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Research-Based Strategies for Combatting Impostor Phenomenon

East Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, 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 […]

Information Manipulation in Digital Spaces: Doing Public Interest Research Amidst Political Pressure with Renée DiResta

Amphitheatre, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Renée DiResta studies adversarial abuse online—ways that people attempt to manipulate, harass, or target others within the constantly evolving landscape of digital platforms. She will discuss her empirical research on the ways propagandists deliberately undermine belief in the legitimacy of institutions that make society work and share how she translates her work into policy suggestions […]

Writing a Diversity Statement

Online

Increasingly, hiring committees are interested in how prospective faculty job candidates will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As a result, many academic employers have begun to request a diversity statement as part of the faculty job application process. In this interactive session, we will discuss best practices for writing diversity statements, examine sample […]

Inclusive Leadership: Creating Inclusive Environments

1330 Professional Education Center 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI, United States

Having diverse individuals on a team or in an organization does not automatically make that space inclusive. Inclusive leaders create environments where a diverse group of individuals can thrive. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss traits and practices of inclusive leaders and why it matters to create an environment in which all employees/members have […]

Change It Up!© Bystander Intervention

Kalamazoo Room, 2nd Floor, Michigan League 911 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Change It Up!© brings bystander intervention skills to students for the purpose of building supportive and respectful communities. Change It Up!© is based on a nationally recognized five-step bystander intervention model that develops students’ skills and confidence when intervening in situations that negatively impact campus climate. This workshop explores how students’ identities and experiences impact […]

Community Engaged Course Design Workshop Information Session

Online

This information session is an opportunity for graduate students to ask questions and learn more about the Community Engaged Course Design Workshop facilitated by staff at Rackham and the Ginsberg Center for Community Service Learning. The Community Engaged Course Design Workshop is a semester-long professional development workshop for graduate students from any discipline interested in […]

Inclusive Leadership: Creating an Inclusive Environment

Conference Room 4, 1st Floor, Michigan League 911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Having diverse individuals on a team or in an organization does not make that space automatically inclusive. Inclusive leaders create environments where a diverse group of individuals can thrive. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss traits and practices of inclusive leaders and why it matters to create an environment in which all employees/members have […]

Interviewing Tips and Strategies

Online

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate […]

Overcoming Financial Anxiety

Online

This workshop is designed for students who are looking to learn more about how being a first-generation wealth builder may impact their lives. Through exploring how our relationship with money develops, financial anxiety, and our money mindsets, we will discuss how this impacts our financial behaviors. Personal finance has often left the nuances of emotion […]

Navigating Difficult Conversations

West Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street, 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 […]