Grad Source Update
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Upcoming Events
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INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference
April 12-13, 2021, 10 AM - 2 PM CDT
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Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors across campus are participating in the virtual INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference. There will be 65 presentations showcasing the wide variety of experiential activities inside and outside of the classroom, including research, internship/volunteer experiences, club activities and/or creative performances.
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Coffee with the Dean
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First and Third Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Zoom Drop-in
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Join Dr. Jennifer Waldron, Dean of the Graduate College , and Dr. Gabriela Olivares, Associate Dean of the Graduate College, for a drop in Zoom event for casual conversation and to ask any questions you may have about the Graduate College. Coffee With The Dean is scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 12:00-12:45 p.m. Mark your calendar for the final Coffee with the Dean on Wednesday, April 21.
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PD.EDUCATION Webinars
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View free webinars hosted by pd.education, provided to you by the UNI Graduate College. Never miss a pd.education webinar! Download the mobile app from the Apple Store or Google Play today.
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Graduate Student Appreciation Week
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- Monday, April 19th:
- Mindfulness Monday session led by Dr. Sarah Montgomery, one of the Graduate Faculty of the Preventative Mental Health Team from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register for this event here.
- Tuesday, April 20th:
- Virtual game night, 7pm. Join us for an exciting game of pictionary via Zoom. Sign up here to receive the Zoom link.
- Wednesday, April 21st:
- Coffee with the Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Dr. Olivares. This will take place over Zoom at 12:00 p.m. Click here to join the meeting. No sign up required.
- Virtual pet cafe, 7:00 p.m. Bring your pet to a Zoom meeting and interact with other students and their pets from the comfort of your own home! Sign up here to receive the Zoom link.
- Thursday, April 22nd:
- Netflix watch party, 7:00 p.m. Join other graduate students on Zoom to watch the new Netflix film Yes Day. Click here to watch a trailer, and click here to register to receive the Zoom link.
- Friday, April 23rd:
- Send your completed photo scavenger hunt to gradlife@uni.edu by 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to win a prize! More information to come.
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Continue checking the Graduate College Website for more events!
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Deadlines
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ASAP: Register for graduation through Student Center (late fees apply)
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April 15: Deadline for students to accept/decline 2021-22 Graduate College-funded Assistantships and Scholarships
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May 3-7: Final examinations
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May 7: GA appointment ends. Performance Appraisal should be completed.
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May 7: Spring semester ends. Final day to submit the application for graduation (late fees apply).
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Summer Term:
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March 29: Advance Registration for Graduate Students
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May 10: Summer Term begins
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May 31: No classes (Memorial Day)
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July 30: Summer session ends
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CONGRATS: Graduate College Award Winners
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Congratulations to all of our spring award winners! We appreciate your hard work and dedication.
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Outstanding Graduate Faculty Teaching Award:
Dr. David Hernandez-Saca
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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award:
Dr. Belinda Creighton-Smith (First Place)
Dr. Robert T. Griffin (Second Place)
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Outstanding Master’s Research Paper Award:
Julia Logan (First Place)
Jose Salinas Herrera (Second Place)
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Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award:
Yiyi Zhang (First Place)
Sydney Cindrich (Second Place)
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Outstanding Creative Master’s Thesis Award:
Seth Thill
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Resume, CV & Cover Letter Reviews
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Does your resume, CV, or cover letter for your job search need fine tuning? Send your document(s) to Susie Schwieger to be reviewed.
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DEI: Interview Questions
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During your job search, you might come across positions that require you to include a diversity statement in your application. It does not end there. It is common to be asked some questions on diversity, equity and inclusion during your interview. Click here to get some tips on what employers are looking for.
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Clip of the Month: Work-Life Balance
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