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December 7, 2022 | Volume 4, Issue 13

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Which W*SS Staff Member Are You Most Like?

By: Gabby Wahla, Assistant Director of W*SS

As we wrap up the end of the Fall 2022 semester, it can feel a little stressful. With the holidays upon us, students taking finals, faculty finishing up grading, and staff putting on the last events of the semester, we are all looking forward to break! In these final few days of the semester (only 10 days left including today), I hope you find some pockets of relaxation or levity in your day.Click here to read more
Which W*SS Staff member are you most like?
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W*SS Take a Break From Finals

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Student Services Building Suite 14

Come take a break from studying or taking your finals in our office! We are open 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday during finals week, and we will be watching TV or playing movies all day, all week! Stop by and watch, grab some snacks, and get some hot/iced coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa.
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W*SS Office Schedule for December 19-January 2

December 19 through January 2

 
The Women*s Student Services Office is working remote from December 19th through December 22nd, and is available to you via email and Zoom! To schedule a meeting with us, click the link here.
December 23rd through January 2nd, we will be closed. We will be checking our  email in the case of an emergency, as we are always here for you.

Meet with the W*SS Staff - You can book online!
 
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WILD Workshops Spring 2023

The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD) Workshops series is back in Spring 2023! Join us on every other Thursday from 5-6PM in room 110 of the Student Services Building. The dates are 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27.

 
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COGS & Cookies with Graduate Student Life & Wellness

Monday, December 12, 1-3pm, Chittenden Hall Room 110

Stop by Chittenden Hall (room 110) between 1PM -3PM and decorate a sugar cookie, grab a bite of pizza and chat with COGS and GSLW! Learn some stress relief techniques while getting into the zen of creative cookie decorating. Just a little treat for yourself as the semester winds down!

 

 

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TOOLS FOR WOMEN IN STEM COURSE

During the Spring 2023 semester, there will be a course called NSC 844: Tools for Women in STEM, that will be working on practical tools helpful to students that identify as women in advancing their goals and mitigating the challenges they may encounter. Only a limited number of applications will be accepted, so email nunes@frib.msu.edu for more information.

 

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SEXTORTION RED FLAGS

The MSU Police Department is spreading awareness on sextortion, a drastic concern in our community. 

 

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Campus Rally for IRAN

December 5th-9th, 2022, 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY FEATURING: GLOW OPEN GYM

6 - 9 PM (EST) EVENT LOCATED AT IM EAST
Join MSU Health Promotion, Recreational Sports and Fitness Services, Student Health & Wellness, and Student Involvement & Leadership will host a “Glow Open Gym” featuring: glow soccer, tag, dodgeball, and other “glow with the flow” activities. Guided meditation sessions will be provided from 7-7:30 PM (EST) in the IM East Multipurpose Room. Check Rec Sports website for more event information or designated activity event times at: https://recsports.msu.edu/

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
SPARTAN CONNECT WELLNESS & SELF-CARE BREAK
12- 2 PM (EST) - MSU Leadership Center, Student Services Building

Join the Offce of Cultural & Academic Transitions (OCAT), the Student Involvement & Leadership team and Douglas J Aveda Institute for a wellness and self-care break featuring:
(Event Agenda) 12 - 2 PM

  • Welcome/Intro Bingo
  • Massages
  • Food
  • Meditation Session
  • CAPS
  • Wellness Engagement Activities
  • Sharing Ideas on Self-Care and Study Strategies for Finals
  • Network
  • Make Self-Care Kit

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
ULTIMATE SPARTAN FINALS THRIVE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
12- 2 PM (EST) - Student Services Building, Room 6

Join us for an ULTIMATE SPARTAN FINALS THRIVE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY.
Spartans will have a chance to pick up a package containing items to help prepare for and be successful during finals. Don’t miss out!

 

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REVERSE CAREER FAIR:DEI SYMPOSIUM

February 1, 2023, Breslin Center 3:30-8:00pm


We are looking for Student Organizations to participate in the Reverse Career Fair at this years DEI Symposium, held in the Breslin Student Event Center on February 1, 2023.

This is a great opportunity to interact with employers who are eager to hear directly from you about your career goals and development, expectations for employers, and individual experiences. The conversations are meant to be a mutual exchange between student leaders and recruiters about what you can offer each other and how they can contribute to more sustainable and equitable career outcomes as well as be more impactful with their recruitment and retention efforts.

Perks for Participating:

  • Early access to the employer engagement portion of the Symposium.
  • Access to the invite-only dessert reception with our employer partners and Symposium sponsors.
  • Your individual resumes will be shared with all employers and partners in a resume book.
  • Have a student organization spotlight in Symposium handouts to students and a booklet to the employers.

If you are interested in participating, please contact  leeellis@msu.edu

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BECOME A PEER EDUCATOR

 

Interested in being a POE Peer Educator? Apply today! Scan the QR Code to fill out an interest form or reach out to Peer Educator Coordinator Alex to learn more at poe.alexbabbitt@msu.edu . 

 

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INTERESTED IN DEI? 

If you’re in a residential college please fill out this quick survey to improve the DEI in your college! 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sQBVqgeqM2K0V3-S3XFCe3XW7c5EJBxlvAGtPzzzz6A/edit

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LGBTQIA2s+ Student Experience Study

WE WANT TO LEARN FROM YOU

The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, along with campus stakeholders, are administering a comprehensive study to gain vital information about how LGBTQIA2S+ students experience Michigan State University. We are seeking input from LGBTQIA2S+ students at all academic levels: undergraduate, graduate, and professional. Students who complete an online survey will receive two dollars ($2) in Sparty cash. After completing the online survey, participants will be asked their interest in joining an optional focus group at a later date. Participants who join a focus group will receive twenty-dollars ($20) in Sparty cash upon completing the focus group. There is no obligation to participate in the focus group. This climate study will yield data integral to informing intentional change on our campus. Take the survey TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/MSUstudentexperience
 
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Malcom X Muslim Studies Community Forum

Wednesday, January 25th, 7-8:30pm Erickson Kiva

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
7:00pm-8:30pm EST
Erickson Kiva
620 Farm Ln., East Lansing, MI 48824
Hybrid format. In person (open to the
public) and livestreamed.
Free livestream registration at: https://muslimstudies.isp.msu.edu/about/reg
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Malcom and Ann Kerr Muslim Studies Community Lecture

Wednesday, February, 8, 2023, 7-8:30pm  Room, 303 International Center


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
7:00-8:30pm EST
303 International Center
Hybrid format: In person (open to the
public) and livestreamed.
featuring
Free livestream registration at
https://muslimstudies.isp.msu.edu/about/reg-links
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GWIS Bi-Weekly Writing Group

Every other Thursday, 6-8pm

If you are interested in participating in a writing group with GWIS, we host a small group on campus every other Thursday from 6-8 pm! 

Our last meeting of the semester will be on December 15th, and then we will reconvene after the winter break. If you would like to participate in the group in the future please sign up at the following link: https://forms.gle/Ld6Z8ZgXXGYA4pfK7

Our room reservation location varies, so we will email everyone a few days before with the location for that week's meeting.

GWIS Buzz about Beeswax- Candle Making Event

Monday, December 12th, 6pm

GWIS is bringing back the buzz about beeswax. Join us at BARRN at Rayla House (1867 Lake Lansing Rd, Haslett, MI 48840) on December 12, 2022 at 6 PM for candle rolling. There is a $10 registration fee and only limited spaces are available. Please find the registration form attached.

Sign up fast for some good candle fun and cookies!! 

For any questions or concerns please reach us at midmichigan@gwis.org

We will be looking forward to seeing you at the BARRN.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLcyVy6JIZICIT_j31ou3ZwX83EB6ZgrIQgZACP7tV462s_A/viewform?usp=share_link

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