Graduate Student Newsletter - February 28, 2025
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|  | Jalen Niles, Jordan Edmond, and Toluwalase Adedipe with Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, founder of the Black Footwear Forum.
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At a Glance: - Graduate Research Forum
- Research Poster Webinars
- International Student and GE Support
- Funding, Support, and Opportunities
- Upcoming Events
- Grad OneStop
- Professional Development Spotlight: Jalen Niles, Jordan Edmond, and Toluwalase Adedipe
- Winter 2025 Degree Completion Deadlines
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The Graduate Research Forum is an interdisciplinary celebration of master's and doctoral students from all fields that showcases the remarkable scope and depth of graduate research at the UO. We invite contributions in all research forms, including primary studies, literature reviews, case studies, and the unveiling of new methodologies.
The division pay for poster printing for the first 50 students who apply and are selected to present.
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| Perfect your skills in creating captivating and concise posters tailored for the Graduate Research Forum and any other upcoming conference with one of our upcoming webinars! These webinars will provide essential principles of modern poster design that help you simplify complex ideas, integrate visuals effectively, and deliver your message within the confines of a poster.
Mastering the Art of a Humanities and Social Science Poster | April 7 | 3-4 p.m.
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| | International Student and GE Support
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| There are more than 500 international UO graduate students, from 90 countries, contributing invaluable knowledge, life experiences, and perspectives to our university community. We remain committed to working with campus partners to support these students.
Here are three facts for international students:
FACT: International students may receive support filing their nonresident taxes.
The university and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) offer tax support, including workshops, access to tax preparation software, and pre-paid fees to file federal returns in the relevant tax year. Per the GTFF CBA, the UO provides free access to state and federal tax filing software to all international graduate students who have held GE positions in the relevant year.
FACT: International students may stay in the U.S. with an expired visa.
The visa allows the student to enter the U.S. The student, and their dependents, can stay legally in the U.S. as long as the student maintains their student status. If the student or their dependents need to leave the U.S., however, they should consult with ISSS before leaving to identify how they will update their visa in order to return to the U.S.
FACT: International students may work off-campus.
International students may work off-campus, for pay, via the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program. CPT includes three types of experiences the student may complete. All students should consult with ISSS about qualifying for CPT and securing this type of paid training. Updates about enrollment fees are forthcoming; please continue to visit the website or consult with ISSS about how to secure employment and enroll in CPT.
The Division of Graduate Studies offers free programming and services to assist graduate students with seeking professional development opportunities, including CPT related opportunities.
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| Funding, Opportunities, and Support
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Opportunity: Graduate Education Excellence Awards
These awards recognize that strong teaching, mentorship, and academic leadership and coordination are essential components of strong graduate programs and quality undergraduate education.
Faculty, students, and staff can submit nominations for four Graduate Education Excellence Awards:
- Faculty Mentors
- Graduate Student Mentors
- Graduate Coordinators
- Directors of Graduate Study
A fifth award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching is available for graduate employees with at least five terms of teaching experience. Each program may nominate one student for this award.
Deadline for nominations: April 11
Support: gradCAREERS Cover Letter, Résumé, and CV Review
The Division of Graduate Studies, through our gradCAREERS program, will review cover letters, résumés, and CVs that will be used for academic-adjacent or non-academic job or internship applications. Students will either receive feedback via email within seven business days OR be contacted for a brief advising appointment.
Submit your application materials for review.
Funding: Call for Proposals: 2025 Institutional Courage Research Grants
The Center for Institutional Courage is accepting applications for a 2025 Institutional Courage Research Grant. The goal of this grant program is to help fund research on institutional courage and institutional betrayal, with a particular interest in funding previously unstudied institutions and/or marginalized populations.
Deadline for applications: May 1
Funding: Division of Graduate Studies Funding Opportunities
We have many funding opportunities with deadlines before the end of winter term. Awards range from $500 - $15,000. More details and qualification requirements are available on the division's Current Student Funding Opportunities webpage.
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Check out our recently overhauled Grad OneStop, a 24 hour resource specific to graduate students.
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| March 20
Data|Media|Digital Graduate Symposium
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| | Professional Development Spotlight
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 | Jalen Niles, Jordan Edmond, and Toluwalase Adedipe with Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, founder of the Black Footwear Forum.
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The Black Footwear Forum (BFF) is a movement, celebrating the creativity, influence, and leadership of Black professionals in the global footwear industry. For Jalen Niles, Jordan Edmond, and Toluwalase Adedipe, UO graduate students, the 2024 BFF in Detroit was an unforgettable experience, reinforcing their passion for industry and their belief in the power of representation. Read more about their time at the BFF.
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