MSU Fall Welcome
Check here for University-wide fall welcome events and activities: FALL WELCOME
Statement on federal government’s decision to rescind directive impacting international students
July 14, 2020:
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. issued the following statement after learning of the federal government’s decision to rescind its July 6 Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) directive:
“This is welcome news for all international students who come to our country to study at our colleges and universities. We appreciate the federal government’s heeding the call of the hundreds of institutions of higher education throughout our country. MSU will continue to advocate on behalf of our international students, who are an essential part of our Spartan community.”
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…
ISA Hosts Town Hall for International Graduate Students
Event Name: International Graduate Students Town Hall
Time: Tuesday, June 9th 2020, 10AM-12PM EST
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…
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
COGS Council Meetings Go Virtual in Times of COVID-19
COGS held their March and April 2020 Full Council Meetings virtually via zoom in the wake of the coronoavirus social distancing measures and recent executive orders from the State of Michigan. You can see all of our legislative activity here: https://cogs.msu.edu/governance/legislation/
COGS Meeting Minutes (April will be approved at 1st Fall Semester meeting)
Stay Safe!
COGS Welcomes 2020-21 Eboard
COGS is excited to welcome our new Eboard for 2020-21! We are grateful for all the hard work of the outgoing 19-20 Eboard and are eager to build on their successes! Feel free to email us at office@cogs.msu.edu if you have questions or want to get involved.
STAYING CONNECTED WHILE WORKING REMOTELY: COVID-19 EDITION
For resources, recordings, and webinars to get you connected and keep you
connected remotely during this time: Go to https://remote.msu.edu/
Also:
- Daily webinars/events: https://remote.msu.edu/scheduled-events/
- Work Life Office Resources: https://worklife.msu.edu/campusflex
- The Graduate School: https://grad.msu.edu/cv19
Student Success Message
Please see this link for a message from MSU Student Affairs and Services with important information for your continued success through these challenging times.
For the most up-to-date campus news regarding the Coronaviris and remote learning/teaching/working/research resources available, please refer to the following links:
· https://msu.edu/coronavirus/
· https://remote.msu.edu
COGS Participated in Safe Halloween event in East Lansing October 27, 2019
Safe Halloween on M.A.C. Avenue
Sunday, October 27, 2019; 3-5 p.m. –along M.A.C. Avenue, between Burcham Drive and Linden Street.
COGS was one of many student organizations to participate in this annual Halloween event. Each year, MSU Fraternity & Sorority Life hosts this popular event to provide children a safe environment to trick-or-treat, enjoy games and interact with college students in one of MSU’s predominantly Greek neighborhoods.
