COGS Coffee & Connection
Jan. 25, 9 to 10 a.m. Join MSU’s Council of Graduate Students (COGS) for a coffee hour at Chittenden Hall. The Graduate School Office of Well-Being (GROW) will discuss their programming and support for graduate and professional students. Enjoy a hot beverage, treats and connect with MSU’s graduate-professional student community. Learn more via PDF
Navigating the PhD Session 1: Managing Time and Academic Relationships
Attention: Doctoral
Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop covers time management, collaboration and stress management. It includes creating academic timelines, discussing helpful technologies and habits, overcoming writer’s block and procrastination, and insights into communicating with faculty about research and writing. Learn more via the Graduate School
Navigating the PhD Session 2: Writing Processes & Strategies for Academic Writing
Attention: Doctoral
Jan. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. This workshop focuses on writing processes and practices for comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals and dissertations. Participants will explore current writing practices, receive practical strategies and develop a plan for completing their dissertations. Learn more via the Graduate School
College of Education Grad Student Writing Groups
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 guests. Free event with skate rental included. Learn more via PDF
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. 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. Learn more via the Graduate School
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
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