Events in September 2025
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Time on Your Terms: Aligning Priorities with Purpose Time on Your Terms: Aligning Priorities with Purpose
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September 4, 2025Grad school can feel like a constant juggling act, but your time should serve your goals, not just your deadlines. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn practical strategies for managing your time with clarity and intention. We'll explore ways to prioritize what matters most, setting boundaries, and living within a schedule that reflects both your academic responsibilities and your personal values.
Virtual accommodations are available upon request. Email graucobc@msu.edu for more information.
Register Here
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CES Write-In CES Write-In
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September 5, 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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MSU Graduate Student Block Party MSU Graduate Student Block Party
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September 9, 2025Blow off some steam and get your school year started at one of The Graduate School's block parties.
We will have food, swag, games, and opportunities to meet our staff and learn about what we do to help students with their careers, wellbeing, and more.
All Block Party Dates & Times:
Tues. 9/9 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Wed. 9/10 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Thurs. 9/11 from 9 to 11 a.m.GRASP Panel: Creating a Culture of Care for Disabled Students GRASP Panel: Creating a Culture of Care for Disabled Students
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September 9, 2025ATTENTION:
Graduate Students, Instructors
Join us for a panel discussion where three graduate students share their experiences and strategies for creating and promoting a culture of care within our community. We will explore how graduate students—as teaching assistants, research assistants, and community members—can challenge ableist norms and foster more inclusive, supportive environments that benefit everyone.
Through personal stories and practical examples, we'll examine how small acts of care can transform academic spaces, particularly for disabled and marginalized students navigating graduate education.
Panlists: Brooke Jeffery, Imari Tetu, Emma Zblewski
Facilitator: Beau Zhang, PhD Candidate, PsychologyGet Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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September 9, 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 Clara Graucob, GROW GA, for more information at graucobc@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!
RECR: Ethics in Research and Creative Activity, and Effective Mentoring RECR: Ethics in Research and Creative Activity, and Effective Mentoring
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September 9, 2025(RCR-1200-ILTVC)
Safeguarding the integrity of research and creative activities is fundamental to the mission of Michigan State University. We owe no less to the public which sustains institutions like ours and to the governmental agencies and private entities that sponsor the research enterprise.
All members of MSU share responsibility to assure that misconduct or fraud in research and creative activity is dealt with effectively and that MSU's high standards for scholarly integrity are preserved.
This workshop will review types of misconduct (fabrication, falsification or plagiarism) that occur in proposing, performing, or reviewing research and scholarly activities, and best practices to avoid these. The session will also cover proper behavior in mentor-mentee relationships.
Register on the MSU Ability Training Compliance System
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Supporting Student Success Through Early Warning: Strategies for Graduate Teaching Assistants Supporting Student Success Through Early Warning: Strategies for Graduate Teaching Assistants
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September 10, 2025This interactive session is designed to support Graduate Teaching Assistants in recognizing and responding to early signs that students may be in need of support. Participants will explore their role in MSU’s early warning efforts and develop practical strategies to promote academic engagement, connection, and timely support. The session will include discussion of common indicators that students may be facing challenges affecting their educational success, strategies for effective communication, and how to use campus resources and reporting tools like EASE to provide timely support.
Facilitator(s):
Kanchan Pavangadkar, Director of Student Success for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)
Dwight Handspike, Director of Academic Advising & Student Success Initiatives, Undergraduate Academic Services, Broad College of Business
Samantha Zill, Human Biology & Pre-Health Advisor, Michigan State University, College of Natural Science
Maria O'Connell, University Innovation Alliance Fellow, Undergraduate Student Success Strategic Initiatives Manager, Office of Undergraduate EducationMSU Graduate Student Block Party MSU Graduate Student Block Party
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September 10, 2025Blow off some steam and get your school year started at one of The Graduate School's block parties.
We will have food, swag, games, and opportunities to meet our staff and learn about what we do to help students with their careers, wellbeing, and more.
All Block Party Dates & Times:
Tues. 9/9 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Wed. 9/10 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Thurs. 9/11 from 9 to 11 a.m. -
MSU Graduate Student Block Party MSU Graduate Student Block Party
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September 11, 2025Blow off some steam and get your school year started at one of The Graduate School's block parties.
We will have food, swag, games, and opportunities to meet our staff and learn about what we do to help students with their careers, wellbeing, and more.
All Block Party Dates & Times:
Tues. 9/9 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Wed. 9/10 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Thurs. 9/11 from 9 to 11 a.m.Lunch with the Dean Lunch with the Dean
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September 11, 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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Writing Center Write In Writing Center Write In
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September 12, 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.
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Get Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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September 16, 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 Clara Graucob, GROW GA, for more information at graucobc@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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Small Changes, BIG Difference Makers: Strategies That Inspire Instructor and Student Success Small Changes, BIG Difference Makers: Strategies That Inspire Instructor and Student Success
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September 17, 2025Enter ‘student success’ and ‘faculty success’ into a search engine and you’ll find that there are about three times as many ‘student success’ results as ‘faculty success’ results. To say student success is a hot topic and central to our work as educators is clear and evident. Some, however, would argue that higher education cannot increase student success without focusing on faculty success, including equitable, engaged, active learning strategies that are successful for students and instructors. In other words, we need to focus on instructor and student success together. During this session you will have an opportunity to learn about strategies, resources, and tools [including those suggested by students and some created by instructors] that GTAs can easily, and with minimal time, integrate into their teaching practices.
Facilitator: Mary Beth Heeder, Sr. Consultant and Project Manager for Student Learning and Success; Arts & Humanities Health and Wellbeing [AHHW] Program Co-Director and Instructor, College of Arts and Letters
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AGEP Learning Community Meeting AGEP Learning Community Meeting
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September 18, 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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Annual Graduate Program Directors Orientation Annual Graduate Program Directors Orientation
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September 19, 2025The Graduate School is holding the Annual Graduate Program Directors (GPDs) Orientation primarily to assist new GPDs with transitioning into their new role and responsibilities. Current GPDs are also welcome and are encouraged to attend.
The program will be held in Room 110 Chittenden Hall with the program running from 9:00 – 11:45am. If your schedule allows, please consider coming at 8:30am to enjoy coffee and connecting with other GPDs and the Graduate School Staff and/or join us for lunch after the event. More information will be coming later. Please save the date.
Register here using Microsoft Forms
Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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September 19, 2025***This session will be held in Bessey Hall 300 ***
Graduate 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.
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Get Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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September 23, 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 Clara Graucob, GROW GA, for more information at graucobc@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!
RECR: Case Studies in Mentoring RECR: Case Studies in Mentoring
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September 23, 2025(RCR-1201-ILTVC)
The focus of this discussion-based workshop is on reviewing some real-world cases studies illustrating examples of poor mentorship and how this can lead to inappropriate research and scholarship practices and ultimately to research misconduct.
Additionally, case studies will explore examples of student mentees failing to fulfill their responsibilities, which leads to ineffective mentor-mentee relationships.
Following the training, participants will better understand what constitutes effective mentor-mentee relationships and what student mentee responsibilities are, and learn how to navigate conflicts that might arise with a mentor.
Register on the MSU Ability Training Compliance System
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Graduate Program Assistant Orientation Graduate Program Assistant Orientation
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September 24, 2025Please join the Graduate School staff for a new and returning Graduate Program Assistant meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2023, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in room 110 Chittenden Hall. This is a MSU staff only orientation. Please do not register if you are a student.
Topics for this year:
Admissions Updates
Financial Aid Updates
Slate
Fellowships
GradPlan
RECR
Electronic Theses and DissertationsRegistration is required. Your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Navigating the PhD Session 1: Managing Time and Academic Relationships Navigating the PhD Session 1: Managing Time and Academic Relationships
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September 26, 2025In this 3-hour workshop, plans for time management and working with others will be the main focus. Participants will create academic timelines for their PhD work 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 PhD students and share strategies for overcoming writer’s block and procrastination. Additionally, discussion about selecting and working with committees will provide a space for sharing about and learning how to communicate with faculty members about participants’ research and writing.
A Zoom link and details will be shared with registrants closer to the date of the workshop.
Registration
Navigating the PhD Session 2: Writing Processes & Strategies for Academic Writing Navigating the PhD Session 2: Writing Processes & Strategies for Academic Writing
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September 26, 2025In this 3-hour workshop, the focus will be on writing processes and practices. Every PhD program at MSU requires comprehensive exams, dissertation proposals, and dissertations. In the workshop, participants will explore and share their current writing practices and be given practical writing and revision strategies. During the latter half of the workshop, participants will develop a plan for developing and completing their dissertations.
A Zoom link and details will be shared with registrants prior to the date of the workshop.
Registration
*Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Get Stuff Done with GROW Get Stuff Done with GROW
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September 30, 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 Clara Graucob, GROW GA, for more information at graucobc@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!
