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Have you ever wondered what a career in media can look like? WKAR Talks is a series of panels where MSU students will have the opportunity to connect with WKAR employees over their careers in media. WKAR Public Media is part of Michigan State University, a division of MSU College of Communication Arts & Sciences. It includes WKAR-TV, WKAR Radio, WKAR.org, Radio Reading Service, WKAR Digital Studios, and WKAR Family. From engineering, fundraising, education, and journalism to television, digital and radio, WKAR continues to pave the way for careers in media. Students can sign up for the following topics using the link below: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0U0Pg7ZHwLCmq6a
Thursday, March 16th, 4-5PM Chittenden Hall, room 110
COGS Graduate Welfare Committee will host this in-person workshop, facilitated by Dr. Lori Skibbe, Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, offering practical information and engaged discussion. There will be snacks and a chance to meet other graduate students from across campus. All graduate & professional students welcome! Please Register Here
Workshop Description: Dr. Skibbe will present ideas for how to structure time with your mentor in order to keep you both on the same page. Following advice from Cathy Mazak’s new book, Making Time to Write, she will also talk about how to center your writing time in order to meet your productivity goals. Participants in this workshop will be directed towards a free workbook that will help them to continue working on these concepts after the workshop.
Save the Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024, 5:00-6:30 PM
No experience required – just come out and have fun! Exclusively for MSU graduate/professional students and their accompanied guests. FREE – Skate rental included.
Munn Ice Arena – 509 Birch Rd, @MSU
Date: Wednesday, Jan 31st
Time: 4-5PM EST
Location: Chittenden Hall, Room 110 – 466 W. Circle Dr. OR Virtually, via Zoom
Conflict is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s a disagreement with our advisor or supervisor or personal differences with colleagues, learning to manage and resolve conflict in professional settings is an essential life skill. In this workshop, we will talk about some basic principles of productive confrontation and how to apply them across different contexts. Please register to attend.
Facilitated by GROW – The Graduate Office of Well-Being
On Thursday March 28th we will be hosting a Trivia Night at Harrison Roadhouse Pub at 7pm! This event is free for all graduate & professional students. Tables/teams of 4. Free appetizers and prizes for winners! Guests MUST be registered as there are limited tables and chairs and no room for extra people unfortunately. Ungregistered guests may sit at the bar if room. Registered guests will be seated first and may participate if there are No-Shows.
Must register to attend! REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3SZrGFO
Tuesday, April 4th at 4:00 PM – Chittenden Hall, Rm 110
The COGS Graduate Welfare Committee will host Meg Moore from Graduate Student Life & Wellness for an in-person workshop where you will learn practical skills to help keep you balanced and focused during these busy times. There will be snacks and a chance to meet other graduate students from across campus. Chittenden Hall – 466 W. Circle Drive, #110.
FREE | IM Sports East | Sat. 1/14 – 8 p.m. – midnight
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of living with intention, the 2023 MLK Student Committee within the 2023 MLK Commemorative Committee and Recreational Sports and Fitness will host a Health and Wellness “Spartan Glow and Flow” skating event. The event will promote campus-wide wellness and healthy goal setting grounded in perseverance, purpose, and building community.
Event will be held from 8 p.m.-midnight (EDT), Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in the IM Sports East. Doors will open at 7p.m. (EDT).
The event will feature Wellness activity stations along with a pop-up roller skating rink. Skates will be provided free of charge to all participants.
Event will also feature an informational Health and Wellness workshop on being proactive for health and wellness for the semester.
Give-aways and food will be provided.
All participants will receive a “A Dreamer’s Mindset” t-shirt while supplies last.
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Ladell Watson via email at watso241@msu.edu.
Proudly hosted by Student Involvement and Leadership and Recreational Sports and Fitness. Sponsored by ASMSU, UAB, Recreational Sports and Fitness and Student Involvement and Leadership.
Sessions include Poster, Oral and 3-Minute Thesis Presentations
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For more information & to Register to attend, visit COGS.MSU.EDU/GAC/
Negotiating Your Next Best Offer – Tuesday, April 18th 5PM -6:30Pm LOCATION: Chittenden Hall Room 110. In-Person Event. Will not be recorded.
Register today! https://bit.ly/COGSAPRIL18
Negotiation is an activity we all perform daily. From self-negotiating to negotiating with others to get the best outcome, we continuously indulge in this decision-making process. However, have you ever prepared yourself before starting a negotiation? This in-person interactive workshop will help you build new skills and put that thinking hat to get the best win-win outcome whenever you are in a negotiation space again. Be it negotiating your salary with an employer or with a realtor for the next house you are going to buy, the real-life exercise conducted in the workshop will provide you with an edge and equip with the right tools to handle tough situations. Come join us for this engaging workshop, featuring the Graduate Career Development Advising Team!
