Events in August 2024
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ETD Summer 2024 Final Deadline ETD Summer 2024 Final Deadline
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August 14, 2024Date:
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 5:00pm
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Each semester has a final deadline where documents have been accepted and delivered for publishing, all required paperwork has been turned in, all milestones have been completed, and all degree audits have been completed. Your document must be accepted and delivered to the publisher, ProQuest, by 5:00PM ET on the final deadline date.
Students are highly encouraged to read and follow the Thesis and Dissertation information available on the Graduate School’s website at: https://grad.msu.edu/etd. This site gives instructions on formatting, required paperwork, and how to submit to ProQuest.
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Important Dates
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New GTA Institute (NGTAI) New GTA Institute (NGTAI)
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August 16, 2024Date:
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Virtual (full day)
Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information.
Register here by July 30, 2024.
Details will be sent out closer to the date of the workshop.
This event is fully virtual.
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Professional Development
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International GTA Orientation (IGTAO) International GTA Orientation (IGTAO)
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August 21, 2024Date:
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:30pm
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In-person MSU campus
Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information.
Register here by July 30, 2024.
This event is fully in-person on MSU Campus. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the workshop.
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Professional Development
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Pedagogy Workshops Pedagogy Workshops
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August 22, 2024Date:
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Location:
In-Person
Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information.
Register here by July 30, 2024.
This event is fully in-person on MSU Campus. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the workshop.
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Professional Development
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Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair
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August 24, 2024Date:
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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MSU Union Ballroom
All new and returning graduate students are invited to attend the annual welcome program for graduate students of Michigan State University.
Resource Fair @ MSU Union BallroomSaturday, August 24, 2024
10 a.m. to noon
49 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Sponsored by the Graduate School
The resource fair will include student organizations, campus groups, and community businesses – all ready to provide you with valuable information!
Dean of the Graduate School Pero Dagbovie will address the attendees.
Participate in giveaways from both vendors and The Graduate School.No RSVP is necessary!
COGS Fall Welcome Celebration
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Noon to 3 p.m.
Benefactors Plaza (behind Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824)
After the Graduate School Welcome & Resource Fair at the Union, make your way over to Benefactors Plaza for the COGS Fall Welcome Celebration. Join COGS, The Graduate School and other campus partners for an in-person, outdoor afternoon of fun, friends, good food, games, music and more!
Event includes:
VIP guest speakers
Music and dancing courtesy of Impact Radio
Full array of fun lawn games & fun for the whole family
Caricature Artists
Facepainting courtesy of Just for Fun Ink!
Campus Partners with fun activities and great information & resources for students & families
Fun surprises
Special treats & fantastic food!Learn more here.
Fall Welcome Workshops
Setting Expectations in Graduate Education - Mentoring WorkshopWednesday, August 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. - In Person
Thursday, October 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. - VirtualPaving Your Own Pathway for Professional Success
Monday, September 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Virtual
Tuesday, September 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. - In PersonWellbeing & Graduate School: The Key to Your Success
Tuesday, October 1 from 4 to 5 p.m. - In Person
Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - VirtualCategory:
Important Dates