GradNews

Writing Boot Camps for Graduate Students: Happening In-Person!

Need to focus on writing your thesis or final project?  Could you use some space to focus that is not your home?

Saturday, December 5^th
(November 7th date is open for waitlist only)
9:00am – 4:00pm
Alumni Hall, Room 2401

Register for the session today! 
Advance registration required. Space is limited!

Writing Boot Camp highlights:

• Quiet space to write with peer guidance available during the session!
• Develop writing goals and be accountable for your progress in a supportive environment.
• Get out of your house and make progress in a quiet space with like-minded graduate students.
• Large chunks of quiet writing time with built-in breaks and information sessions relevant to grad students.
• Bring your own lunch/drinks.
• COVID safety guidelines will be in place, including masking required, socially distanced work stations, sanitized surfaces, and more.

 

Social Media Workshop hosted by ACCESS

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2-3pm
Zoom ID: 3293507516
Passcode: L3Rnh7

This year, social media has been a very powerful tool in almost every aspect of our lives. Although it might have been beneficial for some people, it has not always been so for others, due to its misuse. Social media has sometimes ended careers and put futures at risk.

For that reason, ACCESS is hosting a workshop on social media, during which presenters will discuss the benefits and the detriments of the use of social media in our modern society. Come prepared to engage in thoughtful conversation with all the participants.

Presenters will help participants reorient their use of social media toward a more useful way. Plus, one participant will have the opportunity to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

"Myths of Slavery" Presentation

SIUE's Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center, through its membership in the international Universities Studying Slavery (USS) consortium, will host its next Sankofa Lecture:

“Myths of Slavery”
Thursday, Nov.  5 at 7pm via Zoom

The lecture will feature Dr. Robert Paulett, associate professor in the Department of History. Paulett will discuss how slavery developed in the United States, how the creation of race developed with chattel slavery, and explore some of the common myths of slavery and why they persist.  

Click here to register. More information is available in this SIUE News story.
For more information about USS and TRHT, visit siue.edu/provost/trht.

Graduate Assistant Job Postings

If you are searching for a GA position, and have already spoken to your academic department about possible openings, visit the Graduate Assistantship Posting website to view current openings that may be a fit for you.  Each posting will include a job description as well as how to apply. 

Programs & Funding Resources for STEM Graduate Students

Visit the Pathways to Science graduate student resources website for fellowships, funding opportunities, and more for current STEM graduate students!

Research & Creative Activities

Be inspired by the incredible research and scholarly activities happening at SIUE by both faculty and students chronicled in the most recent edition of the Research & Creative Activities magazine published online.  From sculpture and science to economics and engineering, take a moment to read about the high-caliber scholarship happening all around you at SIUE!

Preparing for a Job Search

Whether you'll be launching a job search in the near or distant future, you want to be strategic in your approach.  Searching for a new position is a significant investment of time, energy, and resources.  Here are some tips to be sure your search efforts are both efficient and effective!

• Use the Career Development Center! They offer services including online job postings for students, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and more to provide you with individualized support during the job search process.
• Cover the basics before you get started by taking 2 minutes to read "Top Strategies for a Successful Job Search."
• Did you go straight through to graduate school after undergrad?  Read How to Land your First "Real" Job after Graduate School.
• Ready for career advancement after completing your graduate degree?  Take a look at the "10 Tips on Effectively Looking for a Job While Still Employed."
• Develop and continually update your LinkedIn profile.
• Use your SIUE network!  Talk to your faculty, GA supervisors, and others you've developed relationships with on campus about your career interests and ask for their advice on next steps.

Academic & Professional Organizations at SIUE

Opportunities abound for you to engage in your discipline beyond your coursework at SIUE.  From Anthropology to Engineering, organizations centered around academic programs and career interests span across just about every discipline you can imagine.  Speak with your faculty about which organizations exist in your particular area of interest and check out the Get Involved at SIUE website!  Join an organization that aligns with your field, take on a leadership role, gain experience, learn from others, and build your resume! 

Meet Kayla Ward, student in College Student Personnel Administration

Kayla Ward is a second year student in the College Student Personnel Administration program. Kayla currently holds a graduate assistantship position at the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis in the Academic Enrichment department, where she gains real world experience coaching students to reach their full potential. During the fall 2020 semester, Kayla is also using remote technology to serve as an intern with Titan Orientation Programs at California State University, Fullerton.  She is also engaged outside of her classroom and professional obligations through serving as the Vice President for the SIUE Student Affairs Graduate Alliance (SAGA).  

Following completion of her master's degree, Kayla is looking forward to a career in higher education working in an area related to student transitions, retention, or success initiatives. Due to her rich academic and professional opportunities while at SIUE, Kayla feels prepared for her career and is excited to see what the future holds.

 

Know a deserving student or alum that we should highlight in Cougar Pride?  Contact us at graduateschool@siue.edu to let us know!