[Plsgs] FW: GPSC Newsletter
Lambert, Georgina M - (glambert)
glambert at email.arizona.edu
Wed Jan 30 09:02:44 MST 2019
From: Graduate and Professional Student Council <gpsc at email.arizona.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 8:14 AM
To: Lambert, Georgina M - (glambert) <glambert at email.arizona.edu>
Subject: GPSC Newsletter
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GPSC News
-Spring 2019 Grant Information
-Student Showcase 2019
New Resources
-Graduate Students of Color’s Business Meeting
-Preparing for Faculty Job Applications: Workshop Series
Old Resources
-ADB to PHD Spring Writing Workshop Series
-WISP Workshops Spring 2019
-UA Faculty/Staff Choir
-Childcare Funding
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Spring 2019 Grant Information
Please be aware of new application dates for GPSC Travel Grants! Round 3 applications are due February 15th. Round 4 applications are due April 15th. Also don't forget that faculty statements of support are due at the same time as applications. More information available at http://www.gpsc.arizona.edu/travel-grants<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=9d92227714&e=f446cbb14c> or by contacting gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu>
JUDGES NEEDED FOR ALL SPRING
GRANT ROUNDS
Please volunteer to judge for the GPSC Travel Grants, Research and Projects Grants, and Professional Opportunities Development Grants programs. No experience is necessary-- we'll provide all the training you need to accurately and fairly assess proposals. Previous judges have said it gives them a better idea of how to make their proposals top-notch, too. Time commitment is about 1-3 hours per month. Contact gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gpscfunding at email.arizona.edu> to let us know you're interested!
5th Annual Grad Slam
The Graduate Center and the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) are excited to announce the fifth annual Grad Slam presentation competition. We encourage you to participate in our workshops and the competition this
Spring Semester.
Grad Slam 2019 Key Dates
* January 9, 2019: Registration for Grad Slam Competition and Workshops Opens
* January 14 – March 12, 2019: Grad Slam Information Sessions and Workshops
* February 19, 2019: Deadline to Register for Grad Slam Competition
* March 19-20, 2019: Grad Slam Competition Preliminary Rounds
Grad Slam is a great opportunity for students to enhance their public speaking skills, especially for diverse audiences. The presentations done at Grad Slam are similar to quick TEDx and Three Minute Thesis (3MT) talks. To help students prepare, the Grad Slam team has arranged a 7-week workshop series on subjects that will help you in Grad Slam and in other presentations. The workshops are open to all graduate students and attendance is not contingent upon participation in the competition, although we hope you do compete.
Should you decide to compete in Grad Slam, you will have the opportunity to win up to $3,000 and will receive complimentary videos of your presentation along with feedback from the judges.
Please send any questions to gradcenter at email.arizona.edu<mailto:gradcenter at email.arizona.edu>.
WHEN: March 19, 2019 to
April 2, 2019
WHERE: UA Campus
AWARDS:
1st place: $3,000
2nd place: $2,000
3rd place: $1,000
Themed Awards: $1000 each
More information about Grad Slam is available on the Grad Slam website: (www.gradcenter.arizona.edu/ua-grad-slam<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=4d6bf524da&e=f446cbb14c>) where you can find resources, schedules, and watch videos of past finalists.
Spring 2019 Grad Slam Information Session
& Workshops:
The Graduate Center and the Graduate & Professional Student Council are excited to offer a series of information sessions and workshops for students. Through partnerships with the UA Toastmasters groups and professors across campus, we are able to offer workshops on a wide range of topics and skills that will help students prepare for Grad Slam and enhance their public speaking skills. All students may attend the workshops. Students do not have to be competing in Grad Slam to attend.
Registration is encouraged. Registration information is available at http://gradcenter.arizona.edu/ua-grad-slam<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=578667dc67&e=f446cbb14c>
Where: Graduate Center, Room 4, 1600 E 1st Street, unless otherwise noted.
Information Session Schedule:
Workshop Schedule:
Mondays from 5 PM to 6 PM and Thursdays at 12 PM to 1 PM
January 28 and 31: Communicating the Problem and Answering the So What Question
Attendees will learn about strategies for communicating to a diverse audience the problem(s) their work addresses and strategies for communicating the importance of their work a.k.a. answering the "So What?" question.
February 4 and 7: Communicating Benefits and Solutions to Your Audience
Attendees will learn about ways to identify the benefits and solutions of their work for a variety of audiences. The workshop will also explore how to connect benefits and solutions to each other and to other parts of one's Message Box.
February 11 and 14: Crafting a Memorable Message
Attendees will learn strategies for making presentations to diverse audiences memorable and will have an opportunity to get feedback on ideas they have for their next presentation.
February 18 and 21: Visual Design Considerations
Attendees will learn strategies for visual design of slides and related visual aids for oral presentations.
February 25 and 28: Presenting with Confidence and through Body Language and Vocal Variety
Attendees will learn how to mitigate presentation anxiety and strategies for using body language and vocal variety.
March 11and 14: Presentation Run-Throughs and Feedback
Get evaluative and non-evaluative feedback on your Grad Slam presentation or another presentation
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Graduate Students of Color’s Business Meeting
THURS. JANUARY 31ST @12:30PM
CHAVEZ BLDG ROOM 211 *LUNCH PROVIDED*
Graduate Students of Color join us in discussing the group’s next steps in becoming an officially recognized organization at the U of A. We will also discuss our upcoming events, including socials, for Spring 2019 & Fall 2019. This is a great time to provide feedback, suggestions, & get INVOLVED!
Preparing for Faculty Job Applications: Workshop Series
A participatory workshop series focused on the academic job market
Sponsored by: Graduate and Professional Student Council, Graduate Center Office of Instruction, and Assessment Postdoctoral Affairs Think Tank
Register @ https://tinyurl.com/jobmarketSP2019<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=1c73a21cf7&e=f446cbb14c>
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For anyone pursuing a college faculty position at any institution type
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Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or internet-capable device
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Resources will be shared for all workshops
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Refreshments will be provided!
Location: Graduate Center and Postdoctoral Affairs Classroom, 1600 E 1st St
1. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 12-1pm - Developing your Teaching and Research Statements
2. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 12-1 pm - Creating ePortfolios and an Online Presence
3. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 12-1 pm - Writing Diversity Statements
4. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 12-1 pm - Preparing for the Academic Job Interview
For questions, please contact Erin Dokter (edokter at email.arizona.edu<mailto:edokter at email.arizona.edu>).
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From ABD to PhD Spring 2019 Writing Workshop Series
Literature Review 2.0: Synthesizing Information
Thursday, January 31, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Graduate Center, Room 4
Register at the following link: http://bit.ly/2VVeG5O<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=38acde929d&e=f446cbb14c>
Description: In this workshop, we will discuss how to synthesize information gathered from secondary sources, including how and when to paraphrase and use direct quotations.
Sentence Fluency
Thursday, February 28, 4:30pm-6:30pm,
Graduate Center, Room 4
Register at the following link: http://bit.ly/2svfUqY<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=61736a9de3&e=f446cbb14c>
Description: In this workshop, we will focus on issues that interfere with sentence-level fluency, including grammar patterns, transitions, and sentence structure.
Writing In-depth Analysis to Support Your Research
Thursday, March 28, 4:30pm-6:30pm,
Graduate Center, Room 4
Register at the following link: http://bit.ly/2TQO18s<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=dc7c6a5071&e=f446cbb14c>
Description: In this workshop, we will discuss how to write thoughtful and relevant interpretations of data and findings.
The UA Graduate Center is located at 1600 E. 1st Street.
Phone: (520) 621-0580.
Email David Bradshaw at bradshad at email.arizona.edu<mailto:bradshad at email.arizona.edu> with registration questions.
Purpose: To provide instructional support, discuss writing-related concerns about the dissertation process, and introduce strategies to facilitate writing. Participants should bring a short sample of their writing to workshop and be prepared to write and work collaboratively with peers from diverse disciplines. Pre-registration is requested. Workshops are free to attend.
This series is available in-person and on-line for ABD (All But Dissertated) students. ABD students will be given registration priority for in-person attendance. Non-ABD students and Post-docs are welcome to attend online. The link for online access will be emailed to registered participants.
WSIP Workshops and Services Spring 2019
Monday Workshops
(2:00pm – 2:50pm, Geronimo 216)
Feb. 11 Improving Grammar and Style
Feb. 25 Using References Effectively
Mar. 11 Sentence Length and Variety
Mar. 25 Developing Your Vocabulary and Academic Voice
Wednesday Workshops
(10:00am – 10:50am, Geronimo 216 or
Zoom as noted)
Feb. 6 Challenges, Tips, and Resources for Second Language Writers
Feb. 20 Writing Personal Statements
Mar. 20 Writing a Grant Proposal
Apr. 3 Writing a Diversity Statement
Visit our website at wsip.arizona.edu<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=d8573fbcfe&e=f446cbb14c> for details.
Call our main office at (520) 621-5849 for more information.
Free WSIP services include the following:
• Individual and Small-Group Tutoring by appointment in person or via Skype (Jan. 14-May 3)
• Walk-in Tutoring, no appointment necessary (Jan. 14-May 3)
• Regular Weekly Workshop Series (Jan. 23 – Apr. 3); wsip.arizona.edu/workshop-series<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=e24675c48a&e=f446cbb14c>)
• Graduate Writing Institute: A three-week intensive summer writing program for graduate students (June 3-21)
• Additional Writing Institutes
Fee-based services include the following:
• Job-Market Preparation
• Custom workshops and presentations
• Faculty, Staff, Community tutoring and writing groups; extra student tutoring and writing groups
• Professional editing (wsip.arizona.edu/eform/submit/editing-service-request-form<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=5de05c4804&e=f446cbb14c>)
UA Faculty/Staff Choir
Do you like to sing? UA graduate/professional students interested in choral singing are welcome and invited to join the UA Faculty/Staff Choir! This mixed voice choir, under the direction of Gabriel Machado (himself a UA grad student, in Vocal Conducting), is non-auditioned and accepts all singers who wish to participate. We sing a wide range of choral works, including classical, folk, spiritual, novelty, Broadway, and seasonal music. We perform several times each year on campus and
around the Tucson area.
We rehearse on Mondays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:50 pm, in the Music Building, Room 106. Come join us anytime. First meeting for Spring 2019 will be Thursday, January 10, and then again on
Monday, January 14.
Take a singing break twice a week with the Faculty/Staff Choir and enjoy fellowship with UA employees and grad students through choral music! To learn more, visit our website (http://facultystaffchoir.arizona.edu/home<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=6e730c39bf&e=f446cbb14c>), listen to us in a short promotional video
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Yes, grad school is a busy time, but remember: if you’re too busy to sing, you’re too busy.
Childcare Funding
Life & Work Connections has resources to help with the cost of childcare for students through Childcare Choice.
The University of Arizona offers reimbursement for qualified, childcare expenses with UofA Childcare Choice. UofA Childcare Choice - through Life & Work Connections - has two components: an employee program and a student program. Funds are still available to students in need.
Visit https://lifework.arizona.edu/cc/childcare-choice-student<https://arizona.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af018f756d1ccbea4673d3677&id=164f16a594&e=f446cbb14c> for more information and the link to apply.
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