The Graduate Center Newsletter

Issue 22, Sept 2022

Welcome to The Graduate Center Newsletter

Every semester, we send two newsletters to the graduate community atUArizona. Each section below contains a link to a full article with resources, opportunities, and stories about graduate students.

Introducing Our New Podcast!The first episode of our new podcast, TheGraduate Student's Guide, is out now!Listen

Unmasked

Discover how to identify and overcome imposter syndrome.Read

Powerful Points

Learn how to translate your research into a comprehensible story.Read

Eco Systems Meet the Ph.D. student trying to reverse land degradation in Africa.Read

Topflight

See what interdisciplinary research looks like at the faculty level, and learn why you should get involved now.Read

Upcoming Events

Grad Chats originated as a place to provide information andbuild community for graduate students of color. The chatshave evolved into a space that celebrates the resilience,strength, and contributions of our talented graduate andprofessional students.

(weekly)Tues

Grad Chats

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Open HouseMeet the faculty and staff of the Graduate College’s Graduate Center and Office ofDiversity and Inclusion. This event is in-person at the Graduate Center at 1600 E 1stStreet, Tucson, Arizona. RSVP

Sep 9

Graduate Center Open House 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Graduate Writing Tutors

The Graduate Writing Lab (GWL) offers free consultations by appointment with trained and certified graduate writing tutors. Tutors offer helpful feedback on any kind of writing atany point in the process. Appointments can be in-person, virtual, or asynchronous Learn more

Mon-Fri

In-Person and Zoom Appointments 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fall Writing Workshops Sign Up

Sept 26

A Guide to Reading in Graduate School 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Oct5

Engineers Talk Writing 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Nov

Social Scientists Talk Writing TBA

TBA

Graduate Writing GroupsGraduate Writing Groups are month-long groups to help graduate students create andachieve their writing goals. Some groups are tailored for specific students, but all groups are open to everyone. Learn more

Sept 9

Dissertating First Generation Students9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (then 9:00 - 10:00 weekly)

TBD

21st Century MA StudentsTBD

Oct 4

ABD to PhD Writing Group12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (then 12:30 - 1:00 weekly)

TBD

Women of Color Writing for Social JusticeTBD

Writing Efficiency Sessions (WES)A weekly virtual program to help attendees complete their writing projects. The programincludes timed writing sprints, a short discussion about improving your writing productivity,and the opportunity to meet 1:1 with a writing consultant. Attend all or part of a session.There is no cost to register or attend. All sessions will be held online.

Mon(Weekly)

Writing Efficiency Session11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

Tues(Weekly)

Writing Efficiency Session8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Writing Efficiency Session

(Weekly)

Fri(Weekly)

Writing Efficiency Session12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

From the Graduate Center’s Career Services

Graduate Student Networking Groups

These month-long groups will help you create professionalconnections from which you can learn about diverse careers,find out what skills and experiences are required for thosecareers, and meet potential colleagues.

Sept 7

Networking for First Generation Graduate Students ofColor in the Humanities and Social Sciences

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (then 3:00 - 4:30 weekly)

Sept 8

Networking for Graduate Students 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (then 2:00 - 3:30 weekly)

Oct 3

Networking for International Master's Students

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (then 12:00 - 1:30 weekly)

Oct5

Networking for International PhD Students

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (then 12:00 - 1:30 weekly)

Oct 5

Networking for First Generation Graduate Students ofColor in STEM

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (then 3:00 - 4:30 weekly)

Preparing for Faculty Job Applications SeriesThis series of participatory online workshops focuses on the academic job market and addresses topics such as writing teaching, research, and diversity statements; creating ePortfolios; managing your online presence; and preparing for interviews. Sign Up

Sept 13

Overview of Academic Career Pathways 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Sept 20

Developing your Teaching and Research Statements 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Sept 27

Writing Diversity Statements 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Oct 4

Creating ePortfolios and an Online Presence 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Oct 11

Preparing for the Academic Job Interview 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Featured Job OpportunityManaged by the Partnership for Public Service, the Future Leaders in Public ServiceInternship Program helps bring diverse young talent to government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency. Learn More

Graduate Center Career AdvisingThe Graduate Center supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in their pursuit of careers in industry, government, business, and non-profit employment sectors.Support includes identifying opportunities, conducting searches, networking, drafting application materials, and interviewing. Learn More

Fri(Weekly)

Drop-In Advising for Application Questions and Material Review

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Zoom)

Career Forward SprintFor graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who are thinking about careers outsidethe academy. This free, fully online (D2L) program teaches strategies to help yousuccessfully navigate your career beyond the academy, while presenting your mostprofessional self.Sign Up

Career Fair Prep ProgramThis free and fully online program for graduate students launches one month before eachof the UArizona’s career fairs.Sign Up

From the Office of FellowshipsThe Graduate Center Office of Fellowships provides information and assistance tograduate students to help them become more successful in their search for fundingoutside of the UA.Our Workshops

Sept 12

Funding in Graduate School12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sept 13

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate ResearchFellowship Program (GRFP) Information Sessions

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sept 14

Hertz Fellowship Information Session9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sept 15

Research Opportunities from the Japan Society for thePromotion of Science (JSPS)

Sept 16

ORISE Opportunities for Graduate Students andPostdocs

10:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m.

Other Professional Development Opportunities

THINK TANK Writing SupportThe Writing Center offers free 45-minute consultations online by appointment with trainedand certified peer tutors. Learn More

Fri(Weekly)

Writing Support9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fall Career DaysEvery semester the University of Arizona facilitates a multi-day career fair that bringstogether employers who are actively recruiting and networking

Sept13

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sept14

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sept15

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pacific Neighborhood Consortium (PNC) Annual Conference andJoint MeetingsThe PNC 2022 serves as an opportunity for researchers and developers to facilitate information exchanges among institutions of higher education in the Pacific Rim through computing and communications technology. Learn More

Sept16-18

The Digital World in an Age of Uncertainty:

Humanizing Technology for Wellness, Resilience, and Creativity

Research Bazaar

Tues(Weekly)

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Zoom)

Thurs(Weekly)

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Zoom)

Fri(Weekly)

Shut Up and Write!

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

iSpace Creating space for women, trans, and femme identified people to learn new skills, cultivatecreative/intellectual curiosity, share their work, lead workshops and conversations,discover new creative spaces within the state, and collaborate and network with others. Contact Jennifer Nichols for more information: jtn@arizona.edu

Oct6

Womxn/Trans/Femme Maker Nights

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Nov3

Womxn/Trans/Femme Maker Nights

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Professional Career & Training Seminar (PCaTS)

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c371ed958b&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1744168683588468037&simpl=msg-f%3A1744168683588468037 11/11

The PCaTS course addresses topics of interest to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows embarking on a career in biomedical sciences. For the Zoom link to attend or to inquire about enrolling in the course, please contact Katharine Gonzalesat: kgonzales@arizona.edu.

(Weekly)Tues

PCaTS course2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.View the Complete Calendar

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