Announcing Vilas Travel Funding for Spring 2012!
Each year the Graduate School, with the Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC), distributes hundreds of travel awards to dissertators and final-year MFAs. Beginning February 1, 2012, applications will again be accepted to support graduate student conference presentation and research travel. Applications for Vilas Conference Presentation Funds will be accepted for all travel beginning between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012. This is a change from 2010-2011; please check the web site for details! Applications for Vilas Research Travel Awards will be accepted until February 29 for research travel beginning between July 2011-June 2012. Please see the GSC web site for details and eligibility requirements: http://grad.wisc.edu/gsc/vilas/vilasinfo.html.
Compete in the juried exhibit “Our Nations of Others”
Submit a creative piece in reaction to the reading of the book Enrique's Journey to compete in the juried exhibit Our Nations of Others. January 27 is the fast-approaching deadline for contest of artistic and literary works connected to @GoBigRead. http://www.gobigread.wisc.edu/ournationsofothers.html. (For more information, go to http://www.news.wisc.edu/20166.)
Cross-Campus Graduate Student Interest Groups
Interested in meeting graduate students who share your interests or concerns? Suggest a Cross-Campus Graduate Student Interest Group. Students may organize interest groups around academic, personal and professional issues. Possible topics for interest groups: parenting, dissertation-writing, exercise, group study for a particular skill or subject. If you would like to find a diverse community of graduate students with goals and interests similar to your own, suggest an interest group topic to gsc@grad.wisc.edu by February 10, 2012. The Graduate Student Collaborative will help publicize and advise potential interest groups, and each group's members may decide how to best communicate and meet.
A Career of Politics, Service and Leadership A View from the Executive’s Chair
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk will discuss her 30-year career in government.
http://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/
Fireside Chat
Thursday, February 2, 2012
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Union South (TITU)
Speaker: Professor Tally Moses Ph.D., School of Social Work , Topic: Academic Integrity
What is a Fireside Chat? A UW-Madison faculty member is invited to give a thought-provoking talk on a topic of his or her choice, in a casual setting. The presentation is followed by an informal discussion session, where audience members can explore the topic further in conversations with each other and the speaker. Coming from a wide variety of departments and programs, past speakers have been invited for their ability to challenge graduate students' assumptions and widen their understanding. The Fireside Chat is focused on stimulating dialog between academic disciplines, increasing awareness of different ways of thinking, and perhaps stimulating listeners to action. It takes place early in the Spring term, when the winter weather makes the thought of a cozy fireside welcome. If you're interested in joining us for an evening of ideas, please email mgn@grad.wisc.edu to RSVP.
Society of Women Engineers Evening with Industry
Monday, February 6, 2012
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Union South, Varsity Hall
The Society of Women Engineers is sponsoring its annual Evening with Industry. This event promotes networking between corporate representatives and engineering students in a comfortable setting. EWI includes a career fair, dinner with company representatives, and an award ceremony. For more information and to register, visit http://swe.slc.engr.wisc.edu//programs/EWI.php .
Graduate Assistants’ Equity Workshops for Teaching Assistants and Program/Project Assistants
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Union South TITU
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Union South TITU
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Social Science, Room 8417
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Social Science, Room 8417
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Memorial Union, TITU
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Social Science, Room 8417
Offered continuously since 1990, these professional development sessions for Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Program/Project Assistants (PAs) focus on discrimination, diversity and harassment. The sessions are presented by OED and McBurney Disability Resource Center staff in partnership with DELTA and the Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness. Workshop participants are provided information about relevant laws, policies, regulations and resources, and explore the practical application of the policies to classroom and learning environments. Questions concerning the training program and the proper rates of pay for TAs and PAs should be addressed to the Academic Personnel Office (265-2257) or to the Office for Equity and Diversity (263-2378). http://oed.wisc.edu/p_i.html#grad
To register, visit https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&CourseGroupKey=13531 .
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
To see other external fellowship opportunities, please visit the Office of Fellowships and Funding Resources web site: http://uwoffr.wordpress.com/external-fellowships/
Sponsor: Resources for the Future
Fellowship Title: Joseph L. Fisher Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Field of Study: Issues related to the environment, natural resources, or energy
Eligibility: Final-year dissertators
Stipend Amount: $12,000
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Link: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/JosephLFisherDoctoralDissertationFellowships.aspx
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Fellowship Title: Dissertation Fellowship
Topic: Research must contribute to the understanding of the educational experiences and pathways of high-achieving, low-income students
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: Dissertators
Stipend Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: February 3, 2012
Link: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-dissertation-fellowship-award/
Sponsor: Adult Career & Special Student Services
Fellowship Type: Annual scholarships designed to help adults returning to college to complete degrees; single parents who are pursuing degrees.
Field of Study: Any
Eligibility: Student must be in a degree program here at UW-Madison or must be in the process of applying to a degree program with the expectation of beginning in Fall 2012.
Stipend Amount: $1000 - $5000
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Link: http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/info/finanserv/Nontrad-scholars.htm
Sponsor: Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Fellowship Title: Carter Manny Award
Field/Topic: Architecture and related arts and sciences
Dissertator: No citizenship requirements
Eligibility: Stipend Amount: Up to $15,000
2012-2013 Inquiry Form Deadlines: March 15, 2012
Link: http://www.grahamfoundation.org/grants/carter-desc.asp
Library Boot Camp for Graduate Students
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
231 Memorial Library
The beginning portion of this session provides a quick overview of the library system for those that may need it. After this quick, fifteen-minute overview, the remainder of the session is an opportunity to discuss with a librarian any individual questions and projects more in-depth. Come for the entire session or only a part. It is up to you. Registration appreciated.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Identifying Grants for Research and Project Funding – Grants Workshop
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
231 Memorial Library
Aimed at those from the university community (and from the public at large) who are interested in identifying grant opportunities for their research and special projects. Emphasis is on funding for academic pursuits. Registration is not necessary; however, space is limited. For more information or to register, contact the GIC supervisor at grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.
To register go to
http://library.wisc.edu/workshops/workshop-topic.html#grants
Keeping Current with the Literature
Thursday, January 26, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
105 Steenbock Memorial Library
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 in MyUW. Have tables 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 Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Mendeley
Friday, January 27, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
108 Wendt Commons
Learn how to use this free reference manager and academic social network to help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Manage Your References: An Introduction to Citation Managers
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
105 Steenbock Memorial Library
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. 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.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Google for Academic Research
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
231 Memorial Library
Power search with Google to remove the clutter and quickly locate quality resources. Get hands-on practice using Google, Google Scholar, Google Patents and Google Book Search. Learn how to use Find It and RefWorks with Google Scholar and how to evaluate your search results to get the best information from the Internet.
To register go to
http://library.wisc.edu/workshops/workshop-date.html#feb
Endnote x5
Friday, February 3, 2012
and
Friday, February 10, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
108 Wendt Commons
Covers the basic features of using EndNote, including organization of databases and records, searching and sorting records, importing records electronically from MadCat and journal article databases, and instant formatting of bibliographies. Learn how to set up your EndNote database initially to avoid later style formatting hassles. Registration appreciated.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
An Introduction to LaTeX and BibTeX
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
108 Wendt Commons
LaTeX is a way to create professional looking documents using a typesetting markup language. Many journals and publishing companies use LaTeX templates for submissions. Learn the basic structure of documents, formatting, and how to incorporate LaTeX into your workflow. Learn how to integrate citations into your documents easily using the BibTeX format. No prior knowledge of LaTeX is necessary. Registration appreciated.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Pop Culture and Current Topics
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
231 Memorial Library
Searching for literature related to current topics and popular culture can be challenging and time consuming given the interdisciplinary and diverse nature of the materials that may be used. This workshop will introduce you to useful resources and approaches for finding materials for a range of subjects. Registration appreciated.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Family Matters: The Unique Challenges of Balancing Parenthood and Academics
Thursday, February 9, 2012
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Memorial Union, TITU
At this roundtable discussion, graduate student parents will share resources and techniques for balancing academic and family life, and raising a family in Madison. Non-student partners are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of Professional Development and Engagement with the Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC).
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
“How a Cup of Coffee Can Get You a Job 4 Years Later (or Less)!”
Learn How to Cultivate Contacts with People You Know, People You Want to Know and People You Should Know
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
260 Bascom Hall
At this interactive workshop, learn how to reach out and make new personal connections so you can broaden your career options and secure a job after graduate school. A discussion on developing skills to initiate and maintain professional contacts will be followed by a practice session with peers to help get you started on your path toward new opportunities. Coffee and warm beverages will be served. Registration appreciated.
Sponsored by the College of Letters and Science Career Services, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Challenges and Benefits of International Research
Thursday, February 16, 2012
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Union South – TITU
Join faculty from the social sciences in a discussion about the ethical and practical challenges of conducting research abroad. The panelists will share their perspectives on successfully negotiating cross-national collaborations and information on addressing the norms and regulations of different research systems.
Panelists: Michael Bell, Professor, Community & Environmental Sociology; Jane Collins, Evjue-Bascom Professor of Women’s Studies and Community & Environmental Sociology; Nancy Kendall, Assistant Professor, Educational Policy Studies.
Sponsored by Integrating Research Ethics and Scholarship (IRES), the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School. Registration appreciated.
http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_series.aspx?serieskey=395
Manage Your References: An Introduction to Citation Managers
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
231 Memorial Library
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. 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.
Sponsored by the University Libraries Graduate Support series, the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Teaching Portfolio Workshop Part I: Writing Your Teaching Philosophy
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
The Delta Program offers a two-part workshop series each year to help future faculty members create their teaching portfolios. The focus of this workshop (Part I) is on developing a teaching philosophy, which is often a required piece of many faculty Career applications. It is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from any discipline. Individuals with working philosophies, as well as those who have never developed one, are welcome to attend. The second part of the workshop (Teaching Portfolio Workshop Part II: Understanding, Designing, and Creating Your Teaching Portfolio), focuses on the broader teaching portfolio, and specifically, how to create one.
http://www.delta.wisc.edu/Events/workshops.html
Cool Tools and Undiscovered Tech Treasures for Grad Students
Thursday, February 23, 2012
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
260 Bascom Hall
You are invited to attend a discussion of technologies that can help with productivity, organization, studying, and teaching.
Panelists: Josh Harder, John Martin, Chad Shorter, and John Thomson from DoIT Academic Technology; Theresa Pesavento from L&S LSS.
To bring to the discussion:
- Your own suggestions on "cool tools" that you already use that might work well for others.
- Your questions about your current challenges and needs.
- Your laptop / device to contribute to resources during the discussion and to receive specific help from a consultant after the discussion.
Please complete the survey that accompanies registration so we can know where to start the discussion: https://uwmadison.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9T98DNUqhVM40IY
Sponsored by the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), the Graduate Student Collaborative and the Office of Professional Development and Engagement of the Graduate School.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
GSC Presentation Night: Celebrate Your Biggest Research Failure!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Union South, TITU
Every graduate student knows that even the best research projects can result in failures—it’s all part of the process! What have been some of your most dramatic research flops? Had a mishap in the lab? Did a research catastrophe strike while abroad? Discover that somebody else was writing the same dissertation? At the GSC’s spring presentation night, celebrate one of your greatest scholarship failures, fizzles, or flops with fellow graduate students, faculty, and staff. Where did you go wrong? How did you recover from the mistake, and what did you learn in the process? Maybe you can even help your peers avoid the same blunder. Participants and listeners will vote at the end on special awards, including "Best Recovery" and "Greatest Failure Abroad." There will be small prizes for "winners."
Presentations will take place in a casual, roundtable setting with free pizza provided. Feel free to bring a picture or an object to help tell your story, but props are not required. If you are interested in sharing, please RSVP to gsc@grad.wisc.edu by Tuesday, February 21st. Online registration is also appreciated for both participants and listeners (it will allow us to order the right amount of pizza).
Sponsored by the Office of Professional Development and Engagement with the Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC). Prizes provided by the University Book Store.
Registration appreciated.
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&SeriesKey=377
Spring 2012 ENROLLMENT DEADLINES:
Monday, January 23 |
Instruction begins |
Friday, January 27 |
Last Day to Enroll without $25 Late Initial Enrollment Fee |
Wednesday, February 1 |
Last day to drop courses or withdraw without DR or W grade notation on Transcript |
Friday, February 3 |
Last Day for 100% tuition adjustment on dropped classes Last day to enroll for Spring semester |
Friday, February 10 |
Last Day to pay tuition and fees without $100 Late Payment Fee |
Friday, February 17 |
Last Day for 50% tuition adjustment on dropped classes |
Friday, March 23 |
Last Day to Drop courses Last day to apply for Pass/Fail Privilege Last day to convert from Credit to Audit (all-campus furlough day) |
Friday, May 11 |
Last Class Day |
For a list of all fall semester deadlines check www.registrar.wisc.edu.
DEGREE DEADLINES:
Fall 2011
December 19 - January 20: Spring Degree Window**
January 20 |
Dissertator Eligibility |
April 27* |
Request for all Masters and Ph.D. Degree Warrants |
May 18 |
Degree Deadline |
May 21- June 15 |
Summer Degree Window** |
* For Master's students only: If you want your name to be printed in the commencement program, your department must submit your warrant request before November 4.
** Important Note: The "Window Period" is the time between the end of one degree period and the beginning of the next. You must have been registered for the previous semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer). If all degree requirements are met by the end of the window period, your degree will be granted for the following semester. However, you will not have to register or pay fees for the next semester.
PhD students have five years from the date of passing their preliminary examination to take their final oral examination and deposit their dissertation. Failure to complete their degree within this five-year period may result in their having to retake the preliminary examination and be re-admitted to candidacy.
To view additional degree deadlines visit www.grad.wisc.edu/education/completedegree/mdegree.html#5a
REMINDER ABOUT INCOMPLETE GRADES:
If students are unable to complete course work by the end of the term, an instructor may enter a temporary grade of I for incomplete. If students have not resolved all incompletes by the end of the subsequent term in which they are enrolled, these grades are considered unsatisfactory. However, programs may impose more stringent rules for satisfactory progress. Students may be placed on academic probation or suspended from the Graduate School for failing to complete the work and receive a final grade in a timely fashion. Outstanding incompletes must be resolved before a degree is granted.
For questions about Graduate School policies and procedures, see the Academic Guidelines at http://www.grad.wisc.edu/education/acadpolicy/index.html
