Welcome to the February edition of our graduate student newsletter. Below you will find graduate student resources and upcoming programming available to you. This month, I encourage you to try something new—such as participating in Empower Your Pitch, the research communication competition that enables participants to convey the impact of their research to a general audience.
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Participants in Empower Your Pitch develop valuable skills in networking, public speaking and storytelling—helping them to prepare for interviews, job talks and public scholarship. Additionally, participants have a chance to win cash prizes—including one of three $1,000 prizes.
Please share your ideas about additional information you would like to see in future newsletters at graduateschool@austin.utexas.edu. I look forward to welcoming you at a Graduate School event soon!
Sincerely,
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SARAH ADES, Ph.D.
Dean, The Graduate School
Senior Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
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Participate in Empower Your Pitch
Develop the skills to effectively communicate the impact of your research or creative work by signing up for Empower Your Pitch, the three-minute research communication competition. Grad students attend skills development workshops, leading up to a friendly competition—and four winners will win cash prizes and have the opportunity to advance to compete in a national contest hosted at UT Austin. Register by Thursday, March 6.
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UT CONNECT Fellowship Applications Open
Looking for a part-time and flexible fellowship opportunity this summer? Help an organization solve a research, data analysis and/or program evaluation challenge while gaining valuable consulting experience! Applications due by Monday, March 24.
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The Equitable Arts Infrastructure Research Group and The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts are hosting a national symposium on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. This symposium is free and open to the public. Please register to ensure all in-person attendees are accommodated. Learn more online.
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Join us for a morning of inspiration, innovation and breakfast tacos at the 9th Annual Graduate Teaching Showcase! Connect with graduate students, faculty and staff while gaining insights into transformative teaching experiences. Please RSVP by Apr. 2.
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The Graduate School wants to tell YOUR story. Fill out our self-nomination form for the chance to have your research, creative work or professional project highlighted on our website and social media.
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| | The Teaching Preparation Series
The Teaching Preparation Series is a series of workshops on various teaching topics open to all graduate students to help you improve your teaching. Self-enrollment in the Canvas site for Spring 2025 is now open! Visit the Center for Teaching and Learning website to learn more.
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Feb. 11-April 28: Q/F drop period.
April 4: Last day to apply for a graduate degree. Last day for new doctoral candidates to change registration to dissertation.
April 11: Last day a doctoral candidate may hold a dissertation defense for Spring 2025.
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Upcoming Events
MFA Open Studios
Sunday, March 2, noon-6 p.m., Art building, 2301 San Jacinto Blvd
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Reminder for Graduate Student Employees: Prohibited Technology Compliance
University Risk and Compliance Services recently sent out a reminder regarding prohibited technologies on state-owned equipment and the use of personal devices for University business. These technologies are now blocked at UT Austin, and student employees who perform any University business on a personal device should uninstall the prohibited technology or discontinue using personal devices for university business. Note: The use of Duo for two-factor authentication is permitted and does not constitute using a personal device for state business under this policy. Learn more.
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