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Events in August 2024

  • PILOT Speaker Series

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide PILOT Speaker Series


    August 1, 2024

    Date: 

    Thursday, August 1, 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/1549675

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • ETD Summer 2024 Final Deadline

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide ETD Summer 2024 Final Deadline


    August 14, 2024

    Date: 

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 5:00pm

    Location: 

    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.

    Category: 

    Important Dates

  • New GTA Institute (NGTAI)

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide New GTA Institute (NGTAI)


    August 16, 2024

    Date: 

    Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    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. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • International GTA Orientation (IGTAO)

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide International GTA Orientation (IGTAO)


    August 21, 2024

    Date: 

    Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:30pm

    Location: 

    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. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • Pedagogy Workshops

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Pedagogy Workshops


    August 22, 2024

    Date: 

    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. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair


    August 24, 2024

    Date: 

    Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    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 Ballroom

    Saturday, 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 Workshop

    Wednesday, August 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. - In Person
    Thursday, October 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. - Virtual

    Paving 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 Person

    Wellbeing & 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. - Virtual

     

    Category: 

    Important Dates

  • Graduate Student Success - Setting Expectations in Graduate Education

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Graduate Student Success - Setting Expectations in Graduate Education


    August 28, 2024

    Date: 

    Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

    Location: 

    Chittenden Hall 110

    The Handbook of your Program covers many set expectations that will guide you to success in your graduate education at Michigan State University. However, there are many important expectations that need to be made explicit and are often jointly set that require proactive and effective communication between you and your faculty advisors and mentors. This short workshop provides an opportunity to explore strategies for aligning expectations early in your trajectory in graduate school and will inform you about other activities and resources to help you in that task. 

    Presented by Associate Dean Kirsten Tollefson and Associate Dean Rique Campa. 

    Registration is open. There is a limit of 45 attendees. 

    This session is in person only. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development