SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vilas Travel Grant Application Opens October 1st
Deadline: October 30, 2009
Awards are announced by the end of November. In 2007, more than 300 $600 awards were granted for domestic and international research and conference presentation travel. An additional five $1,500 awards were granted for international research travel.
http://www.grad.wisc.edu/education/gsc/vilas/vilasinfo.html .
Center for Leadership & Involvement has Opened!
Check out CfLI, formerly the Student Organization Office, the hub for extracurricular involvement at UW-Madison. For more information, see their website http://www.cfli.wisc.edu/
RA Unionization Information
You may have recently heard the state budget contained provisions that allowed Research Assistants to collectively bargain, if they so desired. To help foster a discussion on the topic, the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), Teaching Assistants Association (TAA), University administration and staff from the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission composed answers to several questions and posted that information at http://www.asm.wisc.edu/ra-collective-bargaining-home.html. More information can also be found at www.budget.wisc.edu/researchassistants.php.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Award winning entries will receive a cash prize of 1,500 Euros (or currency equivalent) as well as other perks. The Awards are open to those who have completed and satisfied examination requirements for a Doctoral award, or will do so, between October 1, 2006 and October 1, 2009.
http://listmanager.emeraldinsight.com/t/14008/3379228/3175/0 .
The Javits Foundation Fellowship
Deadline: October 5, 2009
Maximum $30,000 stipend for four years, dependent on financial need. Open to incoming and first year PhD or terminal MFA students in Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences. See www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html .
Columbia University, Humanities Post Doc Fellowship
Deadline: October 5, 2009
Applicants must have received their Ph.D. or anticipate receiving it between January 1, 2006 and July 1, 2010. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $55,000, a research allowance and the possibility of renewal for additional years. Application can be found at www.columbia.edu/cu/societyoffellows/.
Project Assistant for Smithsonian Research Program
Deadline: October 10, 2009
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research Human Resources at UW is hiring a 33.3%-50% PA starting immediately. Strong statistical background required. For more information, contact Wcerbusofc@wcer.wisc.edu or jobcenter.wisc.edu/JobDetail.aspx?id=47693 .
Science Writing Competition for UW-Madison Grads
Deadline: October 15, 2009
Scientificblogging is offering a competition for grads at their top-ten ranked science institutions. Graduate students submit an original article on a scientific topic of their choosing to win a $2,500 cash prize as well as other bonuses.
http://www.scientificblogging.com/community_connections/university_science_writing_competition
Graduate Student International Field Research Awards
Deadline: October 16, 2009
These awards are to enable Ph.D. students to conduct exploratory summer field research. Awards are intended to cover airfare and living expenses abroad and are expected to average about $3000 per student.
For complete application information see
www.intl-institute.wisc.edu/Research/2009-10_Graduate_Student_International_Field_Research_Awards.pdf .
Financial Assistance for Childcare Fees:
Are you a UW-Madison student parent and have your child (children) enrolled in a licensed childcare center, licensed in-home provider or a licensed after-school program?
You may be eligible for financial assistance toward childcare costs while you attend classes at the UW-Madison during the Fall 2009 semester. For more information, eligibility, deadlines and an application, visit the CCTAP Web site and click on financial assistance.
Additional Funding Resources:
Individuals looking for funding opportunities are usually best served by starting with the Funding Sources for Individuals category under the Grants Information Collection. Don't forget that the UW Job Center offers a great online resource for finding graduate student assistantships on campus. Register with the Job Center to receive weekly updates.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate School Seminar Series:
Registration for all seminars is required. To register and see descriptions of the following seminars go to http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/Home/Default.aspx?TabId=293
Submitting Research Protocols to the SBS and Education IRB's via Webkit
September 23, 2009
2:00-3:30 PM
Education Sciences, Room 259
NIH Public Access Policy: What you need to do to comply and how librarians can help
September 24, 2009
10:00-11:00 AM
Location TBA
Community Based Research from a Biomedical Perspective
October 7, 2009
2:00-3:30 PM
CSC- Room G5/119
Social and Behavioral Science and Education Mock IRB Session
October 15, 2009
1:00-4:00 PM
Memorial Union - Old Madison Room (3rd Floor East)
First Impressions: Developing Your CV and Cover Letter
Monday, September 21, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Educational Sciences - Room 228
During this event, Ann Halbach, Assistant Director of Education Portfolios and Career Services, will offer advice about what to include in both a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter, and how to tailor application materials to individual career opportunities.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/education/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and Education Portfolios & Career Services.
Compiling a Lit Review: Engineering and Technology
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wendt Library - Room 108
This workshop will cover the literature search process and is intended for those beginning a literature review for a research project, proposal, dissertation, or publication. It will cover resources and techniques that are useful in Engineering and Technology research. You will learn key steps in conducting a literature search and be introduced to core databases that are important for thoroughly mining the academic literatures in these fields.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and the University Libraries Graduate Support Series.
Communicating Effectively with Public Speaking
Every Wednesday beginning September 23
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Memorial Union - TITU
During this public speaking program, you will learn to become a better public speaker in your professional life, acquire techniques on how to develop and deliver presentations that are more effective, expand your public speaking experience by giving and providing feedback on short speeches and build your confidence as a communicator.
For more information, join the facebook group at www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=138329765960&ref=ts or email gsc@bascom.wisc.edu.
Compiling a Lit Review: Life Sciences
Wednesday, September 30
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Steenbock Library - Room 105
This workshop will cover the literature search process and is intended for those beginning a literature review for a research project, proposal, dissertation, or publication. It will cover resources and techniques that are useful in life sciences literature research. You will learn key steps in conducting a literature search and be introduced to core databases that are important for thoroughly mining the academic literatures in these fields.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and the University Libraries Graduate Support Series.
Graduate Workshop on the New Fiscal Sociology
Deadline to submit: September 30, 2009
Long Beach, CA
Interested students from history, law and the social sciences are invited to participate in a one day workshop that discusses connections between tax institutions and macro-historical phenomena (such as wars, racial boundaries, religious traditions, gender regimes and more). Option to present dissertation or pre-dissertation research. Some travel grants available.
For more information, contact Monica Prasad, Department of Sociology, Northwestern University m-prasad@northwestern.edu.
Finding Funding For YOU! Graduate Student Panel
Monday, October 5
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
This panel discussion is led by students from a variety of departments who have successfully secured funding to finance various projects, research, and academic expenses incurred during their graduate experience. You will learn about various resources for identifying potential funding sources, get advice on writing application materials as well as much more advice from successful grant and scholarship winners.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School and the Office of Fellowships and Funding Resources.
How to Write an Effective and Fabulous Resume
Tuesday, October 6
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Educational Sciences - Room
228
Kristina Vack is a career counselor at the Letters and Science Career Services who works with both graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Letters and Science. This is an hour long workshop designed to help students understand the basics of resume construction, how to best market your experience to employers, and how to tailor your resume to specific employers. Bringing a rough draft of a resume to the workshop can be helpful but is not necessary!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and Letters and Science Career Services.
Manage your References: An Introduction to Citation Managers
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wendt Library - Room 108
This workshop will give an overview of the four citation managers supported by the campus libraries, RefWorks, EndNote, EndNote Web and Zotero, and help you decide which one is right for you based on your individual research needs.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and the University Libraries Graduate Support Series.
Networking: The Swiss Army Knife of Career Planning
Tuesday, October 07, 2009
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
In this workshop, which is facilitated by Sheila Jensen, a Career Advisor for L&S Career Services, you will get an overview of the career development process, learn how networking can be used in each phase, and discover how to network effectively.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and Letters and Science Career Services.
Vilas Travel Grant Workshops
Friday, October 9
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
Monday, October 12
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
Are you an MFA or Dissertator who needs financing for travel expenses to do research or present at a conference? If so, come to this workshop to learn how to successfully complete the Vilas Travel Grant application. Deadline to apply for a Vilas Travel Grant is October 30. Both workshops provide the same content.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration. Please register only for the date you plan to attend.
For more information on the Vilas Travel Grant, go to http://www.grad.wisc.edu/education/gsc/vilas/vilasinfo.html.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, Letters and Science Career Services and the Office of Fellowships and Funding Resources.
Civic Engagement in STEM Disciplines Across UW System Workshop
October 8-9, 2009
If you wish to infuse more civic engagement into your Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics courses, you are invited to attend this workshop.
Contact Patricia Cleary at cleary@uwp.edu or register online uwp.edu/cgi/remark/3/rws3.pl?FORM=CEI_STEM_Fa09 .
Budgeting 101 with the UW Credit Union
Wednesday, October 14
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
UW Credit Union, 662 State St
Attend this seminar geared towards graduate students and you will be able to take control of your spending and learn basic budgeting skills – and how to stick to them. You will also learn tips on budgeting for your regular bills and savings for emergencies.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School, and the UW Credit Union.
Identifying Transferable Skills for Careers Outside the Academy
Thursday, October 15
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
As you earn your graduate degree, you develop many skills that are valuable in myriad careers. Eileen Callahan, Director of Graduate Student Professional Development for the Graduate School's Office of Professional Development and Engagement, will guide you through individual exercises and group-based activities to help you identify the abilities you possess that are transferable to non-academic settings. Information on how to best present your skills to potential employers will also be provided.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, go to www.grad.wisc.edu/gsc/registration.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Dissertation Support Group
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Counseling and Consultation Services offers dissertation support groups for students currently engaged in the dissertation process. The dissertation support groups help students initiate, conduct, and complete their dissertation, thesis, or other large academic project. Issues that are frequently discussed include time and anxiety management, emotional and academic support, and goal setting. These groups are not therapy groups, but support groups for dissertators. All efforts are made to maintain complete confidentiality.
For more information, contact Jeff Hird at jhird@wisc.edu.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities through the Office of Human Resource Development:
Emerging Issues in Dispute Resolution Conference on April 22-23
http://www.wamediators.org/eiconference/indexEI.html
Library Workshops:
Campus libraries workshops and tours help you learn how to find what you need quickly and efficiently. Take advantage of these great workshops before classes start up again. Visit the library Web site to find out more about upcoming library workshops.
Writing Center Workshops:
The Writing Center offers non-credit classes throughout the semester, held in Helen C. White Hall. Writing Center classes are free and are open to currently registered UW-Madison students. For more information visit the Writing Center Web site or call 608-263-1992.
Free Instructional Workshops and Demos from DoIT:
Learn web development, Learn@UWtools and tricks, how to use clickers, and much more. See the DoIT Training Web site for details.
Additional Graduate Information Resources:
Want more? See the Graduate Student Professional Development Web site, the GSC Web site, the University Events calendar, and Software Training for Students for general and specialized workshops.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Two Union Theater Anniversaries!
The Wisconsin Union Theater will celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Concert Series, and the 50th Anniversary of the Travel Adventure Film Series. Check out these long-standing Union Theater staples with tickets as low as $18 for students. See http://www.union.wisc.edu/uniontheater/index.html .
The Monroe Street Festival
Sunday, September 27
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monroe Street
The festival runs the entire length of Monroe Street, and includes bargains from many of the merchants as well as activities for the whole family.
One of the most popular events at the Festival is the annual Book Sale at the Monroe Street branch library, 1705 Monroe Street. Hundreds of books for adults and children, all at bargain prices!
For more information, call Orange Tree Imports at 608-255-8211 or check out http://www.monroestreetfestival.com/ .
The Wisconsin Book Festival
Theme: Courage
October 7-11
Times Vary
Downtown Madison
Plunging blindly into the unknown. Telling one’s truth in the face of hate. Uprooting tradition to access a stronger future. These are just a few of the many explorations of COURAGE in store at the 2009 Wisconsin Book Festival.
http://www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/
SOCIAL EVENTS
Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC) Socials:
GSC Socials are held every Friday during the semester to give grad students from all across campus a weekly chance to mingle, get to know people outside their department, and unwind from the hectic week.
Friday, September 18
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Union TerraceFriday, September 25
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Terrace
Friday, October 2
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Terrace
Friday, October 9
5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Stadium Bar
1419 Monroe Street
Check the GSC Events Calendar often to see where future social events will be held.
ACADEMIC DEADLINES
Fall 2009 Deadlines for Graduate Students:
For a list of all fall semester deadlines check www.registrar.wisc.edu/deadlines.php?term=1102
To view additional degree deadlines, visit www.grad.wisc.edu/education/completedegree/mdegree.html#5
Academic Deadlines
| September 18 | Last day to pay tuition and fees without $100 fees, except for RA's, TA's and PA's. |
| September 25 | Last day for 50% tuition adjustment on dropped classes. |
| October 2 | Last day for RA's, TA's and PA's to pay fees without late fee. |
| October 30 | Last day to add or drop a course, convert from credit to audit and apply for PASS/FAIL. |
| December 15 | Last day to withdraw from the semester. |
Degree Deadlines
| November 6 | Last day for master's students to be added to commencement program. |
| November 30 | All requests for masters and Ph.D. Degree Warrants due to Graduate Coordinator |
For questions about Graduate School policies and procedures, see the Academic Guidelines at http://www.wisc.edu/grad/education/acadpolicy/introduction.html
