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UBorrow: A New Way to Get Materials Through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

May 9, 2012 | By Doreen Bradley, Director of User Education Initiatives, University of Michigan Library

Need a book, dissertation or other physical library materials that are not owned by the University Library? Give UBorrow a try. UBorrow is a faster, more predictable interlibrary loan (ILL) option for the borrowing of physical items. UBorrow allows you to: Search or browse a database of 14 combined library catalogs (Big 10 universities plus Center for Research Libraries) Discover if a book is available at MLibrary or within the consortium with one search Place…

Friday, May 4: CRLT 50th Anniversary

April 30, 2012 | By Connie Cook, Executive Director, Center for Research on Learning & Teaching

You're invited to celebrate 50 years of learning and teaching! For more information and to RSVP, click here. Established in 1962, CRLT was the first teaching center in the world. On May 4, CRLT will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration of great teaching at U-M. 9:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and President's Panel: Enhancing Undergraduate Learning at Research Universities 11:30 a.m. CRLT Players Theatre Performance: The First Class 12:00 p.m. Gallery of U-M Teaching…

New Career Resource for International Students in Michigan

April 18, 2012 | By Athena Trentin, Director, Global Talent Retention Initiative of Southeast MI

Michigan is quickly becoming the most pro-immigrant state in the U.S., recognizing that to strengthen our state’s economy we need to retain the world’s top talent, no matter where it comes from. As companies in Michigan begin hiring again, the fastest growing jobs are in the IT and Engineering fields. Several programs are in place to attract the country’s best talent to fill these jobs; MichAGAIN, LiveWorkDetroit!, and Intern in Michigan just to name a…

How LSA Students Can Fulfill the Responsible Conduct of Research Requirement

April 18, 2012 | By Paula Trail, Manager of Graduate Education, College of LSA

You’ve been told you need to fulfill the Responsible Conduct of Research requirement. Now what? In most cases, the Principal Investigator running the research project you’re affiliated with will let you know how best to find a training opportunity. The Responsible Conduct of Research requirement is part of the America Competes Act and requires students and postdoctoral fellows receive training on the responsible conduct of research and scholarship if they are funded on research, training grants,…

Grad Student Positions Available for Fall 2012!

April 3, 2012 | By Tom Mull, Human Resources Administrator, Rackham Graduate School

If you are still looking for funding for the 2012-13 academic year, check out the GSSA and GSRA job postings on the Rackham website. Rackham is currently seeking five (5) GSSAs and three (3) GSRAs beginning in Fall 2012. Each position provides tuition, required fees, stipend (at the GEO negotiated GSSA rate for 2012-13), and GradCare health and dental insurance. The Rackham Graduate Student Success Office has the following positions open: GSSA for Summer Institute…

How to Do a Literature Review

March 7, 2012 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Writing a review of the relevant literature is a key component of many kinds of research texts. Although the role and purpose of a literature review (LR) may vary somewhat, depending on whether it forms part of a research article, dissertation proposal, research grant application, or the dissertation itself, it always remains a complicated task. Its complexity derives from an interlocking need to find and assess reading resources, make connections among them, relate them to…

Rackham Extends Study Hall Hours Before Finals

March 7, 2012 | By Susan Campos, Facilities Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Have you ever wished you could continue studying later in the beautiful Rackham study halls? Good news! At the request of Rackham Student Government (RSG), Dean Weiss has agreed to extend the study hall hours Monday, April 9 through Tuesday, April 24 (weekdays only). The second floor East Lounge, West Study Hall and the Reading Room will remain open until 11:45 p.m. Here is a list of the study hall hours: Monday, April 9 –…

Career Exploration Roundtables: A Rackham Centennial Event

March 6, 2012 | By Wendy Ascione, Annual Giving Officer, Rackham Graduate School

Where will your career take you? On Thursday March 15th, Rackham alumni from various disciplines will gather to share their stories about their innovative career paths outside the academy. Students will have the opportunity to network with alumni and share strategies about how to envision new directions in their field. There will be four concurrent roundtables from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Rackham Building and the Lurie Engineering Center on North Campus, followed…

Arts of Citizenship Announces 2012 Graduate Student Summer Internships in Public Scholarship

February 27, 2012 | By Elizabeth Werbe, Program Manager, Arts of Citizenship

Multiple times per month, graduate students in the Arts, Design, and Humanities ask me what opportunities exist to apply their knowledge and skills to careers outside of the academy. In response to this demand, the Arts of Citizenship program is pleased to announce the 2012 Graduate Student Summer Internships in Public Scholarship. These full-time professional development opportunities in southeast Michigan enable graduate students to explore a range of careers, while building valuable relationships and experience.…

Data Analysis Support for Graduate Student Researchers

February 14, 2012 | By Kerby A Shedden, Director, Center for Statistical Consultation and Research

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…

Join Active U! Program Begins Tomorrow (2/14)

February 13, 2012 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

There is still time to register for Active U 2012! 2012 marks the fifth year that graduate students have been invited to participate in Active U. Active U is MHealthy's 12-week physical activity challenge for all university faculty, staff, grad students, retirees and, now, spouses/other qualified adults (OQAs). As always, Active U is for every fitness level. Walk, swim, do yoga, lift weights, dance or log activity in a wheelchair. It all counts! Do Active…

An East Coast Perspective on Midwest Winters

February 1, 2012 | By Marie Stango, Ph.D. Student, History

What do you think of when you imagine winter in the Midwest – snowdrifts and sub-zero temperatures? This is exactly what I envisioned after I was accepted to U-M. When I decided to move to Michigan for grad school, I began to worry about winter in the Midwest. Granted, I grew up in New England and went to school in New York – so I was very familiar with winter weather – but I really…

2012 Research Partnership Program

January 26, 2012 | By Erin Cain, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

Last month, Vice President for Research Stephen R. Forrest and Dean Janet A. Weiss announced the 2012 Research Partnership Program, which includes two funding opportunities available to faculty and graduate students. The Spring/Summer Research Grants Program awards grants to faculty members who plan to work with doctoral students on scholarly projects during the spring and summer terms. The grants will provide funding for a doctoral student with a 0.50 GSRA appointment for the spring/summer full…

CRLT Winter 2012 Seminar Series

January 11, 2012 | By Matthew Kaplan, Managing Director, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching

This Winter, CRLT will offer a campus-wide seminar series on teaching and learning for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. These programs provide an opportunity for participants to share ideas across disciplines, improve their teaching skills, expand their repertoire of teaching methods, and gain new perspectives on teaching at U-M. CRLT professional staff, faculty members and experienced GSIs from other departments at the University, and guest presenters from other campuses conduct CRLT seminars. Topics for the…

Finding a Mentor

December 20, 2011 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

A few weeks ago, Ellen Meader, who works closely with the faculty committee behind Mentoring Others Results in Excellence (MORE), posted on the topic of improving communication with your faculty mentor. My guess is that many readers wondered how to even find a mentor. For some students it seems to occur effortlessly from the first year on. For most, though, that’s not the case. Here are some suggestions based on the research I’ve done for…

Rackham’s Reading Room Named One of the Best Places to Study

December 19, 2011 | By Jeff Mengyan, Senior Audio Visual Customer Service Assistant, Rackham Graduate School

AnnArbor.com just named Rackham’s Reading Room one of the “eight great places to study” on U-M’s campus. The Reading Room is just one of the spaces in Rackham dedicated to graduate student use and we invite you to check them out this week as you prepare for exams or need to just do some writing. The study halls are located on the second floor of Rackham and are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am –…

Accepting Nominations for the Student Mental Health Advocate Award

December 13, 2011 | By Trish Meyer, Program Director for Outreach and Education, U-M Depression Center

To recognize outstanding student leadership in the area of campus mental health, the University of Michigan created the Student Mental Health Advocate Award. You may nominate a college student (undergraduate or graduate) to receive this award, which will be presented at the 2012 Depression on College Campuses Conference, March 7-8, 2012. In 300 words or less, please give the student's name, major, college/university, and describe how this student has helped to create a healthier and…

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…

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…

Writing Your Way to Success! Sweetland Writing Groups

November 28, 2011 | By Melisa Carrasco, Ph.D. Candidate, Neuroscience

As a Sweetland Writing Group Leader, I have had the opportunity to support several peers through the dissertation writing process and to also serve as a peer group member myself. Students from all academic backgrounds who are currently working on their dissertations are welcome to apply for a spot in these term-long writing groups. The weekly group workshops afford students with an opportunity to receive feedback from peers on their writing. Members often praise the…

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