In this interactive session, Rackham experts in conflict resolution will discuss the ways in which conflict can manifest in our academic and personal spheres and will explore strategies to navigate and address difficult conversations. You will leave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication, able to approach difficult conversations with more confidence in […]
A CV is an essential document in the academic sphere. CVs are frequently required to apply for funding, awards, and academic positions. A well-organized and comprehensive CV can elevate your application by clearly communicating your achievements and track record of productivity. This session will cover: The many sections of a CV and organization Best practices […]
Please join the Rackham chapter of the Bouchet Honor Society as they host a national conversation regarding graduate student mental health. This event will feature U-M Rackham Associate Dean Arthur Verhoogt, co-chair of the Rackham Graduate Student Mental Health Task Force, Yale University's Mary O'Brien, director of clinical training with the Department of Psychology, and […]
Help Rackham better understand your needs! Participate in a focus group dedicated to understanding the professional development needs of graduate students with disabilities. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/z18wM. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link […]
Write-Together sessions provide structure, accountability, and support for graduate writers working on writing at any stage, from papers to theses to journal articles to dissertations and more. For each of these sessions, participants can meet in-person or access a Zoom link and a shared Google document that will serve as a communal virtual space. Students […]
Help Rackham better understand your needs! Participate in a focus group dedicated to understanding the professional development needs of LGBTQ+ graduate students. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/7eE32. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to […]
If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter, attend the Rackham's Resolution Office's open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the […]
This workshop will meet the needs of those applying for the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, but is open to any graduate student seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process […]
Engendering Respectful Communities (ERC) is a one-session workshop combining multiple instructional tools to engage graduate students in meaningful dialogue about the various forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination, that they may encounter. Participants are then able to build skills to intervene safely in potentially harmful situations. ERC workshops make use of […]
Help Rackham better understand your needs! Participate in a focus group dedicated to understanding the professional development needs of graduate students with children. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/RWbpm. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link […]