Each month, an orientation session is offered for all new postdoctoral research fellows, and those with a new postdoctoral research fellow appointment in the U-M human resources system within the past two months at the University of Michigan. The orientation session includes information about the role of postdocs, working with your P.I./supervisor, campus resources, benefits […]
Did you hear about the Professional Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Program being offered through Rackham Graduate School? Would you like to learn more? Come to this virtual information session to gain an understanding of what the DEI Certificate Program is all about and ask any questions you may have from program facilitators and […]
Often called the “congressional watchdog,” the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that advises Congress about ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable, and responsive. One way GAO supports oversight of taxpayer dollars is by reporting on agency program and policy effectiveness, analyzing policy, and outlining options for Congress. GAO’s […]
Join us for this virtual presentation as we learn about resources available to student caregivers on the U-M Ann Arbor campus and in Washtenaw County and address the several common concerns among caregivers, including finding childcare and building community. This event is hosted in partnership with Rackham Graduate School and CEW+ and is open to […]
There are many different support services for graduate students who are navigating their studies with a disability. For this workshop, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and Academic Support and Access Partnerships (ASAP) are coming together to share resources and tips for students who have a disability or are neurodivergent. Join us to learn more, […]
Are you an international graduate student interested in pursuing an internship? We’re here to help! This informal information session will feature international graduate students who have gone through the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, as well as staff from the International Center, University Career Center, and Rackham Graduate School. We’ll cover general information for applying […]
This interactive workshop will focus on connecting with first-generation college students in graduate school and sharing the top recommendations from other first-generation college students on what success means in graduate school. Representatives from the First-Gen Gateway will share their experiences, events, and recommended resources for first-generation college students now in graduate school. Registration is required […]
The Ginsberg Center is a community and civic engagement center at the University of Michigan with a mission to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the university in order to advance social change for the public good. The Ginsberg Center is a fantastic place for resources and opportunities to enhance not only your […]
Are you a graduate student in the LGBTQIA2S+ community? Do you want to hear from other students’ experiences in the community at the University of Michigan? Do you want to learn about the wealth of resources available and meet other queer and trans graduate students? Join Rackham Graduate School and the Spectrum Center as we […]
In a world of exploitation, overwork, and burnout—where many of us rely on providing some form of labor to survive— what does regenerative and sustainable productivity look like for first-generation BIPOC students? In this interactive workshop, you will explore concrete time-management, project-management, self-care, and community care strategies for achieving personal and professional success. You’ll learn […]