September 6, 2007
From Clisala
1. Welcome to Graduate Student Service Announcements
2. Online Resources for New and Returning Grad Students
3. Free Coffee on Thursdays for Graduate Students
4. Join Fellow Grads at a DC United Soccer Game: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:30pm
5. Political Comedy with the Capitol Steps: Friday, Sept. 21, 8:00pm
6. Graduate Student Government Presents Grad Pub: Friday, Sept. 7, 3:30-7:00pm
7. Workshop on Securing National Scholarships and Fellowships: Friday, Sept. 7, 4:30-6:30pm
8. LGBT Welcome Reception: Monday, Sept. 10, 4:00pm-6:00pm
9. Applications for December Graduation Due: Wednesday, Sept. 12
10. Are You a Leader of a Graduate Student Organization?
11. Help Build Graduate Student Community as VP for Community Development
12. Register for Art and Learning Center Classes Today!
13. Get Involved with a GSG Committee
14. Important Parking Update Related to Football Game on Thursday, Sept. 13
15. Dissertation Support Group Now Forming
16. Workshop on Graduate Fellowship for Sciences, Engineering, and Math: Friday, Sept. 14, 3:00-4:00pm
17. Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar Online: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
18. Learn How to Make a Difference with Terp Impact
19. Employment Opportunity with Fraternities and Sororities
1. WELCOME TO GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Get your important news and updates from the University every week through the Graduate Student Service Announcements! All graduate students registered for courses in the current term receive the Graduate Student Service Announcements email weekly on Thursdays. Compiled by the Coordinator for Graduate Student Life, the announcements are automatically distributed through the University of Maryland's MegaMail system. These announcements are from University administrative offices regarding services and resources available to graduate students. If you have questions about these announcements, please contact Julie Choe Kim, Coordinator for Graduate Student Life, at yckim2@umd.edu.
2. ONLINE RESOURCES FOR NEW AND RETURNING GRAD STUDENTS The Graduate Student Life Handbook is an online guide to resources and services available to graduate students. From learning how to get your graduate student ID and exploring child care resources in the area, to finding out how to get athletics tickets, the Graduate Student Life Handbook is the first place you should check to find the answers to your questions. www.gradhandbook.umd.edu.
New online this fall is the first ever Graduate Student Life Newsletter! Visit http://www.union.umd.edu/GSL/Newsletter-Fall2007.pdf for an introduction to the Office of Graduate Student Life and other organizations and offices serving graduate students, including the Graduate Student Government, Transportation Services, and more.
If you have suggestions for the Handbook or for the Office of Graduate Student Life, please contact Julie Choe Kim at yckim2@umd.edu.
3. FREE COFFEE ON THURSDAYS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Come by the Graduate Student Suite in 1121 Stamp Student Union for a free cup of coffee every Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm, while classes are in session. Stop by anytime during the week to check out available resources, check your email, visit the Graduate Student Government offices, and meet the Graduate Student Life staff. Visit www.union.umd.edu/GSL/lounge for more information.
4. JOIN FELLOW GRADS AT A DC UNITED SOCCER GAME: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12, 7:30PM Join your fellow graduate students and Graduate Student Life staff in cheering on DC's professional soccer team as they take on former DC United player Freddy Adu and Real Salt Lake at RFK Stadium. Tickets are just $12 each ($26 value) for UM graduate students. You may purchase one additional ticket for a guest. Tickets will be available to purchase online beginning Thursday, Sept. 6 at http://www.union.umd.edu/GSL/social/monthlysocial.html#united2. Online ticket sales are not available on Sundays. Contact Laura Polk at lpolk@umd.edu with any questions.
5. POLITICAL COMEDY WITH THE CAPITOL STEPS: FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 8:00PM Join Graduate Student Life for an evening of political comedy and satire with the Capitol Steps. Started by former congressional staffers, the Capitol Steps are a DC favorite, entertaining audiences and skewering current events for over 25 years. The show takes place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Amphitheater in DC. Tickets are just $15 each ($35 value) for UM grad students and will be available to purchase online beginning Thursday, Sept. 6 at http://www.union.umd.edu/GSL/social/monthlysocial.html#steps. Online ticket sales are not available on Sundays. For more information about the Capitol Steps, visit www.capsteps.com. Contact Laura Polk at lpolk@umd.edu with any questions.
6. GRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESENTS GRAD PUB: FRIDAY, SEPT. 7, 3:30-7:00PM Join your fellow grad students from across campus at Grad Pub in the Maryland Club of the Riggs Alumni Center (located between Lot 1 and Byrd Stadium). All graduate students and their guests are invited to enjoy free munchies and drink specials. This is a great opportunity to see old friends, meet new faces, and network with fellow grad students from across different disciplines. Brought to you by your graduate student activities fee. For more information, visit www.gsg.umd.edu/grad_pub/.
7. WORKSHOP ON SECURING NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS: FRIDAY, SEPT. 7, 4:30-6:30PM The Graduate School invites graduate students to the first of the Graduate Student Development Workshop series, "Securing National Scholarships and Fellowships" with Camille A. Stillwell, Ed.D., in Skinner Hall, Lecture Hall 0200. Graduate students will have an opportunity to hear about selected national scholarships and fellowships including the National Science Foundation, the National Security Education Program, and the Fulbright program. Dr. Stillwell will discuss scholarship applications from a national reader's perspective. Scholarship search techniques will be demonstrated. Refreshments will be available. Register online at https://www.training.umd.edu under the Category Graduate School Workshops and Course GRAD: Securing National Fellowships. Questions: 301-405-4183 or retention@gradschool.umd.edu
8. LGBT WELCOME RECEPTION: MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 4:00PM-6:00PM Meet students, staff, and faculty, learn about resources of interest to the LGBT campus community, and enjoy each other's company at the LGBT Welcome Reception in the Prince George's Room in Stamp Student Union. In addition to campus units and organizations, off-campus organizations such as Equality Maryland, One In Ten, Out For Work, and Whitman-Walker Clinic will be represented. Enjoy light refreshments and a slide show featuring selected campus units and past campus LGBT events. Sponsored by the Office of LGBT Equity; co-sponsored by the Department of Resident Life and the Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy. www.umd.edu/lgbt
9. APPLICATIONS FOR DECEMBER GRADUATION DUE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12 All graduate students who plan to graduate in December 2007 and who have not already applied for graduation must electronically submit their Application for Graduation to the Registrar's Office by Wednesday, Sept. 12. The form and instructions may be found at www.testudo.umd.edu/apps/candapp/.
10. ARE YOU A LEADER OF A GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION? If so, please email Julie Choe Kim at yckim2@umd.edu with your name, email address, and organization name and purpose. Because student organizations play a large role in promoting community among graduate students, the Office of Graduate Student Life is committed to providing support to these organizations. By providing us information about your organization, we will be able to develop targeted outreach and services to grad organizations.
For more information about current organizations and how to start a new organization, visit www.union.umd.edu/GSL/organizations/.
11. HELP BUILD GRADUATE STUDENT COMMUNITY AS VP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Graduate Student Government will be selecting a new Vice President for Community Development at its Sept. 21 meeting. The VPCD serves on the GSG Executive Committee and is in charge of GSG-sponsored community-building activities such as Grad Pub and GRID (Graduate Research Interaction Day). The VPCD receives an honorarium of $1,100 per semester. You may nominate yourself or someone else by emailing Aaron Tobiason (gsg-vpla@umd.edu), or by attending the meeting on the 21. See the GSG website for more info: www.gsg.umd.edu.
12. REGISTER FOR ART AND LEARNING CENTER CLASSES TODAY! Come and let your mind unwind with a wide variety of art, dance, music, and lifestyle classes from the Art and Learning Center. If you need to get in touch with your artistic side, you need to see us! Fall classes at the ALC begin Monday, Sept. 10. All classes are held in the Art and Learning Center located in the basement level of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, across from the Maryland Food Co-op. Register today online at www.union.umd.edu/artcenter. For more information, call 301-314-ARTS.
13. GET INVOLVED WITH A GSG COMMITTEE The Graduate Student Government is currently recruiting members for the following committees: Academic Affairs, Budget & Finance, Elections, Graduate Student Affairs, Social & Sport, Ways & Means, and Legislative Action. Committees are open to all graduate students and are a great way to get involved on campus and get to know your fellow students from other departments. For more information please visit http://gsg.umd.edu/committee/ or contact Gregory Horvitz, Vice President for Committee Affairs, at ghorvitz@umd.edu.
14. IMPORTANT PARKING UPDATE RELATED TO FOOTBALL GAME ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 13 On Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7:45pm, the University of Maryland football team will play West Virginia at Chevy Chase Field at Byrd Stadium. The number of vehicles on campus for daily University activities and this evening game may exceed our inventory of parking spaces. In order to meet our daily campus parking needs and to prepare for the game, we must make the adjustments to various parking areas to ensure space availability on Sept. 13. Please find detailed and specific information regarding individual changes for SDG, Lot Z, Lot Q, Lot AA, Lot ML*, and Lot U at www.transportation.umd.edu/parking/athleticevents.html#thursdaynight.
15. DISSERTATION SUPPORT GROUP NOW FORMING The Counseling Center's Learning Assistance Service is now forming a Dissertation Support Group for graduate students who are working on their thesis or dissertation and are experiencing difficulties with their work's progress. The goal is to provide a support network to help students overcome the challenges of the process. Topics that are discussed include time management, overcoming writer's block, balancing multiple roles while writing the dissertation, working with one's advisor and committee, procrastination, etc. The group will start in late September and meet on Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm in Shoemaker Building. Contact Dr. Sharon Kirkland-Gordon at 301-314-7670 or skirklan@umd.edu with questions about the group or to register. There is no charge for this service.
16. WORKSHOP ON GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, AND MATH: FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 3:00-4:00PM The National Scholarships Office is sponsoring a workshop on Friday, Sept. 14 in 0104 Armory on applying for Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at Cambridge University. This year the Winston Churchill Scholarship program will award 12 nine-month to one-year graduate fellowships, each worth between $48,000-$50,000, depending on the program of study. These graduate research fellowships may be used at Churchill College at Cambridge University. Eligibility is limited to seniors and beginning graduate students. Campus deadline for your completed application is October 26, 2007. www.scholarships.umd.edu
17. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR ONLINE: SEPT. 15 - OCT. 15 "Unity Through Diversity": Hispanic Heritage Month 2007 is beginning! This year's theme explores ethnicity, inclusion, the student experience, and tradition. Visit www.hispanicheritagemonth.umd.edu for a calendar of events.
18. LEARN HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH TERP IMPACT The Coalition for Civic Engagement and Leadership is pleased to announce the launch of the Terp Impact website! What impact will YOU make? It doesn't take a lot of time to make a difference. The ways to do so are more varied and exciting than you can imagine. Welcome to Terp Impact, the site that connects you to amazing opportunities to make a difference, your way. Visit Terp Impact for opportunities and information on campus, in your community, and around the world. Start here. Start now. www.terpimpact.umd.edu
19. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES Positions for the University's Social Event Monitoring Program are available for the upcoming academic year. Monitors are responsible for walking on a short, designated route around the fraternity and sorority houses to promote safety and to regulate any Greek Letter Organization social events. Monitors are paid $30/night for about an hours worth of work, $15 extra for on call duties, and $60 for monitoring a registered party. There is only one training session and it will be early in the school year. Work shifts are at night and on the weekends (so they do not interfere with classes), the work is easy, and the schedule is flexible! It's a great way to stay connected with the campus community and interact with undergraduates! If you are interested, please contact Melissa Raimondi at raimondi@umd.edu or Matt Sincaglia at mjsincag@umd.edu for further details.
