Thursday, October 16 - Friday, October 17, 2025 Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown Come write with us! We've reserved two days in October in downtown Grand Rapids to step away from the demands of work and home, and focus on writing together. University Outreach and Engagement and The Writing Center invite MSU and non-MSU faculty, Extension and academic staff, post-docs, and graduate students to join them for this supportive writing retreat. Bring your public/practitioner pieces, journal articles, books, curricula, theses and dissertations, grants, conference papers, or other important pieces that could use your writing attention in a supportive community of writers. Cost: The standard registration fee for both MSU and non-MSU participants includes: Hotel accommodations for the night of October 16 Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on October 16 and 17 All retreat materials and consultations If you choose the optional Wednesday night stay on October 15, an informal welcome reception will be held that evening. MSU participants ($395) Non-MSU participants ($475) Optional Wednesday night stay ($195) Day rate (no overnights, attendance Thursday and Friday): $250 Sponsored by: University Outreach and Engagement, The Writing Center, The Graduate School

Join us for a reception to celebrate the Inauguration of the Jyotsna G. Singh Endowment in Early Modern Studies. Short video introduction to the exhibit and books, followed by presentations and a reception.  Related lecture by Dr. João Vicente Melo Portuguese Encounters with the Indo-Persian Islamicate World: The Mughals and Safavids 3:30–5:00 p.m. Reception - 5:30–7:00 p.m. Co-Curated by Prof. Emerita Jyotsna G. Singh, MSU Dept. of English, and Tad Boehmer, Curator of Rare Books, MSU Libraries. ‘Itinerario’ by Jan Huygen van Linschoten,1598.

Join us for our Third Thursday Crafting Meet-Ups, a fun free event series where creativity and community come together! Every third Thursday of the month we gather and make together, share ideas, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxing evening to unwind, and create something. Feel free to bring along your current project or try out some new crafts — it’s all about having fun and connecting!

Come learn about Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER)! Includes info on support for faculty who want to publish under open access agreements and info on the OER Awards for faculty.

We will cover an array of AI tools available at Michigan State University, including platforms for research and how to find support. Participants will explore practical applications of AI in research, learn best practices for effective and ethical use, and discuss university guidelines for responsible deployment. Meeting information: Zoom, October 21 from 3-4PM Register here!

Immerse yourself in the centuries-ago world of cultural exchange between the great Eastern and Western powers.  As part of the inauguration for the Jyotsna G. Singh Endowment in Early Modern Studies, we will present books that explore the connections between Europe and the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires during the global Renaissance.  After you’ve turned these rare pages, deepen your understanding through the adjoining Encounters and Exchanges exhibit.

Come learn about Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER)! Includes info on support for faculty who want to publish under open access agreements and info on the OER Awards for faculty.

  The Data Rescue Project aims to serve as a clearinghouse for data rescue-related efforts and data access points for public US governmental data that are currently at risk. Efforts include: data gathering, data curation and cleaning, data cataloging, and providing sustained access and distribution of data assets. This workshop will provide an overview of the project and the work it is doing, what at-risk resources are being made available through their efforts, and ways in which you or your institution can become involved in this effort. This is a broad look at the overall project intended to familiarize people with the efforts taking place in this important area.

Celebrate MSU's Disability Pride month by visiting and exploring the Libraries' new Sensory Room on the first floor! Drop in anytime during the open house to learn about and experience the room and its equipment. For parking information visit http://maps.msu.edu/interactive. If you have questions about accessibility or need to request accommodations, please email lib.dl.accessibility@msu.edu.