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TGS Graduation Deadlines Approach
Students planning to receive a degree in June 2008 should login to CAESAR to submit an Application for Degree form today, April 4.
Doctoral students planning to graduate in June 2008 should consult the Checklist for Doctoral Degree Completion [PDF] to confirm that all filing requirements have been met. Students who plan to receive a Master's degree should login to CAESAR to submit a Master's Degree Completion form by May 16.
If you are a graduating PhD or MFA student (or December 2007 graduate) in WCAS, Kellogg, The School of Communication, or a TGS Interdisciplinary Program, you are invited to participate in The Graduate School Hooding Ceremony on Friday, June 20. Students who would like to participate should submit the Intent to Participate form by May 9 . Those who would like to purchase regalia must fill out an order form no later than April 18 . The deadline for renting regalia is May 1.
If you are a graduating doctoral or MFA student in the School of Music, School of Education and Social Policy, or McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, follow the directions for you as listed on this Web site.
Call Made for 2008 TGS Hooding Ceremony Volunteers
Planning for The Graduate School 2008 Hooding Ceremony is underway.
Current graduate students not being hooded this year are encouraged to volunteer at the 2008 Hooding Ceremony, on June 20 at Noon. Volunteers attend one planning meeting and assist with the ceremony from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Volunteers may attend the hooding ceremony without a ticket as well as the lunch reception that follows. Interested volunteers should contact Kate Veraldi, Coordinator of Student Services at The Graduate School.
Earth Day Celebrations at Northwestern Focus on Reduction of Waste
On Earth Day, April 22, NU will be constructing “Mt. Trashmore,” a mountain of trash representing the refuse generated on campus.
Come see how much waste Northwestern generates and learn what you can do to help shrink the mountain. The event will take place to the west of Lunt Hall from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd. Check the NU Recycling Web site in the coming weeks for more information. This event is a combined effort of NU Recycling, Facilities Management, Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW), Students for Ecological and Environmental Development (SEED), Environmental Campus Outreach at Hillel (ECO) and the NU Sustainability Working Group. The event is weather permitting.
Free Test of Spoken English Preparation Workshops Offered to Graduate Students
Five free weekly sessions are offered beginning Thursday, April 10, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
The Graduate Student ESL program offers free test preparation workshops to graduate students for oral English exams such as the SPEAK/TOEFL-IBT during the fall and spring quarters. Learn effective language skills and strategies for test-taking, take a practice test in a real test-taking environment, and get immediate feedback from trained instructors. Students must register in advance in order to participate by contacting Assistant Director Elisa Sneed German. Students are expected to attend all 5 sessions.
Conference Travel Grants Available for PhD and MFA Students
Conference Travel Grants provide funds to assist PhD and MFA students traveling to conferences or seminars to make presentations on behalf of the University.
Students are eligible to receive one Conference Travel Grant per academic year. The final deadline for receipt of all 2007/08 Conference Travel Grant applications is Friday, June 13, 2008. Students should apply two months prior to the conference whenever possible. For more information, go to the Conference Travel Grant Web site.
CTA Begins Southbound Phase of Three-Track Project
Beginning on March 30th, Phase 2 of three-track construction work began
CTA U-Pass users may be interested in details of the CTA Three-Track construction project that involves changes at the at Belmont and Fullerton el stops. For more information on how this project may affect your commute to/from Northwestern, go to our CTA Three-Track Project Web site.
2008-2009 Community Building Proposals Due May 15
Help develop programming that brings together groups of students who would ordinarily not come into contact with each other!
TGS' Community Building groups and programming continue to help stem the isolation that graduate students often experience in their laboratories and libraries. Details on the how to apply - and guidelines for programming - can be found on TGS' Community Building Web site.
Proposal-Writing Workshops Continue
The Office of Fellowships offers proposal-writing workshops for all graduate departments.
Interested students should contact Stephen Hill to arrange a workshop in the Spring Quarter. In the workshop students learn what funding agencies seek in fellowship proposals, how to identify sources of funding, the elements that make up a complete proposal, and how to turn an interesting topic into a researchable question. Stephen Hill can be reached by phone at 847.491.2617, or by e-mail at s-hill@northwestern.edu.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines at the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence
- Meaningful Talk in the Classroom: Leading Effective Discussions
Friday, April 11th, 2:00-4:00pm; Registration Required
Class size, the mix of student personalities, the topic, and disciplinary differences all play important roles in determining how well a discussion works. Discuss the purposes of discussions, how to connect discussion with other classroom activities, methods for engaging students and how to evaluate discussions. For more information, visit: http://teach.northwestern.edu/graduate_workshops.html
- No Student Left Behind (Really): Teaching ALL Your Students
Tuesday, April 15th, 1:00-3:00pm, Evanston campus; Registration Required
How can you assess and address diverse student needs within a class? How do you deal with controversy arising from different opinions and experiences? Explore strategies for teaching students with diverse objectives, learning strategies, and backgrounds. For more information, visit: http://teach.northwestern.edu/graduate_workshops.html
- Teaching Assistant Fellows Application Due - Friday, April 25th by 5:00pm
TA fellows gain valuable training and experience while helping new TAs adjust to teaching at Northwestern. For details on how to apply, visit: http://teach.northwestern.edu/graduate_taf.html
- Marketing Your Teaching: Creating an Effective Teaching Philosophy & Building a Distinctive Portfolio
Saturday, April 26th , 9:00-11:00am, Norris University Center; Registration Required
Demonstrating teaching effectiveness is often a required part of job applications. Learn how a teaching philosophy differs from a personal statement. Discover what you need to create your unique teaching portfolio. This 2-hour session is part of The Graduate School’s NU Directions Conference. For more information, visit: http://teach.northwestern.edu/graduate_workshops.html
- Graduate Teaching Certificate Program Information Sessions
Friday, May 2nd OR Thursday, May 8th at noon
Attend one of these required sessions to learn more about the program, talk with alumni and find out how to apply. Please email teach@northwestern.edu if you are interested but cannot attend one of these sessions. For more information, visit the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence Web site.
Fulbright Informational Meetings
Dates: Monday, April 7, 2008 (12pm); Thursday, April 17, 2008 (12pm); Thursday, May 1, 2008 (3pm); Friday, May 2, 2008 (12pm); Monday, May 5, 2008 (12pm)
Location: Office of Fellowships - 1940 Sheridan Road, Evanston Campus
Interested in a year of study or research abroad after you graduate? Attend an information session and learn about the Fulbright Grant and the Northwestern application process. All meetings will be held in the Conference Room of the Office of Fellowships.
International Student and Scholar Income Tax Information Sessions
Date: Monday, April 7th, 2008, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, Baldwin Auditorium - 303 E. Superior, Chicago Campus
All International Students and Scholars, and their dependents, must file at least one tax form. Session topics include overview of taxation in the United States, common tax forms, and Self-Help Resources. Deadline to file is April 15, 2008. Sessions are co-sponsored by The International Office and the Office of Human Resources. Registration not required. Additional sessions will be planned for the Evanston campus and will be announced on The International Office listservs. For more information contact Elizabeth Matthews at e-matthews1@northwestern.edu.
"How to find a job outside academia, even if you aren't sure that you want one" with Susan Basalla, Ph.D.
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Location: Norris University Center, Evanston Campus (McCormick Auditorium)
Sponsored by University Career Services & The Graduate School Refreshments provided; the first 100 to arrive will receive a FREE copy of Dr. Basalla's book. For additional information and to register, please visit our upcoming professional development events calendar.
"Staying On Course: Managing Your First Year on the Faculty" with James Lang, Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008, Noon - 1:00pm
Location: Hardin Hall (Southwest Tower, Basement Level of Rebecca Crown Center) - 633 Clark Street, Evanston Campus
James M. Lang, Ph.D., author of On Course: A Week-by-Week Guide to Your First Semester of College Teaching and Life on the Tenure Track: Lessons from the First Year will discuss the first year as a full-time faculty member. The talk will offer an overview of the responsibilities that a first-year faculty member will face, and offer strategies for managing the first year. The first 15 to arrive at the event will receive a free copy of Dr. Lang's book. For additional information, please visit our NU Directions Upcoming Events Web site. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Theatre: Crossroads of the Humanities
Dates: April 10 – 12, 2008
Location: Evanston Campus (multiple locations)
This is the second conference in a series addressing methodological challenges of interdisciplinary theatre scholarship, hosted by Northwestern's Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama (IPTD) program. We will discuss innovative interdisciplinary work in-progress and encourage discussion that probes the relationship between theatre, dance, performance studies, and other disciplines. The conference begins with workshops lead by Marvin Carlson, Baz Kershaw, and Rebecca Schneider and will feature talks by national and international leaders in interdisciplinary research. To learn more, see the conference Web site.
12th Annual BGSA Graduate & Professional Student Research Conference and Banquet
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008 - Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location: McCormick Tribune Center - 1870 Campus Drive, Evanston Campus
Registration: http://studentassociations.gsad.northwestern.edu/bgsa/ConferenceSite/Conference.html
The Black Graduate Student Association invites all graduate students to attend the 12th Annual Research Conference. We welcome students to present their work at this cross-disciplinary forum. Registration is FREE and includes a welcome reception on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and conference materials.
Countdown to Commencement: Financial Planning For Those Who Feel They Have No Finances to Plan
Date: April 23, 2008, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: McCormick Tribune Center Auditorium, 1870 Campus Drive Evanston, IL
RSVP by April 22, 2008: http://www.alumni.northwestern.edu/calendar/index.html?Event=1430
The Northwestern Alumni Association is hosting a financial planning event featuring author Michael Rubin (KSM99), on April 23, 2008 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Participants in the event will gain knowledge about managing income, debt, and a savings profile. Attendees will also receive a free copy of Rubin's book Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to gain financial planning knowledge and to network with NU alums! Please RSVP by April 22, 2008. $7.
NU Directions Spring Professional Development Conference
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Norris University Center, Evanston Campus (Wildcat Room & Big Ten Room)
Experts will speak on topics including funding, marketing your teaching, job searching (both academic and non-academic), and telling your dissertation story. In addition, a panel of PhD alumni from a range of fields and companies (Baxter, Abbott, UBS and many more) will discuss how they've used their PhDs in careers outside of academia. This will be followed by a reception and opportunity to network with our panelists and speakers. For a complete schedule and registration information, visit our Web site. Lunch provided.
Workshop on "Reconstructing Social History in a Post-Structural World"
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:30am to 5:00pm
Location: Hagstrum Room (University Hall 201) - 1897 Sheridan Road, Evanston Campus
This workshop addresses movements within the field of Social History as scholars work to develop new approaches to study social relations in the past. The workshop will feature graduate student work that attempts to incorporate the empirical demands of History with the theoretical advances of the social sciences.
Keynote presentation by Professor Keith Wrightson of Yale University. Please visit the Center for Historical Studies Web site (click on Conferences) or contact Lonnie Robbins for information.
Chicago History Museum Trip
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 (Chicago History Museum - 1/2 mile north of Clark/Division Red line El stop; also accessible from #72 North Avenue CTA bus)
The Chicago History Museum stands at the crossroads of America’s past and its future. If you live in Chicago or visit here and are curious about the city’s past, present, and future, the Museum should be your first stop. Sign up for a chance to experience the museum with other graduate students from a variety of departments. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. This event is sponsored by the Chicago Cultural Club, a TGS community building group. Please RSVP to chicagoculturalclub@gmail.com by Thursday, May 1st. 25 tickets available.
University Events
NU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Searle Center for Teaching Excellence and University Career Services all offer valuable programming to the graduate student population.
Please see the following links for a full list of events:
Other Graduate Student Resources
In addition to the University offices mentioned above, there are also units dedicated, at least in part, to graduate student quality of life and professional development. For more information, please visit the following links:
Student Services Staff
The Graduate School's Student Services staff is here to help with any questions or concerns.
- Lesley Perry, Associate Director Student Services, l-perry2@northwestern.edu
- Stephen Scott, Coordinator Student Services, sms@northwestern.edu
- Kate Veraldi, Coordinator of Student Services, k-veraldi@northwestern.edu
- Antoaneta Condurat, Counselor Student Services, a-condurat@northwestern.edu
- Mike Wachowski, Data Specialist, m-wachowski@northwestern.edu
Last updated: May 27 2008 11:54AM
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