March 12: Graduate and Professional Student Research Forum Abstract Deadline
The Graduate & Professional Student Association and the Graduate College are accepting abstracts for the 25th annual Graduate and Professional Student Research Forum taking place April 15. Submissions, which can be an abstract, project proposal, or artist’s statement, should be 300 words maximum and must be submitted by March 12. Learn more.
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.
March 21: Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) Executive Board Election Filing Deadline
Elections for GPSA's 2023-24 president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary will take place in April. Students interested in running must file for candidacy by March 21. Learn more.
March 22: Weekend Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp Application Deadline
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 close on March 22.
Learn more.
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.
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 on how to chart the course to a more sustainable future. The President’s Innovation Challenge is a multidisciplinary team competition that encourages 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.
Student Counseling and Psychological Services Workshops
Student Wellness offers a variety of psychoeducational workshops throughout the year targeting general needs of the student population. Workshops focus on skill building and increasing awareness of mental health concerns and how to decrease symptoms of distress for commonly occurring concerns. Learn more.
Women's History Month Spotlight: Kavita Batra
In addition to her own research projects, the biostatistician provides statistical and research
training to faculty, residents, and students in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
'Ode' de Fragrance: Alumna's New Book Is a Love Letter to Scent
University Forum on March 9 features Elise Pearlstine — wildlife biologist, perfumer, author — discussing the complex and storied relationship between humans and fragrant plants.
