THE GRADUATE COLLEGE'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THINGS GRAD REBEL
SEPT. 18
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Sept. 20 & 21: Strengthen Your Profile: Handshake and LinkedIn Workshop
1:30-2:30 p.m. and 12-1 p.m., Lied Library, Amargosa Room or Virtual
In this workshop, students will learn how to strengthen their Handshake and LinkedIn profiles. 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.
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Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 events.
Sept. 20: Building Your Brand: Leveraging Online Platforms To Get Noticed
6-7 p.m., Virtual
Professional self-branding is an opportunity to communicate your unique skills and assets. Strategically building your professional brand helps establish your reputation, build your network, create opportunities, and accelerate your career growth. Specifically, LinkedIn is a networking platform where you can showcase your professional brand, including current projects, accomplishments, and research. Learn how to leverage this platform to entice potential clients, employers, and more.
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Sept. 23: Toward Educational Equity and Transformation
12-1 p.m., Virtual
In this workshop, students will learn about how diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice operate within higher education and strategies for developing a practice of equity mindedness. We want to hear from graduate students. Join the Graduate College for a conversation about strategic and tangible institutional practices and policies to help cultivate educational equity and justice on our campus.
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Casting Call for UNLV Episode of The College Tour
UNLV is casting fun and engaging students for an upcoming episode of Amazon Prime's The College Tour! Students interested in being featured are asked to create a two-minute video sharing their story and why they love UNLV. Learn more and apply by Sept. 21.
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 Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Learn more and apply by Oct. 17.
To help presenters prepare for the competition, the Graduate College on Oct. 11 will host a virtual workshop that will cover strategies for streamlining important aspects of your research, designing a slide that will stand out, and presentation pitfalls and successes. Learn more and RSVP to receive the workshop link.
Hispanic-Serving Institution Week Short Essay Contest
In celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Week, the UNLV Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Student Council wants to hear from UNLV students about what it means to them to attend an HSI and what they would like to see at UNLV as an HSI. Submit an essay that’s less than 500 words by Sept. 22 for a chance to win up to $1,000. Learn more.
Get Discounted Tickets to iHeartRadio’s Daytime Stage Performances on Sept. 24
iHeartRadio Music Festival is offering a “Friends & Family” discount to UNLV students, faculty, and staff for its Daytime Stage performances on Saturday, Sept. 24 at AREA15. Get $25 tickets and see performances featuring Avril Lavigne, Maggie Rogers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Big Time Rush, Girl in Red, Lauv, Chlöe, Willow, and more. In addition, the Daytime Stage will include fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners for fans to enjoy. The discount offer is valid through Sunday, Sept. 18. Purchase $25 tickets using promo code REBEL. For more information regarding the artist lineup, visit iHeart Radio’s Daytime Stage.
Critical race theory is a topic we’ve heard about in the media and in political campaigns. What actually is critical race theory? It seemingly appeared out of nowhere and took over the airwaves, but where did it come from? Is it really a concept being ingrained into our school systems, or have politicization and controversy skewed its original meaning? Panelists will help us understand why critical race theory became a hot button issue, help us understand what critical race theory can teach us, and help us define what critical race theory is and isn't.
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Interested in becoming a team captain for the annual Homecoming student competition? Find out all the rules and regulations for getting involved as a team captain at this meeting.
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9-11:15 a.m., Lied Library,
Research Consultation Room
Drop in to chat with Dot Kelly, engagement manager from Adam Matthew Digital, about where to search for online primary sources relevant to your historical research interest.
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Join Dr. Alyssa Crittenden, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate College, for Donuts with the Dean. Connect with the dean; network with other graduate and professional students; receive Graduate College swag; and enjoy donuts, fruit, and coffee. Learn more about the
Oct. 4 and Oct. 7 events.
Grad Fest (formerly known as Senior Send-Off) is a one-stop shopping experience for everything related to graduation. At the event, graduating students can purchase their cap and gowns, graduation announcements and invitations, class rings, diploma frames, and much more. Graduating students will have the opportunity to learn about the UNLV Alumni Association and receive their free alumni T-shirt and refreshments (while supplies last). Learn more.
Oct. 8-15: Rebel Homecoming
Rebel Homecoming, UNLV’s annual homecoming celebration, will take place Oct. 8-15. The weeklong celebration includes a pep rally, festival, parade, football game, and more. Learn more.
UNLV Wellness Wheel
Your health is more than the physical condition of your body. There are multiple aspects of wellness to consider, including your physical, emotional, spiritual, social, occupational, environmental, and intellectual health. When one area gets out of balance, it usually affects the other aspects of your life, whether you realize it or not. Learn more about the UNLV wellness wheel.
Rebel Roots Run Deep
Even after relocating to Phoenix, engineering alumna Lisa Freestone continues to prove a loyal, active, and generous Rebel.
