2021 “Countdown to Close-Out” April 18-April 24
As we close out the year, we will again be hosting our “Countdown to Closeout” event. The event will be held from April 18th to April 24th, 2021. The event is hosted by the Department of Student Life. See attached flyer for more information on events being hosted.
For more information on our programs, please contact Ms. Angelena Jones via email: jonesrh4@msu.edu
MSU Radio Tax Referendum passes, supports #1 rated College Radio Station
The MSU Student tax referendum has passed the radio tax, supporting Impact Radio. Impact radio has just been selected as the 2021 Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation and BMI College Radio Station of the Year.
We are excited to share that Impact 89FM is the 2021 Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation and BMI College Radio Station of the Year! pic.twitter.com/V0UsaO4Slg
— Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM (@WDBM) April 7, 2021
Press Release Below:
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COVID Vaccine Details
As of April 5th, all adults in the state of Michigan are now eligible for the COVID vaccine.
MSU is providing the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine to all MSU students starting April 9th. Select an appointment here: http://go.msu.edu/76p
Other vaccine provider information available here: http://msu.edu/together-we-will/covid19-vaccine/vaccine-signup.html
PLEASE VOTE – Student Referendums are Open March 29-April 4th
Starting now and through April 4th, MSU Referendums are open for voting. Go to: http://studentelections.msu.edu. All students can weigh in on renewing the $3.00 tax supporting Impact Radio. Impact 89 supports popular student-centered initiatives, such as The Sci-Files on Impact 89 FM a graduate student-run podcast that highlights grad student research. If you reside in a University Apartment, you can also vote on a referendum for University Apartment Council of Residents https://uacor.msu.edu/
For more information, visit: helpandfaq
Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) is April 5-9!
Thank you to all that participated in Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW). COGS appreciates you all year long!
(2021 GPSAW Event Post Below)
The Graduate School, Graduate Student Life & Wellness and COGS have teamed up to spread our appreciation over the week. Keep an eye out for announcements of special activities and participate where you can!
COGS GPSAW Social Media Study Break
During the week of April 5-9 watch for our daily prompts across the COGS social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Instagram). Comment on our post and you will be entered to win a $20 gift card!
To be eligible, respond to that day’s prompt by commenting on one of our social media pages. If you do, you will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card. Each day at 8:30 pm est., we will randomly select 3 winners (1 across each platform: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). Winners will be notified by reply and asked to email the COGS office (office@cogs.msu.edu).
Gift Card Options include:
- Walmart
- Target
- Kroger
- Amazon
- Anything on the PayPal list
Graduate School/Grad Student Life & Wellness Appreciation Events
Join GSLW and the Graduate School for some short 20-minute events to take a break from your busy life! More Info here: https://grad.msu.edu/gsaw
For all Break Activities please use the Zoom Meeting Information below:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 914 5458 5766
Passcode: Appreciate
For the Dance Party video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6efHtpJK-Ns
And for the Bake Your Cake ingredients, visit: https://docs.google.com/…/1s5O0tLRTbYmOnezCWWqy…/edit…
Keep an eye on their social media for updates: https://www.facebook.com/MSUGradWellness https://twitter.com/MSUGradWellness
Grad & Professional Students Must Complete New DEI Requirement
You can access the module by logging in at abilitylms.msu.edu with your MSU NetID, navigating to the My Requirements tab, and clicking on “DEI Foundations.”
Attention: Graduate Students new GSO QT-Grad
QT-Grad is a newly revived organization which strives to connect queer and trans graduate students from all areas of campus to facilitate community building, mentorship, and professional development. If you are interested in being a part of the organization, please attend the community meeting on March 19th at 5pm! (contact Riley Pizza for the zoom information). The meeting will include writing the group’s constitution and working on the details of becoming a Registered Student Organization.
Serena Lotreck (lotrecks@msu.edu), President
Kayla Makela (makelaka@msu.edu), Vice President
Riley Pizza (pizzaril@msu.edu), Secretary
