguarding them. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School

Educator Wellbeing & Soulful Self-care
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
Dec. 13, 12 to 1 p.m. 
Join this self-care session to explore practices for overall well-being in times of cognitive overload and year-end overwhelm. Bring a friend, a cozy blanket, and your favorite beverage for a relaxing experience. Learn more via the Graduate School

Social Justice & Learning Experience Design
Dec. 13, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join the first “Wednesday Workshop” hosted by the college’s new M.A. in Learning Experience Design. This online workshop will examine the ways that learning experience design and social justice intersect. Participants will explore collaborative design and strategies for change-making, and challenge themselves to pursue more equitable, inclusive learning spaces and practices. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register to attend via Zoom

ETD Fall 2023 Submission Deadline
Attention: Doctoral & Master’s Plan A
Dec. 14, 5 p.m.
 Each semester has a final deadline where documents have been accepted and delivered for publishing, all required paperwork has been turned in, all milestones have been completed and all degree audits have been completed. Your document must be accepted and delivered to the publisher, ProQuest. Learn more about formatting, required paperwork and how to submit to ProQuest via the Graduate School

Cocoa and Connection
Dec. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. 
Bring the whole family to the MSU Broad Art Museum to warm up with hot cocoa and art-making activities inspired by wintry works of art in our collection! All ages are welcome. Register here and learn more via MSU Broad Art Museum