Fall 2024 Events
Do you have a question about the Spartan Experience Record? Are you looking for more information about your specific record? There are many ways that the SER office can be reached. We’d be happy to connect with you at any of the following events!
Scholar Sips / Tuesday, December 3 / 11:00-1:00 / STEM 1st Floor Lobby
Celebrate the chilly season with a warm cup of hot cocoa and learn how to leverage your Student Experience Record (SER) to secure scholarships. This event features presentations from SER Ambassadors, MSU Financial Aid staff, and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors 11:00-11:45. Learn about scholarship tips and tricks as you customize your cup of cocoa with numerous toppings and gain valuable insights into how to enhance your scholarship applications. Spartan Experience Record Ambassadors and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors will be tabling until hot cocoa supplies run out, but no later than 1:00.
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SER Peer Education, Fall 2024
Spartan Experience Record (SER) Peed Education sessions are offered by SER Ambassadors. There are three session types available to MSU undergraduates: Q&A sessions, Goal Alignment sessions, and Resume Development and Interview Preparation sessions.
- Q&A Drop-In sessions: Offered virtually with no appointment necessary, these sessions are designed to introduce MSU Undergraduates to the SER as both a record and a tool. Drop in and join SER Ambassadors as they discuss what the SER is, how it can be used, where to request your SER and more, all while addressing your specific questions along the way! Sessions occur each Monday at 12:30PM, Wednesday at 9:30AM, and Friday at 2:30PM, with adjustments for campus closures and special circumstances. To access the Zoom meeting, scroll down and click on the associated hyper link at the time of drop-ins.
- Goal Alignment sessions: These peer-led 1:1 meetings focus on finding co-curricular activities that align to your interests and goals. Sessions are scheduled in 20 minute blocks and can be in-person or virtual. Click here, and follow the prompts, to schedule a Goal Alignment Peer Education appointment.
- SER Ambassadors are student employees, who lead individualized SER Peer Education sessions, trained to assist peers by suggesting out-of-classroom experiences that can help you along your chosen path, using the SER Opportunities Catalog as a resource. You may book a goal alignment session for several reasons, including but not limited to: Assistance finding co-curricular experiences that…
- Will help you develop a transferrable skill that is necessary for your chosen career
- Could help you better understand yourself and your desires for the future
- Might open the door to meet new people and strengthen your sense of community at MSU
- Could help you reach goals, aside from career goals, such as fitness, creativity, or other personal growth goals
- SER Ambassadors are student employees, who lead individualized SER Peer Education sessions, trained to assist peers by suggesting out-of-classroom experiences that can help you along your chosen path, using the SER Opportunities Catalog as a resource. You may book a goal alignment session for several reasons, including but not limited to: Assistance finding co-curricular experiences that…
- Resume Development and Interview Preparation sessions: These peer-led 1:1 meetings encourage reflection of co-curricular engagement to help students further develop resumes or prepare for interviews. Sessions are scheduled in 30 minute blocks and can be in-person or virtual. Click here, and follow the prompts, to schedule a Resume Development and Interview Preparation Peer Education appointment.
- SER Ambassadors are student employees, who lead individualized SER Peer Education sessions, trained to assist peers by encouraging reflection of out-of-classroom experiences, using your Spartan Experience Record as a resource. After completing a resume development & interview preparation session, you will have a greater understanding of how you can utilize your Spartan Experience Record as a resource and be empowered to articulate your Spartan experience.
Note: SER Ambassadors are peer-coaches that help students find opportunities for out-of-classroom learning and reflect on co-curricular experiences. SER Ambassadors are not trained career or academic advisors, but are trained to guide undergraduate students toward MSU career development resources for further assistance.
October, Q&A Drop-In Sessions
Wednesday, October 2, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, October 4, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Monday, October 7, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, October 9, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, October 11, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Monday, October 14, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, October 16, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, October 18, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Wednesday, October 23, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, October 25, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Monday, October 28, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, October 30, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee
November, Q&A Drop-In Sessions
Friday, November 1, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Monday, November 4, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, November 6, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Monday, November 11, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, November 13, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, November 15, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Monday, November 18, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, November 20, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, November 22, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula , Monday, November 25, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Friday, November 29, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula
December, Q&A Drop-In Sessions
Monday, December 2, 12:30-1:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Thuy , Wednesday, December 4, 9:30-10:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Kylee , Friday, December 6, 2:30-3:00 / Virtual Peer Education with Shirdula
SER Ambassadors are available for 1:1 meetings, group meetings, or group presentations at other times by appointment. You can schedule a time to meet with an SER Ambassador by emailing mystory@msu.edu.
Past 2024 Events
You missed out on these fun events from the past. But, don’t worry, there are always more events on the horizon. Consider joining the SER team at upcoming events or utilizing the Peer Education program.
SER Week, October 14-18, 2024
Celebrate the Spartan Experience Record, and out of classroom learning, with us during the week of October 14-18, with a different event each day.
Student Additions to the SER / Monday, October, 14 / 11:00-12:00 / STEM 2nd Floor Central Patio
Join SER Ambassadors as they walk through the process students can follow to add experiences to the Spartan Experience Record. The workshop will conclude with students actively working on SER submissions with the assistance of Ambassadors. Every student attendee will receive a SER goodie bag as a thank you for participating and adding to the SER!
Tell YOUR Spartan Story! /Tuesday, October 15 / 9:30-11:00 / STEM 2nd Floor Central Patio
Meet with SER Ambassadors to discuss resume development, interview prep, and goal alignment, using your SER as a resource. You also have the option to share YOUR Spartan story with us to be featured on social media. The first 15 students to sign up for an appointment will receive a MSU Dairy Store coupon for free ice cream.
Trail Mix & Transferrable Skills / Wednesday, October 16 / 10:00-12:00 / STEM 1st Floor Lobby
Craft trail mix to enjoy by reflecting on the transferrable skills you’ve developed, or plan to develop, thanks to out-of-classroom involvement at MSU. Each trail mix add-in represents a transferable skill.
Envision & Engage / Thursday, October 17 / 5:00-7:00 / STEM 2nd Floor Central Patio
Join the SER team for a quick discussion on the importance of visualizing goals, and how the SER can help you reach those goals, then create your own vision board as a physical reminder to stay motivated. Pizza will be provided.
Faculty/Staff Workshop / Friday, October 18 / 10:00-11:00 / Virtual
This event is for faculty/staff at MSU to learn about the Spartan Experience Record. Students, please enjoy the Monday-Thursday events during SER Week. Faculty/Staff, learn more about this workshop here.
SERiously, the SER Team is Here to Help! / Tuesday, September, 10 / 11:00-2:00 / STEM 1st Floor Lobby
Meet the SER team, who will be available talk with you about how you can utilize SER services to your benefit! iPads will be available for students to login to the SER platform, search the SER Opportunities Catalog, and take next steps to get involved outside of the classroom at MSU.
Questions? Please contact mystory@msu.edu.
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