Vice Provost for Graduate Education | April 2022 Newsletter |
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"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything" - William Shakespeare |
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I hope that you had a restful spring break last month. As we enter the home stretch for the Spring term, we have a number of events lined up in April. The Graduate Student Senate is organizing its Research Symposium on April 7 and will be presenting its Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards to a great slate of awardees on April 14. I hope to see you at one of these events or perhaps at this month's lunch with the VPGE, which is a great forum for me to engage with our graduate and professional students. I would also like to draw your attention to the Center for Diversity and Inclusion Fellows program application deadline of April 8 and hope to see robust participation in this program from our graduate and professional student body. My best wishes to all of you as you close out the semester.
Warm regards,
-Vijay Ramani, vice provost for graduate education
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Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Breakfast
Liberman Graduate Center
April 6 (9-11 a.m.)
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It's National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. Stop by the Liberman Center for coffee and pastries! |
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Graduate Student Senate
Research Symposium
Frick Forum
April 7 (3-5 p.m.)
The GSS is pleased to present the 27th annual Graduate Research Symposium (GRS). This symposium is run for and by WashU graduate students as a way to provide all graduate and professional students an on-campus opportunity to share their work and research.
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Lunch withe the VPGE (Virtual)
Hosted by the Liberman Graduate Center
April 19 (12 p.m.)
Please join Vice Provost Vijay Ramani for a virtual lunch and conversation about current graduate student issues. Registration is limited to 12 students, but this event will be offered monthly throughout the year.
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Meet the Industry - Science Communication Alumni Panel: Alums will share their insights on the transition from academia to communications careers. This is a great opportunity to learn about industry trends, desired skills, career paths, and tips for success in the application process. April 7 (2-3 p.m.) register on CAREERlink
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CDI Fellows Application Open: The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is seeking applicants from all backgrounds, schools, academic interests, and academic levels to establish a network of student ambassadors with the common goal of furthering equity, diversity, and inclusion across WashU. Five CDI Fellows will be selected in a competitive merit-based process. Priority will be given to innovative DEI projects that attempt to further DEI on campus. Applications due April 8. more information
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ThurtenE Carnival: The nation's oldest (116 years!) and largest student-run carnival is back on campus with exhilarating rides, delicious food and live performances. April 8-10. more information
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CDI Workshop: Join the Center for Diversity and Inclusion for "Professionalism, the Other "ism" Workshop." As part of the "Talk About It Tuesdays" Workshop Series, they will deconstruct the racial, gendered and social expectations around professionalism and discuss how students of color can navigate professional environments. April 12 (5 p.m.) - Register for in-person or virtual.
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GSS Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards: The Graduate Student Senate has announced the winners of this year’s Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards. Please feel free to attend the award ceremony on April 14 in the Women's Building. more information
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Center for the Humanities Graduate Student Fellowship: Graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences are invited to apply for a one-semester fellowship for the academic year 2022-23. The fellowship offers a workspace, the opportunity to workshop a portion of a dissertation (or job talk), and a $5,000 stipend. Eligible applicants must not be actively participating in a mentored teaching or mentored research experience during the semester in residence. Applications due April 15. more information
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Meet the Industry - Grant Writing and Fundraising Careers Alumni Panel: Alums who are communications professionals in grant writing and fundraising roles will share their insight into the transition from academic to communication careers in nonprofit, university, and private settings. Learn about industry trends, desired skills, career paths, and tips for success in the application process. April 21 (2-3 p.m.) register on CAREERlink
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TESOL Graduate Fellows Application Open: The English Language Program in University College is seeking 4th year or later doctoral applicants to receive training and experience in mentoring non-native speakers of English in their academic writing and speaking skills as well as to collaborate on development of high-quality co-curricular and curricular English language supports. Two fellows will be selected and priority will be given to students with experience working with multilingual students and scholars and experience guiding writing consultations or workshops. Applications due May 1. more information
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Summer Employment Opportunity for Graduate-Level Students: The College Prep Program is currently hiring Teagle Teaching Assistants to work in a three-week, one-credit course for credit in the humanities offered to rising-senior scholars (June 6-23). Citizenship and Freedom is an intensive summer humanities seminar that will guide students through a three-week study and discussion of classic texts in history, philosophy, religion, political thought and literature, among others, to examine one central question: how can authors of the past inform our understanding of liberty and self-governance today? More information and application
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Habif Health and Wellness Center Dissertation Support Group: Find extra support and helpful information in the dissertation writing process. Fridays 3-4:30 p.m. over zoom. Contact Karolyn Senter to learn more.
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The Center for Teaching and Learning: Take part in one of the many workshops offered to graduate students to build pedagogical and technical skills with WashU colleagues. more information
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Get Involved: To learn more about university-wide graduate students groups and their events, visit WUGO. Interested in starting a new graduate student group? Contact Rachel Pepe.
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Important Reminders
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Students Graduating in May: Please register here for Commencement and affinity ceremonies! Deadline to register for affinity ceremonies is April 8.
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Students Graduating in May: WashU will host an all-school Commencement Festival on Friday, May 20, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The celebration, including refreshments, games, photo opportunities, and live entertainment, will stretch from Mudd Field to Tisch Park. The Office of the Provost will host a special area for our Graduate and Professional Students during the Commencement Festival. You can find us at Beaumont Pavilion (the outdoor stage, just west of North Brookings) during the Festival. We have special gifts for graduate and professional students who are celebrating graduation, so be sure to stop by!
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Filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student: The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) has prepared helpful information for filing taxes.
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