Join the Office of Online Education for an enlightening session with distinguished Fulbright Exchange scholar, Mehwish Raza, as she shares invaluable insights into the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This program stands as a beacon of academic and professional advancement, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and forging lasting connections in our dynamic world.
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Oct. 3: ArcGIS Workshop Series: Getting Started with StoryMaps
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about ArcGIS StoryMaps, a web-based application that supports data visualization efforts using text and other multimedia content.
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Oct. 3: Gaining Confidence as a Graduate Student, Researcher, and/or Professional
4-5 p.m., Virtual
This session will help graduate students work to increase their confidence in being a graduate student, whether their long-term goals include research or more professional practice. This workshop will introduce self-efficacy theory and the four sources of building efficacy. It will also provide ways to build their own efficacy through those sources, providing examples for each source.
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Graduate and professional students at UNLV are eligible for up to $2,500 for research, travel, project material, and professional development expenses through the Graduate & Professional Student Association sponsorship program. These grants are highly competitive, and this workshop will provide attendees with information that will help them create a fundable application. During this workshop, the Sponsorship Committee will provide information about awards, deadlines, the selection process, eligibility, and tips for creating a great application.
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University Police Services officers train on an annual basis to handle active assailant situations, but what can you do to protect yourself? Learn about how officers are trained to respond and the valuable safety tips you can follow if you find yourself in this situation.
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Join David Ramos Candelas, multimedia and design specialist, to learn the basics of podcast recording and editing using Adobe Audition and technology found inside of Lied Library's multimedia production studios.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can create fascinating and surprising work, but can it be applied responsibly in an academic setting? Join Kevin Sebastian, teaching and learning librarian for online education, for an experiment with emerging AI tools and discuss how you can use them ethically in your classes.
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This initial workshop in the Academic Job Search Demystified series will cover strategies for creating standout CVs, cover letters, and teaching/research/diversity statements, while also providing participants with valuable insights into the academic hiring process and how to best prepare.
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Oct. 5: Strategies for Research in Special Collections and Archives
2:30-3:30 p.m., Lied Library, Special Collections and Archives
Head of Special Collections Public Services Su Kim Chung and Humanities Librarian Priscilla Finley will give participants the insider's scoop on where to find collections, explain how to use collection descriptions, find aids to discover the materials they need, and share tips on collecting and organizing historical gems.
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Applications Open for 2024-25 Scholarships and Fellowships
Graduate students can submit applications for merit-based scholarships and fellowships for the 2024-25 academic year until Dec. 1, 2023 through the Grad Rebel Gateway. Learn more.
Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Think you can present your research in just three minutes using one slide? Participate in the Graduate College's Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition, where graduate students compete to win over the judges and audience for a chance at scholarship money. This year's weeklong competition will take place Nov. 27-Dec. 1. Learn more and apply by Nov. 6.
To help presenters prepare for the competition, the Graduate College on Oct. 10 will host a virtual workshop that will cover strategies for streamlining important aspects of their research, designing a slide that will stand out, and presentation pitfalls and successes. Learn more and RSVP.
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. Learn more.
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.
Do you need structured time to write? Are you graduating this semester and need help crossing the finish line on your writing project? Would you benefit from an accountability group? Are you interested in a refresher about Graduate College formatting guidelines? If so, join the Graduate College for the Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp: Weekend Edition. This two-day program, taking place Oct. 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gateway Graduate Commons, will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become more efficient and successful writers. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Applications are due by the extended Oct. 2 deadline. Learn more.
Oct. 4: 2024 Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Graduate Students Nomination Deadline
UNLV is accepting nominations of eligible active graduate-level scholars with distinguished academic accomplishments, leadership ability, and service contributions for the $5,000 NSHE Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Graduate Students. Nominations are due on Oct. 4 by 5 p.m. Learn more.
Beginning today and ending Dec. 1, the Graduate College is also accepting nominations for the following awards:
The Writing Center is throwing a housewarming party to celebrate moving to a new space. Students and faculty are welcome to meet the staff, ask questions about services, explore the Writing Center’s new space, and enjoy snacks and cake. Visit the Writing Center’s Instagram or Facebook for more information, announcements, and writing advice.
Oct. 4: My Professional Origin Story with UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield
Join the UNLV Graduate College to hear from Dr. Keith E. Whitfield about his professional journey to become the president of UNLV. 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.
Academic success can be hard to navigate when you're in need of basic items. That's why the Service Learning and Leadership team regularly hosts a Take What You Need pop-up basic needs event.
With your RebelCard ID or proof of a UNLV email address, you can find free items such as toiletries and personal hygiene products, school supplies, bedding and other linens, childcare items, clothing, household and kitchen items, and nonperishable food.
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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.
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Oct. 5: "The Last Treaty" Reading & Book Signing with Dr. Michelle Tusan
Join an evening with Dr. Michelle Tusan and her latest book "The Last Treaty." Her talk will explore the peace process between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War. It reveals the plight of Greek, Armenian, Assyrian, and other minority populations who survived nearly 10 years of uninterrupted war when peace finally came in 1923.
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Oct. 6: “How Will the New AI Technology Affect Our Lives?”
Dr. Todd Jones (Department of Philosophy) will lead a free-ranging open discussion about the way that new AI technology, popularized by the emergence of programs like ChatGPT, may change our lives. What are some of the ways they will likely make our lives better? What are some of the ways they will likely make our lives worse?
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UNLV Career Fairs create a robust opportunity for students to connect to many local, national, and global companies. These events are a must for all UNLV students looking for internship and career employment opportunities in an open yet streamlined format. These campus collaborative events maximize the career fair model, allowing employers to connect with students from the widest variety of disciplines and fields.
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Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day
This World Mental Health Day, join Academic Success Center Coaching in person for the Burnout, Self-Care, and Get to Know Yourself workshop, where you will have the opportunity to engage in activities that promote self-reflection and personal growth. You will also learn about tools and strategies to set goals, develop a growth mindset, and take action toward self-improvement. This workshop will also be offered virtually on Oct. 11.
Master of Fine Arts Cohort Presents ‘MEDIUM RARE,’ a Group Exhibition at UNR
The Department of Art MFA cohort shares their recent work exploring a wide range of formal and conceptual concerns at the UNR Student South Galleries through Oct. 16.
