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Registration for Summer Social Remains Open Until Thursday, July 9 at Noon
The quarterly "TGS-GSA Night Out" event will be a picnic held at the Lakefill.
We invite you to gather with students outside the lab and library and have a drink and a bite to eat with colleagues from across campus. TGS and GSA will be providing refreshments; there is no charge for admission. Only those with nametags will be served at the picnic. The details:
- Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
- Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location: The Lakefill, near the Norris University Center (Evanston Campus)
Registration is open at http://survey.gsad.northwestern.edu/night_out_july09/ through Thursday, July 9 at noon. This extended registration will ensure that most students interested in the event are part of the pool from which students will be randomly selected. From the respondents, we will choose a cross section of humanities, social science, and STEM students, and send confirmation letters to up to 1000 in a separate memo by the afternoon of July 9.
Building a graduate student community is one of our goals at The Graduate School, and we believe that providing this kind of event is in line with this goal. Students that do not make the event this time may have the opportunity to join the fun next quarter.
Registration Deadline for Fall Quarter 2009 U-Pass
Attention Current Full-Time Enrolled Students!
To take full advantage of the activity fee, including being able to use the Fall U-Pass starting on September 15, 2009, students must register for Fall 2009 by 7/29/09. Students who register later than 7/29/09 will receive their U-Pass in a later distribution. More information will be provided regarding the U-Pass distribution closer to September. The deadline to register and not have FICA taken out is still September 19th.
Available Fellowship Opportunities through the Office of Fellowships
Several fellowships remain undersubscribed among Northwestern graduate students.
These fellowships afford excellent opportunity for TGS students to deepen your research, expand your scholarly scope, or complete your writing. Consider these fellowships to shorten and strengthen your Northwestern education:
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Eligible applicants included the children of immigrants or naturalized parents. The fellowship recognizes and rewards outstanding students in all fields.
http://www.pdsoros.org/
- American Association of University Women
Provides dissertation research and writing support for American and international women. All fields welcome.
http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/index.cfm
- Robert Bosch Fellowship
Provides professional development training to students in business, law, policy, journalism, and related fields.
http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/bosch.php
Email fellowships@northwestern.edu for more information about these and other opportunities!
TGS Day Out at the Lincoln Park Zoo
TGS is hosting a “Day Out” at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo on August 8th, 2009.
TGS Day Out is dedicated entirely to graduate student parents and their families. Graduate student parents must RSVP for their families by July 22, 2009. Please include the name of your guests and the age of your children.
Attendees will be treated to a picnic-style lunch at the Zoo’s Foreman Pavilion, as well as to entertainers, and a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel.
If you are interested in attending this family event, please contact Antoaneta Condurat by e-mail at a-condurat@northwestern.edu. RSVPs must be received by Wednesday, July 22, 2009. For Lincoln Park Zoo information and directions, please visit http://www.lpzoo.org/info/plan_your_visit/location.php
NU Soccer Cup 2009
NU Soccer Cup is a soccer league organized by G-SALSA (Graduate Student Association for Latino and Spanish Activities) to promote summer outdoor activities and social networking.
- What: Come up with a group of 7+ players (students, staff and/or faculty members)
- Where: Turf field (south of SPAC)
- When: Fridays from 5 to 8pm (From July 31st till August 28th)
- Deadline for registration: Friday, July 17, 2009
- Registration fee: $50 per team
- Contact: David Zapata or Oscar Curet at nu.soccer.cup@gmail.com
- Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/nusoccercup/
If you don’t have a team and would like to play, you can register. We will assign players to teams that need them.
Discounted Wildcat Football and Basketball Tickets for Graduate Students
The Wildcats make it easier for graduate and part-time students to purchase discounted football and basketball tickets.
Wildcat Football games are the perfect way to make new friends, strengthen existing friendships and reunite with old friends. Create a fun tradition for your family and friends that will keep you connected throughout the years by being part of the pageantry of Big Ten college football.
Season tickets and single-game tickets are available at a deeply-discounted rate for graduate and part-time students and their spouses. Ordering tickets is easier than ever before with season tickets beginning at $114, which is half-off the regular season ticket price. Nonconference game tickets (Towson, Eastern Michigan and Miami Ohio) are $20 each and conference game tickets (Penn State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana) are $30.
Please see the Northwestern University Athletics Web site or call the Wildcat Ticket Office at 847.491.CATS for ticket information or to order tickets. For more information about tailgating on campus, join our “North Beach Parking Lot Tailgaters” Facebook group to keep up with the special events that will be planned for every Big Ten game.
If you have questions or need help planning your pregame festivities, please contact Tracie Hitz at t-hitz@northwestern.edu.
Volunteer to Welcome International Ph.D. Students to Northwestern in July and August
The International Summer Institute (ISI) is a program of The Graduate School which helps new international PhD students adjust to life at Northwestern.
ISI needs both American and international graduate student volunteers to help new students feel welcome. Volunteers help with orientation activities, mingle with students at social events, discuss student life in panel sessions, and more. You may choose to sign up for just an hour or two, or help throughout the entire program. To volunteer or ask for more information, please contact Assistant Director Meredith Larson at meredith@northwestern.edu.
Increased Services, Increased Fee for all Full-Time Graduate Students
The CTA is increasing the cost of the U-PASS by 15% beginning Fall Quarter 2009.
As a result of this price increase being imposed by the CTA and on recommendation of the Graduate Leadership Council to expand U-Pass coverage from 323 days per year to a full 365 days per year, the quarterly cost of the activity fee will increase to $78 for all full-time eligible graduate students beginning September 2009. To be clear, $74 will fund the U-PASS and the remaining $4 will continue to contribute to the expenses for an attorney and community building activities for all graduate students.
The start of the 365 days will begin on September 16, 2009. There will still be a break in service from September 1 -15, 2009.
For more information about billing and payment of this fee, please see the Activity Fee Web site.
TGS Continues to Provide Free Legal Services
As a reminder, full-time graduate students are able to take advantage of legal services provided by an attorney.
During the Summer Quarter, The Graduate School’s attorney will be available to meet with you on:
- 7/7 and 7/23 (4th Thursday)
- 8/4 and 8/20
To schedule an appointment please contact Rosalie Gates via e-mail, or by phone at 847-467-0244.
For more information please visit The Graduate School’s Legal Services Web site, or e-mail tgsattorney@northwestern.edu.
News from the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN)
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 this summer:
Office of Fellowships Summer Events
The Office of Fellowships is open all year. The summer months present prime tracks of time to develop and polish fellowship proposals.
Use all the resources Northwestern offers to produce the best possible application in the fall. Check in frequently as you develop your fellowship ideas and use Office resources. Peruse our archive of past winning essays as you frame your ideas and expand your argument. Arrange a personal consultation with Stephen Hill at 847-491-2617.
Summer Grant-Writing Institute
Now in its 5th year! Through seven workshops spaced throughout the summer participants learn the foundation and application of grant-writing theory. In addition, current applicants have an opportunity to workshop their evolving proposals. All sessions include discussion and examples of pertinent topics and review of essays. Sessions are cumulative, however you need not attend all to benefit. Attend one or many. Workshops last for two hours and begin at 12:00 noon on Thursdays in the Office of Fellowships, 1940 Sheridan Rd. No reservation or RSVP necessary. Bring your lunch!
- July 9 — From a Topic to a Question
- July 30 — Il Filo: Organize Your Material
- Aug 6 — Introductions: Grab ‘Em by the Throat
- Aug 13 — Writing with Clarity and Style
- Aug 27 — IRB: Overview, Conduct, & Process
Other Events for Graduate Students
Northwestern Graduate Student Quilting Guild Meetings
Time: 7:00pm
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Location: Ryan Hall (Room 1004), 2190 Campus Drive (Evanston Campus)
The Northwestern Graduate Student Quilting Guild is a quilting guild open to all graduate student quilters or aspiring quilters. Students of all abilities are welcome. They will be holding meetings on Wednesday July 8th and Wednesday July 22nd at 7 pm in 1004 Ryan Hall. Food and drinks will be provided. Please contact Stacy Standridge or visit their Web site for more information.
BioOpportunities Student & Scholar Association Open House
Time: 5:00pm
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009
Location: Pancoe Auditorium Lobby, 2200 Campus Drive (Evanston Campus)
Did you know that life-science PhDs often pursue careers in academia, pharmaceutical industry, intellectual property, consulting, venture capitalism, public policy, and much more? Have you wondered how to develop yourself towards various careers with a life-science background? Students are invited to attend the BioOpportunities Student & Scholar Association (BioOpps) open house on Thursday, July 9 and learn more about the professional development opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the Life Sciences offered through BioOpps Career Mentor Program, tours to various companies/firms, and BioOpps’ professional speaker series.
The BioOpportunities Student & Scholar Association is also recruiting for these BioOpps Positions:
- President and Vice President
- Chairs of Career Development
- Chairs of Alumni Relations
- Chairs of Professional Connections
- Treasurer
The open house will be held Thursday, July 9 at 5 pm, directly following “Funding 101: Writing for Your Reviewers”, an event hosted by Neurobiology & Physiology, in the Pancoe Auditorium Lobby. Food and drinks will be provided. Please email Wei Zhao (wei-zhao@northwestern.edu) if you have any questions about the event.
TGS-GSA Summer Social
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Location: The Lakefill, near the Norris University Center (Evanston Campus)
This quarter's TGS Night Out will be a picnic held at the Lakefill co-hosted by TGS and the GSA. There is no charge for admission or for refreshments. Registration is now open at http://survey.gsad.northwestern.edu/night_out_july09/, and closes July 9.
TGS Google Calendars & Facebook Group
Keep up with TGS events, deadlines, and peers through these useful services.
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.
Last updated: Jul 14 2009 9:19AM
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