Students, faculty, and staff will come together to explore the future of disability in higher education and help create a more accessible, inclusive campus where everyone can belong and thrive.
ComSciCon is a national organization that puts on a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts (science communication), organized by graduate students, for graduate students. We hope to recruit interested graduate students for our organizing committee. We are aiming to put on a workshop at Michigan State University for graduate students throughout Michigan in March/April of 2027.
We’re looking for students to serve as panel leaders, write-a-thon leaders, catering manager, or supporting/shadowing our current members in other positions.
If you haven’t had the benefit of attending ComSciCon workshops, we recommend you take a quick look at this webpage to get a sense of what participating in this event is all about.
Members would be expected to attend bi-monthly meetings starting in October 2026 and be available to assist with the event in March or April.
COGS next full council meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 starting at 6:30PM EST. If you would like a link to the meeting, please email us at office@cogs.msu.edu
Starting Fall Semester 2026, COGS is conducting a survey to better understand graduate and professional students’ sense of belonging and community, as well as their needs and concerns. Please share your thoughts about graduate & professional student belonging: See COGS Survey here.
STATE after DARK Application Opens for Fall 2026
Bring your idea for a substance-free, late-night campus event to life with STATE after DARK awards. These awards provide up to $1,000 in funding per event, and applications are now open for Fall 2026 and early Spring 2027 (Jan and Feb) events.
Events must be on-campus, substance-free, and open to all students. Learn more, find eligibility criteria, and apply by September 9 at University Health and Well-Being’s website.
Mindful STATE Day: Pause, Reset, and Recharge
September 9 | Activities Throughout the Day
It’s hard to tune into the present when life moves so fast. Between chiming inboxes and busy schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You need practical, simple tools to respond to the present. Develop and strengthen your mindfulness skills on Mindful STATE Day on Wednesday, September 9. This day of low-barrier activities is thoughtfully designed to fit into your workday, including a movement break at Beal Botanical Garden, a live carillon concert at Beaumont Tower, a meditation station at People’s Park, and more. View the full schedule at University Health and Well-Being’s website.
You can’t predict every challenge that life will bring, but you can build the skills to face them.
That’s why @HealthySpartans offers eight courses to help you face life with resilience.
Register for one or all of Spartan Resilience’s free, virtual classes this fall Semester: https://bit.ly/MSUUHWLearningStream.
Live and self-paced course options are available.
The Council of Graduate Students is the authorized student government on campus representing all graduate/professional students at Michigan State University. Our mission is to promote the academic, social, and economic goals of graduate and professional students.
Chittenden Hall
466 W. Circle Dr., Room 120
East Lansing, MI. 48824
517-353-9189
office@cogs.msu.edu
Fall & Spring: Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Available any weekday via email or by appointment.
We are also available to meet via zoom!
Summer Semester: The COGS Office will be physically open M, T, W from 9-5PM, barring vacations and off site meetings. If closed, you may go to 2nd floor reception desk for assistance. COGS is always available to meet by appointment at your convenience as well. Just email or call us.
EMAIL: office@cogs.msu.edu
