A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNLV'S GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
Nov. 5
See a complete workshop and professional development opportunity schedule.
Nov. 7: Preparing to Publish Creative Writing
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Virtual
In this workshop, participants will explore the landscape of literary periodicals, reader recommendation databases, and other tools for discovering a market or niche. Black Mountain Institute's Charlotte Wyatt will describe how writers get published and Humanities Librarian Priscilla Finley will introduce library databases that can help participants map a potential corner of the publishing world and contextualize work for editors.
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Graduate and professional students at UNLV are eligible for up to $2,500 for travel or material expenses. These grants are highly competitive, and this workshop will provide participants with information that will help them create a fundable application. During this workshop, the Sponsorship Committee will provide information about awards, deadlines, the selection process, eligibility, and tips for creating a great application.
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Nov. 9: An Introduction to Writing a Literature Review
1-2 p.m., Virtual
This workshop will provide an introduction to the academic literature review. Participants will learn how to read academic literature with different tips and suggestions to mine literature for important material. This workshop will also provide guidance on how to synthesize information gained from reading and use it to develop a strong literature review.
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Grad Rebel Appreciation Night: Four Free Football Tickets to UNLV vs. Wyoming at Allegiant Stadium
In coordination with UNLV Athletics, the Graduate & Professional Student Association has secured an appreciation night for all UNLV graduate and professional students. Every UNLV Grad Rebel can receive four complimentary tickets to the UNLV vs. Wyoming football game. This means each student can invite up to the three guests to join them for the game and pregame tailgate. Learn more.
Foundations of a Grant Lifecycle Badge Applications Being Accepted
While anyone can apply for a grant, even the best researchers need guidance to create compelling and competitive proposals. The Graduate College is accepting applications for its new Foundations of a Grant Lifecycle Badge, a free program with research- and expert-informed content to help graduate and professional students learn about researching funding opportunities, assessing fit, crafting winning proposals, and managing awarded grants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply.
Nov. 6: Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition Application
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 Nov. 27-Dec. 1. Learn more and apply by Nov. 6.
As part of the 2023 UNLV First-Generation Essay Contest, first-generation students are invited to choose a prompt and write a short personal essay that addresses their life experience. Essays, which must be submitted by Nov. 10, will be judged by a panel. Awards will be given in two categories: graduate and undergraduate. First-place winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship, second-place winners will receive a $500 scholarship, and third-place winners will receive a $300 scholarship. Learn more.
Dec. 1: Graduate College Award Nominations
The Graduate College is accepting nominations until Dec. 1 for the following awards:
Join Matthew Monalto (Anthropology) as he discusses how globalization/modernization had a definitive influence on the socioeconomic, political, religious, and ritual developments among the various Muslim communities in Central Thailand. Learn more.
Join Campus Recreational Services for a captivating evening under the open sky, where participants can gather around the fire and toast marshmallows to perfection. This fireside gathering promises warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories through a timeless tradition. Learn more.
Join the UNLV Undocumented Student Program and special guest Ucheoma Onwutuebe for an open mic event to celebrate First-Generation Week and amplify immigrant and undocumented stories.
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Nov. 7: Headwinds and Tailwinds: The Present and Future of Work for Women
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West invites participants to a lecture titled "Headwinds and Tailwinds: The Present and Future of Work for Women” by Molly Kinder, Brookings fellow in the Brookings Metro. Learn more.
Nov. 8: Countdown to Finals: Unwind, Thrive, and Organize
This session, designed to help students navigate the month leading up to finals, will explore how to finish the semester strong. Students will explore available campus resources, methods of writing aimed at reducing stress, and strategies to enhance organizational skills. Learn more and RSVP.
Nov. 8: Leadership Lessons from Kintsugi: Resilience and Persistence
Join the Leadership Engagement and Development (LEAD) team for an opportunity to learn leadership skills from practicing kintsugi. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer that highlights the cracks of the piece. The philosophy behind kintsugi is about embracing imperfections instead of trying to hide them, and good leaders need the resilience and persistence necessary to overcome difficulties. Learn more and RSVP.
Nov. 8: I Belong at the Table: Overcoming the Imposter Phenomenon
This presentation seeks to create a supportive community where first-generation students, faculty, and staff can find validation, guidance, and strength. Participants will learn about the imposter phenomenon and explore its root causes, substantial impacts, and practical solutions that participants can implement to empower themselves, peers, and students.
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Nov. 8: We Belong! First-Gen Strong! National First-Generation Day Celebration
UNLV’s First-Generation Day Celebration will include music, swag, a bounce house, ice cream, and lots of fun to help celebrate this national recognition. Learn more.
Join the Graduate College and the Graduate & Professional Student Association for the First to Fly: Celebrating First Gens event, which will include a panel discussion with UNLV faculty, staff, and students, as well as a mixer with graduate registered student organizations and free headshots. Learn more and RSVP.
Nov. 8: Sex Acts: The Politics and Possibilities of Writing about Sex
Join the Black Mountain Institute for a roundtable discussion on extant techniques, controversies, and craft approaches for writing about sex. The program will be introduced by the Director of the Archives and Special Collections at Lied Library, Sarah Quigley. Panelists include the acclaimed writers poet and novelist Vi Khi Nao; memoirist Edgar Gomez; producer, comic-artist, and journalist Tina Horn; and UNLV’s Director of IGES Dr. Lynn Comella. Learn more.
Join writer, educatrix, and media-maker Tina Horn as she discusses her book, which will be out in 2024, of fetish cultural criticism based on her long-running indie podcast Why Are People Into That?!Learn more.
Dec. 4: My Professional Origin Story with Imelda Reyes
Join the UNLV Graduate College to hear from Imelda Reyes about her professional journey. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Reyes is the acting dean at the UNLV School of Nursing. Her non-traditional journey includes stops as a naval officer and nurse practitioner. The My Professional Origin Story series highlights the professional journeys of UNLV faculty and administrators. Origin stories matter. Understanding how people came to be where they are can give us insight into where we might be headed or how our own journeys unfold. Learn more.
Student Support Spot for Basic Needs
UNLV’s 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.
Namesakes: The Fellowship Helping UNLV’s Students Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s
Amanda Osse is the first recipient of the award named in honor of Nathan Lindsay, who passed away after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
