Learn about the essentials of storing research data, in the short term during collaborations and analysis, and in the long term when ready to publish research. Workshop participants will explore free and paid versions of storage options, including open data repositories, and the recommended practices for file sharing. Learn more.
This workshop will give attendees the basic theoretical framework for service learning projects, provide them with relevant resources, and help them draft their very own service learning project. Learn more.
Attendees of this workshop will obtain a snapshot of how work habits and communication styles have changed as we have transitioned to virtual work environments, review the importance of setting boundaries, obtain tips to disconnect from work-life after "clocking-out," and identify strategies on how to create designated work spaces.
Learn more.
Nov. 16: Navigating Federal Employment: Preparing for Your Career in Public Service
2:30-3:30 p.m. PT, Register for online meeting information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a workshop where participants will learn about HHS's Pathways to Public Service internship program and how to best prepare for the application process. Professional tips will be given on creating and utilizing a USA Jobs account, drafting a federal resume, and interviewing for positions on the federal level.
From Ph.D. to Life: Recommended Readings List
Check out From Ph.D. to Life's Recommended Readings List that includes resources, inspirational reads, memoirs, and novels.
November is Native American Heritage Month
Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian and director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y., persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside the day for the "First Americans." The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state to get endorsements from 24 state governments to have a day to honor American Indians. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating November 1990 as "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations with name variations, including "Native American Heritage Month," have been issued each year
since 1994. Learn more.
Student Diversity & Social Justice Fall Sessions
The Student Diversity & Social Justice office is offering the following education sessions: SDSJ information sessions, introduction to diversity sessions, and gender and sexuality sessions. Learn more and RSVP.
Nov. 16: Student Diversity & Social Justice Mentorship Initiative Application Due
The Navigators peer mentor program is an opportunity for UNLV students to become socially aware of injustices, develop professionally, and navigate through their college experience through diverse and inclusive leadership. Mentors are responsible for providing excellent mentorship to mentees and enforce all Navigators' policies. Those interested in applying to be a mentor must be available 10 hours/week and will receive $11/hour, a mentorship certification, and gain professional development.
Apply.
Nov. 21: Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp Application
Do you need help jumpstarting a thesis/dissertation proposal, thesis, dissertation, professional paper, or publication? Are you stuck on how to create an outline? Are you interested in learning about how to avoid plagiarism, how to build the literature review, and what resources are available to help you format your citations? Would you like to become better at time management and meeting goals/ deadlines that you set for yourself? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, apply by Nov. 21 for the
Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp, taking place Jan. 4-8.
Nov. 30: UNLV First-Gen Student Essay Contest from The Intersection and Black Mountain Institute
Any first-generation UNLV student can enter this contest by picking one of three given themes and writing a short personal essay inspired by it. Essays should be 500 words long, and written in the first-person voice. The essay should reflect personal experiences as a first-generation student; it does not need to speak to the experiences of all first-generation students.
Essays will be read and judged by writers and editors connected to the Black Mountain Institute. Finalists will be announced during First-Gen Week. The winner of the contest will be given the opportunity to work with a professional editor from The Believer magazine to develop the essay and to learn about publication opportunities. 1st place will win $1,000, 2nd place will win $750, and 3rd place will win $250.
Learn more.
Nov. 11: Graduate College First-Gen Social Media Contest
Are you a first-gen student? Hop on to Facebook or Twitter on Nov. 11 for a chance at winning a $250 scholarship and Graduate College swag. Share a selfie and caption that includes your program, why you chose UNLV, and what it means to you to be a first-gen student. Tag the Graduate College (FB: @unlvgradcollege, TW: @unlv_gc) and use #FirstGen. Be sure to check out all of the First-Generation Celebration events,
social media events, and The Intersection's First-Generation webpage.
Nov. 12: Speakout Election Debrief 2020 & Beyond
1-2:30 p.m., Register for online meeting information
Join Melina Abdullah, Helen Zia, and Tim Wise to debrief the election from a racial and social justice lens. The goal is to help attendees understand what is happening, how to keep their eyes on what's at stake, and the ways they can continue to transform society no matter who occupies the White House. Register.
Nov. 13: Beyond the Professoriate: Telling Your Transition Story to Non-Academic Employers
9 a.m. PT, Register for online meeting information
Join L. Maren Wood (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) in this webinar about how to construct a comprehensive transition story to non-academic employers. Attendees will learn how to build a compelling and authentic elevator pitch to use in networking and interviews; locate their key strengths and skills that industry professionals understand and value; and adapt their background and experience to support their career goals.
Nov. 17: Pathways to Public Service Virtual Career Fair
11:30 a.m. PT, Register for online meeting information
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about internships and career opportunities with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services! Attending the HHS virtual career fair will give attendees the necessary tools and a competitive advantage to help obtain a position in the federal government.
Nov. 13: Intersecting Connections: The Masks We Wear
This panel comprised of first-generation students and faculty will speak candidly about how they have overcome feelings of isolation and managed imposter syndrome as well as share survival tactics they used to reach their academic and professional goals in higher education. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Tanya Crabb, CAPS Licensed Psychologist.