THE GRADUATE COLLEGE'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THINGS GRAD REBEL
SEPT. 19
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
Sept. 20: Applying for Graduate College Scholarships
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Virtual
Every academic year, the Graduate College offers multiple scholarships to help fund graduate studies. Join this workshop in order to learn more about these scholarships and how to apply.
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Sept. 21: Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Donna Costa
12-12:30 p.m., Virtual
Join the Faculty Center and Dr. Donna Costa for a weekly mindfulness meditation session. Sessions are on Tuesdays from 12-12:30 p.m.
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Sept. 21: Thesis/Dissertation Writing
4-5 p.m., Virtual
This workshop is designed to provide students with tangible strategies they can use to be successful during their thesis/dissertation writing process.
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In this workshop, Rachel Allen and Stephanie Willes, visiting lecturers for UNLV's Department of Communication Studies, will be reviewing how to share effective and engaging stories and presentations. You will also have the opportunity to hear from individuals on how they overcome their anxiety and fear of public speaking.
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Sept. 24: Communicating Effectively with your Mentor/Advisor
4-5 p.m., Virtual
Graduate faculty mentors and advisors play a critical role in the development of graduate students. As students progress through their degree program, professional relationships often continue beyond their time at UNLV. This workshop will provide attendees with communication and conflict-resolution skills that will ensure healthy and positive mentor/mentee relationships.
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The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicate eight career readiness competencies, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Join this workshop to learn more about these competencies and how nurturing them increases your employability.
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UNLV Again Named Nation’s Most Diverse Campus
UNLV has again reached the top spot in "U.S. News & World Report’s" annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The publication’s Campus Ethnic Diversity ranking identifies colleges where students are most likely to encounter undergraduates from racial or ethnic groups different from their own. UNLV placed in a four-way tie for first, with this year’s publication noting UNLV’s high percentage of Latinx students, which currently sits at approximately 32 percent. More than 65 percent of UNLV’s undergraduates identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority. Read more.
Participate in the Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition!
Think you can present your research using only three minutes and one PowerPoint slide? Participate in this year's Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition for the chance of winning more than $1,000 in scholarship money! This year's Rebel Grad Slam 3MT, hosted by the UNLV Graduate College, will take place virtually and in person from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. Learn more and apply by Oct. 14.
Want some tips to help you succeed in the Rebel Grad Slam competition? Join the Graduate College for a Rebel Grad Slam: Tips & Tricks workshop on Oct. 1. This workshop will cover strategies for streamlining important aspects of your research and designing a slide that will stand out during the competition. It'll also feature previous winners and judges who will discuss their Rebel Grad Slam experiences, including presentation pitfalls and successes.
If you prefer to not present, please join the event as a guest! Learn more and RSVP.
Do you have a paper assignment deadline looming?
The Writing Center can help you build strategies to organize your ideas, clarify your thoughts, meet your instructor's expectations, cite your sources, and polish your writing!
Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to talk with a consultant about your paper. You don’t even need to have anything already written!
Submit to the Online Writing Lab to receive written feedback on your paper within a couple of days.
Ask a quick question by stopping by CDC Building 3, emailing or sending a chat at writingcenter@unlv.edu, or calling 702-895-3908.
Check out the Writing Center website for more information and to find handouts and workshops that will help you with your writing.
Are you registered with the Disability Resource Center? Let your Resource Specialist know if you think you would benefit from accommodations at the Writing Center!
Check out the Writing Center's social media to find writing advice and announcements:
The Graduate College’s Medallion Program honors exceptionally involved and high-achieving students. Graduate students who have accumulated 100 points using the point system outlined on the program's webpage can apply for a Medallion to be worn at Commencement.
For students graduating in fall 2021, completed application forms must be emailed to the Graduate College by Sept. 29.
Fall 2021 Graduation Deadlines and Custom Academic Regalia Deadline
If you’re planning to graduate this semester, please keep in mind that the final day to submit an application for graduation through your MyUNLV account is Oct. 1. Learn more about graduation deadlines. If you’re graduating with a doctoral degree and would like to purchase custom academic regalia through the UNLV Bookstore, the deadline to submit an order is Oct. 19.
8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Student Union Ballroom and Cohen Theatre
UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield will host an MSI Student Success Summit for the campus community on Sept. 24. President Whitfield will kick off the summit, sharing his vision for student success at UNLV and the university's role and responsibilities as a Minority-Serving, Hispanic-Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving institution. The day's events will also include a poster session; a student panel discussing what it means to be successful at UNLV; a series of break-out sessions; and a keynote address by Dr. Marcela Cuellar, who will host a Q&A session for graduate and professional students from 6-7 p.m. To join the Q&A session, join with Webex (meeting number: 2622 517 8216,
password: sH23Sgp7QU*).
Online registration is required for the summit.
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Sept. 24: Rethinking Graduate Admissions
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Virtual
Join the Graduate College and host Dr. Harsha Perera (College of Education) for "Rethinking Graduate Admissions," a presentation and panel discussion with professors Sang Eun Woo (Purdue University), James M. LeBreton (Pennsylvania State University), Melissa G. Keith (Bowling Green State University), and Louis Tay (Purdue University). The group will discuss their research on "Bias, Fairness, and Validity in Graduate Admissions: A Psychometric Perspective." The research team explores the validity, bias, and fairness issues associated with several admission measures (grade point average, personal statements, resumes/CVs, letters of recommendation, interviews, and the Graduate Record Examination) and suggests steps to improve current admissions decisions. A discussion will follow the presentation. Online registration is required. Learn more.
Check Out UNLV's Registered Student Organizations
Keeping up with coursework and a social life as a graduate student is difficult, but it's also important in maintaining a balanced lifestyle. One way to maintain this balance while at UNLV is through joining a registered student organization (RSO). UNLV has more than 350 RSOs that encompass a variety of different interests, activities, and beliefs. Whatever your interest, UNLV has the organization to match. You can even start your own! When you join an organization, you're on your way to meeting new people, making memories, building your resume, and leaving your mark on UNLV. Learn more.
Education Is the Mission
College of Education Alumna of the Year Ramona Esparza
challenges outdated educational practices and develops
new concepts that focus on the well-being of all children.
