Calendar

Events in August 2025

  • CES Write-In

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide CES Write-In


    August 1, 2025

    Would scheduling regular, specific times to write about your outreach or engagement work be helpful? If so, please join us on the first Friday of each month for three hours of dedicated time to advance your scholarship. Past participants have written journal articles, grant proposals, book chapters, theses or dissertations, curricula, pieces for public audiences, and community engagement portfolios. Participants should plan to write for the full three hours. We start the write-in by sharing writing goals for the day and wrap up with accomplishments and next steps.

    Write-Ins are free, but registration is required. *Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.

    Sponsored by: University Outreach and Engagement; Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development; The Graduate School; The Writing Center

    Register Here

    Contact Diane Doberneck, connordm@msu.edu with any questions. 

  • ETD Summer 2025 Final Deadline

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide ETD Summer 2025 Final Deadline


    August 13, 2025

    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.

  • International GTA Orientation

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide International GTA Orientation


    August 16, 2025

    Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information.

    Register here by July 31, 2025.

    This event is fully in-person on MSU's Campus. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the event.

  • New GTA Institute (NGTAI)

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


    August 18, 2025

    Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information.

    Register here by July 31, 2025.

    This event is fully virtual. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the event. 

  • Pedagogy Workshops

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Pedagogy Workshops


    August 19, 2025

    Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information.

    Register here by July 31, 2025.

    This event is fully in-person on MSU's Campus. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the event.

  • Graduate School Resource Fair

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Graduate School Resource Fair


    August 23, 2025

    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 23, 2025

    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 23, 2025

    Noon to 3 p.m.

    Benefactors Plaza (behind Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824)

     Join COGS, The Graduate School and other campus partners for an  in-person, outdoor afternoon of fun, friends, good food, games, music and more!  Coming from home? There’s plenty of close parking in ramp 6.

    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
    Face painting courtesy of Just for Fun Ink!
    Campus Partners with fun activities and great information &  resources for students & families
    Swing Dancing Demo  – Courtesy of MSU Swing Dance Society!
    MSU Roundnet Club – come on out and play!
    Sparty!
    Capital Area Therapy Dogs
    Special treats, fun surprises  & fantastic food
    Prizes and giveaways
    & More!

    Learn more here.