Find resources, updates, and information of specific interest to graduate students in light of COVID-19.
April 2020
Online: Write-Together
Write-Togethers will be running remotely every Monday on BlueJeans. The primary objective of the Write-Together—to provide a supportive community environment where you can make progress on larger writing projects—does not change in the move from in-person to remote. As we start redefining what our daily lives look like, having a virtual community in place to hold yourself accountable to your larger writing goals can be a potentially anchoring structure. If you are able to join us, we will look forward…
Find out more »Webinar: Filing Taxes for Graduate Students
In light of COVID-19 and in alignment with university policy, Rackham is delivering our professional and academic programming when possible in alternative formats. This workshop will not be held in person but instead will be offered using Zoom technology. A link to the session is available on the registration page. Please join us for this session which will get you prepared for tax season and answer your questions. Please note, although all students are welcome, this session is geared towards…
Find out more »Online: Rackham North—Research-Based Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In light of COVID-19 and in alignment with university policy, Rackham is delivering our professional and academic programming when possible in alternative formats. This workshop will not be held in person but instead will be offered using Zoom technology. Please be sure to check your email the morning of the online workshop for the link to participate in the program. Have you often succeeded at an academic task even though you were afraid you wouldn't do well? Do you dread…
Find out more »Online: Graduate Students with Children Virtual Coffee Hour—Session Two
Please join the Rackham Graduate School and your fellow students with children during this virtual coffee hour. Come connect and share resources with your colleagues. Children and partners are welcome too! Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/bvEXl. 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…
Find out more »Online: GRIN Faculty Panel and Mentorship
GRIN is organizing an online panel discussion focused on the experiences of current U-M faculty who were international graduate students. Attendees can learn from faculty about how to best position themselves for faculty careers. This program will be conducted via BlueJeans. In addition to the panel, we also have a mentorship program that pairs international students/postdoctoral fellows with faculty mentors for a more personalized one-to-one interaction. Registration is required at https://myumi.ch/R5QmB.
Find out more »Online: Rackham North—Designing Your Curriculum Vitae
In light of COVID-19 and in alignment with university policy, Rackham is delivering our professional and academic programming when possible in alternative formats. This workshop will not be held in person but instead will be offered using Zoom technology. Please be sure to check your email the morning of the online workshop for the link to participate in the program. Do you need a Curriculum Vitae (CV), but all you have is a resume? CVs are required to apply to…
Find out more »Online: Write-Together
Write-Togethers will be running remotely every Monday on BlueJeans. The primary objective of the Write-Together—to provide a supportive community environment where you can make progress on larger writing projects—does not change in the move from in-person to remote. As we start redefining what our daily lives look like, having a virtual community in place to hold yourself accountable to your larger writing goals can be a potentially anchoring structure. If you are able to join us, we will look forward…
Find out more »Webinar: Nailing the Job Search in Uncertain Times—Part 1 (Inner Work)
People often jump into the job search process without having done the inner work needed to set them up for success. Join us to discover the keys to thriving at work and consider how they align with the direction you have in mind for your career. Since most of us struggle with confidence at some point in a job search, we’ll teach you powerful mindfulness tools that can help you stay calm, confident, and collected during the process. If you…
Find out more »May 2020
Webinar: Nailing the Job Search in Uncertain Times—Part 2 (Outer Work/Tactics)
How confident are you in the job search process? We’ll help you assess where you are in key areas such as personal branding, informational interviewing, networking, and job interviewing and teach you practical tips to help you succeed each step of the way. You'll also learn why creating a job search plan can help you maximize your search process for the results you want, and how to execute on it. Co-sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the U-M Alumni Association.…
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