GradSpace Discussions 2011-12

Graduate Student Affairs is excited to announce the following discussion sessions. You will find more information about each of these discussions below. Please click here for a snapshot of what GSA can do for you, including our Spring 2012 line-up! For the visually impaired, please check out this version.

Students are welcome to visit GSA for fellowship advising and helpful handouts. For further information and to verify dates, call (773) 702-6093, or stop by the Administration Building, room 224.

Discussions by Topic

(See below for a full listing of the GSA GradSpace Discussions Calendar.)

Fellowships Discussions

  1. Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Discussion: September 22 CANCELED
  2. Robert Bosch Foundation & Alfa Fellowship Programs Discussion: September 29
  3. NSF/Department of Defense Fellowships: October 6, 11, & November 1
  4. NSEP David Boren Graduate Fellowships Discussion: December 1
  5. FLAS (Foreign Language & Areas Studies) Fellowships: January 5
  6. NSEP David Boren Graduate Fellowships Discussion: January 10
  7. Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships Discussion: January 12
  8. Fulbright IIE, DDRA, DAAD, and Lurcy Fellowships: May 10

Grad Life Sessions

On March 9. 2012, Debbie Nelson (Deputy Provost for Graduate Education) hosted a discussion with PhD students. If you missed this session, notes from the conversation can be downloaded here. 

  1. Epic Win! Secrets of Grad School Success: November 22
  2. Spouse/Partner Gathering: January 12
  3. GradUCon: The Graduate Student Development Conference: January 20
  4. Tax Workshop for Graduate Students: February 23
  5. Supporting Yourself While Supporting Your Partner: March 6
  6. How to Work Your Conference: April 17

Destination: Dissertation Workshops

  1. Dissertation Write-In, Fall Quarter: December 12 - 16
  2. GradUCon: The Graduate Student Development Conference: January 20
  3. Dissertation Write-In, Winter Quarter: March 19 - 23
Work/Life Balance and Student Parents

See the Family Resource Center page for more complete programming information.

  1. Student Parent Group Organizing Meeting: October 6

GradSpace Discussions Calendar

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

CANCELED

 Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Discussion
The 2012-13 Javits competition has been canceled due to insufficient funding cuts in the federal budget. 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

12 p.m., Harris School

Robert Bosch and Alfa Fellowships Discussion

These fellowships provide a year of professional development experience in Germany and Russia, respectively. Come learn more about the programs and get tips on writing compelling application essays from a representative of CDS International. For more information on the workshop, please contact Jandi Kelly (jandi@uchicago.edu) in Harris. For additional information on these fellowships, please visit: http://www.cdsintl.org. 

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 6

12 p.m., FRC

 Student Parent Group Organizing Meeting
Children are welcome and lunch will be provided for this annual meeting of the SPG.
The Family Resource Center is located in the lower level of Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

12 p.m., Classics 110

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6 - 8 p.m.

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 6 - 8 p.m.

 

 NSF/Department of Defense

College fourth years and first- and second-year graduate students in the social, physical, or biological sciences are eligible for these prestigious fellowships. Come to the first session to learn more about the application process and get application tips; then join a writing group with your colleagues from throughout the University (not just your department) to get feedback on your essays! Attendance at the first workshop is mandatory for those wishing to participate in the October 11 and November 1 writing groups. If you are unable to attend on October 6, please contact Devin O'Rourke (dorourke@uchicago.edu) in GSA. 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

12 p.m, Classics 110

 

 Epic Win! Secrets of Graduate Student Success

Led by the Academic Skills Assessment Program (ASAP) and Campus & Student Life, this workshop is intended for new graduate and professional school students. Come learn about time management tips and strategies for success in the quarter system, as well as important things you need to know about student life on campus. Co-sponsored by GSA, ASAP, Career Advising and Planning Services (CAPS), and the Center for Teaching and Learning. *Free lunch provided.*

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

12 p.m., Classics 110

 NSEP David Boren Fellowships Discussion 
Boren Fellowships offer graduate students funding for language study and independent research abroad, in countries less frequently visited by American students. For more information about the program, visit http://www.borenawards.org or contact Meghan Hammond in GSA (mrhammond@uchicago.edu).

MONDAY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 16

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dissertation Write-In: Fall Quarter
Graduate Student Affairs is pleased to announce our Fall 2011 Write-In. We're protesting procrastination, and want you to join us! By committing to 4 hours of writing for 5 days, the Write-In will help you break through your barriers to finishing your dissertation. To find out more, check out: http://grad-affairs.uchicago.edu/services/disscamp.shtml.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

12 p.m., Classics 110

 FLAS (Foreign Language & Areas Studies) Fellowship Workshop
This brown bag workshop provides an overview of the FLAS fellowship program for language and area studies. Summer and academic year fellowship opportunities will be discussed.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

12 p.m., Reynolds Club South Lounge (2nd Floor)

NSEP David Boren Fellowships Discussion 
Boren Fellowships offer graduate students funding for language study and independent research abroad, in countries less frequently visited by American students. For more information about the program, visit http://www.borenawards.org or contact Devin O'Rourke in GSA (dorourke@uchicago.edu).

THURSDAY, JANUARY12

12 p.m., Reynolds Club South Lounge (2nd Floor)

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships Discussion
The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will be inaugurated in academic year 2012-2013. The fellowship allows fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. Students must have a Masters or J.D. degree by the beginning of the Fellowship or be currently enrolled in a Ph.D program. Fellows must also have 2 years of related work experience. Applications are due 2/1. For more information, please visit the following website:http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-public-policy-fellowships.html.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

1 - 3 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall, Library Lounge (first floor)

Spouse/Partner Gathering
Are you the spouse or partner of a UChicago graduate student?  If so, you are warmly invited to attend the Spouse/Partner Gathering where you can meet other spouses and partners to find out what University resources are available for you.  Beverages and sweets will be served. 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall

 GradUCon: Graduate Student Development Conference
Co-sponsored by GSA, CAPS, CTL, OMSA, and the Alumni Association, this second annual conference will feature several breakout sessions on topics related to professional development, work/life balance, and other key questions raised by the graduate student experience. GradUCon will be followed by a grad social, open to all graduate and professional school students, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Ida Noyes Hall. More information available on the Gateway: http://grad.uchicago.edu/campus/gradUCon.shtml.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

12 p.m., Social Sciences Room 122

Tax Workshop for Graduate Students 

NOTE: This workshop is geared toward U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents; a similar workshop for international students will be offered on Tuesday, March 6 at 12 noon in the Harper Center (58th and Woodlawn Ave).

Do you have questions about how to report your taxes?  Bring your lunch and join GSA and our panel of experts from Financial Services, Office of the Bursar, and Student Loan Administration for this helpful discussion of taxes as they pertain to stipends and financial aid for graduate students. While individual tax advice is not available, this workshop will give you the basics of how taxes apply to graduate student funding.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

5:30 - 7 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall, 1st Floor Library

Supporting Yourself While Supporting Your Partner

Join spouses and partners of graduate students to discuss tips on how you can support both yourself and your partner while at UChicago.  Refreshments will be served.  NOTE: Childcare is available during this event by reservation only at the Family Resource Center (Ida Noyes Hall—Basement).  Please make arrangements by contacting the FRC at lizannep@uchicago.edu.

MONDAY - FRIDAY,
MARCH 19 - 23

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dissertation Write-In: Spring Break
Graduate Student Affairs is pleased to offer another Write-In over Spring Break 2012! We're protesting procrastination, and want you to join us! By committing to 4 hours of writing for 5 days, the Write-In will help you break through your barriers to finishing your dissertation. To find out more, check out: http://grad-affairs.uchicago.edu/services/disscamp.shtml.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

4 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall East Lounge (2nd Floor)

How to Work Your Conference
Come out for this helpful discussion of crafting an effective "elevator speech" version of your research statement, and stick around for the practice session over hors d'oeuvres with other grad students from throughout the University. Brush up on your networking skills... just in time for spring and summer academic conferences! 

THURSDAY, MAY 10

12 p.m., Classics 110

 Fulbright IIE, DDRA, DAAD, and Lurcy Fellowships Workshop
For graduate students at all levels who wish to study or do research abroad.