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Important TGS Policy Announcement
In late May, several new and revised policies were approved by the TGS Graduate Faculty.
The policies affect all students, both incoming and continuing, and include changes to doctoral residency requirements, transfer of credit for graduate-level work completed at other institutions, registration requirements for doctoral students, and appeals for exclusions made on the basis of a student’s failure to remain in good academic standing. The full text of these new and revised policies is available on the above-referenced Web pages as well as in a policy summary document (PDF). Individual programs, as well as The Graduate School’s Student Services staff (available by e-mail at gradservices@northwestern.edu), are available to address questions about these policies throughout the summer.
The Graduate School Requests Submissions for Professional Development Grant
The Graduate School will offer the Professional Development Grant for the 2009-2010 academic year.
The grant is intended to support meaningful graduate student professional development programming at the department and program level. This includes any activity that provides professional 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 submit a proposal should contact their director of graduate studies or department assistant. Please visit the Professional Development Grant Web site or contact Kate Veraldi at k-veraldi@northwestern.edu for additional information.
Upcoming TGS Fellowship/Grant Application Deadlines
- Presidential Fellowship – Friday October 23rd, 2009, 12:00 Noon
The Presidential Fellowship is a 24-month award for PhD students and a 12-month award for MFA students, beginning in Fall quarter 2010. This highly competitive award is the most prestigious fellowship awarded by Northwestern. The fellowship will be awarded to candidates who combine outstanding intellectual or creative ability with the capacity to play an active part in the life of the Society of Fellows. Recipients of the Presidential Fellowship become part of Northwestern University’s Society of Fellows. The Society of Fellows meets twice per quarter and enables stellar students from across the university to have interdisciplinary interactions with their peers in other fields. The goal is to create future leaders who are enthusiastic and literate about the broad scholarship of the university. All Presidential Fellows must participate in the Society of Fellows functions; an exception is made for students not in residence at the time of Society meetings. Applications are by nomination only. Applications and further details can be found on the Presidential Fellowship Web site.
- Graduate Research Grant – Friday September 25th, 2009, 12:00 Noon
The Graduate Research Grant (GRG) is intended to help PhD and MFA students in historically underfunded disciplines meet expenses related to scholarly research and creative endeavors. PhD and MFA students in Divisions II and III (social sciences and humanities) of the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Social Policy, the School of Communication (humanities and social science projects), and the School of Music are eligible for the GRG. A student may receive only one grant under this program during his or her graduate career at Northwestern. The maximum award amount is $3,000 for a twelve-month period. Applications and further details can be found on the Graduate Research Grant Web site.
Call Made for New Graduate Student Orientation Volunteers
New Graduate Student Orientation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009, 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, 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.
Registration Deadline for Fall Quarter 2009 U-Pass
Attention Current Full-Time Enrolled Students!
The last day students can use their Summer Quarter 2008 U-Pass will be August 31, 2009, 11:59 p.m. New U-Passes (activated 9/15/09 – 12/31/09) will be issued 9/10/09 for Fall Quarter 2009. Check TGS' U-Pass Web site for distribution times and locations.
To take full advantage of the activity fee, including being able to use the Fall U-Pass starting on September 15, 2009, students must have registered 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.
Students enrolled part-time or in TGS 512, will not be eligible for a Fall 2009 U-Pass. Should you have any questions, please see the U-Pass FAQ list on the Web or contact tgs-u-pass@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:
To schedule an appointment please contact Rosalie Gates at r-gates@northwestern.edu, 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.
"Hot, Flat and Crowded": One Book One Northwestern
Co-sponosred by the Office of the President and the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN), this year's selection is Thomas Friedman's "Hot, Flat and Crowded"
"Hot, Flat and Crowded" presents a topic of great relevance for anyone concerned about the global climate crisis and interested in solutions to this challenging issue. Mr. Friedman will be the featured speaker on the afternoon of October 9th (in Deering Meadow) for the Inauguration of President Schapiro as Northwestern's 16th President.
One Book One Northwestern (OBON) encourages student involvement, and invites graduate students to get involved by reading the book, offering to participate in the planning committee, and thorough participation in student events. As part of the OBON administrative team, Lois Shuford is available to help student groups plan and facilitate events for One Book.
All upcoming events will be posted on the OBON Web site, with frequent updates and information. Additional questions or ideas may be directed to onebook@northwestern.edu.
Events for Graduate Students in August
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:
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!
- 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
TGS Day Out at the Lincoln Park Zoo
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Location: 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 (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. 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 learning more about this and other family events, please contact Antoaneta Condurat by e-mail at a-condurat@northwestern.edu. Registration for this event closed Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
EndNote Basics: Collecting and Organizing Bibliographic Information
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Location: Online via Adobe Connect
EndNote is a software program designed to download, store and manipulate bibliographic information and can save you countless hours gathering data to write your papers. In this session we will introduce you to the software and show you how EndNote can help you gather information from remote databases, organize and sort records and notes, and automatically format citations and bibliographies in a finished paper. More information about this event, including registration, is available on the University Library Reference Department Web site.
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: Aug 11 2009 11:46AM
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