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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…

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…

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.

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…

Seeking Student Bloggers for 2013-2014

May 6, 2013 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Do you love to write in your free time? Ever write about your graduate school experiences? If so, Rackham wants you to consider writing for the Graduate School Blog! Rackham is currently seeking master’s and doctoral students to be regular bloggers for the Graduate School Blog during the 2013-2014 academic year. Student bloggers will be asked to write at least two blog posts per term on assigned topics related to life as a graduate student…

Congratulations to Our Graduates!

May 2, 2013 | By Janet A. Weiss, Dean, Rackham Graduate School

Commencement is almost here! On Friday, we will recognize those who’ve completed their Rackham graduate degrees at University Graduate Exercises at 11:00 am in Hill Auditorium, and again on Saturday at 10:00 am in Michigan Stadium. I invite you all to join in by sending your best wishes to our graduates, or give a shout out to those who are graduating with you, by sending a tweet with #rackhamgrads2013. Connecting through social media is a…

Rackham Announces Revised Academic and Professional Integrity Policy

May 1, 2013 | By John Godfrey, Assistant Dean, Rackham Graduate School

Sooner or later, just about every grad student encounters an issue that raises concerns about academic and professional integrity. Understanding and complying with these standards is a critical part of every graduate student’s professional preparation. Thorny problems can arise about the standards for properly citing source materials, ideas and information, or for correctly handling and reporting research data and fully and accurately representing investigative results. Students also can face issues that require them to understand…

Rackham Graduate School Proudly Announces the 2013 Inductees to the Bouchet Honor Society

April 26, 2013 | By Larry Rowley, Diversity and Mentoring, Rackham Graduate School

Dean Janet A. Weiss, the Rackham Graduate School, and the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society faculty steering committee proudly announce the 2013 inductees and their faculty nominators: Adrian Aldana, doctoral candidate in Social Work and Developmental Psychology; Nominator: Dr. Stephanie J. Rowley, Professor of Psychology Jeremy DeLaine Brown, doctoral candidate in Mechanical Engineering: Nominator: Dr. Brent Gillespie, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Randi Burns, doctoral candidate in Cellular and Molecular Biology; Nominator: Dr. Margit Burmeister, Professor…

University Graduate Exercises Ceremony and Reception

April 12, 2013 | By Jill McDonough, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Rackham Graduate School

Graduates receiving master's or doctoral degrees through the Rackham Graduate School are invited to attend University Graduate Exercises (UGE). This formal ceremony celebrates and individually recognizes the achievements of the Graduate School's master's and doctoral recipients. The UGE will be held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Hill Auditorium. Tickets are not required for general seating at Hill Auditorium. Rosabeth Moss Kanter will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and…

Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Mentors and GSIs

April 11, 2013 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

At Rackham we do our best to encourage professional development and acknowledge the value of excellent teaching. Equally important are the faculty advisors who take what they’ve learned and put it into practice in their work at the university. A successful graduate experience depends about the development of a range of skills, among them research, public speaking, professional writing, time management and—of course—teaching the discipline. Each of these needs to be nurtured at every stage…

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

April 10, 2013 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program recently posted the names of the 2,000 students nationwide to receive award offers out of over 13,000 applications submitted. NSF has announced the names of recipients, their current institution, and where they plan to do their graduate work. I’m proud to announce that 59 of the students receiving these prestigious awards are planning to come to Michigan—and of those, 28 did their undergraduate degrees at U-M. The…

Who Is Eligible to Participate in University Graduate Exercises and Spring Commencement?

April 5, 2013 | By Donna M. Huprich, Director, Academic Records and Dissertations, Rackham Graduate School

University Graduate Exercises University Graduate Exercises will be held on Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 am in Hill Auditorium. Ph.D. and D.M.A. recipients who complete all requirements by April 9th may participate in University Graduate Exercises. Ph.D. and D.M.A. recipients who completed all requirements in a previous term (Fall 2012 or before) may also participate. Within the next couple of weeks, an e-mail will be sent to those who previously stated that they planned to…

Reserve Rackham Rooms for Your Study Group or Student Organization

April 3, 2013 | By Karen Parris, Facilities Scheduler and Events Liaison, Rackham Graduate School

Did you know that graduate students in Rackham programs may book Rackham rooms for study groups or student organization events at no cost? Study groups may reserve the 2nd floor West Study Hall South Alcove for study group meetings for the current semester, at least 3 days in advance. The alcove seats up to 18 people at a boardroom style table. Student organizations may reserve the 4th floor rooms (East or West Conference Room, Assembly…

Michigan AGEP Alliance 2013 Spring Research Symposium

March 29, 2013 | By Deborah Willis, AGEP Program Coordinator, Rackham Graduate School

I invite you to join the Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) for its annual spring research symposium on Saturday, April 6 from 10:30am – 3:30pm at Rackham Graduate School. This year’s theme is “Winning the Future- Education and Innovation.” The keynote speaker will be Dr. Kyla McMullan, a former AGEP Scholar. Dr. McMullen became the first African American woman at the University of Michigan to graduate with a Ph.D. in Computer Science…

Summer Institute Applications Now Being Accepted

March 29, 2013 | By John Vasquez, Program Officer for Academic Initiatives, Rackham Graduate School

If you are a newly admitted recipient of a Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF), Rackham Engineering Award (REA), or Rackham Science Award (RSA) and have been invited to participate in the Rackham Summer Institute (SI) by your department, we encourage you to register now! SI fellows receive advanced academic preparation designed to enhance their graduate experience by taking courses that relate to their specific research interests and by attending weekly seminars that address issues common to…

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