Find resources, updates, and information of specific interest to graduate students in light of COVID-19.
July 2020
Coffee Chats for Ph.D. Students: Interviewing Tips and Strategies
We are offering a series of virtual coffee chats for the Ph.D. community, hosted by Rackham's embedded University Career Center career counselor. Each session is 45 minutes and we are invested in answering your questions about the future. The general topic for this session is interviewing during the current context (both informational interviewing for networking, and job interviews) and will include tips and time for Q&A. This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be…
Find out more »Building Your Credit During Graduate School
This workshop will explain the fundamental principles of building your credit during graduate school and provide practical strategies for debt management. This workshop is co-sponsored by Rackham and CEW+. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/NxjBV. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time…
Find out more »Creating A Compelling Resume
Are you having a hard time synthesizing your academic experiences to apply for opportunities beyond the professoriate? Whether you are looking to improve your current resume or build one from scratch, this workshop will help you craft a compelling resume that showcases your experiences, talents, and skills. If you have a draft resume, please have it on hand so you can refer to it during the workshop. Co-sponsored with Rackham Student Government. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/51zwd. We want to…
Find out more »LEAD: Bridging the Divide—Uniting Against Racism
LEAD, Leading Equity And Diversity, is a series of conversations where attendees have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of guests who lead DEI initiatives. This LEAD conversation will address the need to have people of all social identities (across race, gender, class, sexual orientation, etc.) involved in the fight against systemic racism. It’s human nature to be drawn to people who are similar to us and our desire to bond with our community intensifies under threat. How…
Find out more »August 2020
Fall Welcome
Rackham's Fall Welcome provides newly admitted graduate students the opportunity to learn about Rackham and resources that will enhance your experience at the University of Michigan. Hear from Rackham Dean Mike Solomon and leaders from Rackham's student organizations. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/jxBBK. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as…
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