Miscellaneous

JRN 492/ 892 (001) Writing the Non-Fiction Book Fall 2013 Special Topics course: Wednesday 6-8:50 p.m. Ever think about writing a non-fiction book? This is an opportunity not only to learn how to do it, but also to start the process. Open to undergrads and master’s students in all majors. Learn about the latest...
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Happy 45th anniversary to COGS! This month’s meeting was held at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and kicked off with a visit from President Lou Anna K. Simon.  Please continue reading for some important agenda items: Stay tuned to the COGS website and HALE News for updates on an effort by ASMSU...
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The Journal of Student Financial Aid (JSFA) seeks applicants for its new Rising Professionals Editorial Board. As part of its commitment to NASFAA’s mission, JSFA bridges financial aid research and practice and is a resource for financial aid scholars and administrators. The JSFA editorial team seeks to develop a cadre of early career professionals...
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A 2-Hour Workshop (open to all – no registration) Writing Proposals for International Dissertation and Pre-Dissertation Research Grants Thursday, August 29, 2013 5:00-7:00PM Third Floor, International Center This two-hour workshop is open to all students gratis. For those who continue, it also is the first session of the semester-long, 1-3 credit seminar “International Social...
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COGS is now accepting applications for the Director of Event Planning.  Here’s the information from their bylaws: 6.11.1 There shall be a Director of Event Planning appointed by the Executive Board and approved by the Full Council. 6.11.2 The Director of Event Planning shall be a non-voting member of the Executive Board and the...
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This year’s Institute will feature two courses and will meet in Iowa City for a residency May 21-24.  A virtual meeting will take place on May 5th. The first course for the 2013 Institute is “Accessing and Analyzing National Data in Postsecondary Education” and will be taught by Professors Terrell Strayhorn (Ohio State University)...
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Here’s the news from COGS 2013-2014 Executive Board Announced 2013 Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week–THIS WEEK Wednesday, April 3: $0.49 Coffee at Sparty’s ALL Day Free Chair Massages by Douglas J Aveda Salon (1-3pm, College of Law, 4th floor Atrium) Free Ultimate Workout Class (5:10-5:50pm, IM Circle) Thursday, April 4: Free 1 Scoop...
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The MSU Libraries have purchased campus-wide access to The Chronicle of Higher Education.  The site license allows MSU departments and faculty members to save money by cancelling their individual subscriptions to The Chronicle and connecting through the library’s subscription instead. The Chronicle of Higher Education is a leading source for news coverage on the...
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ABOUT US: Creating futures without violence has been our vision for over thirty years. From domestic and dating violence, to child abuse and sexual assault, Futures Without Violence works to end some of the most pressing global issues of our time. We advance the health, stability, education, and security of women and girls, men...
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TE 934:  Introduction to Quantitative Methods (Tuesdays, 12:40-3:30pm) This is a non-required course that complements the required statistics course, CEP 932.  In TE 934 (which you can take before OR after CEP 932) you will learn to read and write about statistics.  In addition, using a nationally representative dataset, you will learn to: (1)...
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