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An Office Hour of One’s Own

December 9, 2011 | By Bessie McAdams, Ph.D. Student, English

Many of us don’t have the luxury of understanding office hour politics only from the point of view of the student’s chair. Many of us are called upon to switch chairs sometimes and to, unfortunately, deal with the other side of the story. Hard as it can be to enter such a space as the student—and it absolutely can seem monumentally intimidating when all the books are staring at you from the shelves and there’s…

Grad School and ADHD

December 8, 2011 | By Jax Sanders, Ph.D. Student, Physics

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 4.1% of the U.S. adult population has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I’m one of that 4.1%; in August, I was diagnosed with ADHD, primarily inattentive. Like most adults diagnosed with ADHD, I had ADHD as a child, but my symptoms did not become problematic until I was under so much stress that my coping mechanisms were no longer sufficient. In my case, that stress was graduate school,…

Advocacy for Students: Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

December 8, 2011 | By Dr. Alfred Kellam, Assistant Coordinator, Services for Students with Disabilities

The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office exists as a student advocacy agency, and can assist in obtaining appropriate accommodations. We offer a wide range of advocacy services that can be helpful to students as they matriculate through their programs. Register with SSD Students wishing to receive services must register with the SSD office. Contact us to set up an appointment with a SSD staff person, or stop by our office during business hours…

What Is Arts of Citizenship?

December 7, 2011 | By Matthew Countryman, Faculty Director of Arts of Citizenship, University of Michigan

What is Arts of Citizenship? And What Opportunities Does It Offer for Graduate Students in the Arts and Humanities? I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce the Arts of Citizenship Program to the graduate student community. Arts of Citizenship was founded in 1998 to promote public scholarship initiatives in the arts & humanities. With the support of Arts of Citizenship, U-M graduate students and faculty have carried out innovative scholarly projects in collaboration with…

First-Generation College Graduate; First-Generation College Student

December 7, 2011 | By Marie Stango, Ph.D. Student, History

I am really proud of where I come from, and I’m very fortunate to have a close-knit and supportive family. But one of the things that I have struggled with in graduate school is how to occupy the space between my family and my academic life. I think this is something that many students struggle with. However, I feel that it is especially pertinent for me, as I am a first generation college student. That…

Conference Tactics

December 6, 2011 | By Katherine Lelito, Ph.D. Student, Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology

This past October, I went to my first big meeting in my field: the Drosophila Neurobiology Conference. I was really excited to meet the micro-celebrities that made up my field: the bigwig PIs, and the so & so et. al’s from the papers that I so often cite at talks and on papers. However, when I got to the conference, I felt completely embarrassed because I didn’t know what these people looked like or who…

For Rackham Students with Emergency Financial Needs

December 6, 2011 | By Darlene Ray-Johnson, Ombudsperson, Rackham Graduate School

Attending graduate school is a significant investment of time and money. Some students leave full-time employment to pursue a graduate degree and find themselves balancing the costs of graduate school and daily living on a fixed income. What do you do in the event of an emergency or if you encounter an unforeseen expense? Did you know that both the Rackham Graduate School and the larger university community have set aside funds to help see…

Coping With Invisible Disability in Graduate School

December 5, 2011 | By Leslie Rott, Ph.D. Student, Sociology

One of the reasons why I wanted to blog for Rackham is because, on my chronic illness journey, I have learned first-hand about the wonder that the Internet can be. It is a double-edged sword. People try and sell you snake oil cures. But overall, my experience has been much more positive than negative, and I’ve appreciated being able to share my story here with all of you. My years as a student served me…

In Abu Dhabi, A Chance to Connect

December 5, 2011 | By Guest Writer

Editor's note: Vice Chancellor Tayeb Kamali invited U-M President Mary Sue Coleman to send three masters’ students to the Festival of Thinkers event at the United Arab Emirates’ Higher Colleges of Technology in November 2011. Patty Liao, Michael Yates, and Meghan Reynard were recommended by the faculty in their programs and endorsed by Rackham Dean Janet Weiss. Liao is a student in Engineering Sustainable Systems, Yates is a pursuing a joint degree in Public Policy…

Stress Reduction Strategies for Coping with Anxiety & Depression Group, December 13

December 2, 2011 | By Stephanie Salazar, Project Coordinator, Campus Mind Works

Campus Mind Works’ free, drop-in education and support groups continue this month with a group on Stress Reduction Strategies for Coping with Anxiety & Depression on Tuesday, December 13 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Room 165, Chrysler Center, North Campus. Designed for any U-M student with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and chronic anxiety, each group begins with an educational presentation and Q & A focusing on topics which can impact student mental health, including:…

Real World Application: Why Group Projects Are a Necessary Evil

December 2, 2011 | By Maria Pickl, Master’s Student, School of Education

I remember being relieved to hear that group projects were not a focus for my graduate school program. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a great team player – and most group projects during my undergrad career were led by yours truly, and with outstanding results. But having my grade depend on the work of someone else was not something I wanted to deal with during grad school. Imagine my surprise, then, when every single one…

Test: Postcard Idea

December 1, 2011 | By Guest Writer

The tradition of Appalachian story telling thrives in the mountains of western North Carolina. Given the region’s equally strong tradition of small family farms, many of the stories you hear recount local family histories and increasingly drastic changes in the surrounding landscape. In the small town of Canton, NC, I have partnered with the Canton Area Historical Museum to engage the local community’s pride in and knowledge of history through the Garden Creek Archaeological Project (GCAP), which is partially funded by the Arts of Citizenship Graduate Fellowship. Alice Wright, Ph.D. Archaeology 2012

This Is What We Do: A Dominant Industry in the Worst (Developed) Economy in the World

December 1, 2011 | By John Moulopoulos, Master’s Student, Financial Engineering

I wanted to end the year with a longer post…Quick! What are the first three words that come to your mind when you hear of my home country? Ready? Greece. No, really, think them out. There is a purpose to this. Studies have shown that 74% of people think of vacation, 81% think of gyro meat and 100% think of financial troubles! Do you see where I’m going with this? Well, obviously the statistics are…

Who Really Makes the Difference?: Faculty Mentoring Awards

December 1, 2011 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

How quickly can you name the teacher who made the most amazing difference in your education? I’ll bet it’s as quickly as I can: Prof. Mac Nelson, English Department, SUNY Fredonia. As a student, you know the people here at Michigan who make a difference. And you know the sorts of things they do that make them stand head and shoulders above their colleagues when it comes to really seeing you and your goals. They…

9 Things for Grad Students to Know From The Career Center

November 30, 2011 | By Amy Homkes-Hayes, Coordinator, The Career Center

Tips, Information, and Concepts to Digest as You Prepare for Your Professional Future As grad students you have the ripe, albeit sometimes confusing, opportunity for ample feedback on how to present your professional self to employers (be they academic or non). Below we have included some easy tips and big picture concepts to help guide your thinking on presenting a professional self to employers. Develop a Core Message - Sometimes it is overwhelming deciding what…

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