Events
Solar Eclipse Viewing: Erickson Hall & IM Circle
April 8, 2:45 p.m. View a rare solar eclipse that will be visible in Lansing. It is expected to be seen in the Lansing area from 1:56 to 4:25 p.m., with a maximum view at 3:12 p.m. There will be solar eclipse glasses available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Erickson Hall and IM Circle near the main entrances at 2:45 p.m. Find out how to safely watch solar eclipses via NASA
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party: MSU Library
April 8, 3 to 4 p.m. Attend the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the MSU Library patio. Individuals can make bracelets with UV color-changing beads and enjoy Sun Chips and Moon Pies, while supplies last. The first 50 people will get free eclipse glasses. Learn more via MSU Libraries
ORA Brown Bag
April 9, 12 p.m. How can you make your grant and fellowship proposals stand out to reviewers? How can you plan ahead for the editing process so that you submit the strongest proposal possible? Come to the fourth and final ORA Brown Bag of the year to get answers to these questions and more! ONLINE EVENT: Join on Zoom (no registration required) (passcode: g&f)
Transformative Science Teaching to Catalyze Alternative Features
April 9, 12 to 1:15 p.m. Join the upcoming CREATE for STEM seminar with guest speaker Dr. Daniel Morales-Doyle. This presentation will share research and classroom examples to explain how science education may influence alternative futures. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more and register via College of Education
Virtual Artists Panel: Afrofuturism & Quilts
April 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Quilt Index’s Black Diaspora Quilt History Project is hosting an exhibition called Afrofuturism & Quilts in the MSU Union Gallery. The work of local and national quilt artists will be showcased. Learn more via MSU Museum
Student Night: We are all SpARTans at our CORE
April 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Register for the Broad Art Museum Student Night in one last celebration of sending off the graduating class. Attendees will get to listen to music, make mini time capsules and explore the CORE together. Learn more via Broad Art Museum
Take Your Child to Work Day
April 11. MSU employees are encouraged to bring their child, or a special child in their life, to celebrate career, educational and entertainment events at MSU. Make sure to register via MSU WorkLife Office. View CED-hosted events on the college’s website
Intersection Conversation: Stellar Connections Between Art and Science
April 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register for this event for an exciting discussion about the intersection of artistic expression and scientific discovery. This event will take place at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) Auditorium. Learn more via MSU Museum
Café So Gay!
April 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Café So Gay! is meant specifically for LGTQIA2S+ graduate students to occupy the student lounge. Relax, grab breakfast and make friends with other LGBTQ+ grad students. Learn more via the Graduate School
COGS Craft & Connection @ MSU Herbarium
April 12, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Join fellow graduate and professional students and go on a staff-led tour throughout the MSU Herbarium, make pressed flower bookmarks and enjoy some snacks. Learn more via MSU COGS
Out of the Darkness 5k Walk
April 14 at 12 p.m. The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. Learn more and register via MSU Campus Walk
Introduction to Stata
April 15, 12 to 1 p.m. Participants will learn about the basics of Stata and how to use Stata in the data analysis process. This seminar will also discuss tips to managing research projects effectively when using Stata. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more and register via College of Education
Opportunities
Trainings from MSU IT
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
MSU IT is offering several virtual instructional technology and development workshops for educators in May. Individuals will learn about course design and educational technology tools like D2L Brightspace, Packback and Piazza. Learn more here Technology at MSU
Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI) 2024
Apply for the opportunity to learn about digital display technology platforms available at MSU. Participants will assess the learning of display platforms, learn techniques to produce content, and develop and submit a final product. This experience will be gained through The Abrams Planetarium, 360 Degree Panoramic Display Space in the Library’s Digital Scholarship Lab and Science On a Sphere at the MSU Museum. Apply by: April 22. Learn more via MSU Museum
CED 932: Graduate Statistics, Part 1
Dr. Tenko Raykov will be teaching CEP 932 (Graduate Statistics, Part 1) this summer, session 1 (US24). Once completed, you can continue with CEP 933 (Graduate Statistics, Part 2) in fall semester 2024, as 932 is a pre-requisite for 933. Contact Tenko Raykov (raykov@msu.edu) with questions.
Office of Research Administration Update
As the ORA’s current grad assistant, Rachel prepares to complete her studies at MSU, Maria Rising has rejoined the ORA team. Graduate students can now contact either Maria (risingma@msu.edu) or Rachel (rlockart@msu.edu) for support with applying to grants and fellowships. You can also find resources on our Teams site, schedule a one-on-one appointment with Maria or Rachel, and stay up to date on funding opportunities by subscribing to our monthly newsletter.