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January 5, 2021In this issue: Winter Professional Development Challenge, Spring COVID-19 testing sites, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Getting Ahead During Winter Break
The holidays are now in our rear-view mirrors and New Year’s resolutions are at the forefront of many of our minds. Fortunately, winter break is a great time to get ahead before the beginning of the spring semester. The interlude can be used to catch up on small tasks that are easily pushed aside during busier times of the year. This winter, try taking the time to invest in your professional development and start 2021 on a productive and positive note.
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for “Tips for Grads.”
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 Standard Time (CST).
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Week 1 of the Winter Professional Development Challenge is full of activities that will help you lay the foundation for your personal and professional development this January and beyond. Activities include structured self-assessment, long-term strategic planning, informal networking, and an opportunity to hone your culinary skills.
Events and resources that are included in the Challenge are marked in GradConnections with an asterisk (*).
This group will jump-start the Spring 2021 semester by exploring strategies for work-life integration and priority management. Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet graduate students from across campus. Topics and discussions are curated by group members, but a Graduate School staff member will facilitate the start of each session. It will be up to the members to share strategies and seek advice from each other during each session.
Students in this group are preparing for prelims and will share preparation strategies and progress toward goals. Although exams can be very different across graduate programs, what we’ll likely have in common is a desire to be organized, reduce stress, and share accomplishments. Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet graduate students from across campus. Topics and discussions are curated by group members, but a Graduate School staff member will facilitate the start of each session.
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| Alumni Career Paths
UW–Madison alumni go on to a variety of successful careers. In these career profiles, alumni share their career paths advice for current graduate students interested in the same field of work.
Aurora by Beyond the Professoriate*
Aurora empowers PhD students to make informed decisions about their career path and learn successful job search strategies from other PhDs. Aurora provides resources to help you navigate the faculty job market, and/or explore professional careers beyond the professoriate.
Handshake
Handshake is UW–Madison’s career-focused platform. You can browse career fairs, explore jobs and internships nationwide, and get recommendations based on your interests.
ImaginePhD*
ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences.
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)*
NCFDD is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community for faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students. It provides online career development and mentoring resources in a ready-to-access format that you can view anytime.
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| Instructional Continuity website
Find resources, workshops, and guidelines to support instruction and alternative modes of course delivery during COVID-19 and other types of disruptions.
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Library Micro-Courses*
Online, on-demand
These short, non-graded online courses are a great introduction to various topics in graduate research. Micro-course topics include:
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- AEFIS: Results and Reports Workshop
- Introduction to Stata
- Introduction to R
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Special Events & Symposia
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The Governor’s Business Plan Contest encourages entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-enabled businesses in Wisconsin. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice, high-quality education, management talent and possible sources of capital.
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Spring COVID-19 testing sites announced
To support expanded on-campus COVID-19 testing for the spring semester, UW–Madison has selected 14 sites to serve as testing locations. Students and employees will be required to maintain frequent testing and be COVID-19 negative in order to access campus buildings. Beginning Jan 25, graduate students will need to have tested negative within the previous 8 days (192 hours) before coming to campus.
The test sites will be located at Nielsen Tennis Stadium, Mechanical Engineering Building, Grainger Hall, 21 N Park St., Camp Randall Sports Center (“the Shell”), Carson Gulley Center, Dejope Residence Hall, The Kohl Center, Health Sciences Learning Center, Helen C. White Hall, Pyle Center, and Union South. Testing will be available seven days per week, with early morning and late evening hours at some sites. Specific site details, including times and parking information, will be available soon.
UW Libraries shares winter intersession schedule
The UW–Madison Libraries has posted adjusted library hours for the winter intersession period. Students are encouraged to plan ahead as there may be some delays or changes in library processes during this period. Library by Appointment services continue to be offered, including access to some libraries and collections, computer labs, material pickup, and study spaces.
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Help prevent the spread of COVID-19
With your help, we can help limit the spread of the disease by following campus, local, state and federal guidelines for COVID-19. This includes maintaining at least six feet of distance from people you don’t live with, wearing face coverings, and getting tested for the virus if you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19. COVID-19 Testing Information >>
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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.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) has published an extensive COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide.
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the U.S. and its territories.
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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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Youth Program Instructor (Summer):
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| Grants Information Collection
The Grants Information Collection maintains a website with information and links to help you explore funding opportunities across a wide range of disciplines. Current UW–Madison students have additional access to online database subscriptions.
Pivot Funding Database
Explore this database to find opportunities for financing your education from sources outside UW–Madison.
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