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Cybelle T. Shattuck

Cybelle T. Shattuck

Ph.D. Candidate in Natural Resource Policy
and Behavior
Rackham Centennial
Spring/Summer Fellowship
Sakib Elahi

Sakib Elahi

Ph.D. Student in Biomedical Engineering
Outstanding Graduate Student
Instructor Award
Ophira Vishkin

Ophira Vishkin

Ph.D. Student in Economics
Rackham Centennial
Spring/Summer Fellowship
Richard Pierre

Richard Pierre

Ph.D. Student in Comparative Literature
Outstanding Graduate Student
Instructor Award
Haijing Dai

Haijing Dai

Ph.D. Student in Social Work and Sociology
Bouchet Scholar

Graduate School Blog

Jackie Simpson

Apply for the Spectrum Center Advocacy Board

May 17, 2013 | By Jackie Simpson, Director, Spectrum Center

Graduate students are invited to apply to the Spectrum Center Advocacy Board for the upcoming year. The Board serves as a space for students to address the needs and concerns of LGBTQA individuals on campus. Previous years' accomplishments range from the implementation of the training with the Office of Admission Staff, addition of LGBTQA Health website link, and the development of resources for international LGBTQA students. Previous student members have had the opportunity to contribute…

Sheila Calhoun

Lots of Opportunity for Physical Activity

May 16, 2013 | By Sheila Calhoun, Assistant Director, U-Move Fitness

It's still not too late to register for many U-Move Fitness spring semester classes. The session will end on Friday, June 21. The summer session begins Thursday, June 27. You can register for those classes now too. Do you have children? We offer KidSport Summer Camp for kids ages 4-15. Remember how much fun you had in elementary gym classes? That's what the morning sessions are like. It's staffed by certified teachers as well as…

Donna M. Huprich

Rackham to Host Conference for Graduate Coordinators, May 21

May 16, 2013 | By Donna M. Huprich, Director, Academic Records and Dissertations, Rackham Graduate School

Graduate Coordinators serve a critical role in helping graduate students navigate through the many administrative details and challenges that they face at U-M. They work in close partnership with the Rackham Graduate School offices to ensure that graduate students receive accurate and timely information so there are no unexpected delays or obstacles in completion. In appreciation for their commitment to Graduate Students, Rackham will again be sponsoring the 5th annual Graduate Coordinators Professional Conference designed…

Diane Calinski

A Day in the Life of a Graduate Student and Ann Arborite

May 15, 2013 | By Diane Calinski, Ph.D. Candidate, Pharmacology

Diane Calinski is a Ph.D. candidate in the Pharmacology Department at the University of Michigan. She will be graduating shortly, and currently spends most of her time completing the remaining experiments for her dissertation and filling out job applications. Diane aspires to obtain a faculty position at a professional school (such as a college of pharmacy), and direct her efforts to teaching and mentoring students. My Ride. Can't beat free parking! My men preparing me…

Kim Hassan

FICA Exemption for the Spring/Summer Terms

May 14, 2013 | By Kim Hassan, Payroll Specialist Senior, U-M Payroll Office

Rackham Ph.D. candidates who are actively working on their dissertation during the spring/summer term, are registered less than half-time, and are working as a GSI, GSRA, GSSA or a temporary appointment are eligible to apply for an exemption from the FICA withholding on wages paid for those appointments. The candidate’s faculty advisor will need to certify to the candidate’s summer plans. A full description of the FICA Exemption Criteria as well as a “Request for…

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