UNI Alumni Association Panther News e-newsletter.

November 2020 Edition

Grad Source
Upcoming Events
Virtual Doodling Social Event
Presented by Dr. Goss
Thursday, November 12 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Via Zoom, Please register to receive link
Take some time to relax before finals in a low-pressure environment with the Graduate College's doodling event! Dr. Samantha Goss from the Department of Art will lead us through some doodling activities and explain some of the benefits of doodling. Get to know other graduate students while you let your creativity flow from the comfort of your own home. Hot chocolate and apple cider packets will be available for pickup in the Graduate College office in Lang 110 if you would like to enjoy a hot beverage during the event.
Register by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11th.
Mindful Mondays
UNI Counseling Center
Outside the Student Health Clinic
Mondays
Session 1: 7:30 AM
Session 2: 8:30 AM
Come join the UNI Counseling Center on a mindful walk in nature. There is no sign-up necessary and no commitment. You can feel free to come to as many or as few as you would like. 
Deadlines
Don't forget! Class registration for Spring 2021 is now open.
Hot Sites
Winter @ UNI With the Grad College!
Over the winter term, the Graduate College will offer several useful resources for writing and research, including one-on-one consultations, accountability groups, and faculty-led workshops. Whether you're trying to keep your skills sharp over the break or make headway on your research project, these mix-and-match resources will be great for you.
One-on-one writing appointments can be booked through this link: https://uni.libcal.com/appointments/graduatewriting
Click here to see what other resources are available and sign up! (Registration is required for workshops and accountability groups.) 
Now Hiring! Graduate Assistants
The intersecting crises of the pandemic, natural disasters, and racial reckoning are challenging UNI's students, staff, and faculty mental health. To that end, the Graduate College has extended the opening of 5-7 Graduate Assistantships at 20 hours a week for the Spring 2021 term. Also, we will provide a full-tuition scholarship to each selected student. The position is oriented to Counseling, Social Work, Post-sec Ed Affairs, Health/Recreation/Community Services, School Psychology, Psychology, and Social Work students. Check more info on our website.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A few weeks ago, alumni from the UNI Interpreters Theatre held a virtual storytelling event. Click here to watch the full video. You might learn a thing or two from the narratives they share; some of which might highlight experiences different from your own. 
The Inspire Student Conference for Research and Engagement
Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13.
The event is an expansion of the Graduate Student Symposium and will be held virtually. The university-wide conference allows both undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their scholarship and engagement. Registration and additional details for the Inspire Conference will be available at the beginning of the spring semester; submissions will be due in March. The event is being co-sponsored by the Graduate College and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Helen Harton (Psychology) and Dr. Windee Weiss (Kinesiology) are faculty co-chairs for the event.
Winter Term: Earn an Endorsement
PD.Education - Professional Development Services Designed Exclusively for Masters and Doctoral Work - Provided by the Graduate College. Login today @ https://pd.education/uni-log-in.html
PD.Education provides a unique opportunity. When you spend 5-7 hours reviewing resources on a topic, you can earn a badge. The badge is an endorsement from PD.Education stating that you have reached a level of expertise on a subject. Learn more about badges and begin your journey today. Spend Winter Term digging deeper into professional development topics and reflecting on your learning. Pick topics ranging from "Academic Writing" to "Wellness."
Contact gradwriting@uni.edu if you have any questions.

 

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