A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNLV'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
Mar. 31
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
Apr. 3: Truth Can be Stranger than Fiction: Finding the Context and Data Behind Local Issues
3-4 p.m., Virtual
Join Business Librarian Patrick Griffis and Urban Affairs Librarian Susie Skarl for a discussion about how to research academic, news, and data sources to gain a deeper perspective on local issues. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to research academic, news, and data sources to gain information on local issues. Learn more and RSVP.
Apr. 5: UNLV Mental Health Initiatives: Unifying Through Innovation and Collaboration
Nevada persistently ranks at or near the bottom in the country for overall access to mental health services despite the need (Mental Health America, 2015-2023). This community forum showcases three mental health initiatives harnessing faculty collaboration and innovation to drive overdue changes in Nevada’s mental-health landscape. Following the presentations, policymakers will engage in open discussion with UNLV presenters and the audience. Learn more and RSVP.
Join the Graduate College in celebrating the outstanding research of UNLV and DRI Postdoctoral Scholars. The event features a keynote speaker and postdoctoral scholar poster presentations. Learn more and RSVP.
The 26th Annual Graduate & Professional Student Research Forum is around the corner. With over 200 presentations, this year marks the largest Forum in history. The Research Forum is an opportunity for students to present their projects to the UNLV community. The Forum is open to graduate and professional students wishing to share their research or creative expressions, practice their presentation skills, or obtain constructive comments on their work from faculty. The Forum is open to all, offering a chance to connect, learn, and be part of a community. It's also an opportunity to celebrate achievements, foster connections, and pave the way for future collaborations. Learn more and RSVP.
Free English Language Tutoring Program
UNLV’s International Student and Scholar Services is offering free English Language Tutoring to all international and multilingual grad students. Tutors can assist with conversational skills, pronunciation, listening comprehension, vocabulary, reading, presentations, and grammar. Contact the English Language Center or email elc@unlv.edu for more information.
Apr. 1: Annual Mandatory Individual Development Plan (IDP) Due
All degree-seeking graduate students are required to complete their Annual Mandatory Individual Development Plan (IDP) no later than April 1, 2024. In their IDPs, students report on their accomplishments in 2023 and establish goals for 2024. Please contact your faculty advisor/graduate coordinators for more information.
Late Applications for Graduation Due
Students applying for graduation on or after March 2 will need to email grad.rpc@unlv.edu to request a late graduation application be added to their MyUNLV account, as the option will not be available automatically in MyUNLV after March 1. Students applying for graduation after March 1 will be assessed a $20 late fee. Learn more.
This talk will explore the biological impact of structural violence on those who were marginalized in the United States during the Industrial Era. This will include a bioarchaeological analysis of populations from two locations: Rome, New York and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Apr. 1: Research-Practice Partnerships to Advance Antiracism
12-1 p.m., Virtual
Join Ung-Sang Albert Lee, Ph.D., in partnership with the National Institute for the Advancement of Education, for insights on how researchers and practitioners can engage in deep, collaborative learning for racial justice.
Learn more and RSVP.
Apr. 2: How COVID-19 Changed Us: Compassion, Leadership, and Policy
Four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities continue to build a resilient and healthy Nevada. This forum will discuss how the crisis prompted communities to rethink how to lead and prepare for future challenges. Following the presentation, leaders across sectors will discuss lessons learned and opportunities for collaboration to enhance responsiveness. Learn more and RSVP.
Academic success can be hard to navigate without basic needs items. With just a RebelCard ID or proof of a UNLV email address, students can access items such as toiletries and personal hygiene products; school supplies; bedding and linens; childcare items; clothing; household and kitchen items; and nonperishable food goods.
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Apr. 4: University Forum Lecture Series: “They Forget, We’re People Too”: Revisiting the 1969 Uprising in West Las Vegas
Join speaker Tyler D. Parry, Associate Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as he traces how uprisings against poverty, unemployment, and police brutality swept through the United States in the last half of the 1960s. Specifically, Parry will explore how protestors within Las Vegas’ majority-Black Westside initiated a similar campaign against police brutality after officers arrested two young Black men on Oct. 5, 1969. Learn more.
Apr. 5: Adult Learner Summit - Living Your Best Life: Balancing School, Work, and Family
Join the Adult Learner Advisory Board (ALAB) for the inaugural Adult Learner Summit. All undergraduate and graduate adult learners are welcomed, as well as non-traditional students who are navigating their way back into academia while juggling life's responsibilities. The summit will provide participants with an opportunity to connect with fellow adult learners and explore campus resources designed to provide support. Learn more and RSVP.
Apr. 5: UNLV Sociology Brown Bag Series: Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics
Sociologist Neil Gong's book Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics examines the disparity in psychiatric treatment for the rich and poor in the U.S., especially in Los Angeles, which has the largest population of unhoused individuals in the country. Public safety-net clinics provide inadequate rehabilitation for psychological distress and addiction, while the wealthy attend luxurious treatment centers. Gong's research calls for a new psychiatric system that meets the needs of all patients, families, and society.
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Diverse teams of students will compete in UNLV's 3rd Annual President's Innovation Challenge. The President's Innovation Challenge is a multidisciplinary team competition encouraging social and business entrepreneurship to help solve major challenges in Southern Nevada and beyond. A panel of judges will select winners and award prizes from a $50,000 pool, including a $25,000 grand prize. Teams will present their solutions to improve student and teacher outcomes through generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies.
Learn more and RSVP by Friday, April 5.
Apr. 18: Finding Common Ground: Protecting Freedom of Religion and Human Dignity
Join the Las Vegas Alliance for Religious Freedom and Human Dignity, Thomas & Mack Co., and the William S.Boyd School of Law for a symposium about finding common ground in efforts to protect the freedom of religion and basic human dignity. The event will consist of speakers and panelists describing their experiences and answering questions or concerns.
Learn more and RSVP.
YOU@UNLV
Maintaining balance and self-care is important for navigating graduate school. UNLV offers YOU@UNLV to support students throughout their time by providing resources, assessing student wellness, and managing goals. Learn more.
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