A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNLV'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
Dec. 3
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
Dec. 5: Engaging Strategies: Insights from Incorporating Informal Learning
3-4 p.m., Virtual
In this session, Postdoctoral Scholar of Educator Preparation Noah Romero will delve into how educators and educational leaders can weave elements of informal learning into their strategies. This session will focus on fostering connectedness, striking balance, and promoting both healing and growth.
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This workshop is intended to provide a space for students to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and identify strategies. Two staff members from UNLV’s Counseling and Psychological Services will help facilitate the conversation in which they will discuss how to navigate identity as an LGBTQIA person, maintaining safety, and other ways to get through the holidays.
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Thesis/Dissertation Office Hours
Students with questions about their thesis or dissertation can take advantage of the Graduate College's thesis and dissertation office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-2 p.m. Email grad.td@unlv.edu at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a virtual appointment. Learn more.
Join the UNLV Graduate College to hear from Imelda Reyes about her professional journey. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Reyes is the interim dean at the UNLV School of Nursing. Her non-traditional journey includes stops as a naval officer and nurse practitioner. The My Professional Origin Story series highlights the professional journeys of UNLV faculty and administrators. Origin stories matter. Understanding how people came to be where they are can give us insight into where we might be headed or how our own journeys unfold. Learn more.
Join the UNLV Grad Pride Alliance for a decompression event leading up to final exams. Meet the executive board and grab coloring sheets, snacks, and coffee.
Join UNLV’s International Student Organization and New American Leaders (NAL) for a Vegas Alumni Mixer. NAL leads a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first- and second-generation Americans to run, win, and lead. Learn about NAL’s 2024 plans, connect with NAL alumni, and enjoy appetizers. Learn more and RSVP.
Dec. 5: Relax and Reel: Lied Library Movie Marathon
Graduating students are invited to visit the Lied Library Makerspace to design and create their customized graduation cap. An array of free supplies will be available to help make their vision come true.
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During Study Week, Lied Library will have therapy dogs from Pet Partners of Las Vegas and Love Dog Adventures to help alleviate stress at the end of the semester. Learn more.
Dec. 6: Demystifying the Publishing Process, BMI Virtual Panel
12-1 p.m., Virtual
Join Black Mountain Institute for a panel discussion that seeks to demystify the publishing process. The panel will include Shearing Fellow Edgar Gomez, author of High Risk Homosexual; Ly Tran, author of House of Sticks; and Talia Kolluri, author of What We Fed to the Manticore. Learn more and RSVP.
In search of the perfect ambiance to boost focus during Study Week? Join the Lied Library for a serene and productive study session at the Lofi Study Lounge. Coffee, tea, snacks, and swag will be provided. Learn more.
Take What You Need connects students with free necessities such as toiletries, food, school supplies, clothing, household items, and childcare items in an effort to address basic needs insecurity in the community. Learn more.
Graduating students are invited to visit the Lied Library Makerspace to design and create their customized graduation cap. An array of free supplies will be available to help make their vision come true.
Learn more.
The Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) supports graduate and professional students with their academic endeavors, advocates on their behalf, and inculcates a sense of camaraderie. The GPSA Council consists of 47 seats for representatives from each academic department and an unlimited number of non-voting seats for members-at-large (no department affiliation). The GPSA Council convenes regularly, typically on the first Thursday of each month. Learn more.
Graduating students are invited to visit the Lied Library Makerspace to design and create their customized graduation cap. An array of free supplies will be available to help make their vision come true.
Learn more.
Dec. 8: Department of Economics Seminar Series: Gregor Schubert, University of California, Los Angeles
In this seminar, Professor Gregor Schubert from the University of California, Los Angeles will speak about housing, urban economics, real estate, labor economics, and corporate finance.
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Jan. 20: UNLV Frosty Frolic: 5K Fun Run/Walk/Spectate
The Graduate & Professional Student Association and the Graduate College invite the UNLV community to lace up their sneakers and participate in the inaugural UNLV Frosty Frolic. Runners, walkers, and spectators are encouraged to register for the event and frolic along the scenic route of the UNLV campus. Registration fees and sponsorships of participants will directly impact important graduate and professional scholarly initiatives at UNLV.
Learn more and register/sponsor.
Student Support Spot for Basic Needs
UNLV’s Student Support Spot provides free food packages, toiletry items, and guidance to students facing basic needs challenges (food, housing, transportation, mental health, child care, and digital access). Located in the University Gateway Building in the Welcome Center on the second floor, the Student Support Spot is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
My Professional Origin Story: Imelda Reyes
UNLV Nursing's Dean Imelda Reyes shares a look into her professional journey ahead of her Dec. 4 talk.
