MSU Council of Graduate Students

Grad & Professional Students: We can't wait to see you at the Graduate Resource Fair and COGS Fall Welcome Celebration! August 23rd. Be there!! Also, don't forget to start the Graduate School+COGS Fall Welcome Scavenger Hunt! Remote-friendly questions are included!

Join us this Friday (12/5)!

Following a thorough review of MSU’s parking needs and lot usage, several changes have been implemented for the Fall Semester. These updates affect Lots 29, 33, 103 (Ramp 6), and 112.   • Lot 29: Payment required 24/7; employee permits are no longer eligible.
• Lot 33: Employee permits required 6am–6pm; SPOT ON payment is no longer accepted. Overnight restrictions added: No parking 2am–6am.
• Ramp 6 / Lot 103: No longer mixed use. Upper levels (past the gate) require employee permits 24/7; ground and basement levels require payment 24/7.
• Lot 112: Payment required 7am–Midnight; employee permits are no longer eligible. Overnight restrictions updated: No parking 2am–6am.   Please plan ahead and check lot signage for the most up-to-date information.

The AGEP Learning Community is open to new subcommittee member to participate in 2025-2026 academic event planning. Committees include: Recruitment Outreach, Fall Conference, Survival Guide, Science Ethics Fellows, etc. For more information, visit bit.ly/AGEPSubComm

Take a moment to rest with music. Join us on June 16 at Abrams Planetarium from 12:10 - 12:50 pm for a live performance. Listen, relax, and reflect. #RestWithMusic

Next COGS Coffee & Connection - June 17th from 10-11AM at Chittenden Hall. Cheers!

Navigating through these uncertain times can be tough. Join Spartan Resilience Education and choose the session that fits your schedule, but please make sure to register in advance so we can anticipate your attendance! uhw.msu.edu/spartanresilie…

In honor of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, we are collecting shout outs to students who have supported and inspired others. Learn more: loom.ly/_0RfbLI #MSU #SpartansWill #MSUGradAppreciation

In celebration of our upcoming Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, we collaborated with the MSU Dairy Store and created a specialty ice cream flavor in honor of all of our graduate students. More information: loom.ly/_0RfbLI #MSUGradAppreciation

Graduate & Professional Students: Vote YES for COGS! Voting is open from 3/31 through 4/6 at: studentelections.msu.edu💚🤍

CONGRATULATIONS President Roberts! COGS is proud of you!!

Two more weeks until we celebrate our Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, from Monday, April 7, 2025 until Friday, April 11, 2025. For more information, click here: loom.ly/G-OavAU #MSU #SpartansWill #MSUGradAppreciation

The countdown is on: Three more weeks until we celebrate our Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, from Monday, April 7, 2025 until Friday, April 11, 2025. #MSU #SpartansWill @michiganstateu

When facing trauma or loss, self-compassion and high-quality self-care are essential. Join us for a session on healing, support, and showing up for struggling co-workers with empathy. Together, we can create a more understanding workplace. Register link in bio #SpartanResilience

Our student speakers are hard at work prepping for the 4th Ignite Talks MSU on February 26! Are you coming?

Don't miss out on presenting at the 17th Annual Graduate Academic Conference! Poster, Oral, and 3-Minute-Thesis events! Abstract Submission Closes February 1st! Visit cogs.msu.edu/gac/

Apply for the William W. Taylor & Henry A. Regier Great Lakes Fisheries Graduate Fellowship Award: $10,000+ Monday, February 10, 2025. For students researching the sustainability of fish, wildlife, or water resources with an integrated approach linking humans.

📢 Attention MSU Graduate Students! Apply now for the Hiram E. Fitzgerald Engaged Scholar Fellowship! 🌟 🔹 Award: $2,000 🔹 Deadline: Monday, February 10, 2025 🔹 Open to students in areas related to adverse childhood experiences.

CAPS Connect is available for you on campus and virtually! These brief, free, confidential conversations with a CAPS counselor are a great way to seek advice, talk about an issue you're facing, or simply have someone to listen. Learn more and sign up: caps.msu.edu/services/CAPSC…

MSU Grad & Professional Students - come on out and get social with us! This Friday, Jan. 17th from 6-8PM at Lansing Shuffle! See you there!