SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last GradLink for Spring!
Our publication will resume in September for the fall semester. Have a great summer.
The 2009 Peer Mentor Award recipients:
Tuesday, April 21
Memorial Union
The Graduate School is pleased to recognize 11 graduate students for commendable mentorship to their graduate peers. These students will be recognized at the Graduate Student Mentor Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21 at the Memorial Union.
The recipients were nominated by students or staff in their department/program. Nominations were evaluated by an Evaluations Committee composed of members of the Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN) and the Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC).
Andy Binder
Michelle Chiezah
Matthew Desmond
Jugal Gupta
Jennifer Peterson
Yichuan Grace Hsieh
Jose Munoz
Gerardo Mancilla
Bryam (Sam) Ozer
Jenjee Sengkhammee
David Vereide
2009 Spring Commencement Graduate Student Speaker Announced:
Friday, May 15
Kohl Center
The Graduate Student Collaborative and the Graduate School are pleased to announce Sarah Meinen Jedd will be the spring 2009 graduate commencement speaker on Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Kohl Center. Jedd became a two-time National Champion in Persuasive Speaking when she won the American Forensics Association National Individual Events public speaking tournament and the Interstate Oratorical Society’s national public speaking tournament. She is currently the interim assistant director of Communication Arts 100, the public speaking course that fulfills the University’s A-level communication requirement. Jedd will be graduating from the University of Wisconsin Madison in spring 2009 with a Ph.D. in Communication Arts.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The James P. Danky Fellowship for 2009:
Deadline: May 1, 2009
The Danky Fellowship provides $1000 in funds for one individual planning a trip to carry out research using the collections of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Grant money may be used for travel to the WHS, costs of copying pertinent archival resources, and living expenses while pursuing research here. If in residence during the semester, the recipient will be expected to give a presentation as part of the colloquium series of the Center for the History of Print Culture in Modern America.
Preference will be given to proposals undertaking research in print culture history researchers from outside Madison research likely to lead to publication.
Applicants are encouraged to speak with the Reference Archivist at the WHS (phone: 608-264-6460; email askarchives@wisconsinhistory.org before applying for a grant. We are happy to help identify potential collections of which you may not otherwise be aware.
Contact:
Christine Pawley
School of Library and Information Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
4234 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison, WI 53706
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 those childcare costs while you attend classes at the UW-Madison during the spring 2009 semester. You may apply for financial assistance through the ChildCare Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP). CCTAP provides financial assistance toward childcare costs to eligible low-income student parents. Not all students are eligible. All student applicants must reside in Wisconsin and have licensed childcare in Wisconsin.
For more information, eligibility, deadlines and an application, visit the CCTAP Web site and click on financial assistance. While on the CCTP site check out the the Kids-Kare Program, a program that provides financial assistance for sick, back-up and evening care to eligible CCTAP student parents. Please note deadlines.
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
All seminars will be held in the Biotechnology Center Auditorium, 425 Henry Mall, unless otherwise noted.
Trademarks and Corporate Sponsorship
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Informed Consent
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Finding External Funding in the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences
Tuesday, April 21
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Memorial Library, Room 126
Guidelines for Keeping Laboratory Notebooks
Monday, April 27, 2009
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Export Controls and Government Control of Sensitive Information
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Applying Wisconsin Law to Human Subjects Research
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Human Subjects Research
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
CSC g5/119
What's Your Data Plan?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Biotechnology Center, Room 1360
Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Human Subjects Research
April 29, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
G5/119 Clinical Science Center
Resources for Starting a New Business
Thursday, April 30, 2009
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Obtaining Surrogate Consent in Human Subjects
Thursday, May 7, 2009
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
G5/119 Clinical Science Center
"How to Find a Job Outside of Academia, Even if You Aren't Sure That You Want One," Video Online:
The academic job market is fickle and slow. Why not keep your options open by exploring careers outside academia while you wait? Learn about alternatives to adjuncting and how to avoid the job-hunting mistakes that grad students most frequently make. Dr. Susan Basalla specializes in helping graduate students find ways to apply their skills outside academia. Basalla was on campus in February to give a presentation entitled, "How to Find a Job Outside of Academia, Even if You Aren't Sure That You Want One".
You can view the presentation by going to http://www.grad.wisc.edu/education/gspd/careerplanning.html
Scroll down to Non-academic options for Ph.D.s
Language, Lifespan, and Family Intellectual Exchanges: Call for Posters & Papers
April 15 and May 6
3:00 -5:00 p.m.
Grads and McNair scholars who are currently engaged in work related to this theme are encouraged to present in a more casual environment with either a poster or a talk. If you are interested in presenting, submit an abstract to the planning committee two weeks prior to the presentation date. If you'd like to present a poster, please send the committee a title and your name to reserve a space.
Contact: Amy Hilgendorf at ahilgendorf@wisc.edu or Marie Stolzenburg at mastolze@wisc.edu
17th Annual Building Unity Multicultural Conference:
April 24-26
UW-Milwaukee
FREE
Featuring Emilio de Torre, ACLU-WI Youth & Program Director, with keynote speaker Tim Wise. Also speaking: Chancellor David Wilson, UW-Colleges. For more info: Sheltreese McCoy, multicultural@unitedcouncil.net, 608-263-3422, ext 12 http://www.unitedcouncil.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=33
Community Partnership and Outreach (CPO) Staff Network Breakfasts:
May 14
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Memorial Union, Lakefront on Langdon
Meet CPO colleagues from across campus for networking and informal conversation around suggested topics relevant to our work. We’ll meet in a campus café where you can purchase breakfast or bring your own. Drop by or, for *free coffee,* register in advance at http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course.aspx?groupcoursekey=23870
For more information, contact Katherine Loving at kaloving@uhs.wisc.edu or 263-5714.
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
Learn About Career Options for PhDs in the Life Sciences!
Saturday, April 25
Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences Building
Life Sciences Careers Day (LSCD) is financed by the
Graduate School and several NIH Training Grants that is held every
other year at UW-Madison for graduate students and post docs. The symposium provides participants with perspectives about career choices after obtaining a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences. The event is FREE and includes lunch.
Registration is required.
To register and/or to obtain more information, please see the LSCD
2009 web site: http://www.biochem.wisc.edu/lscd .
Nontraditional Careers Webinar:
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
11:00 a.m. CST
This Webinar will look at various career options open to scientists across difference sectors, strategies you can use to find positions and the future of the scientific work force in nontraditional careers. Features speakers Dr. Lor Conlan, Pearl Freier, Dr. Marion Muller and Richard Weibl
Registration is required. http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/tools_tips/multimedia/webinars/nontraditional_careers
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. 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. Each class will give you the chance to pick up valuable writing skills in a supportive, small-group environment. For more information visit the Writing Center Web site or 608-263-1992.
Events offered in April and May include:
Writing Personal Statements for Law, Medical & Professional Schools
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Preparing to Write a Senior Thesis
Writing In-Class Essay ExamsWriting Peace Corps Application Essays Teach for America: Preparing for the Application
Writing Applications and Statements of Purpose for Graduate School
Writing Your Way to a Fulbright: Advice on the Application Essays
Free Instructional Workshops and Demos from DoIT:
If you are faculty, an instructor or a teaching assistant who supports a UW-Madison timetable course, DoIT Academic Technology invites you to participate in one of several free training sessions and demonstrations. 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
Wisconsin Union Theater Celebrates 90th Anniversary of the Concert Series:
Tickets for UW-Madison students with a valid I.D. are only $10. Or purchase one full-priced season subscription and receive a second for only $90. http://uniontheater.wisc.edu/season2009_10.html
Contact: wut@union.wisc.edu
Return of the Dane County Farmers Market:
April 18
6:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Capitol Square
The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square is a Saturday and Wednesday tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, and specialty products from approximately 300 vendors throughout the year. About 150 vendors attend every Saturday. All of the agriculturally-related items are produced in Wisconsin.
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, April 17
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Madison's
119 N. King St.Friday, April 24
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Terrace - outside Memorial Union near the Rathskeller
700 Langdon St.Friday, May 1
5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Cabana Room
240 W. Gilman
Check the GSC Events Calendar often to see where future social events will be held.
ACADEMIC DEADLINES
2009 Deadlines for Graduate Students:
Spring Semester
For a list of all spring semester deadlines check http://www.registrar.wisc.edu/deadlines.php?term=1094
| April 24* | Request for all Masters and Ph.D. Degree Warrants |
| May 15 | Degree Deadline |
*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 April 3.
Summer Session
| May 8 | Last day to withdraw from all classes |
| May 15 | Spring degree deadline |
| May 15-May 17 | Graduation |
| May 18-June 12 | Summer Degree Window Period** |
| June 12 | Last day for dissertator status for summer '09 |
**Important Note: The "Window Period" is the time between the end of one degree period and the beginning of the next. If you were registered in previous semester and met all degree requirements by the end of the window period, your degree will be granted in the next semester but you will not have to register or pay fees for the next semester.
For questions about Graduate School policies and procedures, see the Academic Guidelines at http://www.wisc.edu/grad/education/acadpolicy/introduction.html
