FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships seek to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
To facilitate this goal the Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral levels to students whom demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity, and a desire to enter the professoriate.
Predoctoral Deadline: November 27, 2006
Postdoctoral and Dissertation Deadline: November 30, 2006
Information: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) Fellowship Grant
The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering: 1) first-hand research experience in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science and science policy infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) orientation to the society, culture and language. The institutes last approximately eight weeks from June to August. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) co-sponsor the Summer Institute in Japan.
Deadlines: December 12, 2006
Information: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=NSF06602
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF)
This fellowship is for exceptional undergraduate seniors or first or second year graduate students planning full-time study toward a PhD. in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences with emphasis in high performance computing. Recipients receive payments of all tuition and required fees for up to 4 years of study, $31200 yearly stipend, matching funds for a computer workstation up to $2500, yearly academic allowance of $1000, yearly conferences, and opportunity to complete a practicum at a national DOE laboratory. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.
Deadline: January 10, 2007
Information: http://www.krellinst.org/csgf
Additional Funding Resources
Individuals looking for funding opportunities are usually best served by starting with the Funding Sources for Individuals category in the Grants Information Center. 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
Diversity and Climate Campus Forum: Continuing Conversations
Monday, November 27, 2006
2:00-4:00 pm, Memorial Union (TITU)
"Modeling Ways to Improve Workplace Climate"
This session will discuss practical strategies and skills for improving your interactions and work situations, and the "problematic" area of hierarchical or "class" and status differentiation on campus. Presented by Joanne Berg, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and M. Therese Ruzicka, Sr. Administrative Program Specialist in Enrollment Management.
"What is Excellence in Teaching?"
This discussion will explore pedagogy, learning, and student engagement. Presented by Tessa Lowinske Desmond, Student Services Coordinator, Diversity Education Program, Offices of the Dean of Students and Will Clifton, Administrative Program Specialist, Office for Equity and Diversity, Provost's Office.
Registration: http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course_detail.asp?course_key=15132
Monday, November 27, 2006
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Memorial Union--Old Madison, Third Floor (East)
"Handling Hard Feelings: Conflict Resolution Skills"
A 'must' for student activists and leaders, this workshop introduces participants to the strategies and tools for transforming negative combative energy into creative synergy. Harry Webne-Behrman, Training Officer in the Office of Human Resource Development, coordinates professional development programs for campus managers and supervisors, and participates as an instructor in courses on conflict management, communication skills, facilitation skills, managerial mediation and other areas. Free pizza!
Registration: http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course_detail.asp?course_key=15455
Careers in Agroecology Discussion Panel
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
2:30 - 4:00 pm, Room 473, Plant Sciences Building (1575 Linden Drive)
This event, organized by the Agroecology Graduate Group, will include the following panelists:
Norm Monsen (Dairy Business Innovation Center, DATCP)
Steve Pincus (Producer, TIPI Produce)
Eileen Cullen (Assistant Professor, Field and Forage Crop Entomology, UW- Madison)
Michelle Miller (Coordinator Eco-Fruit Project, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems)
There will be a discussion about the challenges and rewards of incorporating agroecology into their jobs and discussion on the future of the job market for people interested in applying agroecology to their career. Brought to you by the Agroecology Graduate Group, the Department of Agronomy, and PSGSC.
Delta’s Teaching Adventures and Outcomes Brownbag
Monday, November 20, 2006
12:00 - 1:00 pm, 117 Institute of Cross-College Biology Education, 445 Henry Mall (Old Genetics Building)
Michelle A. Harris, Biology Core Curriculum, UW-Madison
Ronald F. Peck, Lawrence University
Rick Nordheim, Department of Statistics, UW-Madison
This discussion will summarize results of a controlled investigation to examine whether a combination of technological and tactile tools helps introductory cell
biology laboratory students better learn about protein structure-function relationships as compared to technology alone. In three of our five spring 2005 laboratory sections, students used the web-based Protein Explorer molecular imaging program and hand-held physical protein models to examine protein structure. The other sections were treated identically except that only Protein Explorer was available to students. Numerous assessments of learning gains were performed including examination of students’ oral and written research summaries and interviews where students made predictions about the function of a novel protein. Students’ previous grades and innate 3D visualization ability were among covariates used in a comparison of the two groups.
More information: http://www.delta.wisc.edu/brownbags.html
Edgewood College Open House
Friday, December 1st, 2006
8:00 - 10:00 am, Edgewood College Campus (Room TBD)
Edgewood College will be showcasing their innovative teaching and learning programs for all members of the Delta Learning Community.
This event is for YOU, if you:
- Want to explore academic life at a liberal arts college campus;
- Are curious about all of the exciting educational programs Edgewood has to offer;
- Want to do a Delta internship and would like to hear about the cool internship projects available at Edgewood;
- Want to network with faculty, instructional staff and administrators at Edgewood who have a deep commitment to teaching.
Registration and information: http://www.delta.wisc.edu.
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. Each class will give you the chance to pick up valuable writing skills in a supportive, small-group environment. More information: http://www.wisc.edu/writing or 608-263-1992.
Developing and Delivering Conference Papers
Monday, November 20, 2006
4:00 - 5:30 pm, Helen C. White Hall, Room 6171
Registration: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Classes/DevelopingConferencePapers.html
Writing Recommendation Letters
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Helen C. White Hall, Room 6171
Registration: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Classes/RecLetters.html
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
3:30 - 5:00 pm, Helen C. White Hall, Room 6171
Registration: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Classes/WResumesCovers.html
Writing Essay Exams
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
4:00 – 5:15 pm, Helen C. White Hall, Room 6191
Registration: not required
Library Workshops
Campus libraries workshops and tours help you learn how to find what you need quickly and efficiently. They will help you save time when deadlines for papers and projects approach. Most of these are hands-on. And best of all, they're free. Topics include: Grants Information, RefWorks & EndNote, Internet Searching, Libraries in a Nutshell, Map Tools for Demographic Data, Publishing Your Research, RSS Feeds and Alert Services, and Web Based Learning Tools.
Visit the Web site to find out more about the upcoming workshops and check out these highlighted sessions:
Managing your Citations with EndNote
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
12:00 - 1:00 pm, Ebling Library, Room 3268
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Friday, December 1, 2006
12:00 - 1:00 pm, Ebling Library, Room 3268
This workshop covers the basic features of using EndNote, including organization of records, searching and sorting records, importing records electronically from MadCat, journal article database, and Internet pages, and the preparation of bibliographies with a work processor (Cite While You Write). For more information about EndNote visit: http://steenbock.library.wisc.edu/instruct/endnote/endnote.htm.
Evidence-Based Practice: Overview of Resources
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
12:00 - 1:00 pm, Ebling Library, Room 3268
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Friday, December 8, 2006
12:00 - 1:00 pm, Ebling Library, Room 3268
This workshop provides an overview of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and the EBP resources available from on and off-campus, including sources for systematic reviews (Cochrane, DARE, PubMed), sources for clinical trials (PubMed, CCRCT), and other EBP-related tools such as surveillance journals and CAT databases. For more information visit: http://ebling.library.wisc.edu/classes_tutorials/.
Graduate Student Professional Development Resources
Have you visited the Graduate School’s resources page? It’s your one-stop-shop for all the information you need to achieve your educational and career goals: grantsmanship, mentoring, teaching, diversity, research, comps & prelims, dissertation help, travel, networking, careers, internships, community engagement, and more. Visit: http://www.grad.wisc.edu/gspd and click on ‘Resources for Students’ today!
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
Contessa Says Showcase with Music by Kelly Pardekooper and Visual Art by Mick Evans
Friday, November 17, 2006
8:00 - 10:00 pm, Bellini Restaurant, 401 E. Washington Avenue
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Bellini Italian Restaurant as Contessa Says presents the November showcase. An art reception and music performance will be held on Friday, November 17th from 8 pm-10 pm at Bellini Restaurant located at 401 E. Washington Avenue. This historical old church turned restaurant is the backdrop for a cultural and entertaining evening as painter and sculptor, Mick Evans displays his work while Americanasinger/songwriter, Kelly Pardekooper performs. Josh Harty will be providing musical accompaniment for the evening. There is no cover charge for the evening, though donations to support the cultural scene of Madison are always welcome. For more information on Kelly Pardekooper and Mick Evans, please visit http://www.contessasays.com.
Native American Heritage Month/Native November Events
Native American Heritage Month (otherwise known as "Native November"). The events are all sponsored by the Indigenous Student Group at UW-Madison, Wunk Sheek.
Thursday, November 16th - Language Workshop: 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Wunk Sheek Office, 710 University Avenue
Monday, November 20th - Drum Workshop: 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Wunk Sheek Office, 710 University Avenue
Wednesday, November 29th Corn Husk Doll Workshop: 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Red Gym Lounge (2nd Floor), 716 Langdon Street
Friday, December 1st - Frybread Workshop and Traditional Feast: 5:00 pm-9:00pm, President House Main Lounge, 731 State Street
More information: (608) 262-5169 or ambowman@wisc.edu
Thanksgiving To-Go for Wisconsin Union
The Wisconsin Union can help make your Thanksgiving tasty and convenient with gourmet Thanksgiving-to-Go dinners from our catering service. Pre-cooked dinners with all of the trimmings are available to order from November 1-17 and are ready for pick-up between 12 noon and 6 pm on November 22.
The menu is filled with Thanksgiving favorites that you can order ala carte, as individual meals for $8.95 or as family meals for $99. Enjoy home-style food without the hassle of cooking and cleaning, while still eating at home with friends and family!
Visit http://www.union.wisc.edu/thanksgiving for more information. All orders must be placed by 5 pm on November 17th!
SOCIAL EVENTS
GSC Social
Friday, November 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Paul’s Club, 212 State Street
Friday, December 8, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Study Pub, Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue
Friday, December 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Study Pub, Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue
Don’t miss the last few GSC Friday Socials of the semester! Socials are held each Friday, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Join us under the fake tree at Paul’s Club this Friday for our last November Social, and at the Study Pub in the Fluno Center, with billiards tables and a great view from the 8th floor, for the last few weeks of the semester. Look for the red GSC signs!
GSC Graduate Student Bash
Friday, December 1, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St.
The Graduate Student Collaborative and our co-sponsor, Graduate Business Association, invite you to attend this month’s Graduate Student Bash, Friday, December 1st, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main Street (on the square), we’ll be upstairs. Come to mingle, meet other grads, and have a good time!
Email GSC for more information.
Academic Deadlines
November 24th
Last day for graduate students to drop courses
Last day for graduate students to convert from credit to audit
December 15th Last day of classes
For a list of all fall semester and spring semester deadlines check on the Office of the Registrar Web site (http://registrar.wisc.edu/deadlines.php?term=1064).
