Events in March 2026
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RECR: Human Subjects and Human Use Protocols RECR: Human Subjects and Human Use Protocols
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March 10, 2026(RCR-3391-ILTVC)
As part of research, it may be necessary to use human subjects. This workshop will help you understand the requirements – both at the level of MSU and the federal government – that must be adhered to be able to use human subjects in research.
Key compliance issues will be discussed as will ethical issues associated with their use. Finally, the Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects in Research (IRB) and the IRB application process will be reviewed.
Register on the MSU Ability Training Compliance System
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COGS Coffee & Connect COGS Coffee & Connect
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March 11, 2026TBA
https://cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/
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AGEP Learning Community Meeting AGEP Learning Community Meeting
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March 12, 2026The Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) at Michigan State University (MSU) was started with funding from the National Science Foundation. MSU AGEP supports recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in doctoral programs of the natural and social sciences, mathematics, engineering and the humanities. The MSU AGEP Learning Community is an informal environment where students from varying disciplines can gather, share their research in a 10-minute presentation, or discover that their graduate toils are not unusual. Those in attendance are privy to information regarding fellowships, career opportunities, even summer internships, pertaining to the group.
RSVP for AGEP Learning Community meetings here: AGEP Learning Community Meeting Registration
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GPA Training - End of Year Processes (RECR, GradPlan, ETDs, Funding Deadlines) GPA Training - End of Year Processes (RECR, GradPlan, ETDs, Funding Deadlines)
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March 13, 2026Graduate Program Assistants are welcome to attend this training event, hosted by The Graduate School. Topics will include end-of-year processes like RECR, GradPlan, ETDs, and funding deadlines.
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WAC Book Club Series WAC Book Club Series
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March 18, 2026Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) supports educators in designing writing assignments that are effective, meaningful, and accessible to all. Join the book club to discuss Bad Ideas About Writing edited by Cheryl E. Ball & Drew M. Loewe!
The book is open access and linked in the registration form. Each book club meeting will focus on a particular set of pages as indicated in the registration form. We invite you to read any of the chapters within that page range that interest you!
Register Here
COGS Sewing Workshop COGS Sewing Workshop
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March 18, 2026Date: Wednesday, March 18Time: Noon to 2PMLocation: MSU Main Library, 2-West Hollander MakerspaceMust Register: https://bit.ly/SEW-COGS -
Writing Center Write-In Writing Center Write-In
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March 20, 2026The Writing Center write-ins are hosted and facilitated semi-regularly throughout the academic year to provide writers with an opportunity to write in a shared writing space where other writers are present. Goal setting, co-working space, and 1:1 consultations are available during the write-in.
Write-ins are free, but registration is required. *Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
This workshop is in person only.
Register
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Lunch with the Dean Lunch with the Dean
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March 24, 2026During the academic year, the Dean of the Graduate School, Pero Dagbovie, invites graduate students to join him and his graduate school colleagues for lunch and conversation in Chittenden Hall along the beautiful and historic Laboratory Row.
About the Event:This unique opportunity allows Graduate Students the chance to connect with The Graduate School leadership and staff in a relaxed and informal lunch setting. Connect about career and school journeys, gain understanding of The Graduate School programs that empower graduate student success and engage in candid discussions about university and student life.
Why Attend?- Share experiences in a safe space.- Learn more about what the Graduate School offers, such as professional development & educational wellbeing opportunities.- Enjoy a meal and conversation with new people!
Registration for these lunches is required. If the registration link is no longer available, either the workshop is full, or the registration period has ended.
Fall 2025 Dates, all lunches will take place in-person in Chittenden Hall room 110 from 12:00-1:00pm:
Thursday, January 15
Wednesday, February 18
Tuesday, March 24
Thursday, April 9 - GPSAW Edition -
COGS Coffee & Connect COGS Coffee & Connect
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March 26, 2026MSU Union Tower
https://cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/
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Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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March 27, 2026Graduate School Write-Ins are co-sponsored by the Graduate School and The Writing Center at MSU. The write-ins are hosted and facilitated to provide writers with an opportunity to write in a shared writing space where other writers are present, and a writing center consultant/staff member is present to provide consultations for writers who would like to have a consultation appointment during the session.
Along with this, the write-ins provide an opportunity for facilitators to promote and share information about upcoming events hosted by the Graduate School, Writing Center, and other campus partners such as the University Outreach and Engagement Office and to provide resources and information that can be used to form graduate writing groups, have writing center appointments or attend workshops (provided by the Graduate School) cater to graduate students based on goals they may share during the write in.
Registration coming soon.
*Food and activities are based on registration numbers. Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
