SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vilas Travel Grant Application Open!
Deadline: 4:30 PM, 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
Spring enrollment appointment times sent on Monday, November 2nd!
Graduate Student enrollment begins Monday, November 9 at 6:30 AM.
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
George C. Marshall/Baruch Fellowship
Deadline: October 26, 2009
Offers maximum grants of $7,500 for doctoral or postdoctoral research in 20th century U. S. Military or diplomatic history and related fields.
For additional information and an application, visit the George C. Marshall Foundation web site at www.marshallfoundation.org (Research Library; Related Links).
International Fellowship for Prospective Leaders: German Chancellor Fellowship
Deadline: October 31, 2009
The German Chancellor Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Applicants design individual projects and decide at which institutions or organizations to pursue them. For complete information, see http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/4074.html .
CLIR Mellon Fellowship
Deadline: November 13, 2009
CLIR offers approximately 15 competitively awarded fellowships
carrying stipends of up to $25,000 to support dissertation research for
periods of 9 to 12 months. Focus is on Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities. For complete information see: http://www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellFlyer10.pdf .
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
Campus Deadline: November 13, 2009, 12:00 PM
Purpose of Program: The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies.
Campus instructions will be updated and posted on the Fellowships web site, www.intl-institute.wisc.edu/fellow .
National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes
Deadline: December 8, 2009
Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August.
Application instructions are available online at www.nsfsi.org. For further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying, applicants are encouraged to visit www.nsf.gov/eapsi or www.nsfsi.org.
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
Record Keeping in Research Laboratories Perspective
November 3, 2009
2:00-3:30 PM
Engineering Centers Building, Tong Auditorium
Ownership of the Results of Research
November 5, 2009
2:00-3:30 PM
Clinical Science Center, Room G5/119
Authorship, Peer Review, and Responsible Publishing
November 11, 2009
1:00-2:30 PM
Clinical Science Center, Room G5/119
Mentoring Relationships
November 12, 2009
10:00-11:30 AM
Educational Sciences, Room 253
Lessons from IceCube: Managing Large Collaborative Projects
November 17 , 2009
2:00-3:30 PM
Biotechnology Center Auditorium, 425 Henry Mall
Research Misconduct
November 19 , 2009
1:00-2:30 PM
Clinical Science Center, Room G5/119
Wisconsin Domestic Partnership Law: Implications for Trusts & Estates
and Beyond
October 19, 2009
5:30 PM
Law School, Room 2260
What do the new domestic partnership laws mean for Wisconsin? Which
other laws do or don't they impact? What is the interaction with the new
domestic partner benefit option for state employees?
Please join Professor Erlanger http://law.wisc.edu/profiles/hserlang@wisc.edu (UW Professor of Law &
Sociology) and QLaw http://www.qlaw.org/ for a discussion about these
questions.
Questions: qlaw@qlaw.org
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178818069347
Monday, October 19
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
Identifying Transferable Skills for Careers Outside the Academy
Monday, October 19, 2009
4:30 - 5:30 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.
Securing Academic Positions: Planning, Preparing and Interviewing for Success
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Union - TITU
This interactive workshop will provide advice on how to prepare for academic interviews, offer tips on the interviewing process and explain how to incorporate the skills you will learn into the interview. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty who will offer practical advice on how to strengthen your interviewing skills, discuss what to do and what not to do in various types of interviews, how to make your application more competitive, and how to respond to the “unexpected” events that occasionally crop up during interviews. Short mock interviews will also be conducted with faculty feedback.
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.
Using Credit and Debt Wisely
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 PM
UW Credit Union - 662 State St
Managing credit can be more complicated than it may seem. Having some credit can help you build a good credit score, but relying on credit too much can cause trouble. UW Credit Union can provide you with the tools and information you need to successfully manage your credit. If you have a good credit history, you’ll be rewarded with loans at lower interest rates that save you money. Come to this session and learn how to understand why good credit is important, build your credit history, use credit wisely, request and read your credit report and close credit accounts.
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.
Manage your References: An Introduction to Citation Managers
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
4:00 - 5:15 PM
Steenbock Library - Room 105
Are you tired of formatting bibliographies and in-text citations by hand? Are article pdf files stored randomly on your hard drive with no hopes of retrieving them? Need a place to collect literature citations while you are researching? Citation management tools can help. Citation Managers are software and web applications that help you to: create and organize a personal research database of references gathered, format manuscripts and reference lists instantly in a variety of styles (MLA, APA, IEEE, etc.) and share your research with colleagues. 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.
Researching Career Options: Forging an Alternative Academic Career
Thursday, October 22, 2009
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 334
and
Monday, October 26, 2009
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
NOTE: Both workshops provide the same content.
This workshop, facilitated by Eileen Callahan, Director of Graduate Student Professional Development for the Graduate School's Office of Professional Development and Engagement, will offer guidance and advice on how to identify career opportunities. Information will be provided on how to begin and organize the job search, build a network of contacts, and research employers and their opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with a preliminary job search plan.
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.
The Science of Broadening Participation CIRTLCast Online
October 20, 2009
3:00 PM CST
The CIRTL Network (A National Science Foundation Center for Learning and Teaching of six research universities), is hosting an online event. Patricia Rankin, Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado will facilitate. To learn more or register, visit www.cirtlcafe.net/cirtlcast .
Delta Roundtable: "Go Big Read: Contributing to a Campus Vision through Your Teaching"
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
6:00-7:15 PM.
Tripp Commons, Memorial Union
Come to the Delta Roundtable to hear Chancellor Martin talk about the vision behind the common read program.
Although it’s not required that you have read Michael Pollan’s book to take part in the event, Delta does have complimentary copies available thanks you the University Libraries. When you register, you can request to have a copy sent to you.
For more information and to register: https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&CourseKey=27555
Importing and Exporting Policies and Procedures
Thursday, October 22, 2009
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Room 5045 at 21 North Park
How to import and export items in international commerce to and from
the UW including sections presented by Purchasing, Legal Services, Risk
Management, Customs Brokerage and International Logistics.
Intended for faculty, post-doctoral and grad student researchers and their staffs with a focus at a more conceptual level regarding how to identify and avoid problems inherent in international research projects.
Attendees may wish to review Purchasing Policies and Procedures #20 in
advance of session.
Registration is required. Please go to http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&CourseGroupKey=26698
Educational Forum on the U.N. Millennium Development Goals
4:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Great Hall, Memorial Union
Poverty, hunger, education, gender equality, child mortality, maternal health, HIV, malaria, the environment and technology are the ten issues to be addressed as Millennium Development Goals by 2015. Find out more at www.iss.wisc.edu/mdgap or email mdgap@odos.wisc.edu .
Call For Proposals: Joint Women's Studies & LGBTQ Conference
Deadline: October 23, 2009
Call for Proposals for the UW System’s 34th Annual Women’s Studies Conference and 5th Annual LGBTQ Conference to be held at UW-Whitewater on April 16-17, 2010. http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/wsc/form.php
Grant Proposal Preparation Tips
Friday, October 23, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Union - TITU
This workshop will provide valuable techniques and tips that will help you in grant writing, preparing a budget, and submitting a proposal. Faculty members from various disciplines will also provide recommendations on how to tailor your application to fit the criteria of various grants and provide practical advice on the process as a whole. For graduate students and other new investigators.
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.
Multicultural Graduate Network Call for Proposals
Deadline: October 26, 2009
Students submit proposals and present their research to their peers in a professional dining setting on November 19, 2009. For more information see http://www.grad.wisc.edu/mgn/events/dinearound.html or email Jorge Rodriguez at mgn@bascom.wisc.edu
Speaking to a Professional Crowd: Developing Conference Presentation Techniques and Tips
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Union - TITU
This workshop, which is designed to help any writer who is preparing to deliver a conference paper, will focus on how to plan, organize and deliver conference presentations, including incorporating visual aids and preparing for the Q&A. Specific information about poster and paper presentations will 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 and the Writing Center.
Keeping Current with the Literature
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wendt Library - Room 108
and
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
4:00 - 5:15 PM
Steenbock Library - Room 105
NOTE: Both workshops provide the same content.
Learn about several tools that can help you stay up-to-date in your field of research. Learn how to create a custom list of library databases to be always at your fingertips. Have table of contents of the most recent journals sent directly to your email. Be alerted to the most recent articles on a topic. Monitor Web sites, blogs, and other important resources with ease. Keep track of citations and make bibliographies quickly.
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.
Who is Hiring You: Perspectives from Faculty Hiring Committee Members
Thursday, October 29, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Helen C. White Library/College Library - Room 4207
Experienced hiring committee members will give their insight on what they look for when hiring new faculty members. The entire hiring process, from the initial screening to contract negotiations, will be discussed during this program. Advice will be offered on how to set you apart from other candidates, both on paper and in the interview, determine whether there will be a good fit between the interviewee and his or her new professional community, and other areas important to securing a faculty position.
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.
Completion of the Ph.D.: Step-by-Step Guidance from the Graduate School
Monday, November 2, 2009
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
Learn the step-by-step program to make completing your degree easier. Discover tips and etiquette to work effectively with committees, faculty and staff in your department, and staff in the Graduate School. Develop an appropriate timeline for you to get things done and take charge of your degree.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 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.
Creating Your Individual Development Plan: Strategic Advice for Getting Your Degree and the Career You Want
Monday, November 2, 2009
4:30-5:30 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
and
Thursday, November 5, 2009
12:45-1:45 PM
Bascom Hall - Room 260
NOTE: Both workshops provide the same content.
Creating an individual development plan encourages you to think about what you need to do next - and over the next year few years - so that you meet your academic and career objectives. Participants will begin constructing a plan of action that takes into account individual strengths and addresses professional development goals. The workshop will also introduce techniques for identifying goals and resources, implementing the plan, and sustaining the plan while in graduate school.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 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.
Prelim Prep and Strategies for Reading List Compilation
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Memorial Library - Room 126
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. www.grad.wisc.edu/education/gsc/registration .
This workshop will discuss strategies for conducting research for prelim preparations as well as for compiling reading lists using library resources.
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School with the University Libraries Graduate Support Series.
Call for Proposals: The University of Wisconsin System 2010 President’s Summit on Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Deadline: November 4, 2009
In addition to keynote addresses by UW System President Kevin Reilly and others, the Summit will feature plenary and concurrent sessions on: curricular transformation and the scholarship of teaching and learning across the disciplines in the Arts, Humanities, Global and International Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Professional Studies, Social Sciences and STEM areas. http://www.uwsa.edu/vpacad/summit/
Call for Campus Reading Seminar proposals from UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity
Deadline: November 9, 2009
The Institute's Campus Reading Seminar grants support reading groups and scholarly exchanges on subjects dealing with race, ethnicity, diversity, equity, and inclusivity by making funds available for the purchase of books that focus on such themes. For more information or to apply, visit www4.uwm.edu/ire/grant_programs/reading_seminars.html .
Keeping Current with the Literature
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
4:00 - 5:15 PM
Steenbock Library - Room 105
Learn about several tools that can help you stay up-to-date in your field of research. Learn how to create a custom list of library databases to be always at your fingertips. Have table of contents of the most recent journals sent directly to your email. Be alerted to the most recent articles on a topic. Monitor Web sites, blogs, and other important resources with ease. Keep track of citations and make bibliographies quickly.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 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 the University Libraries Graduate Support Series.
Family Matters: The Unique Challenges of Balancing Parenthood and Academics
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Eagle Heights Community Center - Rooms 135 &139
This student discussion panel, including partners, single parents, and co-parents, will offer perspectives on the unique challenges presented by the intersection of real life and the rigorous academic life of graduate students. Panelists will talk about their personal experiences and share the advice they’ve learned along the way and the resources that have made their lives easier. Pizza and complimentary childcare will 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, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources, and University Housing.
Relaxation Strategies for Graduate Students
Monday, November 16, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Red Gym - On Wisconsin Room C
University Health Services counselor Rob Sepich will offer advice and simple but powerful strategies to help you focus better, reduce and manage stress, and regain energy.
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 University Health Services.
Publishing your Research and Managing your Copyright: Engineering
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wendt Library - Room 108
Geared for engineering and science graduate students, this workshop focuses on preparing your research articles for publication and managing your rights as an author. Resources on publishing options (including open access publishing), the NIH public access policy, and managing your rights when signing a contract with a publisher will be included.
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.
Finding Data Sets in the Social Sciences
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Memorial Library - Room 126
This workshop will cover strategies, search tools and resources for finding social science numbers, data, and data sets available through the University of Wisconsin Madison Libraries.
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.
Dissertation Support Group
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
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
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences presents: Wisconsin’s Best
Beets
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences Building
1550 Linden Drive
This event is free and open to the public. To ensure adequate food is available, registration is requested by October 19.
Freakfest
October 31, 2009
Showtimes Vary
Join the City of Madison Halloween Activities this October 31st on State Street. With two stages featuring headliners Third Eye Blind and Locksley as well as a DJ booth, this is one of the biggest halloween celebrations in the area. For ticket information and details, see http://www.channel3000.com/freakfest/index.html
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, October 16
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Mercury Cafe
117 E. Mifflin St
Friday, October 23
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Madison's
119 N. King St.
Friday, October 30
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Vintage Spirits & Grill
529 University Ave. (@ Frances)
Friday, November 6
5:00-7:00 PM
Zander's Capital Grill (formerly known as State Bar and Grill)
118 State St.
Friday, November 13
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Pub
552 State St
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
| 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
