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Student Advocates for Graduate Education

May 23, 2013 | By Michael L. Benson, PhD. Candidate, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Did you know that your graduate student government (RSG) is a founding member of the Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE)? I hope so, but if you didn’t here is a brief overview of what SAGE does….. SAGE SERVES GRADUATE STUDENTS! RSG is a founding member of the coalition which is a national graduate student and professional student coalition comprised of public universities, members of both the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the American…

Spring and Summer Group Opportunities at CAPS

May 22, 2013 | By Joy Mutinda, Coordinator of Groups and Clinical Workshops, CAPS

This spring and summer, CAPS will offer several process, skills, and/or support groups that are available for graduate students. These groups take place in an inviting and confidential environment on the 3rd floor of the Michigan Union. The groups begin meeting a few weeks after the start of each semester, typically last around 8 weeks, and are free for U-M students. Check out our Group Videos page! Making Friends with Yourself: Mindful Self-Compassion Do the…

Accepting Applications for Doctoral Support Grants

May 21, 2013 | By Rishi Moudgil, Managing Director, Nonprofit and Public Management Center

The Nonprofit and Public Management Center (NPM) is accepting applications for Doctoral Support Grants, which support Ph.D. students contributing research to the nonprofit sector and/or social enterprise. This is a competitive process and only a limited number of grants up to $4,000 per individual will be awarded. Applications are due via e-mail to nonprofit@umich.edu by May 31, 2013. Eligible work may include any of the following (not an exhaustive list): History and theories of the…

The Michigan Meetings

May 20, 2013 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

For many of us, the summer months are often a time to change gears, slow down, and take part in at least a few of the riches available to us on campus as part of a large, thriving research university. This month we have such an opportunity with the Michigan Meetings. These are a series of annual interdisciplinary meetings of national and international scope on topics of broad interest and contemporary importance to both the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Send Rackham a “Postcard” From the Field

May 13, 2013 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

This summer, Rackham is continuing its "Postcards from the Field" project. To showcase all of the exciting activities that graduate students are doing across the globe, we invite you to send a virtual postcard to Rackham from where you are studying, researching, interning, volunteering, etc. The postcards will be featured on the Rackham homepage and provide an opportunity to share your work with the graduate school community. To see previous postcards from the field, click here. To submit a virtual postcard, please complete this form.

Candidate Stango Goes to Washington; Or, Adventures in the Archives

May 10, 2013 | By Marie Stango, Ph.D. Student, History

As a Ph.D. Candidate in History, I'm working on the intersections between the history of American antislavery and the history of families. My dissertation traces the journey of African American families as they migrated from North America to West Africa during the early nineteenth century, locating settlers and missionaries as they established new lives for themselves in the American colonies at Liberia. These migrants often kept in close contact with family members that remained in…

Improvements Coming to Unions and Rec Sports

May 9, 2013 | By Lisa Shea, Senior Assistant Director , Recreational Sports

As you may have heard, the University’s Board of Regents formally approved a funding model to complete $173 million in facility improvements in University Unions and Recreational Sports. President Coleman, Vice President Harper, and the Executive team have been visible and vocal champions for students and the physical communities that make Michigan so great. The $65 per-term student activities fee will take effect in fall 2014. As for updates, planning for Mitchell Fields improvements will…

RSVP by May 9: Workshop on Collaborative Research in the Academic Environment

May 8, 2013 | By Larry Rowley, Diversity and Mentoring, Rackham Graduate School

The COLLABORATE! Initiative at the North Campus Research Complex is sponsoring a day-long workshop, Collaborating Across Disciplines: A Research Imperative, on May 13, 2013 focusing on collaborative research in the academic environment. The goal of this forum is to engage the audience with scholarly discussions of the science of and real conversations about research collaboration. Consisting of speakers, interactive working sessions, and networking opportunities, this workshop explores the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration and team…

Thank You from Your Graduate Student Body President

May 8, 2013 | By Michael Benson, President, Rackham Student Government

Fellow Graduate Students, Three years ago, you elected me to serve as your President and each year since then, you've re-elected me along with a set of wonderful vice presidents to serve you. Over the course of the last year, your graduate student government achieved a great deal on your behalf including: allocating over $16,000 to graduate student organizations to host a variety of cultural, educational, and other interesting events and programs; hosting many events…

Year-Round Eligibility for University Services

May 7, 2013 | By Darlene Ray-Johnson, Ombudsperson, Rackham Graduate School

Did you know that Rackham Ph.D. students have year-round eligibility for University support services? Ph.D. students are required to register in the summer if they are taking a course, achieving a milestone, or defending their dissertations. Ph.D. students are eligible for University services during the summer when they may not be registered. University services available to Ph.D. students include University Library, The Career Center, E-mail, Printing, International Center, University Housing, Counseling and Psychological Services, Services…

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