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April 27, 2021In this issue: Anti-racist ally workshop, vaccines available, and more.
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By Lydia Gandy-Fastovich, PhD student
As we gear up for the end of the semester and nicer weather, let’s #FinishStrong. Our campus community has continued to step up in terms of public health. Let’s continue to stay on track with our academics and health guidelines. Keep testing and getting vaccinated where you can. And follow public health guidelines, even if you’re vaccinated.
Take a look at some of the resources available on campus to support you:
With the nicer weather, there are ways we can stay safe and enjoy the outdoors. Find a fun, outdoor activity to try in the next couple of weeks:
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for “Tips for Grads.” Pitching your ideas and writing a column is a great way to gain experience writing for a new audience and sharing your knowledge!
If you’re interested, check out our infographic for details and email gspd@grad.wisc.edu to let us know.
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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 EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT).
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The program features 16 PhDs from all academic disciplines, who will discuss networking, resume writing, online job search strategies, and how to manage a career transition. This year’s conference will also directly address tips and strategies for navigating the job market during the COVID-19 recession and economic recovery. To register, log in to Aurora through UW–Madison's institutional subscription. A 30-day replay will be available to registrants beginning May 15. Session topics include:
- How to Explore Career Options that Leverage Your Education
- How to Find Your Best Career Fit
- How to Translate Your Academic Skills and Experience
- How to Find Mentorship and Why You Can’t Job Search Alone
- Networking and Staying Socially Connected
- Hiring and Negotiating in a Nonacademic Job
- How to Transition Into a Nonacademic Job
- Job Searching During COVID-19
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It’s not a secret that white aspiring allies have continually failed Black people. In this workshop, Nestic Morris and Jessi Corcoran will encourage white aspiring allies to think more deeply about their allyship, admit their failings honestly to overcome white fragility, and decide on some actions to improve. Presenters will deliver content and provide space for journaling and discussion around two main themes: Anti-Blackness and Ally vs. Co-Conspirator.
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Writing Center workshops available on-demand through Kaltura include:
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- Illustrator 1
- InDesign
- Excel 2: Data Visualization
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Special Events & Symposia
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The Postdoc Diversity and Inclusion Forum aims to highlight diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice issues and challenges faced by UW–Madison’s postdocs from underrepresented groups. The forum will bring together university leadership, subject matter experts, postdocs, and other campus members to listen to and engage with the experiences of postdocs. All campus members including graduate students are invited to attend; registration is required.
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| COVID-19 vaccine readily availabe on campus
Thousands of appointments are available at University Health Services this week. Make an appointment in the MyUHS portal now. The university is committed to distributing vaccines to our community equitably, safely, and effectively.
Spring grads: Register to attend commencement in person
If you’re graduating and want to attend the in-person Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8, there are a few things you need to do first to ensure everyone’s safety. Make sure you have the Safer Badgers app, and get tested on May 2, 3, or 4 so your Badger Badge turns green to give you access to the ceremony. Also, you must register via Canvas to attend the commencement ceremony. This will provide you with an entry ticket to Camp Randall on May 8 along with a seat assignment.
Campus update on summer operations
Campus policies regarding COVID-19 testing, building access, visitors to campus, and events will be modified this summer in light of increased vaccination rates. Effective May 10, entrances at campus buildings will no longer require a green/building access granted Badger Badge, although some spaces (such as classrooms and labs) and events will require it. Testing will be once a week for those who are not fully vaccinated, and more visitors will be allowed. Read more about what to expect this summer.
As the semester concludes, it’s important that everyone continues to follow health and safety protocols. Campus continues to encourage students and employees to get vaccinated. If you are vaccinated off-campus, upload your vaccine records to MyUHS.
Madison Metro service changes planned for August
Due to budget and staffing limitations, Madison Metro bus service will continue to operate at a reduced capacity compared to service levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead to summer, Madison Metro is planning service changes to be implemented on August 22, 2021 affecting routes 8, 10, 12, 15, 27, 28, 38, 70, 72, and campus route 81. Read more details on Madison Metro August service changes. In addition, Madison Metro is planning a transit network redesign and invites all community members to provide feedback via the transit choices survey.
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| Help prevent the spread of COVID-19
With your help, we can limit the spread of COVID-19 by following health protocols, such as maintaining at least six feet of distance from people you don’t live with and wearing face coverings. As the semester winds down, UW–Madison continues to provide COVID-19 testing as part of the Safer Badgers program while also encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and safety measures, check out these top FAQs.
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UHS services available remotelyUniversity 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 StudentsAccording 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.
- Individual Counseling. University Health Services offers individual counseling conducted remotely over phone or video, with bilingual mental health providers available in Mandarin or Spanish. Counseling topics can be any issue that causes distress – emotional, psychological, interpersonal, or academic.
- Let's Talk. Let’s Talk provides no-cost, informal, confidential consultations around campus. Going to Let’s Talk can help you gain insight, support, and information about other resources.
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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 Graduate and Professional 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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- Thursday, April 29: Museums
- Thursday, May 6: Digital Humanities
- Thursday, May 13: Individual Scholars
- Thursday, May 20: Archives and Libraries
- Tuesday, May 25: Media Projects and Short Documentaries
- Thursday, May 27: College and University Grants and Sponsored Research Offices
- Thursday, June 3: All interests, in Spanish
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