A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNLV'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
APRIL 9
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
April 11: From Surviving to Thriving: Skills Workshop
2-3 p.m., Virtual
This workshop focuses on teaching students the skills and strategies to reach a place where they are thriving. This workshop will highlight how to identify and cope with stress, understand your thoughts and feelings, learn to be kind to yourself, and find ways to flourish.
Learn more.
April 11, 12 & 13: Where Success Comes True: Don't Get Tangled in your Finances
In this workshop, learn how to manage your money after college and make smart financial decisions. This workshop will cover topics such as making large purchases, investing, and budgeting. Learn more about the
April 11, April 12 and April 13 workshops.
Catch a wave and join the Leadership Engagement and Development Team for a fin-tastic workshop exploring the Social Change Model of Leadership while chomping on marine snacks and hanging ten in ocean slime.
Learn more.
April 14: Managing Depression: Mood Boosting Tips and Tricks
10-11 a.m, Virtual
Feeling down? Less motivated than usual? Learn practical tools for boosting your mood by attending this virtual workshop.
Learn more.
Graduate College Announces Spring 2023 Graduate College Medallion Recipients
The Graduate College is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Graduate College Medallion recipients, who were exceptionally involved during their time as graduate students at UNLV. Medallions are given in the semester students graduate. See a list of the spring 2023 Graduate College Medallion recipients.
The Writing Center helps with more than just classwork!
UNLV's Writing Center consultants have been trained to assist with a variety of writing projects. Whether you are submitting a CV or resume, applying to a program or internship, or working on your dissertation, the Writing Center can provide feedback. Services include:
Answering quick questions that can be submitted by visiting CDC Building 3, emailing or sending a chat to writingcenter@unlv.edu, or calling (702) 895-3908
April 12, 5 p.m.: Graduate & Professional Student Association 2023-24 Executive Board Voting Deadline
Voting for the Graduate & Professional Student Association's 2023-24 Executive Board will close on April 12 at 5 p.m. Learn more and see the voter's guide.
UNLV community members can secure basic needs items such as toiletries and personal hygiene products, non-perishable food, clothing, bedding and other linens, etc. A RebelCard or proof of a UNLV email address is required. Learn more.
April 14: 8th Annual Inspiration, Innovation, Impact: A Celebration of Graduate Student Accomplishments
Join the Graduate College for the Inspiration, Innovation, Impact event, which showcases the best in UNLV graduate and professional student scholarly and creative activity. Graduate students will present five-minute, TED-style talks or performances around this year’s theme of “Power in Diversity: Unlocking Creativity and Research Together.” In addition, the audience will hear from a panel of UNLV faculty members and graduate students. Learn more.
April 15: 25th Annual Graduate & Professional Student Research Forum and Awards Ceremony
The 25th Annual Graduate & Professional Student Research Forum is an opportunity for students to share their work with the UNLV community. This forum is open to all graduate and professional students wishing to share their research, practice their presentation skills, or obtain constructive comments on their work from faculty. The awards ceremony recognizes the winning Research Forum presentations from each session. Session winners are awarded monetary scholarships. Additionally, recipients of the annual GPSA Awards will be announced during the awards ceremony. This ceremony will be livestreamed as well as held in person. Learn more.
May 1: 2nd Annual President's Innovation Challenge
Attend UNLV's 2nd annual President's Innovation Challenge, powered by Honeywell, to hear diverse teams of students present their solution to chart the course to a more sustainable future. The President's Innovation Challenge is a multidisciplinary team competition encouraging social and business entrepreneurship to help solve major challenges in Southern Nevada and beyond. A panel of judges will select winners and award prizes, including a $25,000 grand prize.
This event will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Learn more and RSVP.
Tips for Reducing Job Search Anxiety
Are you feeling anxious about your job search? You're not alone. The competition for jobs is fierce, and the search can be grueling. Martina Bretous of Hubspot provides warning signs of job search anxiety and tips to help you get through the stressful process of finding a job. Read more.
UNLV, SNWA Study Makes Case for Candida Auris Wastewater Surveillance
Researchers say tracking methodology in Southern Nevada fungal outbreak provides blueprint for monitoring and responding to emerging global public health threat.
