Attendees of this workshop will understand academic job offers, learn strategies for how to negotiate their job offer to maximize personal and professional satisfaction, learn when it is most appropriate to bring up salary negotiations, and discuss what items are more negotiable than others. Learn more.
Attendees of this workshop will learn what a career pivot really is, identify their career strengths and gaps, learn how to create a career pivot launch plan with metrics, and learn how to update their career materials to highlight transferable skills.
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MasterClass is a review of the best practices of online teaching by taking a tour through a peer's course. Select faculty will showcase their course content, approach, and style preferences highlighting the best practices of online teaching. This is an opportunity to gain new ideas, discuss best practices, and make the connection between course design and delivery. Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with peers and ask questions of the Embedded Instructional Technology team for implementation. Learn more.
The Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition is an annual event for graduate students to showcase their research and scholarship in an engaging way. To prepare for the competition, graduate students are encouraged to attend this workshop where they will learn about the Rebel Grad Slam 3MT, learn strategies for streamlining important aspects of their research and its broader significance, learn how to design a slide that will stand out during the competition, hear from previous winners and judges who will discuss their experiences with the Rebel Grad Slam 3MT, and work on their draft or completed presentation outline for the Rebel Grad Slam 3MT.
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Oct. 5: Applying for Graduate College Scholarships
This workshop will review scholarship opportunities, funding services, and valuable information on identifying, managing, and reducing debt. Learn more.
Thesis/Dissertation Office Hours
The Graduate College thesis/dissertation office hours are held remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2 p.m. Email grad.td@unlv.edu at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a time to meet online and get your thesis/dissertation questions answered.
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.
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Oct. 26: Final Day to Submit Application for Graduation
Final day to submit an application for graduation through MyUNLV account. More information on extended Fall 2020 graduation deadlines can be found on the
Graduate College COVID-19 webpage (under Current Students, Completing Your Degree).
Oct. 28: Rebel Grad Slam Call for Participants
The Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis Competition challenges graduate students to present their research in three minutes using one PowerPoint slide. Those interested in participating in this competition, taking place Nov. 9-18, must register by Oct. 28.
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Oct. 6: #YoSoyUNLV Student Series Presents: Dia en el Museo 2 p.m., RSVP for online meeting information
Sign up to join a museum tour and discuss Latinx/Latino art. Contact alex.romero@unlv.edu with any questions.
Oct. 8: Thursday Thoughts: Latinx and a Professional 1 p.m., Online via Google Meet
Join the weekly webinar series that focuses on the intersection of identity and career with Latinx professionals, hosted in partnership with Career Services. Contact lynn.gold@unlv.edu with any questions.
Oct. 15: Celebrando UNLV Video Release 12 p.m., Facebook and Instagram
Tune in for the launch of a new video on SDSJ's Facebook and Instagram that highlights UNLV's journey to serve and celebrate our Latinx community. Contact liz.artilessisto@unlv.edu with any questions.
"Graduate Students: Mind Your Mental Health This Fall Amid Pandemic Stress"
Check out this article on tips to help cope with graduate school amidst the pandemic.
