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April 5, 2022In this issue: Mandatory COVID-19 testing paused, Punch Up Your Presentation, and more.
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Tips for Grads: A digital resource we can all use
At a recent workshop on building your online presence, I had the opportunity to learn more about a resource on our campus that all graduate students can stand to make use of. DesignLab is a UW-Madison consulting service that is free to all students and offers a wealth of knowledge in digital design. But until recently, I didn’t realize just how many areas DesignLab’s services apply to! Here are just a couple of things you can tap DesignLab’s experts for help with:
- For now: If you have a project or assignment that’s freaking you out because it involves video recording, audio production like podcasts or music editing, research posters that you have to figure out how to design AND print, or presentations with visual aids, DesignLab can help with all of that! They have tons of online resources to guide you in making the best design choices to share your ideas, or just to help you figure out where to go to get the materials you need like equipment.
- For later: DesignLab can also help you as you look to the future. They have resources to help you prepare materials for your job search or for things like fellowship applications so you’ll stand out from the crowd. DesignLab also offers consultation and insight into building a website to showcase your resume, how to establish a memorable brand, and even designing business cards!
- For others: If you’re teaching this or any semester and want to assign a video, audio, or otherwise digital project, DesignLab can help you with implementing that into your syllabus and they can provide support to your students when the time comes. There is an entire section in the DesignLab website on what they offer to UW instructors!
In addition to the online resources I’ve attached above, DesignLab also offers one-on-one consultations so you can get direct support and help for whatever it is you’re looking to accomplish. Whether it’s a presentation you really want to sell, a project in a new medium you’re unfamiliar with, or wanting to make sure you enter the workforce with your best foot forward, DesignLab is a campus resource all graduate students can make great use of!
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.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the eight facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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Upcoming Professional Development EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Time.
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Effective communication is, at its root, storytelling. Whether your audience is one person or many, and whether you are communicating in a professional situation or with friends and family, storytelling skills can bring your information to life and better engage your audience. In this workshop, facilitators Mark Burns and Piero Procaccini will help you construct your desired narrative and improve your presentation skills in both formal and informal situations. You will walk away with the tools to broadly introduce your topic, narrow in on your key message, adjust that message to different types of audiences, and navigate the unexpected with confidence. Refreshments will be provided.
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Mark Burns is the founder and executive producer of Punch Up Creative, which helps organizations tell their stories through comedy and satire. After graduating from the Wisconsin School of Business in 2008 he spent five years at The Onion in a variety of finance and operations roles, followed by five years at The Second City producing videos, events, and experiential learning sessions. He draws upon this experience to create purposeful work that connects with audiences.
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Piero Procaccini has been teaching in the field of applied improvisation for over a decade and has been performing and directing performance improvisation for nearly two. Prior to embarking on his career in the theatre, he earned a BA from Amherst College in Biology and Neuroscience with a thesis in Immunology. Clients in the applied improv field include those in the financial, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and engineering industries along with work in higher ed and consulting. Piero loves connecting the art of improvisation to improved quality of life and practicing the skills in his daily life.
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You will learn about the Graduate School's requirements for completing your PhD. We will offer a brief intro to the electronic process for submitting your dissertation, the dissertation format requirements, and present information to help you make decisions about your thesis publishing options. This workshop is intended for PhD candidates preparing to graduate in spring or summer 2022.
Employers are increasingly asking candidates to provide a diversity statement as part of their application. This session covers the essential elements of composing this important document. Part of the Getting the Job: Workshop and Panel Series dedicated to helping candidates stand out in a competitive job market.
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Teaching
Explore more teaching-related professional development events from the Delta Program.
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Resources for assessing the impact of your research and scholarship
The UW-Madison Libraries can help you build visibility and assess the impact of your scholarship. Impact is best understood as a story, and intentional use of metrics can help tell pieces of it. Resources include curated online profiles, open access publishing, and public engagement.
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- Photoshop 2: Portrait Retouching and Color Correction
- Excel 2: Functions
- Python
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Special Events & Symposia
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| Mandatory testing paused for unvaccinated individuals
Through the rest of spring semester, UW–Madison will continue to offer free PCR testing, antigen test kits, and surgical and N95 masks to students and employees. Mandatory testing of unvaccinated individuals will be paused, effective April 4. Plans are being made to offer booster shots to individuals over age 50.
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Monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19
It remains important to monitor yourself daily for COVID-19 symptoms. If you develop symptoms, stay home and get tested. At-home antigen tests are available for pickup at no cost on campus and PCR tests are available by appointment in MyUHS.
Given the current state of the pandemic, mandatory, on-campus testing of unvaccinated individuals – employees and students – is paused effective April 4, 2022.
UHS services available remotely
University Health Services is committed to supporting you. Many medical, counseling, and wellness services are available by phone and accessible online. Find out more on the UHS Remote Health and Connection webpage.
Mental Health Resources for Grad Students
According to the 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 89% of UW–Madison graduate students who used mental health care found it helpful.
- UHS 24-hour Crisis Services. 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. Call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
- SilverCloud. This online, self-guided resource provides treatment options 24 hours a day through evidence-based modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress. SilverCloud is designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience.
- YOU@WISC. This portal has tools and information to help you be well, with modules on stress management, self-care, social support, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, academic wellness, and more.
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| Graduate Student Support and Assistance
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 Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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| Hostile and Intimidating Behavior
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to preventing hostile and intimidating behavior (HIB) and will take prompt and appropriate corrective action whenever it learns that it has occurred. If you have experienced HIB, there are resources to help and staff available to talk.
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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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Nicer spring weather means more opportunities for outdoor activities. If you're looking for some suggestions, Maggie the beagle recommends tree climbing. In addition to being good exercise, it offers a new perspective on things (especially when you are only 15 inches tall). This tree-rific pup belongs to Amy Van Aartsen, graduate student in Public Health and Chemistry.
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