Events in July 2024
-
Inclusivity in the Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities Inclusivity in the Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities
–
July 9, 2024Date:
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Hybrid - Zoom/Chittenden Hall
The Kugel model of educator development emphasizes that the journey of inclusivity in education transitions from focusing on the educator to fostering independent learners. In this session, we will discuss the challenges of Inclusive Teaching and how we can design flexible learning environments that accommodate individual learner differences. We will also touch on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it provides a more effective strategy, ensuring all students have equal learning opportunities.
Attendees of this session will have the opportunity to get a deck of Inclusive Teaching Cards.
This session is offered in Hybrid style, it will be availble on Zoom or in person in Chittenden Hall.
Presenter: Deepak James, PhD Candidate, Chemistry & 2024-25 FAST Fellow
Category:
Professional Development
PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 9, 2024Date:
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549650
Category:
Professional Development
-
ETD Formatting Webinar ETD Formatting Webinar
–
July 11, 2024Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Location:
Zoom
This webinar is designed for Plan A Master’s students and all Doctoral students who intend to graduate this semester. During this workshop students will receive information regarding the following:
How to format their thesis or dissertation correctly
How to successfully submit their thesis or dissertation via ProQuest
How to successfully submit required paperwork, complete their Graduate School degree requirements, and receive their diplomaStudents are encouraged to review the Graduate School's Electronic Thesis and Dissertation website where current information about formatting and requirements are listed prior to attending the workshop.
Registration is required: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NfN2ERFrQTeUVP6xDHj5WQ
Category:
Important Dates
PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 11, 2024Date:
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549658
Category:
Professional Development
-
Surviving & Thriving Your First 2 Weeks as an International Student at MSU Surviving & Thriving Your First 2 Weeks as an International Student at MSU
–
July 12, 2024Date:
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 9:00am to 10:30am
Location:
Virtual
Welcome International Graduate Students! You are about to embark on your journey as an International Graduate Student at MSU!
In this session we will provide you with information of how to best navigate your first two weeks at MSU. We will share tips based on experiences of current international graduate students to help you best get through your first two weeks and help you plan to make your transition as smooth as possible. We will share resources, a “Survival Guide,” and give you opportunities to ask questions and make new connections.
Date: July 12, 2024 from 9:00 - 10:30 am EST (virtual)
Presenters: Saviour Kitcher and members of the GREAT Advisory Group and the GREAT Office
Audience: New International Graduate Students, New International Graduate Teaching Assistant Information Session
Registration is open.
Category:
Professional Development
-
COGS Grad Paddle Event with MSU Rec Sports at MSU Sailing Center COGS Grad Paddle Event with MSU Rec Sports at MSU Sailing Center
–
July 15, 2024Graduate & Professional Students: Try your hand at paddle boarding or kayaking FREE with COGS at the MSU Sailing Center on Monday, July 15th! COGS will be hosting TWO SESSIONS of paddle sports, no experience needed! The Sailing Center staff will be there to give a quick group lesson and to help you. *No pre-registration is needed, but event is strictly First-Come, First-Served, accommodating up to 30 paddlers (among available paddle boards & kayaks) at each session. *Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of desired session to check in, sign the required liability waiver, and be fitted with safety gear.
*If you arrive after the session has started, you may be required to wait until sailing staff is able to assist or attend a different session.
Feel free to explore Lake Lansing area while you're there!
Location:
MSU Sailing Center
Lake Lansing at 5918 Shaw Street
Haslett, MI 48840
Date:
July 15th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COGS Grad Paddle Event with MSU Rec Sports at MSU Sailing Center COGS Grad Paddle Event with MSU Rec Sports at MSU Sailing Center
–
July 15, 2024Graduate & Professional Students: Try your hand at paddle boarding or kayaking FREE with COGS at the MSU Sailing Center on Monday, July 15th! COGS will be hosting TWO SESSIONS of paddle sports, no experience needed! The Sailing Center staff will be there to give a quick group lesson and to help you. *No pre-registration is needed, but event is strictly First-Come, First-Served, accommodating up to 30 paddlers (among available paddle boards & kayaks) at each session. *Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of desired session to check in, sign the required liability waiver, and be fitted with safety gear.
*If you arrive after the session has started, you may be required to wait until sailing staff is able to assist or attend a different session.
Feel free to explore Lake Lansing area while you're there!
Location:
MSU Sailing Center
Lake Lansing at 5918 Shaw Street
Haslett, MI 48840
Date:
July 15th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
-
Navigating Digital Accessibility @ MSU Navigating Digital Accessibility @ MSU
–
July 16, 2024Date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location:
Zoom
This workshop explores the basics of digital accessibility and the resources that are available to instructors at MSU. We will explore components of Universal Design for Learning and discuss the ways educators can apply these principles to their own courses. This course is intended for instructors of students at any level.
Upon completion of this learning experience participants will be able to:
Explain the importance of implementing digital accessibility practices in the classroom
Recognize the concepts involved in universal design for learning (UDL)
Identify resources related to digital accessibility that are available at MSU
Discuss possibilities for making their new and/or existing courses accessibleAdditional Resource: Digital Accessibility Toolkit (msu.edu)
Facilitator: Dr. Katherine (Katie) Knowles received her PhD in the Department of English at Michigan State University. She is also pursuing the Certification in College Teaching and earned the Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities. She received her BA from Hanover College and her MA from the University of Birmingham’s Shakespeare Institute. Knowles has acted as both a GA and the instructor of record for a variety of IAH courses during her time at MSU, and she was a CTLI fellow for the 2023-2024 academic year during which she developed a project on Digital Accessibility at MSU.
Co-sponsored by CTLI and GradSchool
Register here: Navigating Digital Accessibility @ MSU - LibCal - Michigan State University Libraries
Category:
Professional Development
PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 16, 2024Date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549662
Category:
Professional Development
-
COGS + GREAT Block Party COGS + GREAT Block Party
–
July 17, 2024Date:
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Front Lawn
Hello Graduate & Professional Students!
You're invited to join COGS and the office of Graduate Educator Advancement and Teaching (GREAT) for an afternoon Block Party on July 17th from 2:00 -4:00 pm. Join us and your fellow graduate & professional students on the front lawn of Chittenden Hall for some fun and camaraderie! We'll have lawn games, cards, fun snacks, music and conversation. Bring a friend, come on out to our neighborhood and hang out with us! We can't wait to see you!
No RSVP required.
*Rain plan - Chittenden Hall Basement Lounge*
Category:
Professional Development
COGS + GREAT Block Party! COGS + GREAT Block Party!
–
July 17, 2024You're invited to join COGS and the office of Graduate Educator Advancement and Teaching (GREAT) for an afternoon Block Party on July 17th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Join us and your fellow graduate & professional students on the front lawn of Chittenden Hall for some fun and camaraderie! We'll have lawn games, cards, fun snacks, music and conversation. Bring a friend, come on out to our neighborhood and hang out with us! We can't wait to see you!
Location:
Front Lawn of Chittenden Hall
466 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
Time:
July 17th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
-
PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 18, 2024Date:
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549663
Category:
Professional Development
-
ETD Formatting Walk-In Help ETD Formatting Walk-In Help
–
July 22, 2024Date:
Monday, July 22, 2024 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 220
Attention Master’s Plan A and Doctoral students:
Do you have questions regarding formatting your thesis or dissertation? Stop in during one of our help sessions to talk to Graduate School staff about any specific formatting questions you may have.
These are walk-in sessions. No registration is required.
Category:
Important Dates
-
Coffee and Connection! Coffee and Connection!
–
July 23, 2024PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 23, 2024Date:
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549667
Category:
Professional Development
-
PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 25, 2024Date:
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register Here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549671
Category:
Professional Development
-
PILOT Speaker Series PILOT Speaker Series
–
July 30, 2024Date:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join the Pursuing Intentional Learning in Organizations Together (PILOT) Project, a four-week series aimed at bridging the gap between graduating students and non-academic professionals. Held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm on Zoom, this program provides graduate students with insights and practical strategies for transitioning from academia to non-academic careers. Each Tuesday, guest speakers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer their expertise, while Thursdays will feature interactive workshops to further explore the topics discussed.
Register Here: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1549674
Category:
Professional Development
-
ETD Summer 2024 Submission Deadline ETD Summer 2024 Submission Deadline
–
July 31, 2024Date:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 5:00pm
Location:
Each semester has a deadline for the initial submission of theses and dissertations to ProQuest. The deadline is generally two weeks prior to the final deadline. Plan your defense accordingly. The document submitted to ProQuest is expected to be a final version, meaning it has been successfully defended, corrections the committee wants have been made, and there are no more content changes.
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.
The Graduate School will not accept documents for review for the current semester after 5:00PM ET on the submission deadline date.
Category:
Important Dates
