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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum

An annual forum held during the spring semester to showcase graduate student research.

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International Student Affairs Committee Tax Workshop

A workshop providing tax guidance for international graduate students.

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Housing & Family Affairs Housing Legal Guidance Workshop

A workshop offering legal guidance on housing matters for graduate students and their families.

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Access Stakeholders' Symposium

A symposium focusing on accessibility issues and stakeholders.

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Buckeye Diversity Dialogue Series

A series of dialogues promoting diversity and inclusion among graduate students.

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About

Council Of Graduate Students

Founded in

1982

EIN

411404226

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)(3)

Category/Type

Academic Organizations

Address

300 WASHINGTON AVE SE STE 202 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455-0396 Unite States

Website

https://www.cogsmn.org/

Phone

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Email address

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Founded in 1982, the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) is dedicated to representing, advocating for, and supporting graduate students at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located at 300 Washington Ave SE Ste 202 in Minneapolis, MN, we strive to facilitate communication among students, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Our mission is to empower graduate students, fostering a vibrant academic community where everyone can thrive.

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The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) is the Recognized Student Governance Association (RSGA) at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus that represents, advocates for, informs, facilitates communications among, and supports Twin Cities graduate students.

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