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Rackham’s Study Halls: Offering Wireless and More Power Outlets

October 13, 2011 | By Jeff Mengyan, Senior Audio Visual Customer Service Assistant, Rackham Graduate School

Rackham’s Study Halls: Offering Wireless and More Power Outlets The Rackham Building’s Study Halls are dedicated for graduate student use. They are located on the second floor of Rackham and are open Monday through Friday from 8am – 8:45pm. All rooms have wireless connectivity available. The Study Halls include: The East Lounge The East Lounge is a place to relax with friends, study in groups, enjoy a snack or beverage, or just hang out. This…

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 1

October 12, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

The Rackham Fellowships Office administers a range of grants and fellowships. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a Master’s or Ph.D. student, we want to make sure you know about the funding available for your graduate education. FEDERAL AID Your first step should be to apply for federal financial aid. If you haven’t already done so, apply for the Federal Financial Aid online by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid…

Student Organization: Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR)

October 11, 2011 | By Alli Roman, President, Students of Color of Rackham

Greetings Rackham Students, Faculty, Staff, & Community! My name is Alli Roman and I am a second year Master’s student at the School of Social Work. I am proud to be serving as the 2011-2012 President for Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR). SCOR is a network of graduate students both in Rackham and professional schools. We provide academic, professional, and social events throughout the year that meet the various needs of our graduate students.…

Don’t Forget to Register for Active U Autumn by October 11!

October 10, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Active U Autumn, U-M’s new 6-week physical activity challenge, starts on October 11 and runs until November 21. Sign up at the MHealthy - Active U website. This program can help you make activity a part of your routine and help you keep it up, so you can manage stress and feel more energized. What’s Involved? You can join on your own, or join a virtual team with your U-M friends, floor, house or department.…

Rackham Resource: First-Generation Support Network

October 7, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Those who are first in their family to pursue higher education may face challenges unique to their status as first‐generation students. For those students who go on to pursue graduate education, understanding the requirements and their roles as a graduate student may present new challenges. Activities for first‐generation students have been growing in recent years at U‐M, but students indicated that they would like to have more of a connection to faculty and staff on…

Budgeting 101 Workshop, October 7

October 6, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

This workshop, presented by Kathryn Greiner from the University of Michigan Credit Union, will help you figure out where money goes, and how to make it last to the end of the term. You will learn what credit really costs and how to use it wisely. You will also get tips on how to survive the high cost of living in Ann Arbor so you can live within your means. You will get a form…

October 6 is National Depression Screening Day!

October 5, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Several U-M programs are offering free in-person, one-on-one mental health screenings for depression and other conditions on Thursday, October 6 at the following times and locations: U-M Psychological Clinic, www.psychclinic.org, 530 Church St., Suite 2463, 12 pm – 6 pm (Open to the public, no University affiliation needed.) Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington St., 2nd floor, 9 am – 2 pm (offered by U-M Depression Center, www.depressioncenter.org, and Rackham Graduate School, www.rackham.umich.edu) UMHS Employee…

MFarmers’ Market, October 6

October 4, 2011 | By Marc Williams, Web Designer, Rackham Graduate School

October 6, 2011 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Michigan Union Patio MFarmers' Market Facebook page The second University of Michigan Farmers' Market will be held in the Michigan Union Courtyard on October 6th from 11 am to 3 pm. It will offer fresh produce from local farms, as well as cooking demonstrations, giveaways, and information about healthy and sustainable living. Fall is apple season in Michigan and there will be apples and a variety of…

Technology Workshops for Graduate Students

October 4, 2011 | By Guest Writer

By Laurie A. Sutch, Academic Learning Facilities Coordinator, University Library Attention Graduate Students! The Knowledge Navigation Center and Faculty Exploratory at the University Library have several technology workshops waiting for you. Trying to decide if EndNote, Refworks, or Zotero is the right tool for managing your citations? Need to tame Microsoft Word to create a two inch margin for your chapter titles or create an automatic table of contents? Would you like to create a…

Upcoming University Library Workshops

October 3, 2011 | By Karen Benavidez, Administrative Assistant, Rackham Graduate School

Below are a few upcoming workshops offered by the University Library. For more information and to register, click on the links below. Working with Web of Science Tuesday, October 4, 2:00 pm University Library Using Word 2010 Effectively for Your Dissertation (PC) Tuesday, October 4, 4:00 pm University Library Digital Dissertation Series Where in the World Is Cambridge Scientific Abstracts? Wednesday, October 5, 3:00 pm University Library

Spectrum Center’s 40th Anniversary Event: An Evening with Bishop Gene Robinson

October 3, 2011 | By Guest Writer

By Kellie Carbone, Health Educator, Healthy Eating and Body Image, University Health Service. In honor of Spectrum Center’s 40th Anniversary celebration, the University of Michigan’s University Health Service is pleased to welcome Bishop Gene Robinson to speak at Rackham Auditorium on the Ann Arbor Campus on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Robinson will be speaking about the intersection between spirituality, wellness, and social justice. A reception with food and drink will immediately follow…

Wiard’s Orchards and Country Fair

September 30, 2011 | By Guest Writer

By Kate Zheng, Program Coordinator, International Center Saturday, October 8, 10:30 am tp 3:00 pm http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/events/social-events.html#wiards Cost $20 per person (includes transportation and Wiard's Country Fair admission fee). Students, scholars and family members are all welcome. Same price for all, regardless of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Deadline Monday, October 3rd. No refunds after this date. Registration In order to reserve your spot for this trip, you must sign up and pay…

Upcoming Events of Interest to Graduate Students

September 30, 2011 | By Karen Benavidez, Administrative Assistant, Rackham Graduate School

Tuesday, October 4 Introduction to Survey Design: Data Collection, Questionnaire Design and Response Processes Presented by CSCAR (Center for Statistical Consultation and Research), Fred Conrad will present an overview of available modes and methods of survey data collection as well as an introduction to the survey response process and implications for questionnaire design. Registration after September 20, 2011 is $215. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Rackham Building, 4th floor, West Conference Room Foreign Language and…

Keeping Safe at Home

September 30, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Here are some common sense suggestions to help you ensure your safety at home and to ensure the safety of your property. Safety Tips in Your Residence Always keep your doors locked Use deadbolts on all exterior doors Make sure ground-level windows are secure Do not let strangers in without showing proper identification If you live in an apartment building, never prop open the exterior door or buzz unknown callers into the building Do not…

Fall in Ann Arbor

September 29, 2011 | By Elyse Rubin, Senior Editor, Rackham Graduate School

Fall is one of Ann Arbor’s most beautiful seasons and there are many ways to get outdoors and enjoy it. See below for just a few of the spaces to check out if you are new to Ann Arbor or if you haven’t had a chance to explore what the area has to offer. Nichols Arboretum Phone: 647-7600 A natural refuge in the middle of Ann Arbor, the Nichols Arboretum, or the Arb, is a…

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