FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Charles and Kathleen Manatt Fellowship
Annually, IFES awards up to two $5,000 Manatt Fellowships to bring outstanding graduate students from the Midwest to Washington, D.C. to conduct research in democracy building. Based at IFES' F. Clifton White Applied Research Center for Democracy and Elections, Fellows have access to IFES experts and IFES' internationally recognized collection of election-related research. Fellows conduct independent research at IFES for 6 to 8 weeks and mentors must complete a paper for presentation to the public or IFES colleagues. Applicants should be graduate students in either Master’s or PhD programs who have not yet completed their degree. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in international relations, political science, public administration, or a related area.
Application Deadline: April 14, 2008
Information: http://www.ifes.org/fellowships-manatt.html
International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) Doctoral Dissertation Grants
TIRF’s aim is to generate new knowledge and to collect and organize existing knowledge about the teaching and learning of English for the purposes of informing educational policy; improving classroom practices; and, ultimately, expanding educational, occupational, and social opportunities for individuals in a global society. TIRF welcomes Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) proposals for 2008. The DDG funding is intended to support worthy applicants who have advanced to candidacy in their doctoral programs and whose dissertation research plans address topics that TIRF has prioritized. Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Smaller sums may be awarded.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2008
Information: http://www.tirfonline.org/2008ddgcall.html
Financial Assistance for Child Care Fees
If you are an enrolled UW-Madison student parent, you may qualify for financial assistance toward child care fees through the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP). CCTAP financially assists eligible low-income student parents maintain quality child care for their children. CCTAP is funded through student fees recommended by the Student Services Finance Committee and approved by the Chancellor and the Board of Regents. Applications are now being accepted if you are enrolled for the summer 2008-spring 2009 semesters. More information, deadlines, eligibility requirements and applications can be accessed on the CCTAP Web site at: http://www.wisc.edu/occfr.
Additional Funding Resources
Individuals looking for funding opportunities are usually best served by starting with the Funding Sources for Individuals category. Don't forget that the UW Job Center offers a great online resource for finding graduate student assistantships on campus. Register with the Job Center to receive weekly updates.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Student Mentor Awards
Honor the graduate student in your department who takes the time to help others succeed in graduate school by nominating him or her for a Graduate Student Mentor Award. To nominate an outstanding grad student mentor, simply write a letter (no more than 3 pages) detailing how this person exhibited mentorship qualities. Include contact information for you and the nominee and submit the letter between March 1st and March 28th.
Email the letter to the Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN) at MGN@bascom.wisc.edu or send via campus mail to 408 Bascom Hall. Any student or staff can submit a nomination on behalf of a graduate student for this award. Individuals or groups can combine to submit a single letter on behalf of a nominee. Recipients will be honored at a reception. This program is co-sponsored by Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC), the Graduate School, and the Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN).
Networking: The Swiss Army Knife of Career Planning
Wednesday, March 26
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Room 260, Bascom Hall
Get an overview of the career development process, learn how networking can be used in each phase, and discover how to network effectively. Facilitated by Sheila Jensen, Career Advisor for L&S Career Services. Registration is required.
Register: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/education/gsc/eventsregistration.html
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development.
Family Matters: The Unique Challenges of Balancing Family and Academics
Wednesday, March 26
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Eagle Heights Community Center
This student discussion panel, including partners, single parents, and co-parents, will offer perspectives on the unique challenges presented by the intersection of real life and the rigorous academic life of graduate students. Panelists will talk about their personal experiences and share the advice they’ve learned along the way and the resources that have made their lives easier. Pizza and complimentary childcare will be provided. Registration is required.
Register: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/education/gsc/eventsregistration.html
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development, Childcare and Family Resources, University Apartments.
Acing the Interview
Thursday, March 27
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Union South (TITU)
Gain advice on how to prepare for and answer questions in interviews and participate in small group practice interviews with peer feedback. Registration is required.
Register: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/education/gsc/eventsregistration.html
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development.
Culture of Sharing
Saturday, April 12
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Union (TITU)
This forum for students will cover a variety of issues related to the culture of sharing made possible by the technologies of the Internet. Topics include: sampling and legal repurposing; peer-to-peer file sharing; sharing your work; open source programming solutions; and digital rights management. This event will engage students in answering questions of what is possible and what are their rights and responsibilities in the information world. Nelson Pavlosky from the national student organization Students for Free Culture will provide an overview of issues.
Information: http://cultureofsharing.library.wisc.edu/
Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries, the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development.
Extemporaneous Speaking and Body Language
Monday, April 14
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Memorial Union (TITU)
Jeff Ebel, from Toastmasters International, will provide tips on being prepared for impromptu speaking and refining your speeches through effective body language. Registration is required.
Register: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/education/gsc/eventsregistration.html
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development
First Impressions: Developing Resumes, CVs and Cover Letters
Tuesday, April 15
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Room 260, Bascom Hall
Sheila Jensen, Career Advisor for L&S Career Services, will offer advice about what to include in resumes, CVs and cover letters and how to tailor application materials to individual career opportunities. Registration is required.
Register: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/education/gsc/eventsregistration.html
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Collaborative, Office of Outreach & Graduate Student Professional Development.
Library Workshops
Campus libraries workshops and tours help you learn how to find what you need quickly and efficiently. They will help you save time when deadlines for papers and projects approach. Most of these are hands-on. And best of all, they're free.
This spring the workshops will cover topics such as: Grants Information, Citations Managers, Internet Searching, Libraries in a Nutshell, and Web-Based Learning Tools.
Visit the library Web site to find out more about upcoming library workshops.
Writing Center Workshops
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. More information: http://www.wisc.edu/writing or 608-263-1992.
Free Instructional Workshops and Demos from DoIT
If you are faculty, an instructor or a teaching assistant who supports a UW-Madison timetable course, DoIT Academic Technology invites you to participate in one of several free trainings and demonstrations. Learn web development, Learn@UWtools and tricks, how to use clickers, and much more. See http://www.doit.wisc.edu/news/story.asp?filename=874 for details.
Additional Graduate Information Resources
Want more? See the Graduate Student Professional Development Web site, the GSC Web site, the University Events calendar, and Software Training for Students for general and specialized workshops.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Senator Russ Feingold
Monday, March 24
7:30 p.m.
Great Hall, Memorial Union
Feingold will speak about the importance of international volunteerism in the global community. Feingold, a UW alumnus, has served in the U.S. Senate since 1993 and has been an advocate for prioritizing human rights in around the world.
Jeopardy College Championship Comes to the Kohl Center
The Jeopardy annual College Championship will be held in the Kohl Center April 11-12. The show is seeking UW-Madison students both to audition to be contestants and to be in the audience during the tapings. Tickets will be available beginning March 25, and contestant auditions will be held April 3.
Information: http://www.jeopardy.wisc.edu/
Friends of UW-Madison Libraries Semiannual Book Sale
March 26 - March 29
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
116 Memorial Library
Explore the Friends of UW-Madison Libraries 25th semiannual book sale. March 26 is a preview sale with an entry fee to shop for books. The regular sale with no entry fee is March 27 and March 28. March 29 is a $3-a-bag sale until 1:00 p.m., and after that the remaining books are free.
UW Space Place Music Under the Stars
Friday, March 28
7:00 p.m.
2300 S. Park St.
Stacey Barelos will play the music of American composer Henry Cowell from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Following the recital, astronomers on the rooftop observation deck will point out planets, constellations and other interesting objects in the night sky. The sky must be 75-percent clear for the deck to be opened.
Information: http://spaceplace.wisc.edu/
Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Andrew Sullivan
Monday, April 14
7:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Union Theater (Memorial Union)
Andrew Sullivan is a libertarian conservative author and political commentator, known for his unusual personal-political identity (HIV-positive, gay, self-described conservative often at odds with other conservatives, and practicing Roman Catholic). He is the former editor of The New Republic, the author of three books, and currently blogs for the Atlantic Monthly.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC) Socials
GSC Socials are held on Fridays during the semester to give grad students from all across campus a weekly chance to mingle, get to know people outside their department, and unwind from the hectic week.
Friday, March 28
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Rathskeller (Memorial Union)Friday, April 4
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Amy’s Café (414 W. Gilman St.)
GSC Graduate Student Bash with the Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN), the Association of Asian American Graduate Students (AAAGS), and McNair Scholars Alumni
Friday, April 11
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Angelic Brewing Company (322 W. Johnson St.)
GSC Graduate Student Bash with the TAA
Friday, April 18
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Great Dane Pub (123 E. Doty St.)
Graduate Student Collaborative (GSC) Frequent Diners Club
The Frequent Diners Club meets at local restaurants once or twice a month.
Angelic Brewing Company (322 W. Johnson St.)
Thursday, April 10
7:30 p.m.
Join us at one of Madison's classic American brewpubs. The Angelic Brewing Company offers a wide variety of beer and specialty drinks and hearty fare. http://www.angelicbrewing.com
Check the GSC Web site often to see where future social events will be held.
ACADEMIC Deadlines
Requests for all Masters warrants need to be submitted to the Graduate School for names to appear in the commencement program. Masters candidates should refer to: .../completedegree/mdegree.html for additional deadlines PhD candidates should refer to:.../completedegree/ddd.html for additional deadlines |
Friday, April 4 |
Last day to add without Graduate School permission. |
Friday, April 18 |
Last day to withdraw from Spring 2008 semester. |
Friday, May 9 |
Spring degree deadline. |
Friday, May 16 |
For a list of all fall and spring semester deadlines check www.registrar.wisc.edu/deadlines.php?term=1084
For questions about Graduate School policies and procedures, see the Academic Guidelines at http://www.wisc.edu/grad/education/acadpolicy/introduction.html
