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| It's easy to become cynical as a graduate student. Being critical of our own work and that of others is an essential part of our grad school training, but when it becomes your go-to reaction for everything, it can be too much. As Stephen Colbert (yes, that Stephen Colbert) said:
“Cynicism is not wisdom. Cynicism is a self-imposed blindness. You put the blinders on yourself to protect yourself from a world you think will hurt or disappoint you. Be a fool. Believe things will be good.”
If you find yourself (or someone you know) becoming overly cynical, try some of these tips from Katie Shives at Inside Higher Ed:
- Before you begin to criticize, find something good or positive about that thing. You could even try a compliment sandwich: start with something good, acknowledge a problem, and end on another positive note.
- Someone consistently shooting down your ideas? A gentle reminder that you worked hard on something is a good reminder to that person that they may have stepped over a line and offended you.
By being aware of the cynicism you and those around you are putting out, you can take a first step to creating a better working environment and better dealing with issues or rejection that may come up in the future.
And in case you need another dose of Stephen Colbert, thanks to his new project you can now get your PhD without any of the hassle of being in school. Learn more about Stephen Colbert's Totally Legitimate Online PhD Program today!
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Re-envisioning the UW-Madison Libraries -- Your Input
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The campus libraries have embarked on a major effort to transform the libraries to meet the changing academic needs in today’s higher education environment. With the affordances of UW-Madison’s robust technological infrastructure and its inherent tools, the libraries are challenged to re-envision services and associated delivery models, learning spaces, collections, and staffing to effectively support current and emerging needs in research, teaching, and learning.
The Libraries planning group is inviting graduate students and all other stakeholders to provide input that will help transform the libraries into a true 21st century library that effectively supports research and scholarship at UW-Madison.
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New series highlights accomplishments of UW-Madison graduate alumni
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| Many UW-Madison alumni have gone on to careers not even imagined in graduate school.
James T. Minor received his Ph.D. in education administration from UW-Madison in 2001. He went on to do research and teach at Southern Education Foundation. All that changed in 2014 when he received a call from the White House. He now uses the skills and training he received in graduate school to apply federal grants to advance higher education.
Minor’s story is part of a new series of alumni profiles designed to give current graduate students a sampling of the varied career paths open to them upon graduation. Take a look at his story and more.
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As a postdoc or PhD candidate you develop skills that are important for your career development and will be useful whether you stay in academia or pursue other careers. These “transferable skills” that you acquire can be used in many different types of jobs and are valued by employers. In this session, you will have the opportunity to identify these skills, discover career fields that are a good fit for your skills, and learn tips for presenting your skills to potential employers
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Teaching, Writing & Research
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Friday, October 9 | 1:00 - 2:30pm
6171 Helen C. White
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| Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building
JavaScript in a Day (Web Coding Series #2)
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 - 5:00pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building
For more technology courses from Software Training for Students (STS) click here.
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Special Events & Conferences
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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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| Applications due October 26
The Kemper K. Knapp Bequest Committee is soliciting proposals for special projects taking place in the 2016-2017 academic year. Knapp grants are usually in the range of $500 to $5,000. the committee favors projects that cross departmental lines and have an impact on the educational and cultural life of the university community, particularly projects that benefit undergraduate students.The committee encourages registered student organizations to apply, but departmental/program co-sponsorship is required.
Humanities Without Walls Consortium Pre-Doctoral Summer Workshop
Applications due November 1
The three (3) week summer workshop is designed hu
manities graduate students who are working toward but have not yet received a PhD. Students can expect to learn various ways to leverage pre-existing and developing skill sets towards the pursuit of careers outside of academia or the tenure-track university system. ellows will take part in sessions directed by leaders from the non-profit world, the private sector, government, public media, and arts administration. The workshop will be held in Chicago.
Each semester UW-Madison’s Adult Career and Special Student Services offers grants to provide financial assistance to adults who have experienced a significant break in their formal education and are entering or currently attending UW-Madison on a less than half-time basis Dissertators (considered to be full-time) are not eligible for the grant. Apply now for spring grants
Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology
Applications due February 1
Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth and in the universe. It encompasses research in, among others, the fields of astronomy, chemistry, evolutionary biology, field and population biology, geology, microbiology, molecular biology, oceanography, paleontology, and planetary science. Grants will be available to graduate students and post-doctoral and junior scientists who wish to participate in field studies for their theses or for other purposes.
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