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Dear Graduate School Community,
As the summer progresses, the unique rhythm of summer academic work requires strategic time management to maximize what can be a productive season. Here are three strategies that I have found helpful in maximizing productivity:
Prioritize. Start each week by identifying my three most important tasks, focusing first on high-impact activities that directly advance research and administrative goals before tackling routine tasks.
Time-Block Your Calendar. Reserve specific hours for focus work, such as writing or data analysis, and treat these blocks of time as immovable appointments.
Build in Buffer Time. Allow 25% more time than I initially estimate for major tasks. Research can involve unexpected delays, and this buffer prevents setbacks from derailing your work.
Keep in mind that the Graduate School is here to support you—reach out if you need assistance!
Sincerely,
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C. André Christie-Mizell
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Dean of the Graduate School
Centennial Professor of Sociology
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| Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
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- Session I classes end: July 3
- Deadline to submit Session I grades at 11:59 p.m.: July 6
- Session II classes begin: July 8
- End of student change period (Session II): July 10
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Friday Fuel
Save the date and join us for our summer Friday Fuel in Alumni Hall Lounge (100).
- July 18: Pink Door Cookies, 12 - 1 p.m.
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Graduate Leadership Institute
The following funding opportunities are now available:
- Graduate School Travel Grant: up to $1,000 for travel support for students presenting their research at major regional, national, and international conferences. Application now available, with submissions accepted on a rolling basis until June 15, 2026.
- Dissertation Enhancement Grants (DEG): up to $2,000 for adding depth and/or breadth to dissertation research. Submissions accepted July 1 - 18, 2025.
- Professional Development and Training Grants (PD&T): up to $1,000 for non-credit-bearing professional development and training opportunities. Submissions accepted July 1 - 18, 2025.
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GPAS: Summer Co-working Space
Join GPAS on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100) for a quiet workspace and enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks. Stacey or Nick will be available for goal-setting or accountability discussions.
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Beyond Graduate School/Beyond the Professoriate Events
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CV/Resume Drop-In Clinic for ASPIRE
Weekly, the ASPIRE program provides a drop-in clinic for trainees who would like their CV, resume, cover letter, or biosketch reviewed. They also provide a monthly satellite clinic in the 2525 West End Building on the third Thursday of each month. See details for the drop-in clinics below:
- Tuesday, July 1, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Light Hall 707
- Tuesday, July 8, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Light Hall 707
- Tuesday, July 15, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Light Hall 707
- Thursday, July 17, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 2525 West End, 5th floor
- Tuesday, July 22, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Light Hall 707
- Tuesday, July 29, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Light Hall 707
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AdvancedEd TA Training Sessions
New TAs: Join AdvancedEd for the Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO) on August 13, 2025, in Wilson Hall. Choose from morning (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) or afternoon (1 - 5 p.m.) sessions covering effective teaching strategies, evidence-based practices, institutional policies, and advice from experienced TAs. Light refreshments provided.
Faculty TA Supervisors: New Teaching Assistant Faculty Orientation (TAFO) on August 15, 2025, in Wilson Hall 113. This one-hour session focuses on setting expectations, collaboration strategies, and best practices for TA mentorship. Attend in-person (10 - 11 a.m.) or virtually (1 - 2 p.m. via Zoom).
Registration is required for both events and closes August 4. Sessions fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early using the registration forms.
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Off-Campus Housing Resources Office Hours
Join Kayla Austin, Program Manager for Housing and Relocation, every first Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100), starting August 2025. Access resources on neighborhoods, housing markets, lease agreements, transportation options, apartment recommendations, moving companies, and financial assistance programs tailored for graduate students.
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BRET: New Office Locations
The BRET Office has completed its move to new office locations around campus. This transition was carefully planned to ensure continuity of services and minimize disruptions.
Despite the new locations, all services and resources remain unchanged, as does contact information for BRET staff. All programs continue to operate as usual, including Training Grants, Finance, Recruiting, IGP/QCB Programming, Well-being and Engagement, Postdoc Support, ASPIRE Career Development, and Outcomes.
Please reach out to your BRET office contacts before in-person meetings to ensure you are going to the correct location.
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