by Olivia Walch | Feb 5, 2016 | Resources
Most graduate students I know have that thing they do they when get stuck on a problem. Some get outside, some cook, some nap– I grab the U-Move schedule and see what classes are happening. Fast-forward a few hours to the end of yoga class: I'm lying on my...
by Natalie Bartolacci | Oct 14, 2014 | Resources
In Fall 2013, Rackham set out to learn more about the international student experience at U-M, particularly for new students. To this end, we held focus groups with current international students. Students shared a wealth of information with us during these group...
by Janet A. Weiss | Feb 18, 2014 | Resources
How did you get your first job after graduate school? The complex job market for Master’s and Ph.D. graduates can be daunting. Rackham Graduate School now offers graduate students more resources dedicated to professional development and career exploration. A doctoral...
by Darlene Ray-Johnson | Jun 12, 2013 | Resources
Having problems or concerns related to your academic or personal life? Perhaps I can help. My role as Rackham’s Resolution Officer is to help graduate students and postdocs resolve a wide range of concerns, problems, or conflicts. Perhaps you are trying to manage an...
by Darlene Ray-Johnson | Nov 12, 2012 | Resources
Attending graduate school is a significant investment of time and money. Some students leave full-time employment to pursue a graduate degree and find themselves balancing the costs of graduate school and daily living on a fixed income. What do you do in the event of...
by Carol D Tucker | Nov 1, 2012 | Resources
Do you know how health care works on campus? University Health Service (UHS) is your campus health clinic, providing comprehensive services in one building on central campus, very near Rackham Graduate School. When you are a currently enrolled U-M student (Ann Arbor...
by Peter Hitchcock | Oct 19, 2012 | Resources
Are you passionate about teaching? Are you engaged in thinking about research ethics? Would you like to create a course that teaches the responsible conduct of research at the U-M? The Rackham Graduate School is seeking two Ph.D. students to participate in a graduate...
by Darlene Ray-Johnson | Dec 12, 2011 | Resources
Last week I wrote about Rackham’s Emergency Fund. I want to follow up by noting that, at some time during your graduate career, you may experience a significant financial emergency that does not meet the eligibility requirements for the Rackham Graduate Student...
by Darlene Ray-Johnson | Oct 15, 2011 | Resources
My role as Rackham Resolution Officer is to help graduate students and postdocs resolve concerns, problems, or conflicts with regards to University policies, procedures, and decisions. The services of the Resolution Officer are available to all Rackham graduate...
