Events in March 2024
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Yoga at IM-Circle Yoga at IM-Circle
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March 4, 2024Live Virtual Yoga Live Virtual Yoga
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Cycling at IM-West Cycling at IM-West
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Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
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March 6, 2024Date:
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Location:
Virtual
Among one of the application documents for securing an academic position is the statement of a teaching philosophy. This document provides the hiring committee with an idea of the candidate’s teaching beliefs, values, and use of evidence-based teaching and assessment practices for effective instruction. This workshop will provide you with strategies for crafting your teaching philosophy statement and/or teaching professional development and mentoring experiencing with the help of a rubric. You will leave this session with a working draft of your teaching statement to motivate you to continue your efforts toward intentional and effective teaching and instruction.
Facilitator: Dr. Stefanie Baier (Director, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Instructional Development)
This is part one of our 3-part workshop series. Our next one is on Diversity Statements on Monday, March 11 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the workshop.
Category:
Professional Development
Pilates at Im-East Pilates at Im-East
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March 6, 2024https://cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/
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CES Write-In CES Write-In
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March 8, 2024Date:
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Hybrid | In-person Kellogg Center, Room 93, Garden Level
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: Register for Community-Engaged Scholarship Write-In March (msu.edu)
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Professional Development
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Writing Your Diversity Statement Writing Your Diversity Statement
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March 11, 2024Date:
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location:
Virtual
Many jobs, especially academic positions, ask applicants to submit a “diversity statement” with their application materials. Many job seekers, unfortunately, treat such a document as an afterthought, when in fact it is a powerful opportunity to think about and articulate our goals, values, and the kind of faculty member or academic leader we aspire to be.
In this workshop, you will reflect on your identity and positionality and the role of DEI in your teaching, research, service, and community efforts. At the end of this session, you will have a working draft to tailor according to your respective needs and to continue your efforts toward and commitments to DEI and social justice.
Facilitators: Dr. Stefanie Baier (Director, Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Instructional Development) and Dr. Hima Rawal (Postdoctoral Research Associate)
This is part two of our 3-part workshop series. Our next one is on Research Statement on Wednesday, March 20 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the workshop.
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Professional Development
Yoga at IM-Circle Yoga at IM-Circle
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March 11, 2024Live Virtual Yoga Live Virtual Yoga
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Summer 2024 TA Tuition Pool Opens Summer 2024 TA Tuition Pool Opens
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March 12, 2024Date:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Location:
https://grad.msu.edu/tatuitionpool
The Graduate Employees Union and Michigan State University agreed to add 500 additional tuition credits to the tuition waiver benefit for teaching assistants. This additional benefit will be in place for 2019-2023. The Summer tuition pool is available to students appointed as teaching assistants in Summer 2024. Applications are due April 5, 2024 by 5 pm.
Apply at https://grad.msu.edu/tatuitionpool
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Funding
ETD Formatting Webinar ETD Formatting Webinar
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March 12, 2024Date:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Location:
Zoom
This 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.
Registration is required: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KXuPmJaeQPGx9gtvOiQkBw
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Important Dates
Cycling at IM-West Cycling at IM-West
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March 12, 2024RECR Workshop: Human Subjects and Human Use Protocols RECR Workshop: Human Subjects and Human Use Protocols
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March 12, 2024Date:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
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.
Registration: https://abilitylms.msu.edu/MSU/LearnerWeb_PTM.php?ActionID=Enroll&EventID=8916
Full RECR workshop series information can be found at https://grad.msu.edu/recr.
Category:
Professional Development
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Making the Best of Your Time: Navigating Multiple Responsibilities Making the Best of Your Time: Navigating Multiple Responsibilities
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March 13, 2024Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
In-person | Chittenden Hall
This discussion session is a space for GTAs to share best practices to successfully navigate multiple roles, including studying, preparing for class, and doing research.
Please join us AND share practices that have worked for you and learn from your fellow GTAs.
Lunch will be provided. Your registration is commitment to join us in person.
Category:
Professional Development
Pilates at Im-East Pilates at Im-East
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March 13, 2024https://cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/
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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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March 15, 2024Date:
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Hybrid | In-person: Bessey Hall
In 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.
Register for this session here: Navigating the PhD Session 1
*Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Professional Development
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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March 15, 2024Date:
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Hybrid | In-person Bessey Hall
In 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. *Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
Register for this session here: Navigating the PhD Session 2
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Professional Development
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Yoga at IM-Circle Yoga at IM-Circle
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March 18, 2024Live Virtual Yoga Live Virtual Yoga
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Lunch with the Dean Lunch with the Dean
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March 19, 2024Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall 110
Lunch with the Dean:During 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 delicious meal and great 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.
Spring 2024 Dates, all lunches will take place in-person inChittenden Hall room 110 from 12:00-1:00pm:
Wednesday, January 17th
Monday, February 19th
Tuesday, March 19th
Wednesday, April 10thCategory:
Professional Development
Cycling at IM-West Cycling at IM-West
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Writing Your Research Statement Writing Your Research Statement
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March 20, 2024Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location:
Virtual
'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 discuss 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 3 of our 3-part workshop series
A Zoom link will be sent the day before the workshop.
Category:
Professional Development
Pilates at Im-East Pilates at Im-East
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March 20, 2024https://cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/
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AGEP Learning Community Meeting AGEP Learning Community Meeting
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March 21, 2024Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Brody Cafeteria
The 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 U. S. minorities in doctoral programs of the natural and social sciences, mathematics, and engineering. 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.
In-person RSVP for AGEP Learning Community meetings here: http://bit.ly/2HdSyNN
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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March 22, 2024Date:
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall 110 & Zoom
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.
Location: In-person Chittenden Hall 110 & Zoom, details to be shared with participants closer to event.
Please use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaq_U_H9ZT87fWEppIGHw5RlAZEAj1lbtqwySouEzHV4wXxw/viewform
*Food and activities are based on registration numbers. Please note that your registration is a commitment to attend.
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Professional Development
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Yoga at IM-Circle Yoga at IM-Circle
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March 25, 2024Live Virtual Yoga Live Virtual Yoga
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Cycling at IM-West Cycling at IM-West
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Pilates at Im-East Pilates at Im-East
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March 27, 2024https://cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/
International Graduate Student Speaker Event International Graduate Student Speaker Event
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March 27, 2024Date:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Zoom
Aimed at international graduate students, this speaker session invites back former international graduate students who will talk about their time as graduate students, their process of finding a career, and the process of getting sponsorship after graduation.
Register on Handshake for the Zoom link: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1517950
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Professional Development
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ETD Formatting Walk-In Help ETD Formatting Walk-In Help
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March 28, 2024Date:
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location:
Chittenden Hall Room 220
Attention 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.
Category:
Professional Development
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Writing Center Write-In Writing Center Write-In
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March 29, 2024Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
In-person Bessey Hall
The 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.
Details and meeting location will be shared closer to the event.
Register Here: Writing Center Write-In
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Professional Development
