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October 12 through 24, 2009:
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TGS Dean Wachtel Welcomes Students
The Dean of The Graduate School, Andrew B. Wachtel welcomes new and continuing students to what promises to be an exciting, innovative 2009-2010 academic year.
As we begin the 2009-2010 academic year, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome all TGS students, and particularly our new students, to the Northwestern community. While The Graduate School is not your primary academic home at Northwestern, our exceptionally dedicated and highly competent staff is committed to supporting your progress every step of the way in your graduate career, by assisting to make available the financial backing you need to complete your programs successfully, by providing a host of professional development and social activities, and through many less visible channels including the oversight of all academic Masters and PhD programs at NU.
To read the complete welcome, please visit our Dean's Message page.
Registration for Fall TGS Night Out Opens October 7
It's time for the quarterly "TGS Night Out".
We continue to receive good feedback about this event - it's an excellent opportunity to get students talking across disciplines. TGS invites you to gather with students outside the lab and library and have a drink and a bite to eat with colleagues from across campus. We'll be providing assorted sandwiches, appetizers, draft beers (domestic) and house wine to all attendees. There is no charge for admission or for refreshments. The details:
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: TBA
Registration will be open in the "Events" section of the TGS home page October 7-12. From the respondents, we will choose a cross section of humanities, social science, and STEM students on October 13, and send confirmation letters to 300 in a separate memo. While you are there, check out the latest from TGS in our News section. Building a graduate student community is one of our goals at The Graduate School, and we believe that providing this kind of event is right in line with this goal. We will be hosting these events quarterly; students that did not make the event this time may have the opportunity to join the fun next time!
Presidential Fellowship Application Deadline Approaches
The Presidential Fellowship is a 24-month award for PhD students and a 12-month award for MFA students, beginning in Fall Quarter 2010.
Applications are due Friday, October 23, at 12:00pm. 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. Applications are by nomination only. Further details can be found on the Presidential Fellowship Web site
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Community-Building Grant Awardees Announced
Last year, the Community Building Grants funded 26 proposals that brought together groups of students who would ordinarily not encounter each other. With this year’s 24 winners representing a wide range of interests, there are many opportunities to get involved! A full listing of fall Community Building events is available on TGS' Community Building Calendar.
Announcement of Open Faculty Positions in Doha, Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) invite applications for several faculty positions that they expect to fill for the 2010-11 academic year and beyond.
The persons filling these positions will teach liberal arts courses at the introductory and intermediate level to students enrolled in degree programs offered by CMU-Q and NU-Q in Education City, Doha, Qatar. Although applications from persons in all liberal arts fields are welcome, particular needs have been identified in the following fields: political science, literature, religion, sociology, anthropology, economics, and psychology. Persons with academic interests related to the Middle East are particularly encouraged to apply. Information sessions with the Dean of Northwestern University in Qatar will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 10 am, and Thursday, October 8, 2009, 3 pm in the WCAS Conference Room, 1908 Sheridan Road, Evanston.
For more information on this opportunity, please see the announcement (PDF).
Call for Applications for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships
The Schlumberger Foundation, a philanthropic program of oilfield services provider Schlumberger, is accepting applications for the 2010 Faculty for the Future fellowships.
Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for Ph.D. or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, and related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad.
Please see the Schlumberger Foundation's press release for more information.
Department of Homeland Security Honors Fellowship for Graduate Students
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to hire a handful of students from the nation’s best graduate programs.
DHS seeks applicants who have keen analytical skills, a demonstrated ability to write well, and the judgment and discretion needed to operate in a vibrant, highly visible, and challenging environment. Honors fellows will serve for two years with the opportunity to convert to a permanent position at DHS. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume using University Career Services’ CareerCat system by October 15. There will be an information session with representatives from DHS on October 26 at 9am in Parkes Hall 222. Questions? Contact Brett Boettcher, Assistant Director of University Career Services (b-boettcher@northwestern.edu).
Call for Student Proposals from the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy
The Initiative for Sustainability and Energy (ISEN) welcomes student proposals for funding. Deadline: October 30.
ISEN will be accepting applications from graduate students and/or graduate student groups for funding of research or projects related to energy and sustainability. For more information, please see instructions and an application form on ISEN's Web site
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HIV Testing Options Detailed for Northwestern Students
Northwestern students have several options as it concerns getting tested for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Anonymous or confidential testing options are available.
Howard Brown Health Center, in collaboration with Health Service/Evanston and the LGBT Resource Center, offers free, anonymous HIV testing on the Evanston Campus during the academic year. The clinic is available during the quarter from 10am to 1:00pm one Wednesday per month at Northwestern University Health Service, Searle Hall, 633 Emerson Street on the Evanston Campus. Availability is limited and students are served by appointment only. Please call 847 491-4618 to schedule.
Confidential (non-anonymous) Appointments may be made in General Medicine or Women's Health by calling 847 491-2204. The test costs $30.00.
For more information, please see the NUHS Web site.
Join the One Book One Northwestern Conversation!
This year's selection is Thomas Friedman's Hot, Flat, and Crowded. Mr. Friedman will speak at President Morton Schapiro’s Inauguration October 9th on the Evanston campus.
Visit the One Book Web site for a full roster of events available to students. Get involved by visiting the One Book Blog and sharing your thoughts. Everyone is encouraged to read, comment and participate. Want to help plan this year's events and activities? Attend the October Planning Committee Meeting on October 21. Contact onebook@northwestern.edu for more info.
Wildcat Football in Evanston
Reunite with classmates and meet new ones when you are part of Big Ten college football in Evanston this year.
The Wildcats take on some of the best teams in the conference, including the 2008 Big Ten Champion Penn State Nittany Lions on Halloween at 3:30 p.m. It's Purplepalooza so be sure to wear purple to support the 'Cats.
Tickets for Big Ten games start as low as $35, so click here to get yours today! Once you purchase your tickets, make plans to tailgate in the North Beach Parking Lot near SPAC before every home game. Parking in this lot is free and features cover bands, a big screen TV and bean bags at select games. For the latest updates on pregame tailgating, join the Northwestern Athletics Facebook page or e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.
Wildcat Men's Basketball Deals Available for Graduate Students
Northwestern Men's Basketball Graduate Student Season Tickets are only $137!
That's a ticket to see all twenty home games including when the Wildcats host top-25 Butler, national runner-up Michigan State, Big Ten Tournament champion Purdue and rival Illinois.
Graduate students can purchase up to FOUR season tickets at this deeply discounted rate. Call 847-491-CATS or visit NUsports.com to order yours today!
Reminder for Students Who Use the Intercampus Shuttle Service
A valid WildCARD is required to ride the Intercampus Shuttle.
The Intercampus Shuttle provides service between the Evanston and Chicago campuses. This shuttle is free for University faculty, staff and students, with presentation of a valid WildCARD . Please note that expired WildCARDS will be confiscated by shuttle bus drivers. In order to take advantage of the Northwestern shuttle and other services that require a student ID, please be sure that your WildCARD is valid.
Events for Graduate Students in October and November
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:
John Legend Concert
Date: Friday, October 9, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena
A&O Productions is proud to announce that six-time Grammy Award winner John Legend is coming to Northwestern this Friday, October 9th at 8:00PM in Welsh-Ryan Arena (Northwestern's main basketball arena). Tickets are on sale now at aoproductions.net. Graduate students may purchase up to two tickets, and can bring one non-NU guest. Tickets are $17 each. You won't want to miss A&O's biggest show in five years!
Northwestern Swing Dance Syndicate (NSDS) Bonfire Dance
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Fire Pit, Northwestern Lakefill
For this event we plan on hosting a swing dance at the lakefill bonfire pit. Smore materials will be provided as well as a free lesson starting at 7. Last year was a booming success that we hope to replicate this Sunday. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - lesson will be geared toward giving participants an entry-level crash course in East Coast Swing! Chicago has an amazing social dance scene, take this opportunity to learn your basics for free from practiced instructors.
Safe Space and Transgender Ally Training Sessions Offered by the LGBT Resource Center
Date: Monday, October 12, 2009; Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm; 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: TBD (Evanston Campus)
The LGBT Resource Center offers educational programs to promote support and understanding for LGBTQ individuals in our campus community. On October 12, we will offer a ‘Safe Space Training’. This program aims to build a hospitable environment for LGBT people at Northwestern by establishing an identifiable network of allies who can provide support, information, and a safe haven to LGBT individuals within the University community. On November 13, we will have a ‘Trans Ally Training’ to educate the NU community especially about transgender people who are often overlooked when grouped with lesbian, gay and bisexual people. All students, regardless of previous experience and/or knowledge are welcome and are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP on the LGBT Resource Center Web site.
Workshop: Working with Student Writing
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, 627 Dartmouth Place (Evanston Campus)
Have your students submitted papers that lack arguments, contain too many unrelated ideas, or fail to provide adequate evidence? Join us for this lively session that will explore how student writing can advance learning, as well as concrete steps to take to improve your students' writing. Helpful handouts provided. Registration is available online.
NU-Mama Kick-off Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 12:00pm
Location: TGS Conference Room, 633 Clark Street, North Tower
NU-Mama, Northwestern's Graduate Mothers support group invites graduate student moms, and moms-to-be, to our kick-off meeting. Bring your lunch and come join a supportive community of graduate student mothers, to discuss the unique joys and challenges of raising a family while in graduate school! Can't make it? Email NorthwesternMothers@gmail.com and we will be happy to add you to our mailing list.
Graduate Student Open House
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, 627 Dartmouth Place (Evanston Campus)
We invite all graduate students and postdocs to come meet the Searle Center staff and program alumni, and to learn more about the Center’s services and resources. Light refreshments provided.
Graduate Gaming Group - The Beatles: Rock Band
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Cook Hall (Room 3118), 2220 Campus Drive (Evanston Campus)
Do you like to play video games but can never find enough friends to fill your co-op campaigns? Join us for the first meeting of the Graduate Gaming Group. We are a new TGS-sponsored organization on campus that seeks to establish a solid community of graduate gamers. The first meeting will feature The Beatles: Rock Band and a new release title will be featured every month. You may contact the Graduate Gaming Group at nutgsgame@gmail.com, or sign up for their listserv by sending an email to listserv@listserv.it.northwestern.edu with an empty subject line and with the text SUBSCRIBE NUG3 followed by your first and last name.
Workshop: Beyond the First Day of Class for International TAs
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, 627 Dartmouth Place (Evanston Campus)
Participate in this interactive session and come away with strategies for getting further acclimated to academic culture at NU. Discuss the unique characteristics of US education systems, practice ways of communicating effectively with your students, and hear from seasoned international graduate students about their teaching experiences. Registration is available online.
J.P. Morgan's Investment Bank Event
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Chase Tower, 10 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603
This event is for students who are currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. program and are interested in learning more about a career in finance, specifically summer opportunities in Fixed Income Strategy. For information on the Fixed Income Strategy Summer Internship 2010, visit the program’s Web site.
Panel Discussion on Copyright and Dissertations
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Northwestern University Library (Forum Room), 1970 Campus Drive (Evanston Campus)
Northwestern University Library and The Graduate School present a panel discussion on copyright and dissertations. Panelists from General Counsel, ProQuest, University Library, and The Graduate School will answer your questions about copyright, publishing options, obtaining permission to include images/previously published articles, and more. For additional details and to register, visit http://survey.gsad.northwestern.edu/copyright09/
GSA Tailgate and Football Game
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: 9:00am
Location: Ryan Field, 1501 Central Street (Evanston Campus)
Join the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and your fellow graduate students, family, and friends for Northwestern’s homecoming game against the Indiana Hoosiers! The GSA will provide food and non-alcoholic beverages before the game and the chance for $20 tickets (that’s a $10 savings!) if 25 or more people sign up. We only need a few more to reach that goal, so sign up now! You may BYO if you’d like. Please RSVP to Kate Newbold (katherine.newbold@gmail.com) by October 10th if you and any family or friends would like to attend, and with any questions about the event.
IGSSA Diwali Celebration
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Ryan Family Auditorium, 2145 Sheridan Road (Evanston Campus)
IGSSA will be hosting a celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, from 7-11pm on Sunday October 25 in Ryan Family Auditorium. The event will feature Indian music, dance and skit performances. Dinner will be served after the cultural show for $5. Join us to celebrate this joyous and auspicious occasion! More information can be found on the IGSSA Web site.
TGS Night Out
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: [TBA]
Registration will be open in the "Events" section of the TGS home page October 7-12.
Workshop: Making the Most of Mentoring and Advising
Date: Monday, November 2, 2009
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, 627 Dartmouth Place (Evanston Campus)
Concerned about how to guide undergraduates who come to you with academic and personal concerns beyond the course? Practice dealing with typical scenarios, learn strategies for balancing student and faculty demands, and consider mentorship as a professional development opportunity. Registration is available online.
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: Oct 21 2009 11:44AM
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