GRAD ANNOUNCE, Summer Issue #1, 2015
GRAD ANNOUNCE, Summer Issue #1, 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
Enjoy summer!
Graduate Life Office (GLO)
Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE)
- Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (SGSI)
- VPGE Social Media Team
- Gateway for New Graduate Students
- Hume Center for Writing and Speaking Resources For Graduate Students
Graduate Student Council (GSC)
Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB)
Graduate Life Office Announcements:
Participate in Welcoming New Graduate Students! Volunteer during New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)
NGSO week will be from 9/13/15 - 9/19/15. We are looking for volunteer in a variety of programs. Meet great people, help new students, get a t-shirt... For information, please send an email to: graduatelifeoffice@stanford.edu.
VICE PROVOST FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION (VPGE) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Stanford Graduate Summer Institute (SGSI)
https://vpge.stanford.edu/interdisciplinary-learning/sgsi
Several SGSI courses are still open for application: leadership, ethics, digital publishing, designing your life, and the academic job search. Courses are free, not for credit, and run the week of Sept. 8, before Autumn quarter begins. Apply now for your best choice of courses!
2. Join the VPGE Social Media Team
https://vpge.stanford.edu/socialmediateam
Help VPGE get the word out about the latest events, news, and resources for members of the Stanford graduate education community. Apply by Friday, July 24.
3. Gateway for New Graduate Students
https://vpge.stanford.edu/gradgateway
Know any new graduate students coming to Stanford? If so, direct them to the Gateway for New Graduate Students, jam-packed with resources and information to help new students transition to and settle in at Stanford.
4. Hume Center for Writing and Speaking Resources For Graduate Students
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!
- Summer Tutoring Hours: June 23 – Aug. 27: Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 10 AM – 4 PM.
Dissertation Boot Camp
Boot Camp offers graduate students a focused two-week opportunity to make serious progress on their dissertation or other writing project.
- Boot Camp 9 “Classic”: Mon., Aug. 10 – Fri., Aug. 21, 9 AM – 1 PM
- Registration begins: Mon., July 27, 10 AM in person in Hume
Writing and Oral Communication Workshops
Publishing Scientific Journal Articles (STEM)
- Tues., July 21, 5-7 PM
- Hume Center, Bldg. 250 #106
Effective Slide Design (All fields)
- Wed., July 29, 5-7 PM
- Hume Center, Bldg. 250 #106
Design and Pitch: Effective Scientific Research Posters and Poster Presentations (STEM)
- Tues., Aug. 4, 5-7 PM
- Hume Center, Bldg. 250 #106
Oral Communication workshops are also organized for individual departments and programs. Contact speakinghelp@stanford.edu.
Writing Group Consultations
Are you interested in starting a writing group? Or find yourself in a writing group that just isn’t as productive as it could be? Contact humecenter@stanford.edu to request a consultation to help your group meet its writing goals.
Oral Communication Courses
https://undergrad.stanford.edu/tutoring-support/hume-center/speaking
Graduate Student Council Announcements:
1. “The PhD Movie” Showing
In preparation for the release of its sequel, the GSC will be hosting a showing of the PhD Movie based on the famous comics. Come and reminiscence about grad student life while enjoying some free food. Brought to you by your friendly Graduate Student Council.
- When: Thursday, August 6th, 2015 at 7:00 pm
- Where: Havana Room at the GCC
2. GSC Summer Event
The Graduate Student Council presents: Dog Days of Summer
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of food, fun, and friends as we wrap up the Summer Quarter 2015.
We are currently locking down the date and details, but keep your eyes peeled for future announcements as August approaches!
Graduate Student Programming Board Announcements:
Grad Trivia Night
Trivia Grad Night is back for the summer. Second trivia night is on Thursday July 30 at 7pm! Seven rounds of questions, including the music round, with prizes for the winner of each round. Come early to get a drink on us! There will be a food special as well, usually $5 nachos and $5 burgers. Proof of age required for alcohol.
- Where: Havana Room in the GCC, 750 Escondido Rd
- When: Thurs July 30 and August 27
- Time: 7 pm–11 pm
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board