Graduate and professional students at UNLV are eligible for up to $2,500 through the GPSA for research, travel, and professional development. These grants are highly competitive, and this workshop will provide you with information that will help you 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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Oct. 18: Graduate & Professional Student Association Sponsorship Program Workshop
Graduate and professional students at UNLV are eligible for up to $2,500 through the GPSA for research, travel, and professional development. These grants are highly competitive, and this workshop will provide you with information that will help you 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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Oct. 18: Scholarly Activity Abroad: You Can Do That? Student Edition
2-3 p.m., Virtual
Ever thought about studying abroad? Did you know you can build your scholarly profile while doing so as well? Join Brittani Sterling, the social sciences and interdisciplinary studies librarian, for an introduction to scholarly development overseas! By attending this workshop, you will learn
how to pursue a scholarly trajectory overseas,
specific opportunities for scholars at all levels, and
how to respond to calls for proposals.
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During this one-hour workshop, participants will learn about resources and strategies to locate grant and fellowship opportunities that can support their research and other scholarly activities. Attendees will be able to identify and use tools available at UNLV for locating funding, follow procedures for submitting a grant funding proposal, and use ORCID as part of their grant proposal workflow.
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Oct. 20: The Metaverse (Not Necessarily Facebook's Version): A Beginner's Guide and Immersive Experience
What is the Metaverse? Is it Meta's attempt to dominate this new emerging market and lead humanity to the dystopian future portrayed in movies, or is it the technological evolution that will enrich the human experience?
Come and learn how the Metaverse and its ilk are being used today and explore virtual worlds in person.
Attendees will learn about the Metaverse and how to interface and navigate virtual worlds. Participants will gain an introductory understanding of the Metaverse economy and the integration of Web3 technology.
Hands-on demonstrations will be available for those comfortable with using VR headsets. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
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Oct. 21: Planning and Managing a Class
10-11 a.m., Virtual
During their academic careers, many graduate students are assigned teaching roles. Whether teaching as an assistant or the instructor of record, knowing how to plan and manage a class is important. These skills help you make the best use of your resources and offer students a structured and rewarding experience. Several pedagogical techniques can support your planning and management of attendance, lectures, activities, and assignments. By attending this workshop, you will learn some of these techniques and how to use them in in-person and online teaching environments.
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Oct. 21: Receiving and Giving Feedback in Graduate School
4-5 p.m., Virtual
Feedback can be difficult to hear, but it is necessary to succeed in graduate study. Attending this workshop will help you learn how to collaborate, mentor, and find common ground in graduate school teaching and research. You will also learn how to deliver challenging feedback in a kind and constructive manner.
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Oct. 17: Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition Application Deadline
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.
Oct. 31: President’s Innovation Challenge Participant Interest Form
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, 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 sustainability or anything in between. Learn more and submit the interest form by Oct. 31.
The UNLV Graduate College is proud to participate in UNLV's 2022 first-generation celebration week. The Graduate College will host a mixer and several breakout sessions on Nov. 9 and 10 for both graduate and undergraduate students. Learn more and RSVP.
YOU@UNLV
YOU@UNLV pools support resources in one user-friendly interface with the goal of supporting students throughout their time at UNLV. The online portal allows users to assess their current physical, mental, and social needs and pair them with campus resources or online tools. Through a series of questions and self-checks, the site adapts to each user and encourages them to use a wealth of support resources. Learn more and sign up today.
Helping Others to Achieve
For her work as an advisor, instructor, mentor, and volunteer, Cheryl Tillotson was awarded the UNLV Alumni Association's Achievement in Service Award.
