Events in October 2025
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CES Write-In CES Write-In
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October 3, 2025Would 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.
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ETD Formatting Walk-In Help ETD Formatting Walk-In Help
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October 6, 2025Attention 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.
Get Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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October 6, 2025Are you having a hard time getting things off your to do list? Would you benefit from a dedicated space and being around others to find motivation and productivity? If so, please join us in a structured community space for supporting goal achievement. We will start at 2pm with a brief time of connecting and sharing goals.
We will then have two sessions of about 50-60 minutes where everyone will work on their individual goals with a 10-minute break in between. You can come for one or both sessions or just stop in at any point. We will offer a hybrid option upon request.
Please reach out to Meg Moore, GROW Director, for more information at akehimeg@msu.edu. Whether it’s your dissertation, classwork, emails, a crafting project, or brushing up your CV, let’s help each other Get Stuff Done!
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Get Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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October 7, 2025Are you having a hard time getting things off your to do list? Would you benefit from a dedicated space and being around others to find motivation and productivity? If so, please join us in a structured community space for supporting goal achievement. We will start at 2pm with a brief time of connecting and sharing goals.
We will then have two sessions of about 50-60 minutes where everyone will work on their individual goals with a 10-minute break in between. You can come for one or both sessions or just stop in at any point. We will offer a hybrid option upon request.
Please reach out to Meg Moore, GROW Director, for more information at akehimeg@msu.edu. Whether it’s your dissertation, classwork, emails, a crafting project, or brushing up your CV, let’s help each other Get Stuff Done!
Get Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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October 7, 2025Are you having a hard time getting things off your to do list? Would you benefit from a dedicated space and being around others to find motivation and productivity? If so, please join us in a structured community space for supporting goal achievement. We will start at 2pm with a brief time of connecting and sharing goals.
We will then have two sessions of about 50-60 minutes where everyone will work on their individual goals with a 10-minute break in between. You can come for one or both sessions or just stop in at any point. We will offer a hybrid option upon request.
Please reach out to Meg Moore, GROW Director, for more information at akehimeg@msu.edu. Whether it’s your dissertation, classwork, emails, a crafting project, or brushing up your CV, let’s help each other Get Stuff Done!
Writing a Research Statement: Where will your research program go in the future? Writing a Research Statement: Where will your research program go in the future?
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October 7, 2025'Applicants must submit a narrative describing their long-term vision for future research with an emphasis on bold projects that have potential for impacts within their areas of interests. The research statement should also summarize the candidate’s prior work as evidence for their potential vision.'
Statements like this are commonly found in position announcements with a research emphasis whether in academic institutions, state or federal agencies, or industry. How will you prepare your 'research statement', how will it be structured, and what examples will you use to demonstrate your experiences and potential? Writing an effective research statement is an important first step to move you from being an 'applicant' to an 'interviewee'. During this session, participants will engage in a discussion about strategies for preparing an effective research statement that leverages your experiences and demonstrates your potential.
Facilitator: Dr. Rique Campa (Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School and University Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife)
*This is part 2 of our 3-part workshop series. Our next one is on Understanding the University Context on October 15, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
RECR: Authorship, Plagiarism and Peer Review RECR: Authorship, Plagiarism and Peer Review
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October 7, 2025(RCR-4195-ILTVC)
Publication of a scholarly work makes you an author - and that’s both exciting and a responsibility. This session will be dedicated to understanding the definitions and disagreements about what constitutes an author, how conflicts are resolved, how to avoid such conflicts, and where/to whom to go for help about authorship issues.
Plagiarism - stealing the work of another - is an increasing problem in the scholarly community. At MSU, this ranks as the #1 allegation of research misconduct. This session will also aim to help you understand what plagiarism is, how to test for it within your own work, how to discuss plagiarism, and where to go for advice on plagiarism.
Register on the MSU Ability Training Compliance System
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COGS Coffee & Connection COGS Coffee & Connection
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October 8, 2025Coffee & Connection – Council of Graduate Students
MSU Multicultural Center bldg. 2nd Floor - Community Kitchen
Lunch with the Dean Lunch with the Dean
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October 8, 2025During 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, September 11
Wednesday, October 8
Tuesday, November 11
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AGEP Learning Community Meeting AGEP Learning Community Meeting
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October 9, 2025The 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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Writing Center Write-In Writing Center Write-In
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October 10, 2025The 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
WAC Workshop Series: Busting Writing Myths WAC Workshop Series: Busting Writing Myths
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October 10, 2025As an educator at MSU, are you interested in...
learning more about teaching and supporting writing in your courses?
revising or developing new writing assignments for your courses?
improving your students' engagement with your writing assignments?The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program at MSU supports all MSU educators in developing their writing-related pedagogy in any level course, in any discipline. We invite you to participate in our upcoming Workshop Series!
Dates:
Busting Writing Myths
Friday, October 10th from 10a-11am via Zoom (link will be shared by WC closer to event)
Giving Feedback on Student Writing
Friday, November 11th from 10a-11am via Zoom
Creating Writing Assignments for Student Engagement
Friday, December 5th from 10a-11am via Zoom
Register for workshops via this link.
Navigating Difficult Conversations Navigating Difficult Conversations
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October 10, 2025Navigating difficult conversations and resolving conflicts is an inevitable aspect of academic life. Whether it's a difference of opinion with an advisor, a PI, or a peer, or a more significant clash of vision and values, learning to speak up while preserving relationships is an essential life skill. In this workshop, we will talk about some basic principles of productive confrontation and how to apply them in your current context and beyond.
Email Meg Moore, GROW Director, at akehimeg@msu.edu, for more information.
This session is limited to 45 participants.
60 minutes of RECR credit available.
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COGS Tailgate COGS Tailgate
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October 11, 2025COGS Tailgates: Join us 9/6 and 10/11! – Council of Graduate Students
Chittenden Hall - front of bldg (466 W. Circle Drive)
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Understanding the University Context Understanding the University Context
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October 15, 2025Researching what type of academic position is right for you takes assessing your professional and personal goals and knowledge of the numerous types of academic institutions hiring faculty, staff, and administrators. Institution types range from primarily undergraduate institutions and comprehensive universities to research intensive, minority serving, and faith-based institutions. What is the best type for you? Within each institution type, there are also numerous types of 'appointments' individuals can hold spanning research, teaching, outreach, and service. Participants will explore the various institution types during the session and discuss how to align their written materials with the mission and values of an institution to be a competitive candidate.
Facilitators: Dr. Rique Campa and Dr. Stefanie Baier
This concludes our 3-part workshop series. We will schedule a scaffolding session/Q&A at a later time.
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COGS Bonfire COGS Bonfire
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RECR: Case Studies in Authorship and Plagiarism RECR: Case Studies in Authorship and Plagiarism
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October 21, 2025(RCR-4196-ILTVC)
The focus of this discussion-based workshop is on reviewing some real-world case studies illustrating examples of team power dynamics in authorship, determining who should be an author on a paper, authorship disputes in multi-team collaborations, and crossing the line into plagiarism.
Following the training, participants will better understand what criteria should be met for determining authorship, learn about the benefits of authorship agreements and effective communication, develop some strategies for resolving authorship conflicts that might arise with a mentor or colleague, and recognize the different forms of plagiarism and best practices for avoidance.
Register on the MSU Ability Training Compliance System.
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Dia De Los Muertos Dia De Los Muertos
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October 22, 2025Join the Graduate School team for a Dia De Los Muertos event at Chittenden Hall. There will be food, hot chocolate, traditional music, and other activities.
Sign up for food (and make your dietary restrictions known) here.
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COGS Coffee & Connection COGS Coffee & Connection
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October 23, 2025ETD Formatting Webinar ETD Formatting Webinar
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October 23, 2025This 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.
The webinar will be recorded and available on our website (https://grad.msu.edu/etd) within 24 hours of the webinar.
Registration is required: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SG5p1-SRQjeIchlmqUTf9w
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Navigating the Masters Navigating the Masters
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October 24, 2025This interactive writing workshop is designed to help students develop an individualized plan for understanding graduate school more generally and graduate writing more specifically. This workshop is designed for students in both the early and later years of their master’s degree.
This 3-hour workshop will concentrate on understanding the transition to graduate school, navigating master’s degree coursework and graduation options (thesis, exams, portfolios, etc.), locating and using professional and personal support resources, and writing for both the degree and future job. Participants will create academic timelines for their master’s work (coursework, conference presentations, internships, etc.) at MSU and discuss technologies and habits that can help them stay on task. Participants will also discuss how to manage the stress that often pervades the life of master’s students and how to select and work with a committee. The workshop will end with participants exploring and sharing their current writing practices, writing and revision strategies, and strategies for overcoming writer’s block and procrastination
Zoom link and details will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop. *Please note your registration is a commitment to attend.
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WAC Book Club: Meeting 1 WAC Book Club: Meeting 1
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October 24, 2025Writing 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!
Dates:
WAC Book Club Meeting 1
Friday, October 24th from 10a-11am via Zoom (link to be shared by WC closer to event)
WAC Book Club Meeting 2
Friday, November 11th from 10a-11am via Zoom
WAC Book Club Meeting 3
Friday, December 5th from 10a-11am via Zoom
Register for book club dates via this link.
COGS Game Night COGS Game Night
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October 24, 2025COGS Game Night – October 24th! – Council of Graduate Students
Chittenden Hall, Lounge
466 W Circle Dr
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Invest in You: Tools, Support, and Strategies for Wellness and Personal Success Invest in You: Tools, Support, and Strategies for Wellness and Personal Success
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October 28, 2025Audience:
Graduate Students, Postdocs, anyone interested
Well-being is a vital part of your success at MSU, influencing not just your academic performance, but your overall quality of life. It includes your physical health, mental focus, emotional fulfillment, social support, and sense of meaning. Although college can be demanding, prioritizing your well-being can help you manage stress, stay focused, and feel more balanced and connected.
This workshop provides a supportive space where students can openly explore shared wellness challenges.
Together, through collaboration and connection, we’ll ....
identify common obstacles and develop practical strategies to overcome them.
aim to build a strong sense of community while empowering each participant to create personalized wellness action plans
set realistic goals—promoting success both in and out of the classroom.Facilitator: Brittany Jurek, Fitness and Wellness Program Assistant, Certified Health & Well-being Coach, University Health and Wellbeing
The GREAT Office will provide Donuts and Cider to all participants!
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Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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October 31, 2025Graduate 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.
Register
*Food and activities are based on registration numbers. Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
