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February 5, 2019In this issue: Black History Month events, Fulbright-Hays DDRA announcement, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Inclusion & Diversity
By Matthew J. Zinsli, PhD student Last week marked the start of Black History Month. At UW–Madison, this month of celebrating black history and culture is organized around the theme, “Striking B(l)ack: An Unmatched Legacy – Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Black Student Strike.” - Black History Month this year commemorates a two-week campus-wide strike by black students at UW–Madison in 1969. Hear organizers and participants from that strike speak about the experience and its parallels with contemporary struggles on Feb. 11.
- Angela Rye, political commentator and civil rights advocate, will speak on the responsibility of activism, on Feb. 20 at 6:30 pm in Varsity Hall.
- Learn Afro-Latin, Afro-Contemporary, and Pan-African dance, hosted by the Dance Department.
- The African Student Association hosts its annual charity date auction.
- Wisconsin Historical Society offers a free open house for Black History Month on Feb. 19.
- Moonshine, on Feb. 22, is a celebration of African-Caribbean dance, hip-hop, spoken word, poetry, and more.
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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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| Researchers and scholars need to be able to communicate their work to a broad range of audiences. This is often a challenge as the technical and abstract nature of their work can confuse and alienate the uninitiated. Story, on the other hand, is a mode of communication that is highly engaging, broadly educational, and accessible to everyone. In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of story and use story-form to create a 3-minute presentation for the public about their research or scholarship. This hands-on, iterative approach involves drawing images to generate raw material, shaping the content with story principles, and mapping the presentation on a story board. Participants will work in small groups to deliver, get feedback on, and revise their presentations. One of the greatest challenges of job searching – in academia, government, business, or the non-profit world – is simply getting noticed. Among hundreds of applicants vying for each job, how can you stand out from the crowd? One strategy to differentiate yourself in the job market is to cultivate a personal brand. A personal brand is your career persona, the image you present to potential employers in the online world and in real life. In this workshop, you will develop a personal brand and learn how it can be leveraged to showcase your strengths and build relationships. You will also see how to create an online portfolio of content that can help you rise to the top of any hiring list.
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| This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses: - InDesign
- Excel 2: Analysis
- JavaScript 1
This week's Social Science Computing Cooperative (SSCC) courses: - Stata for Researchers
- Data Wrangling Essentials in R
- Stata Workshop: Publication Quality Tables
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Special Events & Symposia
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Showcase your research at the State CapitolThe Office of State Relations is seeking graduate student researchers interested in showcasing their research at the Wisconsin State Capitol this spring. On April 10, UW–Madison will host its annual “UW–Madison Day at the Capitol” where students and alumni from around the state gather to talk with legislators about the importance of increased funding for higher education in the upcoming state budget. As part the event, graduate students will have an opportunity to display their work for state legislators, legislative staff, and the public to view. This is an excellent opportunity for students to formally present their research materials to others. Student researchers interested in participating should fill out the application no later than Feb. 28.
Enter your best science images in the Cool Science Image Contest
To recognize the visual and exploratory value of scientific imagery, the 9th annual Cool Science Image Contest is soliciting the best images from members of the UW–Madison community. Submissions are featured on university websites and other communications, and in exhibits on and off campus. Ten winning images and two winning videos are also showcased in a fall exhibit. To enter your cool science images or videos, visit the Cool Science Image Contest webpage. The submission deadline is March 15.
Apply to the U.S. Department of State Student Internship ProgramThe U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program is an unpaid experience offering U.S. citizens who are currently students a chance to participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. Specific duties and responsibilities vary according to the domestic office or overseas post of assignment. Applicants must have 60 credit hours completed, a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be a U.S. citizen. The application is open until Feb. 28.
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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: 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. YOU@WISC: An online portal with information and resources for resilience and well-being. It covers stress management, self-care and social support, anger management, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, and more.
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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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| Military veterans and spouses pursuing a full-time graduate or professional degree are invited to apply for the Tillman Scholar Program. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education, and the arts. Strong applicants demonstrate clear academic goals, extraordinary leadership potential, and a deep desire to create positive change.
The Dickie Fellowship competition is administered by the Graduate School and supports graduate students who were residents of Sauk County at the time of matriculation at UW–Madison and are enrolled in science, math, or engineering graduate programs. This fellowship also gives preference to returning adult students. This is either a 9-month or 12-month fellowship.
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to apply. Letters of support and language evaluations must be submitted before the student can submit their application. There are no exceptions to the campus deadline and no changes are allowed to the application after this deadline. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the U.S. Department of Education.
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