COGS Hosts Workshop for Graduate and Professional Student Instructors on Jan 21
Thank you to all those that braved the cold and came out for our workshop on MLK day!
Statement from The Council of Graduate Students, January 16, 2019
At their full council meeting on January 16, 2019, The Council of Graduate Students voted to support release of the following statement:
COGS co-hosts de-stress event in partnership with Graduate Wellness – December 10, 2018
COGS and Graduate Student Life and Wellness hosted a graduate/professional student-specific de-stress event in the Chittenden Hall Lounge from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on December 10, 2018 during finals week. Students relaxed with chair massages and cuddled with therapy dogs, and enjoyed snacks, cookies and beverages. Free class yoga passes were available courtesy of Yoga State. We wish all students a successful finals week!
COGS Hosts Trivia Night November 6th & January 22nd!
Thanks to all who came out to our Trivia Nights! Can’t wait till we meet again on February 19th – @8 pm. Hope to see you there!
State News highlights COGS Mental Health Committee efforts
The State News released a story on September 18 highlighting the COGS Mental Health Committee’s past and future efforts in raising awareness and advocating for mental health on campus. COGS, in partnership with MSU Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), has planned to hold events for Mental Health Awareness Week from October 7-13, 2018.
“Events they have planned so far include an open house at CAPS headquarters with ice cream and planting irises, the official flower of mental illness, in front of Olin Health Center. Also planned for that week is trivia night at Red Cedar Spirits, therapy dogs at the MSU Library and sending cards to students in psychiatric hospitals.”
To see the full story in the State News, click here.
Mental Health Committee Holds World Suicide Prevention Day Events on Sept. 10th
Daylong events included a coffee and information station near Wells Hall, an interactive exhibit at the Broad Art Museum, documentary screening of the film ‘The S Word’ followed by a discussion panel, and finally a dinner and reception. CAPS additionally provided free suicide prevention training sessions at Olin Health Center. Thank you to all who participated!
See more here: http://www.wilx.com/content/news/World-Suicide-Prevention-Day-held-at-Michigan-State-University-492903451.html
Free On-Campus Bus Service for Students Starts Fall 2018
Michigan State University and CATA have amended their contract for the 2018-19 academic year to make on-campus bus service free to all students, staff and faculty. Free service will go into effect Aug. 27, when fall semester classes commence, and will run on a trial basis for one year.
Read more here: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2018/free-on-campus-bus-service-for-students-starts-fall-semester/
Meal Plan Program Change
Please note as of August 1, 2018 COGS will no longer have meal plans for sale through our website. As of August 1, you will now be able to purchase bundles of 10 directly from the EatAtState website at what used to be the DineOn175 price, as they are eliminating the tiered pricing. As a result, COGS is no longer able to purchase high volume and pass the savings on to students. Rather you will be able to purchase at that same price directly from their website.
Read more about Meal Plan changes here: https://eatatstate.msu.edu/node/852338
Purchase Meal Plans here: https://eatatstate.msu.edu/diningplans/residential
Spring Dialogue Series comes to a close
Last Friday, COGS finished up our semester-long Dialogue Series. Over three events, we discussed and tackled issues of diversity and campus climate. Thank you to all of our insightful graduate and professional students for presenting helpful solutions and participating in open discourse!
Dialogue Series 2018 Events:
- Open Space Dialogues
- Forum for Scholars’ Voices
- Dialogue Over Dinner
