Announcements

Location change for Preparing for Faculty Job Application Series Workshop for Sept. 24 and after

Submitted on September 23, 2019

Due to overwhelming interest in the workshops, the Preparing for Faculty Job Applications Series is moving to larger venues.

On September 24, the workshop will be in the Sabino Room of the Student Union Memorial Center (1303 E University Blvd.).

On October 1, 8, and 15, the workshops will be in the Kiewit Auditorium of the Arizona Cancer Center.

The Graduate Center, OIA, GPSC, Think Tank, and Postdoctoral Affairs look forward to having everyone attend.

Fall 2019 ABD to PhD Dissertation Writing Workshop available online and in person

Submitted on September 18, 2019

Looking for support with your disseration writing? The ABD to PhD writing workshops are focused on just that! This series is offered in Fall and Spring semesters and will cover a variety of topics useful to the new dissertating student and to the dissertating student well on their way. Check out the schedule below for more information. The series is sponsored by the Graduate Center, the Graduate and Professional Student Council, Think Tank and Writing Skills Improvement Program.

Fall 2019 Preparing for Faculty Job Applications Series underway - Sept. 10 through Oct. 15

Submitted on September 18, 2019

Interested in a faculty position? The Preparing for Faculty Job Application Series is worth checking out. Most of the sessions are in person, but materials will be made available online after the conclusion of the series.

Update, 9/23/2019: The session on Sept. 24 will take place in the Student Union's Sabino Room. The sessions from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15 will take place in the Kiewit Auditorium of the Arizona Cancer Center located at 1515 N Campbell Avenue.

Full Schedule with descriptions:

Writing Efficiency Sessions pilot program to help students and postdocs get writing done

Submitted on September 18, 2019

Need help just getting writing done or want to develop habits for being a productive writer? The Writing Efficiency Sessions pilot program is for you. This program provides a structured, yet laid back group writing environment where you can focus on getting writing done and doing so alongside other focused writers. Each session will feature writing sprints, a short discussion, unstructured writing time, and access to a writing consultant. Come for all or part of a session.

Start Smart Salary and Negotiation Workshops this Sept. 27 and Oct. 4

Submitted on September 18, 2019

The Graduate Center and the local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) are hosting job and salary negotiation workshops in September and October. Read on for more information.

Are you graduating soon? Want to maximize your starting salary?

Invest in your future, attend informative Start Smart sessions:  

 

Understand the Gender Pay Gap and Establish Your Salary Goals

Friday, September 27, 2019

ENR2, Room S215, University of Arizona & Online via Zoom

Noon to 1:30 PM

Feb. 13 and 25: Career Forward Series ‘Writing and Reviewing Resumes for Careers Outside of Academia’

Submitted on February 6, 2019
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The Graduate Center, Postdoctoral Affairs, and UA Research, Discovery, and Innovation are hosting the Spring 2019 Career Forward Series. The topic is on ‘Writing and Reviewing Resumes for Careers Outside of Academia’ and will focus on the needs of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

The sessions are FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please read for more details on each session.

Series Schedule and Session Information

Presentation: Writing Resumes

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