A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNLV'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
NOV. 13
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
Nov. 14 & 15: Develop Research Experience Workshop
1:30-2:30 p.m., Lied Library, Amargosa Room or Virtual
This workshop will provide participants with information on how to develop research experience. This workshop is part of the Life Design and Career Readiness Workshops series presented by UNLV Career Services, The Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach, and University Libraries. Learn more about the
Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 workshops.
Nov. 15: Finding a Postdoctoral Scholar Position
12-1 p.m., Virtual
Postdoctoral appointments are specialized education and training positions in research, teaching, performance, or scholarship that contribute to the continued education and professional growth of doctoral graduates. Hear from guest panelists as they share information on how to find the right position for you, where to search for postdoctoral positions, the importance of the faculty mentor/supervisor, how to build your CV now for the current job market and after the postdoc appointment, and more!
Learn more.
Graduate College Offers Virtual Resources to Answer Your Questions
While you're a graduate student at UNLV, you may have questions about financial services, progressing through your academic program, professional development opportunities, graduation, and more. Visit the Graduate Knowledge Center to find answers to questions asked frequently by UNLV graduate students. If you can't find what you're looking for there, visit the Graduate College website and click on "Contact Us" to virtually connect with a Graduate College team member any time Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Early Alert Wellness and Mental Health Resources
UNLV and the Graduate College offer the Early Alert text messaging system that confidentially checks in with students who opt in once a week and provides free wellness and mental health resources. Early Alert asks students to reflect on their emotional, physical, cognitive, relational, academic, and financial wellness. Based on their optional text response, students will receive free, easy-to-access resources to support them and help address their concerns. Learn more and opt in.
2022 Rebel Grad Slam Winners
During the week of Oct. 31, 80 graduate and professional students participated in the Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition, which challenges students to present their research using only one presentation slide in three minutes. The weeklong competition culminated in the final round on Nov. 4. Congratulations to the winners of this year's competition:
First place: Santiago Bataller, Biological Sciences Ph.D.
Second place: Taylor Flaherty, Anthropology Ph.D.
Third place (tie): Jenn Chandler, Performance MFA
Third place (tie) Bhagya De Silva, Chemistry Ph.D.
Third place (tie): Nicole Tanguay, Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.
Audience choice: Dustin Davis, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D.
Nov. 21: President’s Innovation Challenge Participant Interest Form Deadline
Participate in the 2nd annual UNLV President's Innovation Challenge, a multidisciplinary team competition that encourages social and business entrepreneurship to help solve major challenges in Southern Nevada and beyond, for a chance at winning a prize from the $50,000 total prize pool. This year’s challenge, which will culminate in the spring with a showcase event, focuses on sustainability but is not limited to science and engineering! Imagine a new communication platform to raise awareness of carbon impact or a game-based learning product to educate children on environmental sustainability or anything in between.
Learn more and submit the interest form by the extended Nov. 21 deadline.
The Graduate College is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Awards and the Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award. Each academic college may nominate one outstanding thesis, one outstanding dissertation, and one outstanding graduate student teacher. Nominations are due Dec. 1. Learn more on the Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Awards webpage and the Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award webpage.
Dec. 1: 2023-24 Scholarships and Fellowships Application Deadline
Graduate students can submit applications for merit-based scholarships and fellowships for the 2023-24 academic year until Dec. 1, 2022 through the Grad Rebel Gateway. Learn more.
Join UNLV EARN-FS for informative presentations on knowing your rights, pregnancy 101, preparing for post-partum, and chest/breastfeeding 101. Talk with professionals and enter to win raffle prizes, which include vouchers, strollers, and more. Participants must register in advance by emailing cristina.hernandez@unlv.edu .
Avoid the Tide with Self-Care Webinars
Having an outlet outside of school is important in maintaining balance and taking care of yourself. The Academic Success Center invites students to attend a webinar titled Avoid the Tide with Self-Care to learn about burnout and caring for oneself. The webinar will be offered on Nov.15, Nov.16, and Nov.17.
Programming Empathy: Nursing Alumna Teaches Using Virtual Reality
Through specially designed programs, students are put into the role of patients to gain experience and learn how to provide an even higher level of care.
