[Plsgs] FW: GPSC Newsletter: February 22, 2017
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GPSC Newsletter
February 22, 2017
In this issue.....
GPSC:
GPSC Student Showcase 2017
GPSC Research and Project Grant
Calendar of Events
Workshops:
Grad Slam Workshops
Think Tank Graduate Student Workshops
Writing Workshop Series
WSIP Weekly Writing Workshop
Stress Management for Graduating Graduate Student Brown Bags
2017 Graduate Writing Institute
New Resources
PAC-12 Zero Waste Challenge
Public Health Student Research Poster Forum Call for Abstracts
Old Resources:
Students for Affordable Tuition
Award Season!
Outstanding Mentor & Vision Awards
Kind Wildcats: The Power of Kindness in Daily Life
Cognition and Neuroimaging Laboratory
2017-18 Space Grant Graduate Fellowships
Leadership Courses through Pima Community College
Apply to be a Global Ambassador!
GRA Selection/ Application
UA Spring Career Days!
GPSC Student Showcase 2017
Student Showcase is happening TODAY!
To view undergraduate and graduate students research and projects, visit us on the UA Mall in front of the Student Union February 22nd from 9am to 3pm.
GPSC Research and Project Grant
Next GPSC Research and Project Grant Deadline: 03/15/17 by 5pm (MST)
Need to buy some new project supplies? Compensate your subjects? Upgrade a piece of hardware? Apply for a GPSC Research and Project Grant! Any project related to your field of study is eligible for up to $1000 of funding, from dissertation research to community outreach.
See our website<http://gpsc.arizona.edu/research-grants> for details.
Other deadlines:
April 15th
Grad Slam Workshops
The Graduate College and GPSC host information and pre-event workshops for students and participants in Grad Slam. Free and open to all students, the information sessions help students learn more about Grad Slam and the workshops help students learn about strategies for effective public speaking and enhance their skills.
Upcoming workshop dates and times
February 23: 12pm - 1pm - Crafting Your Presentation
February 27: 5pm - 6pm - Dealing w/ Presentation Anxiety & Practicing Your Presentation
March 2: 12pm - 1pm - Dealing w/ Presentation Anxiety & Practicing Your Presentation
March 6: 5pm - 6:30pm - Presentation Run-throughs and Feedback
March 9: 12pm - 1:30pm - Presentation Run-throughs and Feedback
Visit our website<http://gradcenter.arizona.edu/ua-grad-slam/workshops#InfoSession> for further information on Grad Slam workshops
You must RSVP to each workshop
Think Tank Graduate Student Workshops
Visit our link<http://thinktank.arizona.edu/sites/thinktank.arizona.edu/files/Grads-Sp17-schedule.pdf> for more information
Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at La Aldea Graduate Housing
* Feb 28th: Comprehending Comps: Strategies for Success
* Mar 7th: Making Your Data Work For You
* Mar 21st: Ask the Writing Center: A Graduate Student Writing Conversation
* Mar 28th: Manage Your Citations with RefWorks
* Apr 4th: Why am I Here Again? Rediscovering your Motivation for Graduate School
* Apr 11th: Stress Management in Graduate School
* Apr 18th: Manage Your Citations with Zotero
Writing Workshop Series
>From ABD to PhD
Purpose: Provide writing support for ABD (all but dissertated) students; discuss shared concerns about the dissertation process; and introduce strategies to facilitate writing. All participants should come prepared to write and work collaboratively with students from across diverse disciplines. Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be provided, as will pens and ruled notepads.
To view full descriptions of workshop series, visit our website<http://gpsc.arizona.edu/workshops>.
1. Revising Grammar and Style: (March 2)
Time: 2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: EDUC 102N
Register Now<https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AHUVTyQmLIFRrf>
2. Writing in Community: (March 30)
Time: 2:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: EDUC 102N
Register Now
WSIP Weekly Writing Workshops
These independent, activity-centered workshops are free and open to the UA and Tucson communities.
Spring 2017 series are:
Career Readiness
Research & Citation Basics
The Writing Process
Special Writing Projects.
Mondays, 2 pm and Wednesdays, 10 am from Jan 23 - Mar 22.
For details and to register visit our site<http://wsip.arizona.edu>
Stress Management for Graduating Graduate Students
Brown Bags
RSVP is not required. Feel free to bring your lunch (Note: Only home-made and Student Union food allowed). Open to all graduate students and post docs.
Workshop #2: The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Defense, Graduation, and Beyond
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017
11:00am - 12:00pm
Student Union Presidio Room
For more GPSC workshop information, please visit our website<http://gpsc.arizona.edu/workshops>
2017 Graduate Writing Institute
Overview: Each summer, WSIP offers the Graduate Writing Institute (GWI) for selected graduate students interested in improving their writing. Students of various disciplines work on a writing project individually and in small groups, participate in writing-related workshops, attend presentations on writing-related topics, and receive individual tutoring. Funded by the Graduate College, this program helps graduate students complete research papers and projects, conference presentations, grant proposals, theses, and dissertations.
Program Information: Who Is Eligible: Any enrolled University of Arizona graduate student is eligible. Acceptance to the program is competitive, however, and participants are selected through a careful review of their application materials.
Dates: June 12 - 30, 2017 (3 weeks)
Location: University of Arizona, Tucson
Times: MWF, 9:00am - 12:00pm, afternoons vary; TThF vary
Fee: $20 application processing fee (does not guarantee acceptance into program; application will not be reviewed or considered without payment of this fee)
Optional Pre-GWI Information Sessions: If you would like more guidance with your application process and/or have other questions about the GWI, WSIP will be offering an information session:
* Monday, March 20th, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Geronimo 216
Register Now<https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vPEs41HqY6v725>
Information sessions are optional; if you would like to attend one, please register by clicking on the appropriate "Register now" link above.
For more information and the link to the application (due Monday, 17 April 2017), please visit our website<http://wsip.arizona.edu/graduate-writing-institute>
PAC-12 Zero Waste Challenge
The University of Arizona will be competing in the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge again and we need our fans and guests to help us divert more waste from the landfill!
On February 25, the Wildcats will duke it out on the court with UCLA at 6:15 p.m. Before, during, and after the event, UA Athletics, the Office of Sustainability, Greening the Game, Students for Sustainability, Compost Cats, Green Team, Facilities Management, Zona Zoo and the UA Student Unions will work together to participate in the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge.
Our first season competing, we took third place and last season we received an honorable mention for our efforts. We can do better.
Sustainable UA will be setting up green stations, which include labeled containers for compostable materials, trash and recyclables. The team will be out interacting with the public encouraging them to participate in our diversion efforts, as well as sharing campus recycling and compost efforts.
Help us win the Pac-12 Zero Waste Competition, keep our athletic events green and continue to be leaders in sustainability. During the game, we will have waste diversion stations everywhere, as well as a spirited student teams ready to assist you. To do your part, just bring your trash to a green station conveniently located around Mckale. We will do the rest so you can enjoy cheering on your Wildcats!
Visit our website<http://sustainability.arizona.edu/> for more details and information
Public Health Student Research Poster Forum
Call for Abstracts
The College of Public Health will hold its annual Student Poster Research Conference on Friday, March 31 from 1-4:30pm and is currently submitting abstracts university-wide. Abstracts are due Friday, March 3rd! For more information or to submit an abstract, please visit our website<https://publichealth.arizona.edu/calendar/2017-public-health-research-poster-forum>
The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Student Poster Research Forum is a chance for students to show off their work and win cash prizes!
Date of forum: March 31, 2017 from 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Abstracts Due: Friday, March 3rd
Presenters will be judged based on the following criteria:
* Novelty and creative approach to Public Health Concern
* Relevance of research to Public Health
* Methodology and clearly described rationale
To submit an abstract and for more information, please visit our website<https://publichealth.arizona.edu/calendar/2017-public-health-research-poster-forum>
Students for Affordable Tuition
Students for Affordable Tuition is a grassroots movement organization fighting for student-debt awareness and raising state funding for our community colleges and public universities. Our club activities include: running an advocacy campaign, calling legislators about specific policies, collecting signatures, and speaking at the capitol in Phoenix to ensure student voices are heard. Graduate students have more technical training and life experience, but are more burdened with student-debt than the typical undergraduate student. Students for Affordable Tuition is asking all graduate students who care about the issues affecting them to come to one of our meetings in Psychology 305 at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our UofA Director at mmata1 at email.arizona.edu<mailto:mmata1 at email.arizona.edu>.
Award Season!
Is there a club you know that puts on awesome events and activities? Do you know a student leader, club, or club advisor on campus that has done amazing things with their organization? Recognize them for a 2017 ASUA Club Award!
Nomination Form Link<https://goo.gl/forms/ItFbTrPnElisLKLv2> [form active until 2/24/17]
Awards include:
* Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Academic Initiatives & Student Success Outstanding Organization Advisor
* Dean of Students Office Emerging Leader Award
* ASUA President's Senior Leader Award
* Graduate Professional Student Council Graduate Student Leader Award
* Office for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Social Justice Advocate Award
* Club Resource Center New Student Organization Award
* ASUA Senate Community Service Award
* Office of Student Engagement Collaborative Program Award
* Multicultural Program Of the Year
* Outstanding Student Organization of the Year
Call for Nominations -
Outstanding Mentor & Vision Awards
Commission on the Status of Women: Outstanding Mentoring Awards.
This mentoring award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mentoring within The University of Arizona. The Outstanding Mentoring Award honors and celebrates people who are making a difference through mentoring.
One Outstanding Mentor will be awarded from each of these categories of employees: UA faculty, appointed, or classified employees.
We are looking for nominees who demonstrate excellent mentoring through:
* their individual mentoring accomplishments
* their creation of high quality mentoring experiences for others (that facilitate growth and development)
* their efforts contribute to building a mentoring culture at the University of Arizona.
These awards will be presented on Thursday, March 30th at the CSW/Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony and reception in the UA Bookstore from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM to honor the recipients with a trophy, public recognition, and an announcement in Lo Que Pasa.
Nominations are due by Friday, March 3rd at 5:00 PM.
Nominating is easy: simply fill out this online form.<https://goo.gl/forms/rNdzcGA7gruvFAD02>
Commission on the Status of Women: Vision Awards
The University of Arizona (UA) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) created the Vision Awards Program in 1999 to honor leaders who manage their units in ways that exemplify the vision set out by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Commission in 1990 (nomination criteria may be found on the following page). University staff, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and administrators are encouraged to nominate individuals who cultivate diversity and advance the CSW goals relating to 1) Campus Climate, 2) Career and Professional Development, and 3) Equity and Embody the UA's "Never Settle" strategic plan of engaging, innovating, partnering, and synergy. Visit our Website<http://neversettle.arizona.edu/>
Awards
Two recognition awards will be presented on Thursday, March 30th at a Visionary Leadership Awards ceremony and reception to honor the recipients in the categories of "Established Visionary" and "Emerging Visionary". The recipients of the Established Visionary and Emerging Visionary awards will receive a trophy, an announcement in Lo Que Pasa and $500 to their respective departmental accounts to apply toward professional development. There will also be a new category for 2016, see link near the bottom of this form for the: "CSW Mentoring Award." Recipients of this award will receive a trophy and an announcement in Lo Que Pasa.
Eligibility
Current UA employees with the title of Dean, Department Head, Director, Chair, and those in positions with significant personnel oversight responsibilities, are eligible for nomination in the category of "Established Visionary". Personnel in classified staff, appointed professional, and faculty positions may well be suitable for consideration as an "Emerging Visionary".
Nominations are due by Friday, March 3rd at 5:00 PM.
Nominating is easy: simply fill out this online form<https://goo.gl/forms/HsbJhVfTUyxaL0Qp2>.
Kind Wildcats: The Power of Kindness in Daily Life
Kindness is a powerful skillset that empowers us to think and act differently so that we can effect positive change in our workplaces, schools, families, neighborhoods, and communities. In this 30-minute talk, Dr. Laura Gronewold, Director of Education at Ben's Bells Project, will lead a discussion on the challenges and opportunities we encounter in every interaction as we strive to create a kinder workplace and community. Focusing on concepts like metacognition and emotional agility, Gronewold discusses strategies for kind communication, techniques for self-kindness, and ways to create a healthy approach to rejection in the workplace. Such kindness-based methods help create work-life balance and empower faculty and staff to feel more connected to their University of Arizona and Tucson communities.
Friday, February 24th, 2:00-3:00, Silver and Sage Room in Old Main
RSVP here<https://goo.gl/forms/VzHuwE5Kkpr6Xyhj1>: [Open to students, staff, and faculty.]
Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Equity and Mentoring Group
Cognition and Neuroimaging Laboratory
Seeking Research Participants
The Cognition & Neuroimaging Laboratory in the Psychology Department at the University of Arizona is currently recruiting volunteers ages 18 or older to participate in a study investigating the role of physical health in cognitive aging.
If you are interested or would like more information, please send an email to:
CNLab at email.arizona.edu<mailto:CNLab at email.arizona.edu> or call (520) 621-8792.
Please provide your Name, Phone Number, Age, and the Best Times to call you.
2017-18 Space Grant Graduate Fellowships
The UA/NASA Space Grant Steering Committee is soliciting applications for the 2017-18 Space Grant Graduate Fellowships
We seek new and continuing UA graduate STEM students with interests addressing any aspect of NASA's mission (including elements as diverse as Space and Earth Sciences/Engineering, Science Policy, and Science Education) and are interested in promoting the understanding of scientific research to the public. The fellowship, co-sponsored by UA/NASA Space Grant and the applicant's nominating Department, includes a stipend of $16,000 for one or two years, both in- and out-of-state fee/tuition waivers, student health insurance, and $750/year for travel to professional meetings. Though award totals vary based on individual circumstances (whether the student requires/utilizes the out-of-state tuition waiver, numbers of enrolled class units, etc.), 2016 fellowships range in value from $24,130-$49,124.
Applications--including a transcript, two letters of recommendation, letters of support (optional) from those cooperating in the education outreach effort, and the Department Head's signature committing to the departmental cost share--are due in the Space Grant Office (Room 349, Kuiper Space Sciences Building) by Monday, March 20, 2017. Awards for fall 2017 will be announced on or around March 31.
You may learn more at an information session at a date TBA in March-the date will be posted on the Space Grant website calendar in the near future-where our current graduate fellows will give presentations on their FY 2016 educational outreach programs. If you plan to propose to the program, attending the session is highly recommended.
The application form and more detailed information on eligibility and fellowship requirements may be found on our website<http://spacegrant.arizona.edu/opportunities/fellowships>. Please note, per the terms of our grant, you must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
Leadership Courses through Pima Community College
Each course is 4 hours and offered the first Friday of the month starting in 2017. We are committed to keeping fees low and are offering each course for $59. Courses will be held at the PCC Community Campus, 401 N. Bonita Ave. Courses are available for Continuing Education Units.
Leveraging Team Assets
Utilizing an Appreciative Inquiry framework, this course offers a lens with which to engage with others from a position of trust and care. Strategies for identifying and capitalizing on the assets of teams using the AI framework include motivation, recognition, and encouragement. (UBUS 152, CRN 40005)
March 3, 2017 from 1-5pm, PCC Community Campus
REGISTER NOW <https://flexreg.pima.edu/flexreg-pccp/index.jsp?frc=PROFED> and enter the course number in the search field (UBUS 150, 151, or 152).
Apply to be a Global Ambassador!
The UA Global Ambassador Program<http://arizona.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=cbd17bc2b08da7e624855fca7&id=0267c83708&e=6215e8efb6> is a leadership program for UA students interested in bridging cultures between American students and international students and serving as ambassadors for the international/global community.
UA Global Ambassadors serve as leaders of the Fall and Spring International Orientation Program, lead the Buddy Program<https://global.arizona.edu/study-abroad/ua-buddy-program?utm_source=UA+International+Students&utm_campaign=ea33bc0013-ISS_Newsletter_January_111_9_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_62fb85ac1a-ea33bc0013-217339417>, and encourage UA students to study abroad.
Students with international and/or intercultural experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The Global Ambassador Program is open to both international and domestic students. Undergraduate students who complete all program requirements will also receive a 100% engagement<http://arizona.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cbd17bc2b08da7e624855fca7&id=b0f6f2ae53&e=6215e8efb6> notation on their transcript.
Apply now<http://arizona.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=cbd17bc2b08da7e624855fca7&id=773996cf29&e=6215e8efb6>! The deadline to apply is February 27 at 12 pm. For any questions, email ncarampa at email.arizona.edu<mailto:ncarampa at email.arizona.edu>
GRA Selection/ Application
The Graduate Resident Assistant (GRA) is a live-in graduate student leadership position reporting to a full-time Community Director. The term of the GRA agreement is July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018. The GRA is a member of the La Aldea Graduate community and Residential Education Team. The position is essential in creating a caring and inclusive community, enforcing residential policies and procedures, and serving as an on call staff member for the La Aldea Community.
Graduate Resident Assistants receive a two-bedroom apartment, $1,000/semester in meal plan and $100/year CatCa$h. (No tuition remission is included as compensation for this position).
Interested applicants should visit the full job posting available on our website<http://www.life.arizona.edu/jobs/graduate-resident-assistant> by Sunday, February 26, 2017. Questions can be directed to laaldea at email.arizona.edu<mailto:laaldea at email.arizona.edu>
UA Spring Career Days!
In preparation for Spring Career Days, we have been busy planning "Prepare for the Fair Week<http://career.arizona.edu/events/prepareforthefair>" February 27-March 3rd - a comprehensive week of workshops, activities, and meaningful contact with employers to help students hit the ground running.
The diversity of programming which can be viewed in the previous hyperlink, falls under three main themes: Plan, Polish, and Present for students in various stages of their career development. Alongside this week will be another campaign for the Macy's Elevator Pitch Competition<http://career.arizona.edu/events/macys-elevator-pitch-competition>. Please encourage student participation as Macy's will be awarding the first and second place winners during Spring Career Days!
As our campus partner, we invite you to attend and hope you can further support "Prepare for the Fair Week<http://career.arizona.edu/events/prepareforthefair>" by directing faculty and students you work with to these pages to help promote programming of interest as well as the whole week of activities. Attached are a number of promotional flyers you may post and email. Please be sure to follow us on social media so you may share and repost any content to your respective accounts as well.
Employers in attendance during this week are:
* ADP
* Altria
* Caterpillar
* Enterprise
* Freeport-McMoRan
* GEICO
* JCPenney
* Raytheon
* Target
* Teach for America
* Vanguard
For questions, you may email Career Educators, Farrah Dalal at mailto:fdalal at email.arizona.edu or Sadie Randall at mailto:sadierandall at email.arizona.edu. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Visit our Schedule of Events <http://career.arizona.edu/welcome/schedule-events>
GPSC Calendar of Events:
Wed. Feb 22, 2017
Wildcat Wednesday: Featuring Graduate and Professional Students
9:00am - 1:00pm
Contact gpsclegislativeaffairs at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpsclegislativeaffairs at email.arizona.edu>.
Thur. Feb 23, 2017
GPSC Social - Happy Hour
Gentle Ben's
5:00 - 7:00pm
Mon. Feb 27, 2017
EB Meeting
SUMC CSIL Conference Room
6:00 - 8:00pm
Graduate & Professional Student Council
gpsc at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpsc at email.arizona.edu>
SUMC 323
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Carol Barnette
Administrative Assistant
Graduate Professional Student Council
Student Governance and Programs
The University of Arizona
SUMC 323B
520.626.7526
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