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Tuesday, February 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM

United Resiliency Center – 1504 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 200

 As we head into a week of solemn reflection, we invite you to join COGS and our friends at the United Resiliency Center for a gathering of art therapy, journaling, dialogue and community.  The United Resiliency Center, located at 1504 E. Grand River Ave, offers a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. You’ll get a close-up look at this great resource while spending time with your graduate & professional student community. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP Requested for planning purposes (*not required for entry)

RSVP HERE – FEB 11th

EVENT DETAILS: You’ll be treated to a tour of the space and it’s mission. You can choose to participate in a variety of  creative activities of mindfulness such as art therapy, journaling and quiet reflection and/or connecting with others through the “Stone Soup” Circle*  where we share in a safe, supportive open dialogue format.

*Stone Soup Circle is about sharing anything that has inspired, touched or moved you. The sharing may be in the form of writings and expressions, songs, music, dance, stories, activities, games or presentations. It helps to reach on time or even a bit earlier so we can sit together as a whole group for a round of sharing.

At the United Resiliency Center we provide a safe space and resources to help students and community members build resilience and overcome challenges. Every Monday from 7pm-9pm we hold a weekly Relax + Recharge event where community members have a safe space to come and partake in artistic activities, watch a movie and/or have a snack. It’s a time to unwind and prepare yourself for the coming week.

The COGS Graduate Resource Series, a virtual workshop series presented by the Graduate Welfare Committee, will connect graduate & professional students with vital campus resources through informal, expert discussions, providing insights, Q&A opportunities, and practical guidance for student success and well-being.

All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Sessions and Zoom info are listed below. Please resister!

REGISTER HERE – GRADUATE RESOURCE SERIES

REGISTRATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. You will receive the Zoom links & reminders after registration.

 

ALL SESSIONS ARE ON TUESDAYS FROM 2PM-3PM EST. Join via Zoom link. *Please make sure to use your MSU Net ID to log in to each meeting!

• Feb 4th (2-3PM EST): Features Lance Sharp, Associate Director, Office of Spartan Experiences
• RECORDED SESSION (coming soon)

Lance Sharp discusses all things student organizations and Involve@State.  The INVOLVE platform is your one-stop resource at MSU for all Registered Student Organizations on campus. If you belong to a GSO/student group on campus or in your dept. or are interested in forming/joining one, this is for you!

 

• Feb. 11th (2-3PM EST): Features John Garcia, Graduate Student Aid Coordinator from The Office of Financial Aid
• Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/96626097603 

John Garcia works with departments, including the Graduate School, on fellowships, presentations, and individual student concerns and issues related to loans, cost of attendance requests and financial planning. John is an expert in graduate/professional student financial aid and an invaluable resource here at MSU! Don’t miss this one!

• Feb. 18th (2-3PM EST): Features Dr. Shannon Lynn Burton, University Ombudsperson.
• Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92877084060

Dr. Burton will discuss the role of the office of the Ombudsperson, which is a confidential, safe space to discuss both academic and nonacademic concerns. She’ll explain how you can utilize their services and answer your questions.

 

• Feb. 25th (2-3PM): Features Taylor Unrath, lead HR from MSU Human Resources for student and graduate assistant health insurance plans.
• Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/f4PysTHUTL-pGgf9FAZQtw

Get help navigating the often-confusing world of health insurance and learn where you can go to find answers when you have questions.

 

• March 11th (2-3PM): Features Kim Steed-Page, Director of the MSU Student Parent Resource Center and her team.
• Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/9173308225?omn=9219123329

If you are a student who is also juggling responsibilities as a parent, this session is for you!

 

We hope you find this series informative! If you have questions, please contact us via email at office@cogs.msu.edu.  Be sure to keep up to date on these and all COGS events on our website here: cogs.msu.edu/upcoming-events/

Join us at the Munn Ice Arena for some fun on the ice! Free for all graduate and professional students & their accompanied guests. Skate rentals included.

Saturday, February 8th, 2025

7:30-9:30 PM