THE GRADUATE COLLEGE'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR ALL THINGS GRAD REBEL
NOV. 7
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Nov. 8: Startup vs. Small Business: What’s the Real Difference?
4-5 p.m., Virtual
The number of people starting their own small business reached a 13-year record high in September of 2020. Despite the pandemic - or maybe because of it - there is a small business boom in the U.S. going on now. With many new booming small businesses, the word “startup” has quickly made its rank into the current buzzword. Often synonymously used as “new business”, a startup is actually different from a small business. From growth goals to funding, startups and small businesses are actually much more distant than most people would initially think. Join us for this interactive, informative workshop to learn about the real difference between entities and start thinking about your own future endeavor.
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Nov. 8: Facilitating Inclusive Online Discussions
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Virtual
Meaningful discussions are one of many ways that student learning can take place in online courses. A major challenge when engaging online is taking known educational best practices and adapting them for an online environment. In this workshop, we will review how to translate and implement effective facilitation principles in the virtual world.
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Nov. 9: Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Donna Costa
12-12:30 p.m., Virtual
Join the Faculty Center and Dr. Donna Costa for a weekly mindfulness meditation session.
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Estate planning is not just for the super-wealthy or old, it is for everyone, and can be crafted to fit your specific situation and goals. That being said, the estate planning process can be confusing and intimidating. Attend this workshop to learn the basics of estate planning and the options for creating your own personal estate plan.
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Being a mentor comes with a responsibility to share advice that may positively influence your mentee. This workshop will cover practical tips you can use to support your mentees, with an emphasis on reflective listening, acknowledging biases, managing time, strategies for stress relief, and building healthy habits.
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Nov. 12: First-Gen Graduate Student: You Made it Through Your First Year, Now What?
Graduate school may seem just as overwhelming as it first did. The Graduate College is dedicated to supporting first-generation graduate students. Learn about the forms needed for your program, support services, and graduation requirements.
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Congratulations to our 2021 Rebel Grad Slam Winners!
Congratulations to James Skelly (Electrical Engineering, M.S.), the winner of the 2021 Rebel Grad Slam: 3-Minute Thesis Competition! Also, congratulations to first runner-up Melissa Schofield (Biological Sciences, Ph.D.), second runner-up Katherine Luebke (Radiochemistry, Ph.D.), and audience choice winner Warren Forbes (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Ph.D.).
Thank you to all of the participants and judges! If you missed any of the competition or would like to rewatch, check out the Rebel Grad Slam 2021 playlist on the UNLV Graduate College YouTube channel.
Applications Open for Office of Community Engagement Awards 2022
The UNLV Office of Community Engagement seeks to support, facilitate, and promote collaboration, partnership, and engagement between the university and its many communities.
In support of its mission, the Office of Community Engagement administers annual awards that recognize campus individuals for their exceptional community engagement in the areas of 1) service-learning, 2) community-based research, 3) faculty/staff community outreach activity, and 4) student service. The deadline to apply is Feb. 8. 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. Learn more.
Financial Literacy & Wellness Badges
As a graduate student, balancing family, school, work, and financial decisions can be stressful. This stress can be especially overwhelming because many of us have never learned about financial topics or how to manage our finances in a healthy and sustainable way. Without this information, we are often left to juggle immediate expenses, struggling to reduce debt and save money for emergencies.
Learn how to plan for your future financial success by earning new Financial Literacy & Wellness Graduate Badges! The Graduate College’s research- and expert-informed content will help you learn about financial topics, steps you can take to improve your current financial situation, and how to create a future with minimal financial anxiety and stress. Learn more and apply. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation and Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards are Open for Nominations
The Graduate College is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Awards and the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards.
The Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Awards honor excellent theses and dissertations successfully defended between Aug. 1, 2020, and Aug. 1, 2021. Each academic college may nominate one outstanding thesis and one outstanding dissertation. In each category (social sciences/humanities/fine arts and biological sciences/mathematics/physical sciences/health sciences/engineering), there is a $1,000 prize for the Outstanding Dissertation author and a $750 prize for the Outstanding Thesis author. Nominations are due Dec. 1. Learn more.
The Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award recognizes graduate students who have demonstrated strong pedagogical skills and successfully taught at least two complete classes as the instructor of record in the last three years at UNLV. The award is only for students who teach at UNLV. Each academic college may nominate one outstanding graduate student teacher. Students are required to submit their application via the Grad Rebel Gateway by Dec. 1. Learn more.
As part of the UNLV 2021 First-Generation Campus-wide Celebration, the MSI Student Council and The Intersection are excited to announce the Second Annual First-Generation Student Essay Contest. There will be six winners: three undergraduate and three graduate or professional students winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively. Each first-place winner will receive a $500 scholarship, second-place winners will receive a $300 scholarship, and third-place winners will receive a scholarship of $200. Learn more and apply.
Nov. 14: Application due for OISS International Student Distinguished Contribution Award
The purpose of the UNLV Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) International Student Distinguished Contribution Award is to recognize and acknowledge a UNLV degree-seeking F-1 or J-1 international student at each degree level (bachelors, masters, and doctoral or professional) who has greatly contributed to the development and continued growth of their field through scholarly or creative projects at UNLV. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded at each degree level. Applicants must currently be enrolled at UNLV as a degree-seeking F-1 or J-1 international student. Learn more and apply by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 14.
As part of First-Gen Celebration Week, the Graduate College is hosting the First-Gen Mixer and Panel from 1-3 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the University Gateway Building (Room 268) and virtually via Webex. You will have the opportunity to meet other first-gen undergraduate students, graduate students, and first-gen faculty and get to know the first-gen community at the UNLV Graduate College. There will also be a first-gen experience panel discussion featuring members of the UNLV community. Register here.
"Sleep Tips for Academic Success"
This blog post from Rowan University gives practical tips on how to excel on an important, yet often overlooked, aspect of graduate school: sleep. If a solid seven to nine hours of sleep keeps evading you, whether from late night study sessions or stressing over a dissertation, this blog offers advice on how to sleep well after a long day at the university. Read more.
The Interview: Jamil Johnson
Education professor explores
the Black male experience in
higher ed, talks about the
importance of mentorship, and
thanks you for being a friend.
David Damore to Lead The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West at UNLV
Damore to serve as interim executive director for
two public policy research centers at UNLV that focus
on critical issues facing Nevada and the nation.
