THE GRADUATE COLLEGE'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THINGS GRAD REBEL
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Sept. 28: Identifying External Grant Funding Opportunities
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Virtual
Learn about resources and strategies to locate grant and fellowship opportunities that can support your research and other scholarly activities.
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Sept. 28: 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. 28: Navigating the UNLV Graduate College T/D Process Part 1: IRB & Formatting
3:30-5 p.m., Virtual
Master's and doctoral students are offered a variety of final project options, however the most common culminating work is known as a thesis or dissertation. Both a thesis and dissertation require original research and must adhere to protocol outlined by the Office of Research Integrity. Once a thesis or dissertation is complete, it is submitted to the Graduate College, submitted to iThenticate, and published on ProQuest. Join this first workshop in a two-part series where we will focus on IRB and formatting.
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Sept. 30: Navigating the UNLV Graduate College T/D Process Part 2: iThenticate & Digital Scholarship
3:30-5 p.m., Virtual
Join this second part of a two-part workshop series on thesis and dissertation formatting guidelines and submission. This workshop will specifically focus on iThenticate and digital scholarship.
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The Rebel Grad Slam is an annual event for graduate students to showcase their research and scholarship in an engaging way. The idea is to explain who you are, what you study, why you study it, what your research question is, how you’re analyzing it, and why it matters to people outside of your field using one PowerPoint slide and less than three minutes. Anyone interested in competing is encouraged to attend this workshop that will offer advice on how to excel in the competition.
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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.
One-on-One Goals Coaching Powered by U.S. Bank
UNLV is proud to be the first university in the country to launch a free, personalized experience to prepare you for success beyond your career. Goals coaching, powered by U.S. Bank, is available to all UNLV undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Whether you're thinking about growing your career, paying off debt, or making a difference in the world, a goals coach can help you find the focus, inspiration, and practical steps to achieve what matters most. Learn more.
Technology Loan Program
In an effort to help students with online learning, the Office of Information Technology has a limited number of computers, webcams, and microphones available on loan. Learn more.
iThenticate Available for UNLV Scholars
Looking to protect the integrity of your scholarship and your professional reputation? Use iThenticate, the service that scans your own research, grant proposals, theses, and dissertations for missed citations and other mistakes that could be characterized as plagiarism. iThenticate is free for all UNLV graduate faculty, postdoctoral scholars, doctoral students, and master's students who have completed 15 credits of graduate coursework. Learn more.
Register for an Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
ORCID iDs are unique identifiers for researchers that move with you throughout your career, improving visibility of your work. ORCID iDs are quickly becoming standard in academia, with many publishers now requiring them. Learn more and register here.
Financial Literacy & Wellness Badges
As a graduate student, balancing family, school, work, and financial decisions can be stressful. This stress can be especially overwhelming because many of us have never learned about financial topics or how to manage our finances in a healthy and sustainable way. Without this information, we are often left to juggle immediate expenses, struggling to reduce debt and save money for emergencies.
Learn how to plan for your future financial success by earning new Financial Literacy & Wellness Graduate Badges! The Graduate College’s research- and expert-informed content will help you learn about financial topics, steps you can take to improve your current financial situation, and how to create a future with minimal financial anxiety and stress. Learn more and apply. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
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.
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hybrid (Virtual and Student Union Ballroom)
This semester, UNLV's Career Fair will have one day of virtual events (Oct. 5) followed by three days of in-person events (Oct. 6-8) in the Student Union Ballroom. Register on Handshake. Learn more or email UNLV Career Services for more information.
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 by joining a registered student organization (RSO). UNLV has more than 350 RSOs that encompass a variety of different interests, activities, and beliefs. You can learn more about RSOs.
There are even two graduate registered student organizations (GRSOs): the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) and the Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA). If interested, email the BGSA or email the LGSA to learn more. The Graduate College offers designated space in the Gateway Building for GRSOs to host meetings and events. If you are interested in creating a GRSO or registering an existing one, email Dr. Valarie Burke.
The Interview: Jaclyn Costello
This Honors College professor energizes students to
consider life’s big questions from diverse perspectives.
