This week, the Graduate School is recognizing the contributions of graduate and professional students throughout the Michigan State University community. You have worked hard and overcome challenges. Your efforts deserve to be celebrated. In recognition of your achievements, we’re holding a series of events from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10. I hope that you’re able to join us for some of these events, and I hope that you can relax and recharge as we make our way into the Spring season. From everyone at the Graduate School, thank you. - Pero G. Dagbovie, Associate Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Dean of the Graduate School
Please join us the week of April 6 - 10 to celebrate graduate and professional students throughout Michigan State University.
Throughout the week, the Graduate School and the Council of Graduate Students will be hosting events, including a block party, arts and crafts, professional development opportunities, and more.
Additional information about Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week as events are finalized.
In honor of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, we are collecting shout outs to graduate & professional students who have supported and inspired others and persevered as an MSU student.
Each student thanked through this form will be entered in a drawing for a prize from the Graduate School. Students who give permission will also have their thank you notes posted to our recognition page.
This form will open on April 6 and remain active through April 10.
Join President Guskiewicz in celebrating graduate and professional students with breakfast and conversation.
Please join Provost Laura Lee McIntyre in celebrating graduate & progressional students with an afternoon of snacks and conversation.
The Office of Graduate Career Development is holding a Career Café event on the morning of Wednesday, April 8 as part of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week.
Stop by for career advice, professional headshot photography, resume reviews, and more. There will be t-shirts and snacks available for attendees.
Relax and have fun with your fellow graduate and professional students at this block party held by the Graduate School's Office for Graduate Educator Advancement and Teaching (GREAT).
There will be games, snacks, music, and more! No registration is required.
COGS will be ordering pizza for the upcoming GPSAW Block Party on April 8. But we want to get GOOD pizza. Please tell us your favorite and we'll order pizza from the top three mentioned favorites from our polling data! We'll event take a vote on them after tasting - just for fun!
This unique opportunity allows Graduate Students the chance to connect with The Graduate School leadership and staff in a relaxed and informal lunch setting.
Connect about career and school journeys, gain understanding of The Graduate School programs that empower graduate student success and engage in candid discussions about university and student life.