GRAD ANNOUNCE, December 2015

GRAD ANNOUNCE, DECEMBER, 2015

Monthly email brought to you by the Graduate Life Office of Stanford Student Affairs, Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Graduate Student Council & Graduate Student Programming Board.

GRADUATE LIFE OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Winter Closure Shut Down Campaign by Sustainable Stanford

https://sustainable.stanford.edu/cardinal-green/campaign/winter-closure-individual-action

The Winter Closure Program targets a two-week shutdown of building heating and ventilation systems, as well as custodial services. Individual actions help to maximize this effort and increase energy savings across campus. In 2014, the combined efforts of everyone on campus saved 840 metric tons of CO2 emissions. That's equal to taking 176 cars off the road for the year. Pledge today and help us surpass our 2014 savings!

VICE PROVOST FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Management Matters

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/management-matters

Learn and practice skills to manage people – up, down, and across – that will help you in grad school and beyond. Three Tuesdays: Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 23, 4:30-7 PM. Space is limited. Application deadline: Fri., Jan. 8.

2. 12@12 / 12@6

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/1212-126

Join a diverse group of grad students for interdisciplinary discussions over Winter and Spring quarters; choose a “classic” open-topic group or join a thematic group hosted by the McCoy Family Center for Ethics and Society or the Haas Center for Public Service. Application deadline: Sun., Jan. 10.

3. WISE Inspirations Network at Stanford (WINS)

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/wise-inspirations-network-stanford-wins

Find inspiration and build your science and engineering network at this lecture and reception, featuring Carol Espy-Wilson, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute for Systems Research, University of Maryland. Thurs., Jan. 14, 4:30-6:30 PM. Registration deadline: Mon., Jan. 11.

4. Negotiation Matters: Part II NEW!

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/negotiation-matters

New offering – an advanced negotiation workshop! Whether you’ve done our first Negotiation Matters series or not, this interactive workshop will give you more practice and theory to build your skills. Three Thursdays: Feb. 4, 11, and 18, 4:30-7 PM. Application deadline: Sun., Jan. 24.

5. PhD Pathways: Career Education Conference NEW!

https://beam.stanford.edu/students/phds-and-post-doc/events

SAVE THE DATE: Fri. Jan 29. A day–long conference for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars to explore a myriad of career paths through alumni panels, workshops, and discussions. Space is limited! Registration to open at BEAM, Stanford Career Education the week of Dec. 7.

6. 2016 Caltrain Go Pass

https://transportation.stanford.edu/pilotgopass/

The 2016 Go Pass is now on sale for eligible graduate students living off-campus. Ride Caltrain between San Francisco and Gilroy for free all year – plus ride free this month! - for just $190. Go to the Pilot Go Pass website or a Dec. distribution event to 1. Qualify. 2. Purchase, and 3. Pick up your 2016 Go Pass.

7. Quick Bytes

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/quick-bytes

Learn about campus resources and gain skills to succeed in grad school at these interactive workshops. Exploring the Graduate Professional Development Framework: Thurs., Jan. 14, 12-1:15 PM; Building Your Professional Brand on Linked In: Wed., Jan. 27, 12-1:15 PM. Check out other Winter sessions! Register in advance. Lunch provided.

8. Academic Chats

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/academic-chats

Explore faculty careers at these small group discussions, featuring faculty from Stanford and other campuses. Tues., Jan. 26: Teaching experiences as a Grad Student - Going Beyond Teaching Assistantships; Tues., Feb. 23: Right Your Writing: How to Make Your Manuscripts More Engaging. All sessions at 12 -1:15 PM. Register in advance. Lunch provided.

9. Leadership Dinners

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/leadership-dinners

Discuss leadership and life paths with an inspiring leader in a small group setting over dinner at the Faculty Club. Wed., Jan. 20: Shane Kim, Board of Directors of GameStop and former corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios; Wed., Feb. 10: Katharine Lyall, President emeritus, the University of Wisconsin System; Wed., February 17: Rick Lowe, (Haas Center Distinguished Visitor), artist and founder of Project Houses and recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant. All dinners 5-7:30 PM. Sign up early; space is limited.

10. VPGE Social Media Team

https://vpge.stanford.edu/socialmediateam

Join the VPGE’s Social Media Team and help us reach more grad students via Facebook, Twitter, and other social media channels. Seeking students who are curious and engaged in Stanford’s grad student community. Paid position! Application deadline: Fri., Jan. 1.

11. Hume Center for Writing and Speaking Resources For Graduate Students

http://hume.stanford.edu

Individual Consultations

https://undergrad.stanford.edu/tutoring-support/hume-center/see-tutor

Working on a job letter or conference presentation? Have a big interview coming up? Stuck on a dissertation chapter? Get FREE writing and speaking support at the Hume Center!

Tutoring Hours: Sun., 1-10 PM; Mon.-Wed. 10 AM – 10 PM; Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM; Fri. 10 AM-4 PM.

Dissertation Boot Camp

https://undergrad.stanford.edu/tutoring-support/hume-center/writing/graduate-students/dissertation-boot-camp

Boot Camp offers graduate students a focused two-week opportunity to make serious progress on your dissertation or other writing project.

Session 3: Jan. 25 – Feb. 5, 5-9 PM
Registration begins: Jan. 11, 10 AM in person in Hume

Writing and Oral Communication Workshops

https://undergrad.stanford.edu/tutoring-support/hume-center/writing/graduate-students/vpge-workshops

Workshops provide graduate students from all disciplines with general strategies, as well as support for specific writing and speaking tasks, like research statements, journal articles, multimedia presentations, and more.

Writing the Research Statement for Fellowship and Grant Proposals (All fields)

Wed., Jan. 20, 5-7 PM
Hume Center, Bldg. 250 #106

Publishing the Journal Article: A Pop-Punk Approach (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Wed., Jan. 27, 5-7 PM
Hume Center, Bldg. 250 #106

Design and Pitch: Effective Scientific Posters and Poster Presentations (STEM)

Tues., Feb. 9, 5-7 PM
Hume Center, Bldg. 250 #211

Oral Communication workshops are also organized for individual departments and programs. Contact speakinghelp@stanford.edu.

Oral Communication Courses

https://undergrad.stanford.edu/tutoring-support/hume-center/speaking

GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAMMING BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1) Interdepartmental Lunch (Music + Art)

When: December 10, 12pm (noon)
Where: Arbuckle Cafe (at the GSB)
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JX9VGH6
Contact: Andrew (aawatts@stanford.edu)

Come join us for a delicious lunch at Arbuckle! The GSPB will pay for up to $15 of your meal. Priority will be given to graduate students in the Music (Composition, CCRMA, Musicology) and Art (History, Practice, Design, Documentary Film and Video) Departments to promote socializing between the two. Please sign up by 5pm on Monday December 7; lottery winners will be notified the next day.

2) Holiday Nightlife at the Cal Academy

When: December 10, 6pm - 10pm (meet at 4:45pm)
Where: Meet on campus to carpool (location TBA)
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K5Q5RSK
Contact: Steve (spk170@stanford.edu)

Don't have a Friday exam that you need to study for? Get your mind off school and celebrate another quarter at Stanford all done (and hopefully one closer to graduating) by joining other grad students at the Cal Academy of Sciences Nightlife on Thursday December 10th from 6-10pm. Nightlife is a 21+ event every Thursday at the Cal Academy with special exhibits and bars/dance floors in addition to the normal exhibits geared towards young adults like yourselves. The theme on Dec 10th is Holiday Bazaar! More information can be found here.

This is a lottery event and 20 lucky lottery winners will be chosen to have the cost of their ticket paid for by the GSPB. We will meet at Stanford at 4:45pm to drive to make the start of Nightlife at 6pm. Please sign up by Monday December 7th at 10pm to be part of this lottery. Winners will be notified by Tuesday morning.

One Rule: No Talking about Exams or Classes!

3) “Love Actually” and Cupcakes

Where: Kennedy Great Room
When: Sunday, December 13, 4-6 pm

The holiday season would not be complete without watching everyone’s favorite ensemble cast of quirky Brits falling in love over the holidays! That’s why we are getting together to watch “Love Actually” and eat delicious Sprinkles cupcakes to get ourselves in the holiday spirit. Feel free to come for the whole movie, or just pop in for your favorite part and enjoy a cupcake. We’ve got a sneaky feeling that if you look for it, you’ll find love actually is all around!

Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.

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