Events in August 2022
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PILOT Project - Navigating the non-academic transition process: Visioning your long term career development
PILOT Project - Navigating the non-academic transition process: Visioning your long term career development
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August 11, 2022Date:
Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Join The PILOT Project in the final seminar of a four-part series discussing pathways to non-academic careers with special guest Stephen Kakaire, Ph.D. and Plant Industry Scientist from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). In this seminar, we review the non-academic transition process of “discover-research-implement-build”, adopted from Beyond the Professoriate, and given special attention on experiences from our international student community and needs from The PILOT Project participants.
Register here: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n3zXtSj1S5y3CKBWSD-qug
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Professional Development
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International GTA Orientation
International GTA Orientation
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August 17, 2022Date:
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 9:00am to 1:30pm
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Attention:
All new International Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) starting in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semesters.
Please plan on attending the International GTA Orientation on August 17, 2022.
Topics covered include:
Life & teaching in the U.S.
panel of international GTAs
GTA resources
Community building,
Employee and academic supportDetails available at https://grad.msu.edu/gtap
D2L Modules will be available about 10 days before the asynchronous sessions. For questions, please contact Stefanie Baier at stbaier@msu.edu or at GTA@grd.msu.edu
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Professional Development
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New GTA Institute
New GTA Institute
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August 18, 2022Date:
Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Attention: All new Graduate Teaching Assistants, both domestic and international, who are starting in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semesters.
Please plan on attending the New GTA Institute on August 18, 2022.
Topics include:
Policies and teaching
Difficult communication
Identities
Case studiesDetails available at https://grad.msu.edu/gtap.
D2L Modules will be available about 10 days before the asynchronous sessions. For questions, please contact Stefanie Baier at stbaier@msu.edu or at GTA@grd.msu.edu
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Professional Development
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GTA Pedagogy Workshops
GTA Pedagogy Workshops
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August 19, 2022Date:
Friday, August 19, 2022 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Attention: All Graduate Teaching Assistants, both new and returning.
Please plan on attending the Pedagogy Workshops on August 19, 2022.
Topics include:
Technology and pedagogy
Getting started with teaching
Classroom managementDetails available at https://grad.msu.edu/gtap
D2L Modules will be available about 10 days before the asynchronous sessions. For questions, please contact Stefanie Baier at stbaier@msu.edu or at GTA@grd.msu.edu
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Professional Development
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ETD Deadline Day - US22
ETD Deadline Day - US22
August 24, 2022
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 12:00am to 11:55pm
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The deadline for FINAL APPROVAL of an electronic Thesis or Dissertation by the Graduate School is TODAY at 5:00 p.m. To accept a document for publishing on or before the deadline means that the student’s document has been reviewed by a graduate school employee, the document has been determined to be formatted correctly AND all required paperwork has been turned in to the Graduate School PRIOR TO the deadline date and time. Deadline day is not just the day that the document is to be submitted via ProQuest for the first time. It is the day where all of the requirements must be completed. Chances are, if a document is submitted on deadline day for the first time, the document will most likely be accepted for graduation in the next semester.
Students are encouraged to submit their document at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline. As long as the student has successfully defended the thesis or dissertation and has made the corrections that the committee requires, he or she may feel free to submit the document via the ProQuest website.
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.
For Ph.D. students: The student’s GradPlan should be official and be as complete as possible prior to submitting to ProQuest.
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Important Dates
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Active Shooter and Emergency Response Training
Active Shooter and Emergency Response Training
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August 26, 2022Date:
Friday, August 26, 2022 - 9:00am to 10:30am
Location:
Zoom Session with live Q&A
Facilitator: Lt. Dan Munford, Michigan State University Police DepartmentIn response to incidents of violence on campuses nationally, the MSU Police Department offers a workshop focused on proactive and reactive strategies in the event of an emergency at MSU. Because active shooter and emergency incidents are unpredictable and evolve quickly, it is imperative that faculty and academic staff are prepared should an incident occur during class instruction. This workshop gives direction on how to react in such a situation, for the benefit of students, teaching assistants and faculty alike.Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations at least two weeks prior to the event by contacting the Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development at OFASD@msu.edu; requests within the two weeks leading up to the event will be met where possible.
Register for this session
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Professional Development
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Graduate School Resource Fair at the MSU Union
Graduate School Resource Fair at the MSU Union
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August 27, 2022Date:
Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
49 Abbott Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Information at https://grad.msu.edu/graduate-student-welcoming
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Important Dates
Life and Well-Being -
Graduate Student Success - Paving Your Own Pathway for Professional Success
Graduate Student Success - Paving Your Own Pathway for Professional Success
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August 29, 2022Date:
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
110 Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Dr. East Lansing MI 48824
Presented by Associate Dean Rique Campa, Dr. Julie Rojewski-Wilson, and Dr. Stefanie Baier.
It is never too early to start thinking about and planning for your future career. The pursuit of a graduate degree affords you the opportunity to gain important knowledge in your area of expertise, but it can also be a time when you develop powerful skills in teaching, leadership, communication, and other skills that will enhance your ability to be successful in any career or field.
In this session, we will highlight some of the programs and opportunities that are available to you as an MSU graduate student and introduce you to a framework to help you think about how to identify your career goals and design your graduate experience so that you can achieve them.
Registration for this event is full.
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Professional Development
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Graduate School Welcome Lunch with the Dean
Graduate School Welcome Lunch with the Dean
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August 30, 2022Date:
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall room 110
Join us at the Graduate School for a welcome lunch with the Dean. A variety of pizza, including a gluten free option, will be provided while you meet and greet with Dean Pero Dagbovie, learn about the Graduate School and resources we provide.
Seats are limited, registration is required. If the registration link is gone, either the workshop is full or the registration period has ended.
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Important Dates
Life and Well-Being
Professional DevelopmentGraduate Student Success - Wellbeing & Graduate School: The Key to Your SuccessGraduate Student Success - Wellbeing & Graduate School: The Key to Your Success
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August 30, 2022Date:
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
110 Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Dr. East Lansing MI 48824
Presented by Dr. Meg Moore.
Your well-being is the foundation for a successful life no matter your field or focus. It is hard to keep your physical, mental, and relational health as a priority in graduate school, but it is not impossible. In this session, you will learn about the Graduate School’s value for well-being as well as practical tips to help you manage your health and well-being while advancing your academic and professional goals. You will also hear about workshops, programs, and resources offered at MSU that support these efforts.
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Life and Well-Being
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Graduate Student Success - Setting Expectations in Graduate Education
Graduate Student Success - Setting Expectations in Graduate Education
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August 31, 2022Date:
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
110 Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Dr. East Lansing MI 48824
Presented by Associate Dean Kirsten Tollefson.
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.
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Professional Development
