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October 22, 2019In this issue: Creating an Individual Development Plan, Global Health Institute Grants and Awards, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Wellness promotion and suicide prevention
By Rachel Dyer, Master's Student & Suicide Prevention Graduate Assistant and Valerie Donovan, Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Promotion Coordinator
UW–Madison survey data shows that most students would first talk to a friend if they are experiencing emotional distress, before talking to anyone else – including mental health professionals.
University Health Services (UHS) has developed and launched a free, new, interactive, online Suicide Prevention Training for UW–Madison Students. This training intends to build students’ capacity to:
- recognize when their peers are in distress
- respond to them effectively, and
- refer them to appropriate resources and support services.
Suicide Prevention Training for UW–Madison Students is not intended to provide support for students who are currently in distress; rather, it helps students learn how to intervene with their peers and prevent suicide. If you or a student you know needs support, call the 24-hour UHS crisis line 608-265-5600 Option 9. More resources are available here: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/prevention/suicide-prevention/mh-resources/.
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for “Tips for Grads.”
If you’re interested, check out our infographic for details and email gspd@grad.wisc.edu to let us know.
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| DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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| | Upcoming Professional Development Events
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Creating an individual development plan (IDP) encourages you to think about what you need to do next -- and over the next few years -- so that you achieve your goals. We will discuss how to define achievable goals, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans. Participants will begin to create a personalized plan that takes into account career interests and addresses the development of knowledge and skills for professional growth. This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Professional Development and the Delta Program. Dinner will be served with gluten free and vegetarian options.
If you have completed your Bachelor’s degree or you have several years of work experience under your belt, then this résumé and cover letter workshop is for you. We’ll review résumé content and design, discuss the best ways to align your qualifications with the position description, and learn how to build an effective argument in your cover letter, persuading decision-makers that you are the best person for the job. Please bring your own résumé and cover letter to discuss.
You will learn about the Graduate School's requirements for completing your PhD and depositing your dissertation. We will offer a brief intro to the electronic process for submitting your dissertation, and present information to help you make decisions about your thesis publishing options. This workshop is intended for PhD candidates preparing to graduate in fall 2019 or spring 2020. Registration is required.
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This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses:
- Photoshop 2
- AEFIS: Q&A
- Excel 1
- Illustrator 1
- JavaScript 1
- Drop-in Sessions at DesignLab
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Special Events & Symposia
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Professional Development Grant for Student Organizations
Is your student org looking for funding? The Graduate School encourages graduate student organizations to apply for grants of up to $1,000 to be used toward professional development programming that directly benefits groups of graduate students. The deadline to apply for funding is November 1, 2019. Read more and apply on this webpage.
Sexual misconduct climate survey results shared with campus; open forums scheduled
Last semester, UW–Madison was one of 32 institutions that participated in the Association of American Universities (AAU) Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault Climate Survey. The findings are now available at uhs.wisc.edu/aau. Results will help guide policies that best support a healthy, safe, and nondiscriminatory environment. “Ensuring the safety of our students is a fundamental priority for all of us at UW–Madison,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “Surveys like this are a critical tool for assessing and improving our efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence and to support all survivors." Faculty, staff, and students are invited to provide feedback at three open forums on the AAU survey results, with one forum focused on graduate and professional student results taking place Thursday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 - 6 pm in the Orchard View Room at the Discovery Building. Another forum will focus on the survey results for underrepresented students. Submit and register for the Data Science Research BazaarThe Data Science Research Bazaar is a two-day event where researchers and data scientists from various disciplines and industries will have opportunities to share their work, collaborate, and discuss their data science interests. The event will take place in the Discover Building in Madison on Jan. 24-25, 2020. Registration opens Nov. 1. More information and details about submissions that are due Nov. 15 can be found on the Data Science website. Apply to have your name in the commencement program
Cap and gown rentalRead more about Cap and Gown rental. The deadline is Nov. 11.
Continuing graduate students Spring 2020 enrollmentBegins Nov. 11.
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Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsLet’s Talk. If you’re on-campus, Let’s Talk provides free, informal, and confidential consultations at locations across campus. Drop in to talk to a counselor about any topic – stress, sadness, relationships, academic performance, financial struggles, and family problems are common topics. Counselors can help you explore solutions from their perspective, or, if you’re interested, introduce you to what it’s like to talk to a counselor more regularly.
24-hour Crisis Services. UHS provides a 24-hour mental health crisis help line. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It’s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. If you are concerned for your own well-being or the well-being of someone you know, call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
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| Get your free flu shotUniversity Health Services will offer free flu shots to all students. Students can significantly reduce their chance of contracting the flu by getting vaccinated and keep the campus community healthy. Flu shot clinics will be held on the following dates: - Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10 am - 2 pm, Memorial Union
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The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues, and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Dean of Students Office's Graduate Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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The UW-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) has opened applications for the 2020 grants and awards. This competitive grant program is open to all graduate student disciplines, fostering the Wisconsin Idea locally and globally. Two opportunities are available to graduate students: Graduate Student Research Awards and Henry Anderson Graduate Research Award.
The UW Arboretum offers two fellowship opportunities: the Leopold Fellowship (one award), which includes full support (academic year and summer stipend) for up to three years, and Arboretum Research Fellowships (3-5 awards per year), which can include summer stipend, undergraduate research assistants, materials, analyses, or other research needs for up to $8,000. Research Fellows must be a masters or PhD candidate at UW–Madison or another Wisconsin college or university. Research proposals in all areas relevant to the Arboretum mission, including the social sciences, are welcome.
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