GRAD CHRONICLE: FEBRUARY 2, 2024
GRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERINGS
Spring 2024 Graduate College Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this Spring. We hope to see you there!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
- Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students - February 9 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and February 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in University Library Garden Room
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Opens - March 1
- FlashPitch Competition Registration Closes - March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
- Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) Kickoff - April 1 from 4-6 p.m. in ½ÄÏÌåÓý Student Center (KSC) 218
- End of Year Celebration - April 29 from 4-6 p.m. in Oscar Ritchie 250
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu.*
Graduate College February Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this February. Hope to see you soon!
- The Write Place - Tuesdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 23 through April 30
- Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours - Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. in University Library 314 from January 25 through May 2
- Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students - February 9 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and February 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in University Library Garden Room
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact the Graduate College at graduatecollege@kent.edu.*
The Write Place
The Graduate College is offering the Write Place! Join your fellow graduate students for weekly writing accountability groups. The sessions will be held from 12-3 p.m. on Tuesdays in University Library 314. In collaboration with the Writing Commons, a will be present during every session to assist students as needed. Students are welcome to join whenever they are able!
Graduate Career Peer Drop-In Hours
In partnership with Career Exploration and Development, we are excited to offer Graduate Career Peer Drop-in sessions. These sessions are a way for you to get help with quick questions about programs and careers, resume and cover letter critiques, accessing and navigating Handshake, increasing your networking skills, learning interviewing tips, and more!
Sessions will be offered on Thursdays in University Library 314 from 12-3 p.m. Join us as your schedule allows and know we are here to help you with all of your career needs!
Each drop-in visit will typically last about 10-15 minutes. You are welcome and encouraged to attend multiple drop-in sessions throughout the semester.
Graduate College Awards and Fellowships
We provide several scholarship opportunities for academically high achieving graduate students who are currently enrolled at ½ÄÏÌåÓý, and we are now accepting applications and nominations for the 2024-2025 academic year. The following awards opportunities are available. To learn more about the award criteria and to apply, please reference the links below:
- – Presented annually to recognize exceptional scholarship and teaching.
- – Awarded to an outstanding graduate student contributing to the field of mental health.
- – Provides recipients with an academic year non-service appointment to allow for full-time work on their dissertation.
- – Presented annually to a doctoral student underrepresented in their discipline.
Additionally, we are now accepting nominations for the . Graduate students must be nominated by their program or department, and nominations should be submitted via no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 15. Nominees will be reviewed by a committee of faculty from varying ranks and disciplines. We encourage you to review the award criteria and application process on our webpage at . If you have any additional questions, please contact Alexxus Sidney at asidney@kent.edu. We encourage you to apply or seek nomination for one of these opportunities!
Research Writing Retreat for Graduate Students
The Graduate College is committed to doing whatever it takes to help you succeed. In doing so, we’re excited to offer Research Writing Retreats for Graduate Students during the academic year. Our program has been developed to help provide you with a quiet space so you can remain focused on your writing as well as network with other colleagues. Plus, we will be providing you all of your meals in one place, so you don't have to break your focus by leaving to eat. Our next Retreat is on Friday, February 9 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the University Library Garden Room. Payment is $30 for two consecutive days of Retreat or $20 for one day of Retreat. You can sign up for the retreat via . For more information, visit the .
Graduate Teaching Badging Program
You are working hard to become a better instructor, and we want to recognize you for it! The Graduate College and are proud to present our new College Teaching Badging Program . Each badge asks you to complete a series of tasks to explore evidence-based teaching practices and apply them to your own teaching. !
Graduate College Podcast
We are excited to launch the Graduate College podcast this month hosted by our very own, Dr. Sarah and Alexxus. This is a podcast dedicated to our graduate community at ½ÄÏÌåÓý where we explore tips and tricks for navigating student life and interview campus partners and students. If you’re interested in being involved or there is someone you want us to interview, reach out to us! Stay tuned for our first episode!
The Graduate College is Hiring!
Interested in working with us in the Graduate College? Check out our new on the Human Resources website for more information.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Black History Month
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