Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
A variety of exciting and educational opportunities will be offered to the MSU community in celebration of the legacy of Dr. King and historical events that took place in our nation and on our campus. View the full calendar of events, which take place all week until Jan. 19, via MSU.
Pedagogies that Trans-gress: A Queer and Trans Ethic of Care in Action
Jan. 16, 1 to 2:30 p.m. This session will explore how queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and otherwise racialized teachers practice radical forms of care that take up the call for a “queer and trans ethic of care” in K-12 schools. Open to all CED community members; no prior knowledge required. HYBRID EVENT: Join via Zoom (passcode: DICP) or watch a livestream in 133F Erickson Hall. Learn more via PDF
Lunch with the Dean of the Graduate School
Jan. 17, 12 to 1 p.m. This unique opportunity allows grad students to connect with Graduate School leadership and staff in a relaxed and informal lunch setting. Connect about career and school journeys, gain understanding of programs that empower graduate student success and engage in candid discussions about university and student life. Learn more via the Graduate School
Upcoming talk: Dr. Krystal Strong “Africa’s Youth Leadership Pipeline.”
Jan. 17, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Join for a presentation by Dr. Krystal Strong, Assistant Professor of Black Studies in Education at Rutgers University, on “Africa’s Youth Leadership Pipeline.” Sponsored by the Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) in the Teacher Education Department. International Center Room 303: Learn more via PDF
MSU Broad Art Museum Student Night
Jan. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. Stop by the museum for an evening of Spartan spirit with art making, scavenger hunts and togetherness. Learn more via Broad Art Museum
Third Thursday Craft Meet Up
Jan. 18, 4 to 6 p.m. Join the Makerspace to take a break and make with others. Bring your own crafts or use our supplies! Knitting, collaging, perler beads and more! Free and all are welcome. Learn more via MSU Libraries
AGEP Learning Community Meeting
Jan. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. MSU AGEP Learning Community will be hosting an informal gathering for students to share research, discuss graduate experiences and learn about opportunities like fellowships and internships. Learn more via the Graduate School
Transparency in Teaching and Learning (TILT)
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Discuss the TILT (Transparency in Teaching and Learning) framework and ways of making teaching and learning transparent to help students cultivate deeper interest in learning and reap the benefits of their hard work, especially those of underrepresented and first-generation status. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Workshop Part 2: Building an Interdisciplinary Process
Jan. 19, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn theories and methodologies, practice collaborative activities and reflect on integrating interdisciplinary approaches. Standalone event; participation in Part 1 not required. Learn more via the Office of Research and Innovation
Graduate School Write-In
Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Write in a shared space with other writers present. A Writing Center staff member will be present to provide consultations. Learn more via the Graduate School
MSU COGS Craft & Connection
Jan. 19, 12 to 3 p.m. Join MSU’s Council of Graduate Students (COGS) for a fun, no-experience necessary, zen-inducing afternoon of arts and crafts! For our first session, we’ll paint rocks in the Chittenden Hall lounge. Supplies, pizza and snacks provided. Learn more via MSU COGS
COGS Back to School Social at Lansing Shuffle
Jan. 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by the Lansing Shuffle and meet up with MSU’s Council of Graduate Students (COGS) and your fellow graduate & professional students. Find us in the Board Room and we’ll have some free appetizers, conversation and fun to share! Learn more via MSU COGS
College of Education Grad Student Writing Group
Jan. 26, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Writing groups are back for the new semester! Join this semester’s kickoff event in 116H Erickson Hall and get placed in a writing group by completing this brief survey. This session will cover academic writing with Dr. Douglas Hartman. Bagels and refreshments provided. Contact Aliya Bizhanova or Jay Grenda for questions or pairing requests.
Ice Skating at Munn with COGS!
Jan. 28, 5 to 6:30 p.m. No experience required – just come out and have fun! Exclusively for MSU graduate/professional students and their accompanied guests. FREE – Skate rental included. Learn more via PDF