Graduate Student on Appreciation Week
Events For Tuesday and Wednesday
the entire schedule for the week is here
TUESDAY
4:00 - 5:00pm, Elevator Pitch Workshop! Your Career Matters!
One of the keys to success while on the job market and while networking in general is to have a well developed idea of what you would say if you have an accidental meeting with someone of influence in the elevator (or similar random meeting location) . If the conversation in those few seconds is interesting and value adding, it’s possible that the conversation will either continue afterwards or maybe end in exchange of business cards or a scheduled meeting or interview. This workshop is offered especially to you this week by UConn Center for Career Development
@ ISSS Lounge
4:30 - 5:30pm Fulbright Event
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program opens on April 3, 2017. Juniors, graduating seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens at the time of application may apply for Fulbright grants as English teaching assistants or for research and post-graduate study abroad during the 2018-19 academic year. LuAnn Saunders-Kanabay, UConn’s Fulbright Program Advisor, will hold information sessions for all interested students to:
- Explain the purpose of the Fulbright program • Review eligibility requirements and the application process • Describe the various grants available to students • Discuss how to select a country and develop a project statement
@Rowe 420
4:00 - 6:00pm, Strategies for High Impact Writing, RSVP to gradwriting@uconn.edu by March 27th.
A Workshop with Dr. Dimitar Angelov, Coventry University (UK)
This workshop will look at the style of scholarly writing, identifying textual features that make research articles sound authoritative, analytical, and robust. Dr. Dimitar Angelov is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Writing and the Coordinator of Academic Writing Tutors in the Center for Academic Writing at Coventry University in the UK. All are welcome but graduate students are especially invited to attend: this is a wonderful opportunity to develop writing skills for publication. Sponsored by the UConn Writing Center, Refreshments will be provided so please RSVP
@ Class of 1947 Room, Homer Babbidge Library, Storrs campus
5:00 - 7:00pm, Graduate Student Games: Night of free games and fun!
The Doug Bernstien Game Roomis one of the best places on campus to relax with your friends. Located in the Student Union, off Union Street, we feature 2 lanes of mini bowling, a pool table, DDR, Daytona Racing, Pin Ball, Arcade Legends Machine and many others. We also offer exciting games on Xbox 360, Wii, PS4 and PS3 consoles. Snacks will be provided concurrently in the Graduate Student Lounge located across the hall in room 110 Storrs Campus
WEDNESDAY
9:00 - 10:00am, Free Coffee Hour!
There is nothing better than a hot cup of Joe in the morning – especially if it is free! Visit the Off-Campus Student Services office located in the Student Union (Room 315) Storrs Campus from 9am-10:00am for a free cup of coffee and get more information about University resources and events! Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services, Storrs Campus
10:00 am - 12:00pm, Free LinkedIn Photos! Your Career Matters!
As the folks at LinkedIn say – “Your profile picture can be one of the most important elements of your LinkedIn presence. Our research shows that just having a picture makes your profile 14 times more likely to be viewed by others. As a recruiter, this means that this little, square image is your first chance to make a good impression on candidates and is a key element of your recruiter brand.”
@ UConn Center for Career Development, Wilbur Cross Building, 233 Glenbrook Road. Storrs Campus
12:30 - 1:30pm, New Library Grad Student Commons, share your input!
The Library is hosting a feedback forum and meet and greet reception especially for to get your input into the design of the new grad student commons space. Take a few minutes to join us and get your ideas onto the design board @ Homer Babbidge Library – more detail on meeting space TBD
RSVP: RSVP Here
4pm, Negotiation Workshop, Your Career Matters!
I can negotiate a job offer? Yes! Can I negotiate salary? benefits? vacation? work location? schedule? Spousal support? moving expenses? start date? If you don't tell your next boss what you think your talents are worth, what you need and want then they are going to offer you want they want to give you. But negotiation is an art…come learn how!
@ Laurel Hall room 107
7pm, Graduate Student Senate Meeting w/free pizza
The GSS serves four important functions. It is the chief conduit for information about and advocacy to the wider UConn community through the University Senate system. The senate also provides the resources for graduate Tier II organizations, as well as a common place for these organizations to gather and discuss the goals of the graduate community. Through our emergency loan fund, the GSS provides financial resources to individual graduate students. Lastly, our organization provides a social focal point for grads through events such as the Graduate Assistant Information Fair, the GSS BBQ, grad Thanksgiving Dinner, and Grad Prom.
Join the meeting, enjoy the free pizza, and learn more! @ Rowe Hall Room 122, Storrs Campus
For more information, contact: Victoria Blodgett at victoria.blodgett@uconn.edu