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April 30, 2019Editor's note: This is our last weekly edition of GradConnections for the 2018-2019 academic year. We will move to a bi-weekly schedule for the summer months, so look for our next edition on May 14.
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Tips for Grads: Inquiry, Discovery, and Creation
By Matthew J. Zinsli, PhD student
You’ve made it through a rough winter and the fickle Wisconsin spring, so now you can look forward to the warm months of summer! As a graduate student, summer can mean travel, research, an internship, or full-time work, but it can also be a time to take a break.
While many students don’t stay in Madison over the summer, for those that do, here are some ways you can enjoy the summer months and explore all that Madison and southern Wisconsin have to offer (between bouts of road construction). Enjoy!
- There’s so much to do in the summer that it can be hard to know where to start. UW offers this seasonal guide to Madison, and the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau has information on arts, events, and food. Check out the Isthmus for a run-down of weekly events and cultural highlights.
- All summer long, you can take advantage of Madison’s city parks, as well as nearby state parks. The Henry Vilas Zoo is a fun destination for families or friends, as are Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
- If you want some culture close to campus, you can visit the Chazen Museum or Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Stop by the Memorial Union Terrace afterward for a classic summer experience.
- Some popular weekly offerings in Madison include the farmers' market on the Capitol square (or many other markets that may be closer to your neighborhood) and the Concerts on the Square, which run from June to July.
- If you’re looking for live performances, Milwaukee’s Summerfest brings local, regional, and national acts to the Lake Michigan shore. Head into the Driftless Area for live performances of Shakespeare, Chekov, and more at American Players Theater.
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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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| This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses:
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Special Events & Symposia
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De-stress during the end of the semester
The last few weeks of the semester are well underway, but have no fear, Stress Relief Week is here! De-stress opportunities are available across campus, including Finals Frenzy @ the Union now through May 10, Dogs on Call at Helen C. White Hall on May 6, and Stress Relief Week at the Natatorium (including free Group Fitness classes) May 4 - 10.
Master's students: What are your professional development needs?
The UW–Madison Master’s Student Professional Development Survey is your chance to share your professional development needs with the Graduate School. The Office of Professional Development wants to ensure that its programs and other offerings cover the topics you most desire, at the times and days most convenient for you, and in a format that is most preferred. Please see the email you received on April 18 for your personal link to complete the 10-minute survey.
Register now for the LEaP Workshop for graduate student teaching assistants
The UW–Madison Teaching Academy invites graduate student teaching assistants to register for the TA-LEaP (Learning Environment and Pedagogics) Institute, a 2-day workshop held August 20-21, 2019. You’ll be introduced to evidence-based practices that have a high impact on student learning, including active learning ideas, syllabus and assignment design, assessment techniques, and information about what students really want from their instructors. Participants will also learn about how learning works and how best to engage students, including approaches that instructors can use right away. For more information or to register visit the Teaching Academy LEaP website.
Build and take your product to the market with Discovery to Product (D2P) summer programsUW–Madison’s Discovery to Product (D2P) is accepting applications for two summer programs that help campus innovators bring their ideas for groundbreaking products and services to the marketplace, Innovation to Market (I2M) and Igniter. Both programs are free and open to UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students. The Innovation to Market (I2M) program is a 5-week course starting June 5. The Igniter program is an intensive 8-week course starting June 25. Applications are due for both programs on Wednesday, May 15.
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Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2016 UW–Madison Healthy Minds Study, 94% of UW–Madison students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 90% of students who used mental health care found it helpful. As a student, there are a variety of mental health resources available to you at no cost. A few of these resources are listed here.
SilverCloud. Like YOU@WISC, this resource is entirely online. SilverCloud is a self-guided mental health resource that provides treatment options 24 hours a day, no referral from a mental health or medical provider needed. It includes evidence-based learning modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress, designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience.
Let’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.
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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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| Have you been invited to present at a conference or do you need travel funds to conduct research towards your dissertation? The Graduate School’s Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC) is accepting applications for both conference and research travel support for the current academic year. Awards of up to $1,500 are available to all eligible UW–Madison graduate students in programs supported by the Graduate School. Award levels vary depending on the demonstrated need. Funds may be applied retroactively, so even if you have already completed your research or conference travel, you may be eligible to apply.
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