This workshop will cover resources for authors interested in publishing open access, strategies to find the impact of open access publications, and how to add scholarship to open access repositories. Authors at all career stages are encouraged to attend.
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University Police Services officers train on an annual basis to handle active assailant situations, but what can you do to protect yourself? Learn about how officers are trained to respond and the valuable safety tips you can follow if you find yourself in this situation.
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By participating in this workshop, participants will learn about Thomas and Kilmann’s conflict theory; explore, through interactive polling and group discussion, how conflict styles can exacerbate disagreements and complicate productive resolutions; and analyze and handle interpersonal conflict more skillfully. Prior to the workshop, participants will take an online assessment to determine their preferred Thomas-Kilmann conflict style.
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By attending this workshop, participants will learn about components of a credit score and examine some of the common myths. Participants will learn strategies for increasing their score and learn to avoid doing things that can negatively impact it. Lunch will be provided.
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Sept. 27: Research Impact Challenge: The Researcher’s Guide to Citation-Based Metrics
1-2 p.m., Virtual
Metrics, particularly those calculated based on citations, have been used for selecting journals to publish in, evaluation of author and publication prestige, and more.
These measurements of impact are often difficult to navigate, understand when and how to use them, and are frequently subject to bias, exclusivity, and gaming.
This workshop is for participants at any career stage who have questions and want to learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about citation-based metrics.
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Sept. 28: Research Impact Challenge: Using Altmetrics to Show Impact Beyond the Citation
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Virtual
In this workshop, participants will discover how alternative metrics, or altmetrics, are used to show the potentially broad reach of published research. Altmetrics can be useful for authors at any career stage and discipline, but are particularly helpful for early-career researchers.
Included will be a live demonstration of Altmetric Explorer, which is a new tool that allows authors to see their works’ impact.
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Internship Program
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) offers paid internships in federal agencies to students from all areas of study and backgrounds. Opportunities are year round, with 15-week sessions in the spring and fall and 10-week sessions in the summer. Learn more by visiting the HACU National Internship Program webpage or by speaking with HACU representatives at UNLV’s Oct. 11 Career Fair.
Workshop Series: Academic Job Search Demystified
Join The Grad Academy, the Graduate College's professional and career development hub, for a hybrid workshop series that will help demystify the academic job search.
Academic Job Search Demystified is a six-part series that will continue in the spring with workshops covering the interview process, negotiating job offers, and tips for onboarding into a new role.
Graduate Student and Graduate Assistant Orientation Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the scholarship winners from this year's graduate student and graduate assistant orientation activities!
New Graduate Student Orientation Modules:
Linnea Bacon, Clinical Psychology
Alanna Johnson, Nursing
Grace Kurvers, Social Work
Heather Wert, Public Health
Graduate Assistant Orientation Modules:
Nelson Appiah, Medical Physics
New Graduate Student Orientation Welcome Mixer:
Javier Hernandez, Business Administration/Dental Medicine
Erin Rook, Public Health
New Graduate Student Orientation Social Media Contest:
Angelique Burton, Public Policy
UNLV Creates:
Romaniel Hernandez, Nursing
iThenticate Available for UNLV Scholars
Looking to protect the integrity of your scholarship and your professional reputation? Use iThenticate, a service that scans your research, grant proposals, theses, and dissertations for missed citations and other mistakes that could be characterized as plagiarism. iThenticate is free for all UNLV graduate faculty, postdoctoral scholars, doctoral students, and master's students who have completed 15 credits of graduate coursework. Learn more.
Register for an Open Researcher and Contributor iD (ORCID)
ORCID iDs are unique identifiers for researchers that move with them throughout their career, improving visibility of their work. ORCID iDs are quickly becoming standard in academia, with many publishers now requiring them. Learn more and register.
Do you need structured time to write? Are you graduating this semester and need help crossing the finish line on your writing project? Would you benefit from an accountability group? Are you interested in a refresher about Graduate College formatting guidelines? If so, join the Graduate College for the Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp: Weekend Edition. This two-day program, taking place Oct. 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gateway Graduate Commons, will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become more efficient and successful writers. Applications are due Sept. 27. Learn more.
Sept. 29: Fall 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.
Oct. 1: Fall 2023 Graduation Application Deadline and Custom Regalia Deadline
If you’re planning to graduate this semester, the final day to submit an application for graduation through MyUNLV is Oct. 1. If you’re graduating with a doctoral degree and would like to purchase custom academic regalia through the UNLV Bookstore, the deadline to submit an order is Oct. 20. Learn more.
Oct. 4: 2024 Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Graduate Students Nomination Deadline
UNLV is accepting nominations of eligible active graduate-level scholars with distinguished academic accomplishments, leadership ability, and service contributions for the $5,000 NSHE Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Graduate Students. Nominations are due on Oct. 4 by 5 p.m. Learn more.
Beginning Oct. 1 and ending Dec. 1, the Graduate College will also accept nominations for the following awards:
Join the UNLV Graduate College to hear from Dr. Keith E. Whitfield about his professional journey to become the president of UNLV. 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.
Oct. 16-21: Rebel Homecoming
Rebel Homecoming, UNLV’s annual homecoming celebration, will take place Oct. 16-21. The weeklong celebration includes a pep rally, festival, parade, football game, and more. Learn more.
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a free suicide prevention training provided by UNLV Student Wellness to all students and faculty. The training is designed to help participants recognize the warning signs of those in need of mental health assistance. Join Student Wellness in an effort to create a positive change for the UNLV community. Visit Eventbrite to learn about future sessions.
