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Centennial Symposium: Michigan Grad Students in the World
On February 16, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm, Rackham Building
All graduate students are invited to present their research (or research in progress) at the 2012 Centennial Symposium, “Michigan Graduate… view event details
Tackling Your Taxes
On February 17, 2012 from 2:30 pm to 4:30pm, Johnson Rooms, Lurie Engineering Center, North Campus
Although most people don’t think about taxes until April, graduate students should consider as early as possible what will be… view event details
Family Movie Day at Rackham
On February 19, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm, Common Room, Lower Level West, Rackham Building
Tired of being cooped up at home with your kids all weekend and ready for a change of pace? If… view event details
Making Impact-Conveying Story: Presentation Strategy for Grad Students (Focus: Interview)
On February 23, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 4:30pm, Common Room, Lower Level, Rackham Building
Join The Career Center staff in an interactive workshop on how to make the most of your professional presentation. We… view event details
Rackham/RSG Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Game
On March 6, 2012 from 7:30 pm to 11:30pm,
Rackham Graduate School and Rackham Student Government (RSG) are sponsoring an evening at the Palace of Auburn Hills with the… view event details
Academic Writing in English as a Second Language
On March 12, 2012 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm, West Conference Room, 4th Floor, Rackham Building
Presenter: Chris Feak Graduate students face a variety of writing tasks as they work toward their chosen degrees. These tasks… view event details
Writing Persuasive Personal Statements
On March 12, 2012 from 12:30 pm to 2:00pm, Assembly Hall, 4th floor, Rackham Building
This session considers personal statements as a form of argument and focuses on their underlying rhetoric. The workshop will: Review… view event details
Now What? Leaving the Academy for Social Science and Humanities Ph.D.s
On March 13, 2012 from 3:30 pm to 5:00pm, Common Room, Lower Level, Rackham Building
Increasingly Ph.D. students in the social sciences and humanities are looking outside of traditional tenure track faculty positions for career… view event details
Academic Writing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Disciplines
On March 14, 2012 from 10:00 am to 11:30am, Johnson Room, Lurie Engineering Center (North Campus)
This workshop will provide an overview of writing at a professional level in the sciences. The information discussed will apply… view event details
Roundtables: Michigan Alumni Making a Difference
On March 15, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 6:00pm, 4th Floor, Rackham Building
Panels of Rackham alumni from across the disciplines will share their experiences pursuing careers outside the academy. view event details
Outside of Academe: Jobs for Science and Technology Discipline
On March 20, 2012 from 12:30 pm to 2:00pm, Common Room, Lower Level, Rackham Building
Are you curious about what career opportunities exist outside of a traditional academic environment for science and technology disciplines? Have… view event details
Negotiation Skills: Negotiating a Job Offer
On March 26, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 2:00pm, Assembly Hall, 4th Floor, Rackham Building
You’ve prepared a great resume or CV and practiced interviewing, but do you know how to negotiate a job offer?… view event details
Future of the Research University: Jonathan Cole
On April 5, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 6:00pm, Rackham Amphitheatre, Rackham Building
Jonathan Cole is the John Mitchell Mason Professor of the University at Columbia University and the author of The Great… view event details
Rackham/RSG Social Event: Day in the Park
On July 14, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm, Gallup Park
Ice cream: 2:00-4:00pm Boat rentals: 1:00-4:00pm Please join your fellow graduate students in a day of fun at Gallup Park… view event details
