Events
Lunch with the Dean of the Graduate School 
Sept. 26, 12 to 1 p.m. Dean Pero Dagbovie invites graduate students for an informal lunch at Chittenden Hall, offering a chance to connect, discuss career and school journeys, learn about Graduate School programs, and engage in candid university and student life conversations. Learn more via the Graduate School
Academic Writer’s Guide to the Writing Process
Sept. 27, 2 to 3 p.m. Join Academic Writer and experts for an interactive session on supporting students through the writing process, including avoiding common mistakes, simplifying references and fostering collaboration. Academic Writer helps improve instruction and builds student confidence in writing in APA Style. VIRTUAL EVENT: Register via Zoom
Writing a Research Statement: Where will your research program go in the future?
Sept. 27, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Crafting a compelling research statement is key to transitioning from an “applicant” to an “interviewee.” In this session, we’ll discuss strategies for preparing one that highlights your experiences and potential. VIRTUAL EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School
Drawing Marathon 
Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join the MSU Broad Art Museum for a non-stop drawing extravaganza, featuring drawing stations, guided sessions, costumed models and The After Draw event at (SCENE)Metrospace from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn more via the MSU Broad Art Museum
Beginning with the End in Mind: Career Planning for Graduate Students
Sept. 28, 4 to 8 p.m. This session is designed with special focus on how graduate students in the humanities and social science can shape a job search that fits their goals and will help you navigate your graduate school experience strategically and successfully. This workshop will be presented by Dr. Donald Asher, an internationally recognized author and speaker on the topics of careers and higher education. Learn more via the Graduate School
LGBTQ+ Issues in Education 101: Language, Identity, and Inclusion
Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Dr. Justin A. Gutzwa (they/them) for a conversation about LGBTQ+ communities in the U.S. education system, covering key concepts, terminology and considerations for working with queer and trans communities in teaching, research. and practice. This event is open to all, regardless of prior familiarity with LGBTQ+ topics. 133F Erickson Hall. Register via Google Forms
Navigating the Master’s
Attention: Master’s
Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This interactive writing workshop aids students in creating a personalized plan for navigating graduate school, focusing on the transition, coursework, support resources and writing for both academic and professional purposes. HYBRID EVENT: Learn more via the Graduate School
Teaching and Learning About Data Through Stories: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m. In this presentation, College of Education doctoral student Lee Melvin Peralta and Dr. Louise Jezierski of James Madison College discuss findings from a new interdisciplinary MSU course on data and storytelling, indicating that storytelling can foster both technical data skills and address broader questions about knowledge production and representation. Learn more via PDF
ORA Brown Bag: Grants & Fellowships for Grads 101
Oct. 2, 12 p.m. What kinds of funding can you apply for as a grad student? When should you start looking and applying for funding? How can the Office of Research Administration (ORA) support you? And how can you create a team to support you? Come to the first ORA Brown Bag of the year to get answers to these questions and more! VIRTUAL EVENT: Attend via Zoom (passcode: g&f)
Opportunities
2023 Learning Abroad Conference: Call for Proposals
Share your international learning experience at the Learning Abroad Conference! Presentations should reflect your study abroad, international student, or international student interactions at MSU, with diverse formats welcomed, and an audience of students, faculty, advisors and more eager to hear about your valuable experiences and insights. Learn more via the Office for Education Abroad and submit your proposal via Qualtrics by Sept. 28.
Volunteer Opportunity: Lansing Technical High School CTE Project
Lansing Technical High School has a volunteer opportunity for College of Education graduate students interested in mapping out and developing a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program dealing with culinary arts at Lansing Technical High School. It is a new program seeking to fine tune its lab components, community support, marketing, and the creation of pipelines for students to continue their education through a technical college, university, and/or direct entry into the hospitality industry.
This is a great learning project, case study, assessment, or consultant experience, with an on-site principal and culinary arts instructor who are very keen to see this succeed. Possible start dates could be as early as Spring 2024 or Fall 2024 semesters. Interested students should contact Adam Roy (aroy@msu.edu) by Oct. 23.
What is RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) or Research Integrity?
Research integrity is fundamental to our research and is required by rules, essential for research legitimacy, and mandated for all graduate students. The Graduate School provides Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) training, with basic and annual refresher parts. Note that Graduate Certificate students are exempt. The Graduate School has compiled many resources for discussion-based completion of the RECR requirements, including a Job Aid for Students.
MSU Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT)
The Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT) is a professional service and research unit at MSU. Statisticians collaborate on study design, collection, management, and analysis of research data, on grant proposals, and on other projects. The College’s agreement with CSTAT is renewed for the 2023-2024 academic year, allowing 20 hours of support to graduate students every fiscal year. Learn more via CSTAT