GRAD ANNOUNCE, May 2016

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. How to Find Rental Housing: Logistics and Legalities

Monday, May 9, 12 pm - 1:30 pm (please arrive 10min early to grab lunch)
Havana Room, Graduate Community Center
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/MiINjeimeu

Regardless of what program we are in, at some point, we all have to the leave the warm cocoon of the Stanford Housing system, and strike out on our own in the competitive and complicated private rental market. Do you know where and when to start looking? Do you know your legal obligations and protections? Can you spot a scam? Do you know what you don’t know? Who are your future housemates?

Upon popular request, the OCH CAs are presenting a repetition of this hugely popular information session. We have invited representatives from the Legal Counseling Office and Stanford Housing to address the above topics and more. Additionally, we provide an opportunity for you to sign up to and access a database that you can use to find suitable housemates. Of course, this workshop will also be an opportunity for you to meet potential housemates in person. Lunch will be provided.

If you have any questions related to the event, feel free to contact Wendy Ni at wwni@stanford.edu

2. Annual Graduate Family Carnival at Escondido Village

Saturday, May 21, 2016
10:00am to 1:00pm
Abrams Court Field at Escondido Village

Daffy Dave Magic Show - 11:30am

Jump for Joy Music Show - 12:30pm

Ponies and Petting Zoo

Train Ride

Face Painters

Balloon Twister

Fire Truck

Kettle Corn, Snacks, Drinks

*All children must be accompanied by an adult*

Sponsored by the Graduate Life Office, EV Family CAs, Graduate Student Council, Graduate Student Programming Board and the Associate Vice Provost for Student Life

3. Grad 201 Workshops: Attractions and Relationships

Featuring Donnovan Somera Yisrael from iThrive, this workshop exposes and addresses the “games people play” in romantic interactions that affect one’s attraction, choices, and power in relationships. The ultimate goal of this workshop is safety and health in romantic relationships.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 1, 2016
TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION: To be given upon registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Registration link: http://tinyurl.com/grad201-June-2016

4. HIRING: NGSO Coordinators

NGSO Coordinators work closely with GLO to plan, coordinate, organize, and run orientation programs for new graduate students. Position starts in June and ends when classes start in the fall. Coordinator will receive $800. There will be 3 positions.

If you have questions, please contact the GLO office at graduatelifeoffice@stanford.edu.

If interested, please go to: https://stanfordassess.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1EWubCq7nItkLjL

VICE PROVOST FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION (VPGE) ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (SGSI) – Priority Deadline: May 8

https://vpge.stanford.edu/interdisciplinary-learning/sgsi

SGSI offers free, immersive, interdisciplinary courses for new and current graduate students on behavior change, course design, design thinking, energy, leadership, public policy negotiation, sustainable agriculture, the academic job search, and more. Courses run the week of Sept. 12 before Autumn quarter begins. Priority application deadline: Sun., May 8.

2. Negotiation and Influence

https://vpge.stanford.edu/events/programs/negotiation-and-influence

Dive into the theory, research, and practice of negotiation across a variety of settings in this 2-day intensive workshop (not offered since 2013!). Develop negotiation skills through role plays, exercises, and useful analytical frameworks. Mon., May 23 and Tues., May 24, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Space is limited. Application deadline: Sun., May 8.

3. Designing the Professional Spring 2016 Workshops – Just a few spots available

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTP-Wkshp-Sp16

The popular d.school course, Designing the Professional, is available Spring 2016 in a 1-day, 8-hour workshop: Sat., May 14, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Read registration site in full for all details and requirements.

4. Teaching and Learning Workshops

http://postdocs.stanford.edu/education/Tanner_Teaching_Workshops.html

Learn about inclusive teaching strategies for all fields in these two workshops: Integrating Active Learning into Lectures to Maximize Learning Gains (12-1:30 PM, lunch provided), and Strategies to Promote Access to Learning for All Students (4:30-6:15 PM). Tues., May 17. Space is limited; register for one or both in advance.

5. 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 Dr. Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College. Wed., May 25, 4:30-6:30 PM. Registration deadline: Sun., May 22.

6. Diversity Innovation Funds

https://vpge.stanford.edu/fellowships-funding/diversity-innovation-funds

Pilot program that supports Stanford graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the development of a project that will advance diversity within those populations. Proposals accepted on a rolling basis.

7. Quick Bytes

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

Learn about available resources and gain new skills at these lunchtime workshops. Spring workshops focus on a wide variety of communication skills: Thurs., May 12: Vocal Yoga: Lift Your Voice and Raise Your Spirit; Wed., May 25: Rapid Bonding and the Improviser’s Mindset. All sessions 12-1:15 PM; lunch provided. Register in advance.

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., May 31: Work-Life Integration – Tips on Finding the Balance that Works for You. All sessions 12-1:15 PM; lunch provided. Register in advance.

9. Academic Skills Coaching

https://undergrad.stanford.edu/resilience/academic-skills-coaches

Meet with an academic skills coach who will observe your strategies and techniques, suggest changes to your approach, and provide encouragement as you implement new ways of learning. Make an appointment online. Offered by the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL).

10. 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 6 – “Classic”: May 9-20, 8 AM – 12 PM
Registration begins: April 25

Writing and Oral Communication Workshops

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

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

Crafting Persuasive Research Statements for the Job Search (All Fields)

Wednesday, May 11, 3-5 PM
BEAM, First Floor Conference Room

The Academic Job Talk (All Fields)

Thursday, May 19, 3-4:30 PM
BEAM, First Floor Conference Room

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

NEW: Workshop Series on the Role of Written, Visual, and Oral Communication on Teaching Effectiveness in partnership with the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL)

https://vptl.stanford.edu/events/upcoming-events

The Effective Use of Visual Aids in the Classroom

Tuesday, May 10, 12-1 PM
Location: Lathrop 299

GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. The Graduate Student Council (GSC) presents this year's GradFormal:

DATE: Friday, May 13
TIME: 9 pm to 1 am
LOCATION: Arrillaga Alumni Center

This year's Grad Formal will bring all the glory of a Venetian Carnival. Enjoy a night of dance, food, open bar and splendor with your fellow grad students!

Tickets are almost sold out - get yours here!

(if the link doesn't work, copy and paste: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gsc-grad-formal-tickets-24882249478)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Gabby Badica at gbadica@stanford.edu

Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/514534715392120/ and let all your friends know!

We look forward to seeing you there!

2. The Graduate Student Council’s Diversity Advocacy Committee (DAC) Presents: Graduate Student Diversity Month

The Graduate Student Council (GSC) Diversity Advocacy Committee (DAC) is proud to present Graduate Student Diversity Month, May 1-31. Join us for a month of exciting events to share personal stories, explore identities, start conversations, and develop skills to promote and respect diversity. Our events include panel discussions, experiential hands-on workshops, and free-form discussions. For more information, and a complete calendar of events, please visit our website: http://gsc.stanford.edu/graduate-student-diversity-month-2016/

GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAMMING BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. GSPB Improv Workshop May 9, 7pm

When: Monday, May. 9, 7pm - 10:15pm
Where: Ray's Grill (GCC)
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6CBW5R
Contact: Abhineet (abhineet@stanford.edu)

GSPB is sponsoring an Improv workshop with Rosie's Cabinet on May 9, 2016 at 7 PM. Enter the world of improvisation where you'll learn to make stories, listen, work with your partners, and most importantly have a fun time. We will start with getting food at Ray's Grill at 7 PM, and start the two hour long workshop at 8 PM.

Please sign-up using the link by May 06, 2016. There will be a lottery if there are more sign-ups than the workshop capacity. Only students selected in the lottery will be notified.

2. Grad Student Open Mic

When: Friday, May. 13, 5pm - 7pm
Where: Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Lgk6QwVis5-4g91ObDz6FOhHO8u-Pirt6b3rXajJ8FI/viewform
Contact: Rob Voigt (robvoigt@stanford.edu)

Here we go, another Grad Student Open Mic! And whoa, the day provides a natural theme: BAD LUCK BLUES. We're looking for songs, poems, stories, or whatever you have to share about unlucky times. If you want to perform but don't have something that fits the theme, you're more than welcome to join too, because darn it that's a kind of bad luck of its own.

Since it's the spring quarter, we'll be mixing it up, taking things outside to the Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden (near Tressider Union) in a fully acoustic iteration of the open mic. Hopefully we'll be lucky enough to have good weather. Come for the snacks and drinks, stay for the terrible horrible no-good very bad luck. As usual, original material *strongly* encouraged!

3. Grad Trivia Night

· When: Thursday, May. 19, 8pm - 10pm
· Where: Havana Room (GCC)
· Contact: Mark Kowarsky (markak@stanford.edu)

Grad Trivia Night is monthly! Typically consisting of seven rounds of questions, including a music and video round, with prizes for the winner of each round. Team registration starts at 7:30pm, and questions start promptly at 8pm. Come early to get a drink on us! There were will a food special as well, usually $5 nachos and $5 burgers. Proof of age is required for alcohol.

4. Pure Barre Fitness

When: Sunday, May. 22, 1pm
Where: Pure Barre Palo Alto, 299 S California Ave
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GJ32SSX
Contact: Megumi (megumiy@stanford.edu)

Pure Barre is a low-impact workout that uses small, isometric movements to tone and taper the whole body. It's the largest barre chain in the country with over 350 studios! Come see why it's touted as the "fastest, most effective way to change your body!" No dance experience is necessary. A single class can cost up to $22, but for you, it's FREE! See purebarre.com for more information.

Please sign up by 5 PM on Friday, May 20th. Lottery winners will be notified soon afterward.

5. GSPB May 23 Giants Game

When: Monday, May. 23, 7:15pm - 10:15pm
Where: AT&T Park
Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D-jPrZbl7mzI8sqPFVtW1ReA9YUvA7zZvXVAOR0NGCg/viewform
Contact: Ilan Goodman (igoodman@stanford.edu)

Come watch the Giants take on the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park! Johnny Cueto is expected to be the starting pitcher (could be subject to change). Although we will not provide transportation, a group of us will ride the 5:44 CalTrain up together (or you can meet us up there). We have 20 spaces available (winners will be selected by lottery and notified).

6. Bike Ride + Lunch - Bayshore Loop - May 28

When: Saturday, May. 28, 8:45am - 12:45am
Where: Outside Ray's Grill in the GCC
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LD2YLK7
Contact: Abhineet (abhineet@stanford.edu)

Join us for a bike ride on the Bayshore Loop though the Shoreline Park in Mtn View (https://goo.gl/rYvDnR). We will meet outside Ray's Grill on May 28 at 8:45 am. The bike ride is about 22 miles long, and will take about 2 hours. It is a flat ride, and should be fun for all skill levels. Towards the end of the ride, we will grab food at Driftwood Deli.

Sign-up by May 24. If we have more sign-ups than capacity, we will run a lottery. Only those selected in the lottery will be notified. Participants will be required to sign a short waiver form before the event.

7. Nail Salon Trip Part III

When: Sunday, May. 29, 3pm
Where: Avalon Nail Salon
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WR2FXDF
Contact: Michelle Wei (michwei@stanford.edu)

Come join us for another late afternoon trip to our local nail salon, Avalon Nail Salon (http://www.avalonpaloalto.com/), on Sunday, May 29th. Spots are limited to 19 people so signup by 8PM on Wednesday, May 25th if you are interested. Lottery winners will be notified by email. If you are selected, please meet us at Avalon, 458 Cambridge Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306, at your allotted appointment time. Since Avalon is unable to accommodate everyone simultaneously, there will be four appointment times, starting from 3:00pm. Please indicate in the survey which times work for you. As usual, GSPB will cover $15/person (Tip is not included in this price. You must bring cash if you would like to tip the workers.). Anything above $15 will need to be paid out of your own pocket in cash as well. If you are bringing a friend, he/she must have a Stanford ID number in order to be subsidized.

Cost of Manicures: http://www.avalonpaloalto.com/manicures/
Cost of Pedicures: http://www.avalonpaloalto.com/pedicures/

Questions? Email Michelle (michwei@stanford.edu).

8. Food Truck Typhoon (Pt. 3)

When: Friday, Jun. 3, 11:30am
Where: Behind Y2E2
Signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M8L6CDL
Contact: Michelle Wei (michwei@stanford.edu)

Ever wanted to try the food trucks on campus? For free? Here's your last chance before the quarter ends! Come join us and your fellow graduates for lunch from Los Tolucas (http://www.yelp.com/biz/los-tolucas-sunnyvale) and/or We Sushi (http://www.wesushi.net/) on Friday, June 3rd. We will be meeting behind Y2E2 at 11:30AM. PLEASE BE ON TIME! As usual, GSPB will cover $15/person towards food; anything above $15 will need to be paid out of your own pocket in cash to me.

Please fill out the lottery signup below by 8 PM on Wednesday, June 1st if you are interested. Lottery winners will be notified by email.