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October 2018
Alumni Career Conversation with LaShonda Brenson
Join us for lunch and a career conversation with Rackham alumna Dr. LaShonda Brenson. Dr. Brenson earned her Ph.D. in Political Science and currently serves as a Civil Rights Analyst at the U.S. Commission for Civil Rights. Prior to her current role, she was Research Director at Project Vote, a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded on the belief that an organized, diverse electorate is the key to a better America. Dr. Brenson will share insights from her work in both…
Find out more »Converting CVs to Resumes Lab
Are you ready to get the ball rolling and start fall semester off right? Are you a graduate student who is in need of a quick resume review, or suggestions on how to turn your CV into a resume? If so, then the CV to Resume Lab is for you. If you are in need of more feedback afterwards, feel free to make an appointment with us via Handshake! This workshop is designed for graduate students. Space is limited. For…
Find out more »Career Development for Student-Veterans
This workshop will teach participants how to leverage and translate their military experience into career success post-graduation. Appetizers will be served. Pre-registration is required at https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/wsEvents/wsreg.php?ws_id=679.
Find out more »Future Faculty Event to Enhance Diversity at Liberal Arts Colleges
Faculty from top liberal arts colleges are coming to University of Michigan on October 25 and 26 to promote greater diversity in the faculty at their institutions. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet one-on-one with a faculty member to discuss your individual job application portfolio materials (CVs, teaching philosophies, research statements, etc.) and hear about job opportunities at their colleges. Students who attend will also hear about work-life at a liberal arts college and get to network with…
Find out more »Publishing Your Work
As you move through your doctoral work, you will likely seek publication on your own or in conjunction with faculty and/or peers. In this session you will learn how to use scholarly tools to find publication venues, use author addenda to keep your intellectual property rights (rather than signing them away to publishers), and use tools to track the impact of your publications. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Space is limited. For faculty and staff,…
Find out more »Developing a Strong Effective Online and Social Media Presence
Networking and brand-building are key elements to career success! LinkedIn, specifically, can be a powerful tool for professional branding, networking, and exploration. The University Career Center will provide a hands-on workshop that allows Ph.D. students to learn to effectively use LinkedIn to accomplish their career development goals, and discuss elements of developing a brand and strategy for marketing yourself. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Space is limited. For faculty and staff, please contact RackhamEvents@umich.edu to…
Find out more »GRIN Board Game Night
GRIN (Graduate Rackham International) is BEYOND excited to announce our second Board Game Night of Fall 2018 (on the last Thursday of every month during Fall 2018 semester). Let us celebrate the end of October, play games, piano, 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. Register.
Find out more »Future Faculty Event to Enhance Diversity at Liberal Arts Colleges
Faculty from top liberal arts colleges are coming to University of Michigan on October 25 and 26 to promote greater diversity in the faculty at their institutions. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet one-on-one with a faculty member to discuss your individual job application portfolio materials (CVs, teaching philosophies, research statements, etc.) and hear about job opportunities at their colleges. Students who attend will also hear about work-life at a liberal arts college and get to network with…
Find out more »Write-Togethers
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. Pre-registration is required at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJsOdAKQTa455LH5e_jSQfI8n347y-JZLnmZ6GsbSPKlU0iQ/viewform.
Find out more »Designing Your Life Series
Note: This seminar meets 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, and 12/7. Participants must commit to attending all six sessions of the seminar. What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? Inspired by Stanford's Designing Your Life curriculum, this interactive, six-week seminar will teach graduate students principles for designing a fulfilling career. Participants must commit to attending all six sessions of the seminar and will receive a copy of Designing Your Life. The seminar…
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