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March 26, 2019In this issue: Hacking the Academic Job Market workshop, community-based scholarship tips, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Disciplinary Expertise & Interdisciplinary Connections
By Laura Livingston, PhD student at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies Incorporating Community-Based Scholarship into your Academic Experience
Do you want your research and teaching to make a positive impact on real-world problems? The Morgridge Center for Public Service offers a variety of avenues to incorporate Community-Based Research, Community-Based Learning (CBL), and civic engagement into your academic experience. At its core, Community-Based Research (CBR) is conducted in collaboration with community members to address a community-identified question, with the goal of producing knowledge and social action, change and/or justice. Community may refer to a specific organization, geographic area, or collective of individuals or grassroots groups with a common goal. CBR requires a specific skill set that prioritizes relationship and trust building as well as power sharing in the decision making process. There are many opportunities across campus to learn more about CBR and CBL: Contact Haley Madden, Community Engaged Scholarship specialist, hmadden@wisc.edu to find the best options for your research and interests.
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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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| Whether you are working with peers or mentors in a class, research, or work setting, in graduate school or beyond, effective communication is vital. In this workshop, ISS Director Dr. Roopa Rawjee will share insights, strategies and techniques for improving your intercultural communication skills. You will assess your cross-cultural competencies and learn more about leveraging cultural differences in group settings. You will come away with a personalized toolkit for developing your own cultural competencies. 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 Spring or Summer 2019.
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| In this live, interactive webinar exclusive to UW–Madison, Karen Kelsky (The Professor Is In) walks you through the conditions of the current academic job market, the most common mistakes made by job-seekers, and the ways you can maximize your chances of success while looking for a tenure-track job. You will leave this talk with a broad understanding of the real criteria that hiring committees use and how to tailor your record and application materials to maximize your chances of success. The session includes time for a Q&A with Dr. Kelsky.
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| This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses:
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Special Events & Symposia
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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. Multicultural Student Center Drop In Hours. In partnership with other campus resources, the MSC provides in-house support, counseling, and programs aimed at fostering mental health and wellbeing. Drop in hours are free, confidential consultations for UW students. Check the MSC website for hours and location. 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. Individual Counseling. University Health Services (UHS) offers individual counseling in a confidential, caring space. Individual sessions are typically 45-50 minutes, and most students attend anywhere from one to four sessions to address their concerns. Counseling topics can be any issue that causes distress – emotional, psychological, interpersonal, or academic, for instance. UHS also has a bilingual mental health provider for students who are more comfortable speaking in Mandarin.
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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 Grant Competition (SRGC) is accepting applications for both conference and research travel support for the current academic year. Awards of up to $1500 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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