The Council of Graduate Students is the grad student government at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Joined January 2009
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🗣️ Got Questions for Regent Mary Turner?
Don’t miss the chance to ask her directly at the COGS General Assembly!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 26
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Keller Hall, Room 3-230
Submit your questions by Tuesday, September 24 forms.gle/n85iwKtsQSBXxBLx5
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Hey all amazing grad students!
COGS is inviting you all to these exciting welcome week events!
For headshots, please use this for RSVP
signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A…
For all the events please RSVP using this form
forms.gle/VghsrWq5Pp2n1vqs9
Check out the flyers for more details!
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FREE BBQ (vegan, gluten-free and halal options provided!) with fellow #UMN #graduatestudents at the Commonwealth Terrace Coop Peace Garden this Thursday (June 30th), 5 - 7 p.m. (CT) - all are welcome, including spouses, partners, kids and friends!
Looking to socialize with fellow #UMN Twin Cities #graduatestudents on campus for the summer? Join us at the COGS Summer Happy Hour this Friday (June 10th), 6-8 p.m. at Stub & Herbs on the East Bank. Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks are on us!
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This Friday, it's Bike to Work Day! Join us at the U of M Bike Center - it's a healthy way to start your day. Free food and giveaways. Free bike assessments. Get a free Zap! tag added to your bike. Learn more: pts.umn.edu/Bike-Work-Day-… @hubbikecoopmpls
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Check out our new Transportation Advocacy Team profile picture and logo. Think you can make a better one?
You probably can! We're open to submissions!
Congratulations to the awardees of the Spring 2022 COGS Teaching & Leadership Excellence Awards! We applaud your exceptional #leadership and #advising, and your embodiment of the University of Minnesota's Student Learning Outcomes #UMN
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Think parking on the UMN campus is too expensive? Well, get ready for another 1.4% to 4.2% price hike on parking fees! Read about it on page 72 of the President's recently submitted budget:
regents.umn.edu/sites/regent…
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Below is our letter sent to University of Minnesota leadership regarding an issue of health insurance coverage. Please take a moment to read our concerns.
If you would like to add your support to this letter - you may do so here forms.gle/2Z6U3nQbnkmvrE4k9
Join the in-person Abolitionist Feminist Reading Group THIS WEDNESDAY from 3 to 5 p.m. (CT) to discuss “Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests, and the Pursuit of Freedom”. RSVP for catering and meeting location! forms.gle/NUTDiz72yGHU3bFW8 #UMN #graduatestudent
Join in the conversation with facilitator, trainer, educator, and organizer Justin Toliver (they/them) TOMORROW (April 20th) from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (CT) via Zoom (umn.zoom.us/j/95230102861). They are currently serving as the Lead Membership Organizer at Black Visions Collective.
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University of Minnesota grad students/workers are petitioning for equitable wages…please consider signing and sharing!!! #RaiseReduceUMN
#phdlife #gradschool #academictwitter
docs.google.com/document/u/0…
Public Transport Directions!
- Minneapolis Campus: take eastbound METRO Green Line to Fairview Ave station, walk NW along University Ave W, and N along Prior Ave
- St. Paul Campus: ride southbound Route 87 Local Bus to University Ave-Prior Ave stop, and walk N along Prior Ave
We have reserved THE ENTIRETY of Can Can Wonderland for #UMN #graduatestudents! Enjoy an 18-hole minigolf course, extensive arcade game area, and free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks FOR FREE TOMORROW (April 11th), 6 ~ 9 p.m. Feel free to bring a +1! (cont.)
Tic Toc! It’s time for #UMN #graduatestudents to show off your trivia prowess at the Virtual Trivia Night TOMORROW (Apr. 8th) from 6:30 ~ 8:00 p.m. (CDT) Sign up now: z.umn.edu/triviamafia
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@JEInvestigators is recruiting new volunteers! Please consider participating. This journal supports and encourages the next generation of scientists! @EwisUmn @PostdocsUMN @UMNBiomed @CFI_UMN @UMNMedOPD @umncogs
We’re #recruiting! JEI operates with the help from amazing volunteers. If you are a grad student, have a graduate degree, or have 2+ years working in research please consider applying to be a reviewer and/or editor with @JEInvestigators.
Grab a Thursday morning Coffee & Donut TOMORROW (Apr. 7th) at #UMN Coffey Hall 120 (LOCATION CHANGE) on the Saint Paul campus between 9 and 11 a.m.! Take a break from the spring rain to grab treats for #graduatestudents catered by @bogartsdoughnuts and @UPCoffeeRoaster
Kick off your Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2022 with a movie night! Join us at #UMN Coffman Theater TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. for a screening of “The Card Counter” (2021) and a free raffle for movie gift baskets #graduatestudents @umnSUA
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Happy Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week from all of us here at the Graduate School! 🤗youtu.be/vlA2pQaXBfc