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Dean Wachtel Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Graduate Education and Civic Engagement
Dean Andrew Wachtel met with graduate students on May 13 as part of the NU Directions Town Hall series to discuss the topic of graduate education and civic engagement.
Dean Wachtel announced a new initiative, still in the early planning stages, which will encourage doctoral students to participate in civic and community placements for at least one quarter and solicited ideas for how to integrate doctoral education and the public domain. The goals of the program are manifold: for students to contribute their doctoral research-related expertise to the community, to conduct work that directly informs their research, and to gain a better understanding of civil society and their place in it, among others. A formal call for proposals and more detailed information about the program will be issued in Fall 2008.
TGS Congratulates IHR Mellon Dissertation Fellowship Winners
The Graduate School is proud to announce that doctoral candidates Joshua Smith (English) and Lonnie Robbins (History) have been awarded Institute of Historical Research (IHR) Mellon Dissertation Fellowships.
Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, these prestigious fellowships will allow Joshua and Lonnie to conduct their dissertation research next year using original archival sources in the U.K. Only five of these fellowships are awarded annually. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding graduate students in recognition of this outstanding research opportunity.
Summer Quarter U-Pass Distribution Announced
From June 5 through June 12, The Graduate School plans to distribute Summer Quarter 2008 U-Passes (activated June 13 - August 31, 2008) from several campus locations.
Please see final dates, times, and locations below. Students enrolled in 512 (continuous registration), 513, 514, 506, 507, 508 and those with other less-than-full-time registration will not be charged the activity fee and are NOT eligible for the U-Pass. There will be no U-Passes distributed on Monday, June 9.
EVANSTON LOCATIONS
Evanston Campus students should plan to pick up U-Passes from one of several locations on the Evanston Campus. Bring your Wildcard for identification purposes.
- McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science - Thursday, June 5 through Friday, June 6, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - first floor just inside the Tech main entrance, between LR2 and LR3.
- Cashier's Office at Norris University Center - Tuesday, June 10, through Thursday, June 12th, from 9 a.m - 4 p.m. - on the first floor, left of Starbucks, the Box Office, and SOFO accounts. NOTE TO GRADUATE STUDENTS: Although there will be lines formed around the Box Office, you don't have to wait. Simply come to the window of the Cashier's Office with your WildCard and request your U-Pass.
Starting Friday, June 13, all remaining Evanston Campus U-Passes will be distributed from The Graduate School's Evanston Campus office at 633 Clark Street (across from Burger King in the Clock tower building, North Tower, 1st floor).
CHICAGO LOCATIONS
U-Passes will be distributed to Chicago Campus students from several locations on Chicago Campus.
- The IGP, Genetic Counseling, NUIN, and Clinical Psychology Offices will distribute U-Passes to students in their respective programs, beginning Tuesday, June 3, until all U-Passes have been claimed.
All late Chicago Campus U-Passes will be distributed from The Graduate School's Chicago Campus office during the week of Monday, June 23 (excluding Wednesday, June 25, when the office will be closed). The Chicago Campus office is located in Room #1010 of Abbott Hall (710 N. Lake Shore Drive).
The Graduate School's Chicago Campus office will be closed during the two weeks preceding graduation (June 9-13 and June 16-20), and open by appointment only for the entirety of Summer Quarter.
FICA and Summer 2008 Registration Deadline
Graduate students who are scheduled to receive a check for 06/30/2008 must register by 5 PM on June 20, 2008 in order to avoid having Social Security/Medicare tax (FICA) deducted.
Only students being funded entirely or partially as graduate, teaching and/or research assistants are subject to FICA being deducted if they are not registered. Registration for Summer 2008 began on Monday, April 14, 2008.
If registration occurs after 5 PM on June 20th and FICA tax is deducted, students should print a copy of the confirmed registration from CAESAR. This registration receipt must be brought to the Payroll office where a refund of FICA tax will be processed within 60 days of receipt.
If a copy of your confirmed registration can not be obtained through CAESAR, the Office of the Registrar should be contacted for assistance.
If there are questions concerning registration, please contact the appropriate TGS Student Services representative. If there are any other questions, please contact the Payroll Office at 847/491-7362.
@u.northwestern.edu: More Than E-mail, Always Growing
If you’re one of the few students who have yet to activate your @u.northwestern.edu account, take the time to activate now before summer break.
With @u.northwestern.edu, you’re gaining so much more than an improved e-mail account—you also gain access to a robust calendaring system, integrated instant messaging, and document, spreadsheet, and presentation storing plus sharing capabilities—with more services always around the corner.
New Services
If you’re already an @u.northwestern.edu account holder, you know about the applications that are being added on a monthly basis. Last month, NUIT launched the Google-powered @u.northwestern.edu Sites, a simple, create-your-own Web site tool used for showcasing project team presentations, upcoming student group events, personal photos, and much more. @u.northwestern.edu Calendar Sync and spreadsheet gadgets are new additions, too.
Additionally, the aging mail servers that @northwestern.edu students are currently using will soon be retired, so now is the perfect time to take advantage of @u.northwestern.edu.
Have a question about activation? Don’t hesitate to contact the NUIT Support Center to discuss the simple process. More information about @u.northwestern.edu is available on the NUIT Web site.
NU Health Plan Options Detailed for Students Leaving the University
This message is for students who are enrolled in the Northwestern Health Plan and are graduating, or leaving the University at the end of spring quarter 2008.
If you wish to cancel your enrollment in the NU health plan you must submit your request in writing to the Health Insurance Office at 633 Emerson Street by Friday, June 6 , 2008 . You may also fax your request to 847/491-4268. Once the request has been approved, your charges will be adjusted. Your health insurance may be adjusted following a review of your account.
You do have the option of staying enrolled in the NU health plan through August 31, 2008. If you wish to continue your enrollment in the NU Plan after you leave the University and you requested monthly payroll deductions from your stipend to pay your health insurance cost you will need to make other arrangements with the Office of Student Accounts to settle your obligation since you will no longer be receiving pay through Northwestern.
If you have further questions about this matter please contact the Health Insurance Office at 847/491-4134 or contact Ethlyn Pitts-Senecal.
TGS Continues to Provide Free Legal Services
As a reminder, full-time graduate students are able to take advantage of legal services provided by attorney Patty Marinakis.
During the Summer Quarter, Patty will be available to meet with you on Thursday, June 19th, Tuesday, July 15th, and Thursday, July 31st. The regular Legal Service schedule will resume in August, with Patty available the first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month from 10 a.m - 4p.m. To schedule an appointment please contact Yolanda Gomez via email at y-gomez@northwestern.edu or by phone at 847-467-0244. Appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information please visit The Graduate Schools Legal Services Web site, or email tgsattorney@northwestern.edu.
NU Recycling Conducts Annual Clothing and Food Drive
During move-out a lot of additional trash is generated - be sure to reuse and recycle!
From June 6 to June 16, NU Recycling will conduct its annual clothing and food drive in all residences, including McManus & Engelhart Halls, with an additional collection location at SPAC. Boxes for the "Take it or Leave It" program will be placed in the lobby/entry of each location – one for clothing/linens and one for nonperishable food. Boxes will be emptied throughout the program and items will be donated to local charities. Please donate items specified for the collection, recycle all items possible and take bulky trash items to appropriate dumpsters/trash rooms.
For information contact NU Recycling at 847/467-1374 or nurecycle@northwestern.edu.
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.
Call Made for New Graduate Student Orientation Volunteers
New Graduate Student Orientation will be held on Monday, September 15, 2007, from 9am to 5pm.
The Graduate School is soliciting student volunteers and assistance in several areas for our September Orientation event, including:
- General volunteer assistance on the day of the event,
- Serving on a panel,
- Campus tours, and
- Serving on the New Graduate Student Orientation Committee.
Time commitments vary by role. The Graduate School values current students' input and participation on this very important day! If interested, please contact Stephen M. Scott at sms@northwestern.edu.
The Graduate School Announces Implementation of the Professional Development Grant
The Graduate School has introduced the Professional Development Grant, a newly established program intended to support meaningful graduate student professional development programming at the department and program level.
This includes any activity that provides professional and life skill development relevant to the preparation of graduate students for their future career endeavors, whether inside or outside of academia. Directors and administrators of any academic program that falls under the purview of The Graduate School have been invited to submit a grant proposal. Students who would like to suggest ideas for grants should contact their director of graduate studies or department assistant. Please visit our Web site or contact Kate Veraldi for additional information.
Summer Foreign Language Acquisition Opportunities for Graduate Students
TGS continues to improve how graduate students receive training in order to better their foreign language skills.
During the Summer Quarter, TGS offers a unique arrangement with the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) to enable you to register for intensive language programs on campus without an additional tuition charge. Languages offered include French, German, Italian, and Spanish. These classes will not count towards your graduate residency requirements, and are currently only available in the summer quarter. Please contact your Student Services Representative for more information.
Events for Graduate Students in June
The Graduate School partners with many organizations inside and outside of Northwestern to provide valuable academic and social opportunities for graduate students. Click on any event name to view more information. Coming up in June:
Summer Proposal-Writing Workshops
Date: Wednesdays, June 18 through August 13, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Office of Fellowships (Conference Room), 1940 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208
The Office of Fellowships is offering a summer-long series of graduate level workshops to develop proposal-writing skills. In these workshops you will develop analytical writing skills through theoretical and practical exercises. All sessions meet Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 in the Office of Fellowships Conference Room, 1940 Sheridan Road, on the Evanston Campus. No cost. No registration. Bring your lunch.
- June 18 — Introduction: Proposal-Writing Basics
- June 25 — Sources of Funding & Your Audience
- July 2 — From a Topic to a Question
- July 9 — Il Filo: Organize Your Material
- July 23 — Introductions: Grab ‘Em by the Throat
- August 6 — Writing with Clarity and Style
- August 13 — IRB: Overview, Conduct, & Process
You need not attend all workshops. Stephen Hill can be reached by phone at 847.491.2617, or by e-mail at s-hill@northwestern.edu.
Graduate School MFA and PhD Hooding Ceremony and Reception
Date: Friday, June 20, 12:00pm-3:30pm
Location: Cahn Auditorium - 600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60208
Graduate students in WCAS, Kellogg, The School of Communication, Feinberg School of Medicine, and TGS Interdisciplinary Programs receiving the PhD or MFA degree in the 2007-2008 academic year (December 2007 or June 2008) will participate in The Graduate School Hooding Ceremony on Friday, June 20, 2008 at Noon. The ceremony will take place in Cahn Auditorium. A reception will follow at 2:00 PM in the sorority quadrangle located West of Cahn Auditorium. Please contact Kate Veraldi with any questions.
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: Jun 12 2008 9:51AM
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