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March
2
2026

14-Day Writing Challenge

Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 15, 2026

Michigan State University is partnering with the NCFDD to host a private 14-Day Writing Challenge. What’s the challenge? This challenge is open to academics at all stages, looking to experiment with daily writing and find joy in the process. Commit to writing for at least 30 minutes a day for two weeks Login to our […]

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February
26
2026

NSF CAREER Panel Discussion

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Zoom (UOE)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship
Tags: Academic Staff Faculty Graduate Students Postdocs Research Faculty Research Staff

In this panel discussion, participants will gain insights on how to write successful CAREER proposals that integrate their research and education plans. Experts will share proven strategies, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for aligning proposals with NSF expectations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn from real-world examples of funded projects. Panelist list […]

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February
24
2026

Spring 2026 Academic Lunch and Learn Sessions

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Zoom
Categories: Academic Career Paths Teaching & Learning
Tags: Academics

Join us for these opportunities to learn, connect with others, and make meaningful contributions–to share excitement about one’s field with other learners, to advance the knowledge base, and to use one’s expertise to address pressing issues at MSU and in the broader society. Faculty and academic staff in all appointment types are invited to attend. […]

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February
20
2026

Leadership Institute: Support Your Staff

Friday, February 20, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST
Categories: Leadership Development

Supporting Your Staff Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST Location: Zoom Presenters: Jim Forger, Dean, College of Music Stephanie Horton, Director, Employee and Labor Relations Christy Turner, Integrated Strategy Manager, Organizational and Professional Development, MSU Human Resources  Support staff are key members of our institution, yet many administrators do not have […]

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February
17
2026

The Essential Elements of a Successful Broader Impacts Plan

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom (VPRI)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship

In addition to its intellectual merits, each proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) is reviewed according to the merits of its broader impacts (BI) plan, or the benefits of the proposed research to society. Come to this workshop to learn more about NSF’s BI criteria and major BI goals, the essential elements of a […]

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February
17
2026

Spring 2026 Academic Lunch and Learn Sessions

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Zoom
Categories: Academic Career Paths Teaching & Learning
Tags: Academics

Join us for these opportunities to learn, connect with others, and make meaningful contributions–to share excitement about one’s field with other learners, to advance the knowledge base, and to use one’s expertise to address pressing issues at MSU and in the broader society. Faculty and academic staff in all appointment types are invited to attend. […]

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February
12
2026

NCFDD: SKILL #2: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom
Categories: Academic Career Paths MSU Partner Event

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) **Please join us on Zoom for this presentation** Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 829 2936 4487 Passcode: 263146 Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step […]

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February
12
2026

NIH Specific Aims Peer Review Workshop

Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Zoom (VPRI)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship
Tags: Research Faculty Research Staff

Participants in this workshop will receive feedback from peers and MSU Research Development Specialists to help them revise a draft of their Specific Aims page. Participants will be placed in groups of three and will both give and receive feedback to improve their Specific Aims page with two other participants in the workshop, as well […]

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February
12
2026

Critical Friends Peer Mentoring Session

February 12, 2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM EST
Categories: Leadership Development

This opportunity is open to all department chairs, school directors, associate deans in non-departmentally organized colleges and directors of academic programs similar to departments/schools. This program will focus on developing a community of peers, by providing a venue to give and receive effective feedback and promote group problem solving. Used at the Big Ten Academic […]

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February
10
2026

Community Conversations: The Elements of Community Partnerships

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Zoom (UOE)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship
Tags: Academic Staff Faculty Instructors

This session will discuss elements of strong partnerships to effectively co-create community-engaged learning opportunities for students. Hear examples of successful faculty-community partnerships, discuss considerations for initiating and sustaining partnerships, and explore resources to assist you in partnership development or enhancement. Register to Attend

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