Events
Rest with Music: Tania Watt
May 15, 12 p.m. Take an hour out of your day to listen and simply rest with music. Lansing-based singer/songwriter Tania Watt will perform at the Abrams Planetarium. Learn more via MSU Health4U
Navigating & Negotiating Your First Academic Position
May 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Navigating the job market for academic positions is a complex process, from searching for positions to negotiating job offers. This session will provide insight into the multi-step process of applying for different academic positions (e.g., post-doc, R1, R2) and offer a how-to guide for navigating each step. Students will learn about preparing application materials, effectively reading job calls, submitting application materials, preparing for job interviews, and negotiating job offers. Registration required. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School
Broad Museum Tour: The Nightly News
May 21, 1 to 2 p.m. Join Curatorial Assistant Dalina A. Perdomo Álvarez for a special walkthrough of artist Candy Chang’s project The Nightly News. Experience and contribute to this interactive installation that invites visitors to anonymously write down a short line describing a dream they remember. Learn more via Broad Art Museum
Red Cedar Organ Recital: Renee Anne Louprette
May 21, 3 & 7 p.m. New York-based organist Renee Anne Louprette willl make her East Lansing debut with a performance on MSU’s custom-made Létourneau Organ “Opus 134.” This event is free for students. MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel. Learn more via MSU Music
Friday Fika: Educator Network Virtual Gathering
May 26, 10 to 11 a.m. Join educators from across MSU for an informal hour of comradery, community, and coffee (if you’re so inclined). Hosted virtually on the last Friday of each month, this is a moment for you to protect time and engage with others sharing your role/passions. Learn more via MSU Library
Opportunities
MSU Educational Technology Summit
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
This virtual event (June 5-9) will connect faculty and staff with experts and vendors to highlight technologies that enhance teaching and learning and promote student success. Topics include the use of AI, how to streamline content delivery, effective use of D2L, and how to boost engagement across different modalities. Learn more via Technology at MSU
Summer 2023 ACES Program for ITAs
Attention: International Teaching Assistants
ACES (Academic Culture and English Skills) is a three-week intensive English and academic culture program aimed at helping incoming international teaching assistants (ITAs) adjust to the American university teaching and learning context prior to their first semester at MSU. Register by: May 22. Learn more via the Graduate School
Resources for CED Online Students
Attention: Online Students
Have questions about D2L or other online learning tools? Wondering what academic or personal supports are available to you as an online student? View resources and information specific to online students via Academic & Student Affairs
No-cost summer training opportunities from MSU IT
New on-demand and live courses have been added about collaborative tools like Spartan 365, OneNote, Forms and Teams. Discover and register for courses at SpartansLearn
Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshop Series
The MSU AGEP Program is conducting a workshop series that will present NSF GRFP program information and provide structured practice to create competitive GRFP application. Students will participate in a 5-part series that will include an overview of the GRFP and application process, first-hand advice from GRFP reviewers and recent awardees, and two interactive sessions to review and revise their application documents. Workshops will take place between Sept. 11 and Oct. 3. Register by Sept. 10. Learn more via the Graduate School
Office of Research & Innovation Research Enhancement Award
Did you know funds are available to support activities that enhance graduate student research projects? These funds are available to support research activities including workshop participation (both in-person or virtual), data collection, short courses, extramural laboratory rotations, or the cost of disseminating the results of research and creative activities. Enhancement awards are intended to match/supplement funds provided by advisors, units and colleges and will range from $500 to $1,000. Learn more via the Graduate School
Spring 2023 ETD Deadline Extension
The Graduate School has extended Electronic Theses and Dissertation deadlines for Spring 2023. The new deadlines are as follows:
- ETD Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 17 at 5 p.m.
- ETD Final Deadline: Wednesday, May 31 at 5 p.m.
More information regarding electronic theses and dissertation submissions via the Graduate School
College of Education Student Food Pantry
A small food pantry with grab-and-go food items is now located in Erickson Hall and is open to all CED students who may be in need. (When entering the main entrance of Erickson Hall, walk past the Student Affairs Office and turn left down the hallway as you approach 133F. The cupboard is located shortly down the hallway on your left.) This initiative is made possible by MSU donors who have contributed to the Student Emergency Fund. Students who access the pantry are encouraged to share their gratitude to donors through this anonymous Qualtrics link
MSU CAPS Services
MSU CAPS is a resource for all MSU students with a variety of counseling, support, and educational groups available each semester. Learn more via MSU CAPS