The Sci-Files Want to Interview YOU!
Here’s an excellent opportunity from The Sci Files for you to reach a broader audience talking about your research. Past interviews can be found on their website or your favorite podcast directory. (i.e. iTunes, Spotify, etc.) Email them at Scifiles@impact89fm.org
Get Involved with a Student Organization
Looking to connect with other students? Want to join a student organization? Want to start a new registered student organization? Graduate and Professional students have many opportunities to engage. Start your search here: Involve@State
Spartan Safety Kits Distributed
All Michigan State University students can receive a Spartan Safety Kit – containing face coverings and appliques, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, a tape measure, health and safety information and a copy of the MSU Community Compact. Kits have been distributed to all campus housing as well as off-campus apartments. Please check with your residence hall office or apartment leasing office if you did not receive a kit upon check-in. *Note: if you belong to one of the Medical Schools (including satellite campuses), please check with your department.
Undergraduate and graduate students living off-campus who did not receive their kits from their landlord or department may pick them up at the MSU Union from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, and from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31-Thursday, Sept. 3. MSU students will need to show student identification and sign for their Spartan Safety Kit. #msusas
Together We Will – Website for Re-opening Updates
As we approach the school year, MSU is planning to welcome more Spartans back to campus. Safety is our highest priority and we are working hard to support an engaged and connected experience for all. This website provides the latest information on planning and preparation. Success will take all of us working together.
You can learn more on the MSU Together We Will website, recently redeveloped to make it easier for you to find the information and updates you need.
Recorded Session – International Graduate Student Town Hall Event
We’d like to thank the MSU International Student Association (ISA), panelists and attendees of the June 9th International Graduate Student Town Hall.
Link to the recorded session: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=560669491289810
Your Big Questions Answered:
https://docs.google.com/…/1_Ee61KgvszdOGvpVOceW_P9n4R…/edit…
Resources for International Graduate Students: https://docs.google.com/…/1iIY4JJnvtTeBQN1ca6SWE3XR7H…/edit…
President Stanley to Host Webcast for Current Students May 29th
Graduate & Professional Students take note – there will be a webcast for current students THIS Friday, May 29th at 7pm – a forum for you to ask questions and find out more about the plans to reopen campus for fall 2020.
You may submit questions for the webcast here: https://president.msu.edu/mee…/webcast_current_students.html . The webcast will be posted to the WKAR website – Friday at 7 p.m.
Spartan Alumni to get 60-day free access to CareerShift job search tool
May 13, 2020 –
The Career Services Network (CSN) and MSU Alumni Office have partnered to offer Spartan Alumni with 60-day free access to CareerShift, a robust job search and employer contacts database. Alumni can create free 60-day accounts to view aggregated job postings (nothing older than 30 days), search employer contacts, set up job alerts, manage search strategy, and access free job search tools and webinars.
Named “The Best Job Search Tool on the Internet,” CareerShift is available to users in the United States, Canada, UK Countries and Australia. Using an exclusively licensed, patent-pending set of integrated tools, job seekers are able to find employment and employer contacts more easily and conveniently.
A direct link to MSU’s CareerShift can be found in the Alumni Resources section of MSU Connect, or alumni can register directly at https://michiganstate.careershift.com.
MSU Virtual Spring 2020 Commencement – May 16
https://www.facebook.com/events/967076133724045
*Spring/Summer graduating Graduate Students – tune in to celebrate with the class of 2020! (It’s a celebration, with names not being read). To inquire about more specific questions around commencement with regard to your college/program, please consult your department.
Please note that this virtual event does not replace an in-person ceremony and members of the class of 2020 will be invited to participate in a future in-person commencement.
Michigan State University’s 2020 spring virtual commencement will be broadcast via MSU’s Facebook page beginning at 10 a.m. EDT (7 a.m. PDT) May 16.
Spartans everywhere are invited to watch, celebrate and make this the largest MSU commencement ever, as university leadership recognizes members of #MSUGrad20 and confers their degrees.
The ceremony will feature remarks from President Stanley and the interim provost as well as musical performances from students in the College of Music.
Dean Jeitschko gives a Shout-Out to Graduate Student TAs
The Graduate School recognizes the value of graduate students on campus. Especially during this unprecedented time, graduate students TAs and instructors are innovative and creative. Dean Jeitschko’s remarks are at iteach.msu.edu and are posted at https://iteach.msu.edu/iteachmsu/groups/iteachmsu/stories/946?param=post
Our Mission
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.
Contact Us
Chittenden Hall
466 W. Circle Dr., Room 120
East Lansing, MI. 48824
517-353-9189
office@cogs.msu.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Available any weekday via email or by appointment.
We are also available to meet via zoom!
EMAIL: office@cogs.msu.edu
Chittenden Hall will be closed on Tuesday, 2/13/24.