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February 2019
Write Together
Write Together sessions provide structure, space, and time for graduate writers working on papers, theses, and dissertations. Write-together sessions bring graduate writers into a common quiet space to work. We will also offer short presentations on writing and work productivity, distribute writing support and information. Refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Cover Letter Writing for Ph.D. Students
Cover letters are an essential part of the job search process. However, crafting them is often very difficult. The University Career Center will host an educational and practical workshop that introduces you to the purpose of the cover letter and how to effectively describe yourself and your experience within a cover letter. Pre-registration is required at https://myumi.ch/6QmkO.
Find out more »MSI Outreach and Planning Grant Info Session
As part of a broader campus-wide strategy of complementary efforts to support and enhance bilateral relationships between the University of Michigan and Minority Serving Institution (MSIs), Rackham Graduate School is offering funding opportunities through the MSI Outreach and Collaboration Grant competition. Please join us to learn more about the funding opportunity. Informational session attendance is not required to be considered for the grant but is encouraged. Pre-registration is required at https://myumi.ch/aM5MW.
Find out more »Towards Transformative Change: Institutional Self-Assessment and Relationship Building Between U-M and MSIs
Minority Serving Institutions have and continue to play an integral role in granting access, building knowledge, and empowering change that impacts both individuals and society. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, whose legacy we commemorate as a critical figure in the advancement of civil rights and social justice, is an alumnus of Morehouse College—an MSI. Implicit in Dr. King’s push for righteousness, peace, and justice was an immense desire to transform how people of a nation and ultimately the world…
Find out more »Clothing Exchange
Interested in sustainability? Looking to freshen up your wardrobe? Join GRIN for this budget friendly and sustainable event. Bring some of your unwanted clothes that are clean and in good condition and swap them out for something different. If you donate you can select five items for free. If you don't bring anything to donate you can still participate. Each item is $1-2. Proceeds will support future GRIN events. All clothes that are not selected will be donated to charity…
Find out more »Structuring Content with Raymond McDaniel
What kinds of arguments can you use a dissertation to make, and how can you frame or position those arguments? Once you've committed to an argument, how do you arrange your dissertation to best serve it? How can you think about the overall shape of what you're doing and making? The Structuring Content workshop will present graduate students with an opportunity to consider these questions, learn about some of the common components of dissertations in the humanities and social sciences,…
Find out more »Doctoral Candidate Write-In
Spend some time getting a jump start on your dissertation writing. Food and beverages will be provided. Pre-registration is required at https://myumi.ch/6kQ29.
Find out more »Rackham North: Designing Your Curriculum Vitae
Do you need a Curriculum Vitae (CV), but all you have is a resume? CVs are required to apply for research and academic positions, and very often for fellowships and scholarships. If you've had a resume for a while, but you are now pursuing research and you need to develop a CV, this workshop is for you. If you have a resume, bring a printout to the workshop. Bring a laptop if available. Pre-registration is requested at https://myumi.ch/Jm05y.
Find out more »How to Market Yourself as an International Graduate Student
Are you an international student looking for a job or internship? Attend a workshop aimed at providing international graduate students with tips and guidance on personal branding to assist in your job search. It will help you realize benefits of your background, and more important, help you showcase your skills on your resume and during interviews with potential employers in a creative and useful manner. Pre-registration is requested at myumi.ch/a8zpG.
Find out more »GRIN Board Game Night
Let's celebrate the beginning of spring break, play games, and make new friendships over a night of board games and food. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Come out, bring friends, and lets have fun. Pre-registration is requested at myumi.ch/aZoyR.
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