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Sweetland Write-Together

Space 2435, North Quad 105 South State Street, Ann Arbor, United States

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 […]

Navigating Difficult Conversations

East Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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 […]

Designing and Creating Effective Posters

East Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Conference posters are for more than just communicating your research. While a good poster will help you tell a succinct story about your project, a great poster will serve as a platform for engaging in meaningful discussion with your audience and building your network. Join us for a two-part workshop to learn best practices for: […]

Sweetland Write-Together

Space 2435, North Quad 105 South State Street, Ann Arbor, United States

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 […]

MORE (STUDENT) Session: Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start

Online

This workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as […]

MORE (FACULTY) Session: Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start

Online

This workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as […]

Research-Based Strategies for Combating “Impostor Syndrome”

East Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating your work or avoid opportunities for critical feedback? Do you have trouble accepting praise or acknowledging your accomplishments? Do you worry about being exposed as an academic fraud? Have you ever questioned […]

Annual Rackham Connect Networking Event

Online

Presenting Rackham Connect's first annual networking event! Join us for a virtual game night to connect Rackham students and Rackham alumni with friendly competition, networking, and prizes. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/WJVdV. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please […]

Sweetland Write-Together

Space 2435, North Quad 105 South State Street, Ann Arbor, United States

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 […]

Delivering an Engaging Poster Presentation

Center Room, Pierpont Commons, North Campus 2101 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Conference posters are for more than just communicating your research. While a good poster will help you tell a succinct story about your project, a great poster will serve as a platform for engaging in meaningful discussion with your audience and building your network. Join us for a two-part workshop to learn best practices for: […]