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GPSC Newsletter                                       August 1, 2018

In this issue...

GPSC

GPSC Employment<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#Employment>

GPSC Opening Social<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#openingsocial>

Graduate Student Orientation<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#orientation>

News

Learning Assistants Quick Start Program for Fall 2018<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#Learningassistants>

WSIP People of Color (PoC) Writing Groups<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#WSIP>

 The Human Memory Lab- participants needed<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#humanlab>

Just In Time Workshops<applewebdata://18A35673-8F12-4610-BBA1-ED6088ED5B86#justintime>

GPSC Employment
CHIEF OF STAFF (.5 GA Position)
The Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) works with other entities across campus to represent graduate and professional student needs, and to advocate for policies and practice which improve graduate and professional education. The GPSC seeks a friendly, service-oriented graduate or professional student to help support and ensure the smooth operation of the organization. The Chief of Staff will provide needed administrative assistance and interface with administrators and organizations on campus to coordinate meetings and the administrative work of GPSC.
You can search the position by the job number (listed below) on Handshake.
Apply by 8/3<https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1777254?ref=web-app-job-search&search_id=b500b8a3-389f-4539-b3f0-50b5c31911ad>
Chief of Staff # 1777254

GPSC Opening Social

Back to School Graduate Social

Meet Graduate and Professional students from across UA campus!

Free pizza and soda!

Friday, August 24, 2018

5:00-7:00pm

@ No Anchovies

870 e. University Blvd

Graduate Student Orientation
August 15, 2018
8:00am - 2:00pm
Student Union Memorial Center North Ballroom
During orientation, new students will learn about available UA resources, get tips on surviving graduate school, met new peers, and meet the UA mascots, Wilbur and Wilma! The vendor fair will wrap up the day. Students will receive a free 18oz coffee tumbler in addition to the information packet. (Limited supplies, first-come, first-serve).
Information sessions will be presented on a variety of topics to help you make the transition to graduate school will be held throughout the morning. These typically include the following (subject to change):

  *   Financial Aid and Funding Resources for Graduate Education
  *   External Funding Resources
  *   Mentoring Opportunities
  *   Coping with Stress
  *   UA Library Resources
  *   Campus Health Services and Student Health Insurance
  *   Time Management Tips
  *   Career Services for Graduate Students
  *   Tips for Teaching Assistants
Additionally, many UA clubs, organizations, and departments will also attend the afternoon orientation vendor fair so that you can become acquainted with other opportunities and services offered on campus.

Learning Assistants Quick Start Program for Fall 2018
Prior to each semester, we offer the Learning Assistants Quick Start Program<http://academicaffairs.arizona.edu/learning-assistants-quick-start-program>. The hybrid Quick Start Program is designed to give Learning Assistants (Graduate Teaching Assistants and undergraduate preceptors) an opportunity to learn from local and national experts about evidence-based teaching and learning strategies and to collaborate with their UA peers to prepare for their important responsibilities. We will offer a separate track for LAs who have completed the Quick Start Program previously.  The Fall 2018 program is scheduled for August 13-19, 2018. The online portion is expected to take LAs 5-6 hours to complete. The face-to-face event for LAs and faculty is scheduled for 5-6:30pm on Sunday, August 19th.  A light dinner will be served. If you would like your LAs to participate, please reply to this email with the following information:

*         Names

*         Email addresses

*         Whether they are new or returning participants in the Quick Start Program
If you need more information, please visit http://academicaffairs.arizona.edu/learning-assistants-quick-start-program or contact Sarah Grace, sgrace at email.arizona.edu<mailto:sgrace at email.arizona.edu> with questions.

WSIP People of Color (PoC) Writing Groups
Sustained academic writing groups for University of Arizona graduate students
Facilitated WSIP PoC writing groups offer the following services:
* Weekly meetings
* Peer review
* Writing time
* Instruction
* Mentorship
* Resource support

What

  *   People of Color Writing Group for Master's Students
  *   People of Color Writing Group for PhD Students
  *    Women of Color Writing Group for PhD Students
Who: UA graduate students who identify as people of color
When:

  *   Academic Year 2018-19
  *   Weekly meetings begin in September 2018
Where:

  *   Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP)
  *   Geronimo Building
  *   800 E. University Blvd., Ste. 200
Cost:  Free
Space is limited.
Apply online at WSIP People of Color Writing Groups<https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0f6Ux6BISJ3gkMR> or at www.wsip.arizona.edu<http://www.wsip.arizona.edu>
Contact: Dr. Andrea Hernandez Holm,  ahholm at email.arizona.edu<mailto:ahholm at email.arizona.edu>

 The Human Memory Lab- participants needed

The Human Memory Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona is recruiting young adults ages 21 to 30 to participate in a study investigating memory process by describing life experiences. The study will take approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete. Monetary compensation will be provided.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please call Aubrey at (520) 621-4003 or email neuropsychologyofmemory at gmail.com<mailto:neuropsychologyofmemory at gmail.com>

An Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The University of Arizona reviewed and approved this research project, according to applicable regulations and University policies.

See attached flyer

Just In Time Workshops

Just-in-Time Workshops are offered in August during the two weeks before classes start. They focus on topics that are high priority at the start of the year and are designed to help UA instructors get the semester off to a great start.

Each Just-in-Time Workshop includes a blend of best teaching practices and practical "how-to" information. Participants are guided to use the information during the workshops and have ample opportunities to ask questions. The workshops are open to any UA instructors, including graduate teaching assistants. Note that one workshop is specifically for TAs.

Registration for these workshops will be on the OIA website<https://oia.arizona.edu/> under workshops and classes.

Session titles are listed below. See attached document (2018 JIT Workshop Schedule) for times and locations

Thursday, August 9, 2018

  *   How can I use Panopto effectively?
  *   How can I build a useful syllabus in D2L Brightspace
  *   How can I use D2L Brightspace Page Templates
  *   How do I set up grades in D2L Brightspace

Friday, August 10, 2018

  *   OIA Open House
  *   How can I use clickers effectively?
  *   What do instructors need to know about General Education requirements & best practices?
  *   What do instructors new to D2L Brightspace need to know?
  *   How can I build community in in my Course using D2L Brightspace?

Monday, August 13, 2018

  *   How can I use Zoom effectively?
  *   How can I use D2L Brightspace to make my course more inclusive?
  *   Should we teach students about plagiarism

Thursday, August 16, 2018

  *   What do TAs need to know about D2L Brightspace?
  *   OIA Open House
  *   How can I manage content in D2L Brightspace to help students stay organized?
  *   What do instructors new to D2L Brightspace need to know?

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