In this workshop, Institutional Repository Manager Michelle Shannon will discuss how the submission process of a thesis or dissertation works, the benefits of making work publicly available, and embargo options if participants plan to pursue publication. Participants will also learn about the two major submission outlets, Digital Scholarship@UNLV and ProQuest.
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This workshop, part of the Academic Job Search Demystified series, aims to provide participants with a foundation to help excel in the teaching demonstration component of the academic job interview process. Participants will gain valuable insights into creating strong teaching demonstrations that effectively showcase teaching abilities and pedagogical approaches. Participants will learn how to structure and design a teaching demonstration that clearly conveys teaching philosophies, objectives, and methodologies, as well as gain tools and knowledge needed to confidently deliver an impressive teaching demonstration.
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Oct. 21: Effective Communication in the Workplace: Building Strong Professional Relationships
12-1 p.m., Virtual
In this workshop, participants will learn how to enhance workplace communication and build strong professional relationships. Participants will also explore essential techniques for active listening, assertive communication, and nonverbal cues, as well as strategies to develop conflict resolution skills and giving and receiving feedback.
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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.
Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) Cap & Gown Program
The GPSA provides assistance for individuals who are unable to purchase a cap and gown for commencement. Graduating students who would like to borrow a cap and gown to participate in commencement are invited to complete a rental application. Learn more and apply.
GPSA Director of Communications & Marketing Applications
The GPSA is seeking a motivated individual to join its President's Cabinet and lead its Communications & Marketing Division. Learn more about GPSA divisions. Complete an application for the position if interested. Interviews will begin in the next couple of weeks.
"Get that Published" Cohort Application
The GPSA and the University Libraries are piloting an open access publishing program to create a cohort of students interested in sharing their work through open-access avenues. The “Get That Published” program will lead students through a yearlong workshop and peer-review writing series, with the goal of publishing their work in an open-access venue. Learn more and apply.
Fall 2023 Graduate College Medallion Recipients
The Graduate College is pleased to announce the fall 2023 Graduate College Medallion recipients, who were exceptionally involved during their time as graduate students at UNLV. Medallions are given in the semester students graduate. This semester's recipients are:
Godson Ebenezer Adjovu, Civil and Environmental Engineering
The UNLV Women’s Council is hosting a donation drive through Oct. 27 for SafeNest, an organization that provides confidential, emergency shelter to victims of domestic and sexual violence, including children and pets. The Women’s Council is collecting critical basic need items for women including full-size hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, and toothpaste) and women’s clothing (all sizes, especially XL+).
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TEDxUNLV 2024 organizers are accepting applications through Oct. 19 from dedicated individuals interested in serving as committee chairs. Learn more.
Oct. 20: Fall 2023 Custom Regalia Deadline
If you’re graduating this semester 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.
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.
Join the Graduate & Professional Student Association to network, enjoy holiday spirit, and spin for swag to be picked up at a later time. Students must RSVP and have their student ID with them.
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Oct. 18: Research Spotlight Lecture Series: Christopher Willoughby, Ph.D. - A Troublesome Trajectory: Research at the Intersection of African American and Medical History
Why have racial health disparities existed for centuries? What role has the medical profession played in naturalizing them? Join Dr. Christopher Willoughby as he discusses medical education and racism during the age of slavery, further examining why disparities persist today and how he came to research this complex history. Learn more.
Please join for a reading with Tyriek White, author of the 2023 novel We Are a Haunting. White is a writer, musician, and educator from Brooklyn, NY. He is currently the media director of Lampblack Literary Foundation, which seeks to provide mutual aid and various resources to Black writers across the diaspora. Learn more.
In the 48-Hour Film Fest, teams of competitors write, shoot, and edit a film that is between one minute and five minutes, thirty seconds in length. Join the teams in a public screening of the films. Learn more.
Oct. 19: Night of a Thousand Stars (Interactive Dining Experience)
The Scarlet Lounge is happy to announce the premier of "Night of a Thousand Stars," featuring must-see performances produced and operated by UNLV hospitality students, along with seasoned performers Tony Arias and Bruce Ewing. Join for a three-course dinner and spectacular performances. Learn more and purchase tickets.
Join the UNLV Comadres for a choose-your-own-adventure hike at the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. Options are available for all levels of activity and skill. Learn more and RSVP.
To be a first-generation college student is to be a trendsetter. While the path through higher education presents new challenges and things to learn, it’s also a time to celebrate your accomplishment. You made it! Join the Graduate College and the Graduate & Professional Student Association for First to Fly: Celebrating First Gens. The event will include an informative panel with UNLV faculty, staff, and students; a mixer with graduate registered student organizations; and an opportunity for a free headshot.
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YOU@UNLV
Maintaining balance and self-care is important for navigating graduate school. UNLV offers YOU@UNLV to support students throughout their time by providing resources, assessing student wellness, and managing goals. Learn more.
Douglas Sims on Mentorship, Taking Risks, and Being a Rebel for Life
The College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year has taken a learning-by-doing approach as a professor and now dean at the College of Southern Nevada.
