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Anne Ruggles Gere
Anne Ruggles Gere
Director, Sweetland Writing Center

Sweetland Center for Writing Fellows Seminar

February 22, 2012, Filed Under: PLAN, Resources

The Sweetland Center for Writing Fellows Seminar offered in the winter term is designed to bring together faculty (Senior Fellows) and graduate student instructors (Junior Fellows), from multiple disciplines, who share a commitment to integrating writing in their courses. Junior Fellows develop and share course syllabi, confer with visiting speakers, and discuss approaches to incorporating writing across the disciplines in order to prepare a First-Year Seminar that meets the First-Year Writing Requirement. Junior Fellows receive…

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Kimberly Jongsma
Kimberly Jongsma
Master’s Student, Urban Planning

Why I Chose U-M, Emphasis on M.

February 22, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

There are three reasons I chose to go to University of Michigan. First was the fact that it had a great Urban Planning program, listed in the top 25 of the nation on major planning blogs. University of Michigan looks impressive on a resume, but even more impressive is the amount of opportunities it has delivered during my short stay here. I'm quite sure I've written about them before, but let me add that the…

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Maria Pickl
Maria Pickl
Master’s Student, School of Education

Why I Chose Michigan: It’s Not All About the Squirrels

February 21, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

It was during my first tour of campus – and I remember this vividly – that I learned about Squirrel Club. The tour guide, an attractive dark-haired college boy, explained to the group that the squirrels are nearly as much a part of the campus as the students and faculty. One time, he told us as we strolled the Diag, a squirrel jumped out of a garbage can with a whole bagel in his mouth…

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Donna M. Huprich
Donna M. Huprich
Director, Academic Records and Dissertations, Rackham Graduate School

Getting Ready to Defend

February 20, 2012, Filed Under: PLAN, Resources

Are you planning to defend your dissertation soon? Uncertain about completing your requirements? You’ll need to get acquainted with our Dissertation Handbook and Abstract and Dissertation Format Guidelines. If the formatting is difficult or you would like assistance creating a template, the Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC) on the 2nd floor of the Graduate Library can help! KNC provides one-on-one assistance free of charge. They accept walk-ins or take appointments for these services. They also provide…

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Rodney Caruthers II
Rodney Caruthers II
Ph.D. Student, Near Eastern Studies

The Pursuit of Passion

February 20, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

My decision to commit to the University of Michigan for doctoral study was in many ways a product of progressive enlightenment.  Arriving at an important decision such as choosing which institution to pursue graduate study is vital not only for one’s future endeavors but also for personal satisfaction. The program selection process, as I gradually came to understand, is one that should command considerable attention even at the risk of being somewhat persnickety. There are…

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Leslie Rott
Leslie Rott
Ph.D. Student, Sociology

Why U-M?: University of Michigan Builds Intellectual Curiosity, Scholarly Mindset

February 17, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

The reason I picked the University of Michigan for graduate school is an easy question for me to answer. I did my undergraduate education here, my research interests were fostered and supported here during undergrad, and my intellectual curiosity was brought into full bloom. So why would I have wanted to go anywhere else when there were so many positives already here? Many people told me that there was no way I would get in…

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Elyse Rubin
Elyse Rubin
Senior Editor, Rackham Graduate School

Rackham Student Awarded CIC Smithsonian Fellowship

February 16, 2012, Filed Under: Graduate School News

Last week, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) announced this year's CIC/Smithsonian Institution Fellowship awardees. Kristine Ronan, a Ph.D. candidate in History of Art, also enrolled in Museum Studies Graduate Certificate Program, was one of 6 students to be awarded this prestigious fellowship. Fellowships are offered by the CIC and the Smithsonian Institution to provide opportunities for graduate students to conduct research in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff, and to utilize…

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Anne Ruggles Gere
Anne Ruggles Gere
Director, Sweetland Writing Center

Nominations for the 2012 Rackham/Sweetland Dissertation Writing Institute

February 16, 2012, Filed Under: PLAN, Resources

Nominations are now being accepted for advanced graduate students for the 2012 Rackham/Sweetland Dissertation Writing Institute. During the spring term, Institute fellows participate in an eight-week intensive program focused on writing their dissertations. This program is designed to help graduate students who are slowed in the process and can articulate how the Institute will help facilitate the writing of their dissertation. Participants are required to attend the Sweetland Center for Writing for at least six hours…

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Bessie McAdams
Bessie McAdams
Ph.D. Student, English

Kind Whenever Possible

February 16, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

Before I started graduate school, I was having a pretty rough time. I had come back from Japan suddenly the year before to help with a family emergency and spent the ensuing year doing “service” for an Americorps non-profit that I am not going to name here because I am about to start mudslinging. This non-profit was the worst job I ever had and that’s including the four months I spent in the freezer of…

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Natalie Bartolacci
Natalie Bartolacci
Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Student to Student Videos

February 15, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

This past summer, Rackham interviewed 20 current graduate students from a variety of programs on a range of topics of interest to new and current students, including getting to know Ann Arbor and special advice for international students and students with children. These videos are available on the Rackham website along with other materials for new and current graduate students. Check them out and let us know what you think! Getting Ready for Graduate School…

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Jax Sanders
Jax Sanders
Ph.D. Student, Physics

The Best and Only Choice

February 15, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

The decision for me to come to the University of Michigan for graduate school wasn’t difficult. Michigan’s was the only offer that came with funding, and in the hard sciences, you don’t pay for your Ph.D. However, I was thrilled to get the offer because Michigan was my first choice. My undergraduate research experience motivated me to apply to U-M. I worked at the LIGO Hanford Observatory for two summers and loved the experience. I…

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Jill McDonough
Jill McDonough
Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Rackham Graduate School

February 16: Rackham Centennial Research Symposium: Michigan Graduate Students in the World

February 14, 2012, Filed Under:

Nearly 200 Rackham students will gather this Thursday, February 16, to participate in the Centennial Symposium: Michigan Graduate Students in the World. Poster and laptop presentations will fill the 2nd and 4th floors of the Rackham Building from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Symposium highlights the global impact that graduate students make through their research, and displays the quality, breadth, and diversity of graduate education at Michigan. The Symposium will include a panel discussion…

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Carol D Tucker
Carol D Tucker
Health Educator, Health Service

University Health Service (UHS) Recruiting Volunteer HIV Test Counselors

February 14, 2012, Filed Under: PLAN, Resources, Wellness

University Health Service (UHS) is now accepting applications for volunteer graduate student HIV test counselors. Through this position, students in fields such as health, social work, and psychology can apply their knowledge, while other students might enjoy the opportunity to get outside their school, connect with others on a different level, and make a contribution. Benefits -- as a volunteer, you could: Gain valuable knowledge and work experience plus network with health professionals Enhance your…

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Kerby A Shedden
Kerby A Shedden
Director, Center for Statistical Consultation and Research

Data Analysis Support for Graduate Student Researchers

February 14, 2012, Filed Under: PLAN, Resources

The Center for Statistical Consultation and Research (CSCAR) provides statistical support and training to University of Michigan researchers, including graduate student researchers pursuing any type of graduate degree. We provide free consulting via scheduled appointments (call 764-7828 to schedule), unscheduled visits to our offices (3550 Rackham), and through e-mail. Our scope is broad, including formal statistical analysis, data visualization, predictive modeling, geographic information systems, methods for large data sets, qualitative data analysis, text analysis, and…

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Kathryn Prater Bomey
Kathryn Prater Bomey
Master’s Student, School of Natural Resources and Environment

Why I Came to U-M: The Right Location and the Right Program

February 13, 2012, Filed Under: Student to Student

Picking a grad school was an easy choice for me. As a southeast Michigan resident, the University of Michigan was a world-class educational institution practically in my own backyard. So once I decided to go back to school, the choice was clear. During my previous career as a journalist, I often wrote articles about conservation and environmental education. I was continually struck by people’s passion toward nature and protecting the environment. For example, I’ll never…

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