GradLink@Madison, November 2005

GradLink@Madison is an electronic monthly digest for graduate students.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Classes

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Classes

Writing Center
The Writing Center offers non-credit classes throughout the semester, held in Helen C. White Hall. Writing Center classes are free, and are open to currently registered UW-Madison students. Each class will give you the chance to pick up valuable writing skills in a supportive, small-group environment.

November Classes

GSC Professional Development Groups

Brown Bag Talk on Service Learning with Ann Dingman from the Morgridge Center for Public Service - Monday, November 21, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The Morgridge Center defines service-learning as: "A method of joining academic theory with service to enhance student learning." To learn more about this teaching methodology and discuss how you can incorporate service-learning into your research or teaching, please join GSC for an informal discussion with Ann Dingman, Community Service Coordinator at the Morgridge Center on Monday, November 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in 408 Bascom. We will also be discussing future plans for the GSC Service Group. Bring a lunch, GSC will provide the candy! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP.

Women in Academia Discussion Group - Friday, December 2, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Bring your department friends to these open opportunities to discuss issues that are relevant to female graduate students as we strive to balance our personal and professional lives. All disciplines, all years of study, and all life positions are invited to these informal roundtable discussions. Please contact Hillary Lum if you have any questions. Upcoming meeting: Friday, December 2, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Union South (check TITU).


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Workshops


Introduction to Intellectual Property - Monday, November 21, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Michael Falk, Director of Intellectual Property for WARF, will present a basic outline of intellectual property protection which includes patent law, copyright and trademark. This workshop is offered through the Graduate School Seminar and Workshop Series.

Library Workshops

Campus libraries conduct workshops throughout the year at no charge.

November-December Workshops
Topics include: Introduction to Dreamweaver, Using Refworks, Web of Science: Searching for Interdisciplinary Topics, Cited References, and Journal Impact Factor, Finding and Using Digital images for Teaching and Learning

NSF ADVANCE Workshops
The NSF ADVANCE Programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Virginia Tech are happy to announce upcoming future science and engineering faculty professional development workshops. Programs are for post-doctoral research fellows and upper-level graduate students who are interested in pursuing a faculty career in the United States. There are two opportunities in July 2006: July 13-15 at UMBC and July 20-22 at VA Tech.

The workshops, funded by the NSF ADVANCE Program, are intended to provide post-doctoral research fellows and upper-level graduate students, particularly women, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields with the skills necessary to become successful tenure-track faculty in the United States.

Due to limited space, all participants must apply to be accepted to attend. Participants will be selected for only one workshop. A joint application will be available online April 10 - May 8, 2006. Aid is available. E-mail NSF ADVANCE for additional information and to receive announcements about these events. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the NSF Advance web site.

Interdepartmental Education Association of Students Presents - "Hot Topic: Practicing What We Preach" - Friday, November 18 at 1:00 pm
The School of Education's application of Progressive Theory will be debated by the Interdepartmental Education Association of Students. Join us for a discussion of graduate students' role in promoting educational reforms in higher education and beyond. Event location: 13th floor, Educational Sciences at 1:00 pm. E-mail May at for more info about IDEAS or the event.

LeaderShape Institute
LeaderShape is a week-long intensive experience providing practical training in leadership skills, goal setting, and teamwork development. LeaderShape promotes bonding with fellow participants, creating lasting friendships and is extremely energizing and motivating. Many past participants say that LeaderShape was the best experience of their lives. LeaderShape will be held in Madison, January 8-13. For more information, go to the LeaderShape web site. Grad students through GSC have participated each of the past two years in this program which is a mix of primarily undergraduate student, some graduate students, and UW staff as faculty.

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Call for Proposals

2006 Teaching and Learning Symposium Call for Proposals
Deadline: Thursday, December 1, 2005

Reconsidering Learning Styles and Strategies
May 17 - May 18, 2006
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Pyle Center

The 8th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium is a two-day campus event for faculty, staff, and teaching assistants aimed at bringing together people who teach and support learning at UW Madison to explore strategies for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. This year's theme, "Reconsidering Learning Styles and Strategies", highlights the importance of identifying and understanding variation in the way people learn in order to design the best strategies and contexts for successful learning. We seek proposals for presentations that explore how variations in learning styles affect strategies for teaching and learning in or out of the classroom. To apply, complete the online proposal form. If you have questions about the proposal process, e-mail Laurie Mayberry, or call 262-5246.

SOCIAL EVENTS

GSC Graduate Student Bash
Friday, November 18
Frida's Mexican Grill
117 State Street
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Escape the cold, and join GSC, PARTNERS for SUCCESS, McNair Alumni, and Interdepartmental Education Association of Students (IDEAS) at Frida's Mexican Grill, for the November Grad Student Bash. Frida's is on State Street, one block from the Capitol. We will be giving away prizes! Arrive early for food. Come to mingle, come to unwind, come to have a good time! E-mail GSC for more information.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Chazen Museum of Art - Current Exhibits
Take an afternoon to check out the Chazen Museum of Art (previously the Elvehjem Museum of Art). The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit works of art and present related educational programs in support of the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dual Vision
The Simona and Jerome Chazen Collection
From October 7 to December 31, 2005
Brittingham Galleries VI and VII

Jacques-Henri Lartigue
A Boy, A Camera, An Era
From October 22 to December 31, 2005
Mayer Gallery, second floor

Robert Henri and His Circle
From September 23, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Third Floor Mezzanine

Peter Gourfain: Roundabout and
Fate of the Earth Doors
From July 16, 2005 to July 16, 2006
Paige Court

Arboretum Public Walks
The Arboretum is nationally recognized as a site of historic research in ecological restoration. It includes the oldest and most varied collection of restored ecological communities in the world. On the public walks offered by the Arboretem you will receive a basic introduction to the facility and can expect some identification of plants and animals as well as explanations of a variety of ecological concepts. Take advantage of this unique resource, by participating in a free walk offered on Sundays or go on one of their monthly evening walks. The web site has more information on hours, events and classes.

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE INFORMATION RESOURCES

Want more? See the Graduate Student Professional Development web site, the GSC web site, the University Events calendar, Software Training for Students, the Library Workshop Calendar (for general and specialized workshops for students in biomedical sciences, education, engineering, visual sciences and other areas.

ACADEMIC DEADLINES

Winter Commencement Ceremony for Master's, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees - Sunday, December 18
Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton Street
10:00 am
(Candidates are asked to be in their seats at least 20 minutes before the scheduled starting time.)

ALL Master's degrees; ALL doctoral and professional degrees, including Doctor of Philosophy*, Doctor of Musical Arts*, Doctor of Juridical Science, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Fine Arts*, Master of Laws, Master of Legal Institutions, and Master of Physical Therapy. (*Traditionally Ph.D., D.M.A. and M.F.A. degree candidates are accompanied at the ceremony by a faculty escort.)

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