Upcoming Events: Week of Jan. 29

Summary

Upcoming events of interest to CED grad students, week of Jan. 29, 2024.

Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Jan. 30, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. 
Join us for a four-part series on understanding global and national historical contexts of antisemitism and Islamophobia, recognizing these issues and discussing incidents on the MSU campus. Honors Option available for students. Register via Google Docs

RECR Workshop: Research Collaborations and Student Conflicts of Interest
Jan. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Learn effective research collaboration strategies. Discover guidelines for initiating collaboration and best practices for success in your graduate studies. Explore potential conflicts of interest that may arise in research and creative activity, understanding the importance of aligning private interests with professional obligations to the university. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School

Dealing with Conflict in Professional Settings
Jan. 31, 4 to 5 p.m. Learn conflict resolution skills in professional settings. Discuss principles of productive confrontation and their application in various contexts. In-person attendance is encouraged, with a Zoom option available for virtual participation. HYBRID EVENT: Register via EmailMe Form and learn more via the Graduate School

Motivation in the College Classroom
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
Jan. 31, 12 to 1 p.m. 
Enhance student engagement and enthusiasm in your teaching by exploring motivation theories. Gain actionable strategies to support and increase your students’ motivation in readings, assignments and class attendance. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School 

From Classroom Wisdom to Lifelong Lessons: An Inside Look at HALE MA Faculty Experiences
Feb. 1, 12 p.m.
 This event will offer a glimpse into the transformative moments HALE MA faculty have encountered with their students. Faculty will also open up about the symbiotic relationship between educators and students, both within the structured online classroom environment and beyond. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register via MSU Zoom and learn more via PDF

Tour the FRIB
Feb 1, 2 p.m.
 MSU COGS invites you to tour one of MSU’s points of pride! Join for a fun and informative look at Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).  Registration required. Learn more via FRIB and register via EmailMe Form

Bystander Intervention Training
Feb. 2, 4 to 5 p.m. 
COGS hosts a Bystander Intervention Training for graduate students, facilitated by the Dept. of Prevention, Outreach & Education. This virtual webinar covers techniques, situations, reporting policies and exemption resources relevant to bystander intervention. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via MSU COGS

MSU Comics Forum
Feb. 2, 7 to 8 p.m.
 The MSU Comics Forum, a free public event, returns at the MSU Main Library. The event features keynote speakers Keith Knight, renowned creator and executive producer of Hulu’s “Woke,” and Rebecca Wanzo, professor and chair at Washington University in St. Louis, known for her award-winning book “The Content of Our Caricature.” Learn more via MSU Libraries 

Recipe for Love at MSU Museum
Feb. 2, 7 to 9 p.m. MSU Museum invites college students to First Fridays, a special night with activities related to a monthly theme. This month’s theme is “Love is in the air!” Enjoy delectable sweets, learn to make treats and indulge in a magical day at the Museum. Tickets are free but limited. Learn more via MSU Museum 

2024 Broad Art Museum Winter Opening Party
Feb. 2, 6 to 8 p.m. 
Experience the many offerings of your campus art museum. You’re invited to explore our newest exhibitions while enjoying food, music, special guests, art-making activities and more. Learn more via MSU Broad Art Museum 

Summer Plans with MAET: Online, Overseas and Hybrid Open House
Attention: Online Master’s
Feb. 6, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in earning a graduate certificate in educational technology? Did you know that online master’s students can participate in MAET’s summer hybrid program, which combines four weeks of online learning with two weeks on MSU campus? Attend the next MAET virtual information session to learn more. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register to attend via MSU

Artificial Intelligence and LXD: MALXD Wednesday Workshops
Feb. 7, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 
Build your knowledge of AI in learning experience design through key terms, platforms, and practices that impact you and your learners. Engage in critical conversations to discuss and address the problematic challenges of AI. Hosted by the new MALXD program. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register to attend via Zoom

Zotero Workshop 
Feb. 8, 10 to 1:30 a.m. 
Learn to use Zotero, a free open-source citation management program, to download references, format citations, create bibliographies and collaborate with other users. Register for the workshop, and ensure you’ve installed and set up Zotero before the session: VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via MSU Library

Love is a Monster: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Feb. 8, 7 to 9 p.m.
 Celebrate an alternative Valentine’s Day with the MSU Broad Art Museum Student Creative Council. Join us for a free event where you can create custom cards and express your feelings through art. MSU students, pre-register for this free event and bring your MSU ID for entry. Learn more via MSU Broad Art Museum 

CSTAT Seminar: IRB Protocols and Processes
Feb. 8, 12 to 1 p.m. 
Rebecca Gore, Manager of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office, will present this seminar, eligible for RECR credit. The seminar covers essential topics for new investigators, including required training, the IRB process, protocol requirements, data-sharing considerations for PIs, insights into exempt studies and guidelines for internet research. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via Center for Statistical Training and Consulting

Broad Underground Film Series: Accidental Athletes
Feb. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. The Broad Underground Film Series presents experimental and avant-garde film screenings inspired by the Resistance Training exhibition. Join us for a screening and Q&A with filmmaker Kevin Jerome Everson. Learn more via MSU Broad Art Museum 

Effectively Using Tech Tools to Enhance Student Learning
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
Feb. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
Explore effective technology tools and strategies for student engagement in this session led by Tianyi (Titi) Kou-Herrema, a doctoral candidate at MSU. Gain practical tools for immediate use in your instructional setting. A Zoom link will be provided a day before the workshop. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School

Navigating the Master’s
Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
This interactive writing workshop helps master’s students develop a personalized plan for navigating graduate school and improving writing skills. Covering topics from academic timelines to stress management, participants explore writing practices and strategies. A Zoom link will be provided to registrants before the workshop. Registration indicates a commitment to attend. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School