A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNLV'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
FEB. 19
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
Feb. 22: Reviewer-Centric Grantmaking
2:30-3:30 p.m., Virtual
Join the University Libraries and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for this one-hour virtual workshop to learn about finding and writing successful grant proposals that answer directly to reviewer criteria. In this workshop you will learn
and make use of the eight-point reviewer-centric approach to grantmaking, how to find ideal grant opportunities, and how to produce a competitive grant proposal draft.
Learn more.
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to craft statements common to the research and academic interview world. Sample descriptions will be provided for participants to respond to following a brief lecture about how and why being prepared with some of these statements can make their lives easier!
Learn more.
Feb. 23: Budgeting for Grants
2:30-3:30 p.m., Virtual
Join the University Libraries and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for this one-hour virtual workshop to learn about creating an optimal budget for your grant from scratch. In this workshop you will learn how a grant budget works and learn how to produce a good grant budget draft.
Learn more.
March 25 & 26: Weekend Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp
Are you graduating this semester and need help crossing your thesis or dissertation
finish line? If so, join the Graduate College for a weekend writing boot camp! This two-day program will
provide students structured writing time, accountability, and flash workshops on
topics like formatting. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served. Applications will open the week of Feb. 20 and close on March 22.
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.
Student Support Spot for Basic Needs
UNLV's new Student Support Spot is open. The 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.
Military and Veteran Services Center
The university's Military and Veteran Services Center assists UNLV's student veterans and active duty military members in successfully navigating the academic and administrative pathways of a college education. Learn more.
Register for an Open Researcher and Contributor iD (ORCID)
ORCID iDs are unique identifiers for researchers that move with them throughout their career, improving visibility of their work. ORCID iDs are quickly becoming standard in academia, with many publishers now requiring them. Learn more and register.
Writing Center Available to Graduate Students
The Writing Center offers a variety of services to assist all graduate students with their classwork, thesis writing, conference papers, and even CVs/resumes. Below are some of the ways that students can get feedback from one of the Writing Center consultants:
Schedule an in-person or virtual consultation to talk with a consultant about your paper. You don’t even need to have anything already written!
Submit to the Online Writing Lab to receive written feedback on your paper within a couple of days.
Ask a quick question by stopping by CDC Building 3, emailing or sending a chat at writingcenter@unlv.edu, or calling (702) 895-3908.
Check out the Writing Center website for more information and to find handouts and workshops that will help you with your writing.
Graduate students who use the Writing Center services for the first time may have difficulty making an appointment since they will need to be manually added to the system. Students having trouble should email their name and NSHE number to writingcenter@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3908. A profile will be quickly created for them. Once this is done, they will be able to schedule future appointments through the Campus Connect system without any issue.
Feb. 21: Call for Applicants for Inspiration, Innovation, Impact: A Celebration of Graduate Student Accomplishments
The Inspiration, Innovation, Impact event is a celebration of graduate student accomplishments. Graduate students from a variety of colleges present short, five-minute, TED-style talks or performances showcasing their research, scholarship, or creative activities. This year's theme is “Power in Diversity: Unlocking Creativity and Research Together." The Graduate College invites applicants interested in presenting the work they are doing that highlights our individual and collective commitment to change. Applications and videos are due Feb. 21. Learn more.
Feb. 21: Alternative Break Trips
Alternative Break Trips are a great opportunity to experience a different community and explore social justice topics through service within those communities. While you travel, you and your group will complete service, learn, live simply, and get to know your fellow travelers and host community. Register by Feb. 21.
March 17: Spring 2023 Graduate College Medallion Deadline
If you're graduating this semester and you've been involved in Graduate College programming during your time as a graduate student, you might be eligible for the Graduate College Medallion to wear at commencement. The Graduate College Medallion program honors exceptionally involved and high-achieving students. Learn more.
Want to test your Black history knowledge and win free swag? Sign up your group to play Black History Month Jeopardy to have the chance to win a prize!
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Learn more and RSVP your team.
Feb. 23: Public Interest Law Association Silver State Auction
Each year the Public Interest Law Association at the William S. Boyd School of Law hosts the Silver State Auction. This auction recognizes leaders in our community and raises funds to provide scholarships for law students choosing to work within the public interest sector.
Learn more.
Feb. 25: Snowshoe Day Trip
8 a.m-3 p.m.
Learn to snowshoe on Mt. Charleston! The experienced trip leaders from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center's Outdoor Adventures team will guide you through the sparkling white snow and rustling green pines. Students must register to attend by 6 p.m. on Feb. 22. Learn more.
Join Dr. Alyssa Crittenden, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate College, for donuts, fruit, coffee, swag giveaways, and the opportunity to connect and network with the graduate scholar community. Learn more.
Join the African Student Association, Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, Black Graduate Student Association, Graduate & Professional Student Association, International Student Organization, Latinx Graduate Student Association, and Graduate College during UNLV's Minority-Serving Institution Week for an Eat Around the World event featuring free food, a cultural cookbook, swag, and more.
RebFest 2023 is a free community music festival held at UNLV. Students, staff, and the public are invited to enjoy a night of food trucks, games, entertainment, and live music. The event is put on by KUNV The Rebel HD2 in conjunction with the MSI Student Council. This year's event is headlined by Lit Reeezy and will feature up-and-coming local artists including Lil Tapz, Maejoy, lowercase.exe, and more. Learn more and reserve your ticket.
Group Fitness Classes
Interested in attending group fitness classes this semester? Campus Recreational Services offers free group fitness classes in yoga, pilates, zumba, cycling, and more! Students must be enrolled in four or more credits, and classes are drop-in only. Learn more.
UNLV is All In on STEM Education
Educational organizations meet up on campus to discuss best practices for making sure STEM initiatives in K-12 through graduate programs are accessible to all students.
