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Remembering MLK – Jan 16th

Posted on January 11, 2012 by GEU

In our most recent contract negotiations the GEU and MSU affirmed mutual commitment to diversity and inclusion and encourages supervisors to be flexible in permitting TA’s to participate in events associated with commemorating Dr. King. There are many opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Extra Tuition Waiver Credits

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Dan Clark

If you are a teaching assistant this summer (2012) your tuition waiver will cover 5 credit hours.  If you need to take additional credits, you are not out of luck, though!  During GEU’s contract bargaining with the university last spring, … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Opportunities for Spring 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by GEU

We have many resources for planning a successful graduate program with a goal of becoming a faculty member: CAREER SUCCESS (the only completely online resource in the U.S. devoted to graduate students):  http://grad.vudat.msu.edu/     There is an electronic portfolio option! PREP: … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event! Uncle John’s

Posted on September 9, 2011 by davenp98

We’ll be heading up to Uncle John’s for fun. There will be pumpkin and apple picking, hay rides, bouncy castles, a corn maize, and a host of other activities to do for adults and kids alike! There will also be … Continue reading →

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GEU Stewards Training!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by bthelamour

Are you a current Steward for your department? Are you interested in being a Steward?  Unsure of how to handle that responsibility? Fear not! There will be a Stewards Training on Saturday, September 17 from 10am to 1pm at the … Continue reading →

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Stewards Council

Posted on May 4, 2011 by GEU

The Stewards’ Council is GEU’s governing body. Every department is entitled to at least one Steward, who helps make GEU decisions, communicates GEU information to their Department, and keeps the rest of GEU updated on what’s going on in their … Continue reading →

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Letter in State News About TA Benefits

Posted on April 14, 2011 by GEU

Stephen Boona is a graduate student from Chemical Engineering and Material Science. Read is recent letter to the editor, published in the State News.

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GEU T-Shirt Design Competition

Posted on March 31, 2011 by GEU

Are you a budding Picasso? Would you like to win $50 worth of books? Do you want to see thousands of people wearing YOUR design? Enter the GEU T-Shirt Design Competition! Click on the link below to see how your … Continue reading →

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Executive Board Nominations Being Accepted

Posted on March 29, 2011 by GEU

Nominations for 2011-12 Executive Board are now being solicited. The nomination period will remain open until April 19th, our next GMM. Any member in good standing is eligible to run for elected office. See the GEU 2011-12 Elections page for … Continue reading →

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Bargaining Update #8

Posted on March 17, 2011 by GEU

The GEU and Administration bargaining teams have met twice since the last report and have all but finished non-economics. Last Friday the parties agreed to language on dues collection, workload and job security. Yesterday, time was spent discussing parking, us … Continue reading →

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