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January 2021
Rackham North: How to Approach Winter 2021—Attending to Well-Being and Setting Actionable, Attainable Goals in a Pandemic
The paradox of well-being is the knowledge that we NEED to devote time to attending to well-being, and yet, something else always rises to the top in terms of priorities. This session is less about well-being frameworks, and more about personalizing how to put ideas into action and create accountability for your own mental health and well-being. What you can expect in this one hour session: No break-out rooms A brief grounding mindfulness exercise, where you can relax and turn…
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Rackham North: Assessing Organizational Culture Through a DEI Lens
How do you assess whether organizations are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an applicant? Come learn about how to assess various aspects of an organization’s culture during the job and internship search process through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. During this session you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of navigating this process and practice actionable strategies to evaluate an organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral…
Find out more »Rackham North: Diversity in STEM
This workshop discusses the impact diversity has on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and the importance of academic success, cultural competence, and socio-political consciousness. This session provides an overview of how persons from a diverse background can obtain and maximize grants, social support, mentoring, and training to become independent leaders in STEM. Additional workshop topics include developing a research identity and funding portfolio. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact RackhamEvents@umich.edu…
Find out more »Rackham North: We’re Biased. So Now What?—Personalizing and Mitigating Unconscious Bias
Many of us are committed to DEI and accept the extensive evidence from scholarly studies in psychology and neuroscience demonstrating that we all have unconscious biases that affect our interactions with others. The goals of this workshop are for participants to: 1) gain knowledge of societal biases and self-awareness of their unconscious biases and 2) develop strategies to advocate for inclusion in light of unconscious bias. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff,…
Find out more »March 2021
Rackham North: Developing Collaborative Practices and Skills
The shape of research, creative scholarship, and teaching is in flux. In order to thrive, students and practitioners need collaborative know-how. ArtsEngine and Rackham North invite you to a first-hand experience that engages deeply with the future of the research university and what it means for interdisciplinary collaboration in research and creation. In this workshop, students will develop collaborative know-how to forge new interdisciplinary collaborations or fine-tune existing ones. With an emphasis on practice, productive techniques, and reflection, the workshop…
Find out more »Rackham North: Cultural Competencies During the Interview Process
Attend this session to learn more about inclusive interviewing from both sides. We will talk about how cultural awareness and experiences influence power dynamics during an interview. We will also discuss how employers might structure a culturally competent interview. To this end, you'll learn and practice responses that center on your authentic self. You'll also hear what's universal about the interview process so you can prepare for the conversations. This session is tailored for international and BIPOC students and postdocs…
Find out more »Rackham North: Demonstrating a Commitment to Diversity
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. This interactive workshop will 1) show how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews, 2) provide opportunities for reflection on how you demonstrate your commitment to DEI, and 3) provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related to DEI. This workshop is designed primarily for graduate students seeking non-academic jobs beyond the professoriate. This workshop is designed for graduate…
Find out more »Rackham North: Strategies and Resources for Improving Productivity and Time Management
This one-hour interactive session will provide graduate students with strategies and resources for improving their time management and productivity. We will discuss the culture and features of life as a graduate student, examine how individuals react and respond to productivity demands, and share best practices and resources for creating individual productivity plans. This workshop is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff, please contact RackhamEvents@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance. Registration is required…
Find out more »April 2021
Rackham North: Knowing Your Strengths
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Research shows that knowing and focusing on your strengths helps to increase your engagement and satisfaction at work. Come and learn how using a strengths-based approach will help you to achieve higher levels of overall personal well-being, productivity, and professional success. As a pre-requisite of this workshop, you will take the Gallup Strengthsfinder assessment to learn your top five strengths. During the workshop, you will engage in…
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