Events
ETD Formatting Webinar
Attention: Master’s Plan A & Doctoral
March 12, 9:30 to 11 a.m. This workshop is for students who plan to graduate this semester. You will receive information about:
- How to format your thesis or dissertation correctly
- How to successfully submit your thesis or dissertation via ProQuest
- How to successfully submit required paperwork, complete your Graduate School degree requirements, and receive your diploma
Students are encouraged to review the Graduate School’s Electronic Thesis and Dissertation website prior to attending the workshop. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register to attend via Zoom
RECR Workshop: Human Subjects and Human Use Protocols
March 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. This workshop will help you understand the requirements – both at the level of MSU and the federal government – that must be adhered to be able to use human subjects in research. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more and register via the Graduate School
University Health & Wellbeing Focus Groups
March 12, 9 to 10:30 a.m., March 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m. University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) at MSU is inviting students, faculty, staff and academic specialists to participate in a virtual 90-minute conversation focused on the health and wellbeing culture of MSU. A $25 Amazon gift card will be provided to all participants. Register via Qualtrics
Making the Best of Your Time: Navigating Multiple Responsibilities
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
March 13, 12 to 1 p.m. This discussion session is a space for GTAs to share best practices to successfully navigate multiple roles, including studying, preparing for class and doing research. Lunch provided. Learn more and register via the Graduate School
MSU Broad Art Museum Student Night: ART MADNESS!
March 13, 7 to 9 p.m. Join for an inspiring evening of showcasing student art, music, art-making activities and more. Learn more via Broad Art Museum
Ignite Talks MSU
March 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ignite talks are a creative way to communicate an idea in five minutes flat, using only 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. Join MSU students who will give Ignite talks on their research. Learn more via MSU Museum
Navigating the PhD Session 1: Managing Time and Academic Relationships
Attention: Doctoral
March 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will create academic timelines for their PhD work at MSU and discuss technologies and habits that can help them stay on task. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more and register via the Graduate School
Workshop: Generative AI in Lesson Planning & Instruction
March 15, 12 to 1 p.m. Led by Michael Lachney and Mike Frazier, this event is part of the College of Education Spring 2024 Teaching & Learning with Generative AI Seminar Series. Bring your laptop. Register to attend via Qualtrics
COGS Craft & Connection
March 15, 12 to 3 p.m. Join for a fun, no-experience necessary, Zen-inducing afternoon of arts and crafts. Make Dry Bean Pictures in the Chittenden Hall lounge. Supplies, pizza and snacks are included. Drop in when you can to connect over crafts with your fellow graduate students. Learn more via MSU COGS
Navigating the PhD Session 2: Writing Processes & Strategies for Academic Writing
Attention: Doctoral
March 15, 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will explore and share their current writing practices and be given practical writing and revision strategies. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more and register via the Graduate School
Spring Raines Colloquium
March 15, 1 to 2 p.m. This talk, presented by SAA & HALE alum Dr. Matthew Makomenaw, will discuss land acknowledgements, the harm of Indigenous stereotypes, and dismissing deficit language related to Indigenous communities. However, this will be a story of hope, promise, honor and celebrating success. Indigenous people belong in higher education and increasing their visibility matters. Strategies to support, respect and create space for Indigenous people, knowledge and culture will be explored. HYBRID EVENT: Register to attend via Qualtrics
JoteríaCrit: New Decolonial Educational Possibilities
March 18, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships is hosting the fourth session of its learning initiative “Operating in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Climate: Responses from Educators & Advocates.” Drs. Gonzalez and Salas-SantaCruz will lead a conversation exploring jotería research and pedagogy. This session is open to all members of the CED community. No prior knowledge is necessary. HYBRID EVENT: 252 Erickson Hall or join via Zoom. Learn more via PDF
Opportunities
MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program
The MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program is currently seeking applicants for the 2024-25 cohort, as well as a Graduate Student Coordinator to serve from May 2024 to May 2025. If you are a graduate student interested in community engagement, you can find more details about the program and how to apply via the Center for Community Engaged Learning
UURAF Seeking College of Education Judges
UURAF is seeking judges to evaluate UG student research poster. The College of Education needs eight judges — faculty or graduate students. Specifically, we need three for education and five for kinesiology. Please sign up by March 29 (select one option per timeslot). The UURAF will be face-to-face at the Breslin Center on April 12. Register to participate via SignUpGenius
Summer 2024 Course Opportunity: CEP 932 Graduate Statistics, Part 1
Dr. Tenko Raykov will teach CEP 932 Graduate Statistics, Part 1 during summer session 1 in 2024. Students who complete this course can continue with Part 2 (CEP 933) in the fall. Contact Tenko Raykov (raykov@msu.edu) with questions.
NIH Grantsmanship and Mentoring Program
Are you an early-career researcher looking to submit a strong NIH R01 proposal in October? This program will focus on writing key sections of NIH research grants, including the specific aims page, the significance and innovation sections, and elements of the approach section. Apply by: March 15. Learn more via the Graduate School