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December 1, 2020In this issue: Public history during dual pandemics, campus employment opportunities, and more.
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Grad School Chef
Simple Apple Galette
The Graduate School has partnered with Executive Chef Paul Sprunger and Dietician Agnes Sherman of University Housing and Dining to bring you Grad School Chef, a cooking demonstration of tasty, budget-friendly recipes designed with graduate students in mind, including vegan and gluten-free options. Enjoy this week’s recipe, a Simple Apple Galette. Once you're done cooking, tag @uwmadgsed and #GradSchoolChef on Twitter or Instagram to show off your finished dish.
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Tips for Grads: Pointers for Online Presentations
At this point, you have likely watched and delivered countless online presentations. Using video conferencing software to communicate may now feel like second nature. Nevertheless, there are several things you can do to make your virtual presentations appear more professional. By considering the following basic points, you can make your next presentation more polished and memorable.
- Consider how your space will affect your audio.
- Avoid noisy areas and other people (who can sometimes be noisy).
- Be mindful of appliances that may cause buzzing or hissing sounds in the background, such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, heating and cooling ducts, and radiators.
- If possible, situate yourself in a small room. This will produce a fuller sound that echoes less.
- Use headphones or a microphone, if possible.
- This will cut down on background noise. Your computer’s built-in microphone will also work, but because it is further away from you, your voice will sound hollower.
- Position your computer’s camera at or slightly above eye level.
- If using a laptop, place a box or some books under your laptop to raise it.
- Use a neutral backdrop.
- Keep the focus on you and your presentation by keeping your background simple and clean.
- Although it is commonly done, avoid recording in front of bookshelves. It is better practice to have a plain, uncluttered background.
- For these same reasons, avoid using virtual backgrounds.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Clothing should contrast with your background (e.g. wear dark clothing if your background is light-colored).
- Avoid bright colors or patterns that may look strange on camera.
- Avoid jewelry, scarves, or types of fabric that may cause rustling sounds.
- Finally, dress professionally as if you are presenting in-person. This will help you get into the right mindset and feel prepared to present.
This edition of Tips for Grads was adapted from Mandy Morrow’s recent online workshop, Design Principles for Virtual Presentations, co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Professional Development and the DesignLab.
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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| Join Dr. Crystal M. Moten, curator of African American History in the Division of Work and Industry at the National Museum of American History and a UW–Madison alumna, as she shares her perspectives at two events on Tuesday, December 15.
As a panelist, Dr. Crystal M. Moten will focus on Beauty/cosmetics and her remarks will center on the museum's historic cosmetic collections; recent collections she has acquired as they related to women of color entrepreneurs in the cosmetics industry; and using makeup in the digital/virtual environment.
Join Dr. Crystal M. Moten from the National Museum of American History as she shares how they have pivoted and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and recommitted to racial justice.
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- R (2 Sessions)
- Illustrator 2
- Python
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Special Events & Symposia
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Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19
All members of the campus community should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 daily with the COVID Symptom Tracker. If you have symptoms, immediately get tested and quarantine. COVID-19 symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. COVID-19 Testing Information >>
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Virtual Care PackageUniversity Health Services’ Badger Virtual Care Package highlights ways to stay connected and healthy. Though it was made with people who are quarantined due to a positive COVID-19 test in mind, the resources listed here can be beneficial for anyone looking for some self-care ideas.
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.
- 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.
- Virtual Processing Spaces. This is a recurring online space for current students to connect with each other to cope with isolation, grief/loss, uncertainty about the future, discrimination, and many other things. These are 90 min, drop-in Zoom meetings held Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7 pm.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) has published an extensive COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide.
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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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