Exhibition features South African artist Naomi van Niekerk
The 2023 Annual Student Exhibition, juried by Naomi van Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition.
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WMU Research and Creative Activities Poster Presentation Day
All are welcome to attend the sixteenth annual Research and Creative Activities Poster and Performance Day event on April 13 at 9 a.m. to learn about the scholarly work WMU graduate students are conducting. Learn more at wmich.edu/grad/research-performance.
Department-Level Graduate Teaching Effectiveness (GTE) & Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Awards (GRCS)
Information on how to notify the Graduate College of your department graduate student winners for the Graduate Teaching Effectiveness (GTE) and Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Awards (GRCS) was emailed last week to all graduate directors and chairs. The deadline to select your winners and report to us is Friday, Jan. 27. For more information, please contact diana.hearit@wmich.edu.
As a reminder, only those individuals chosen by a department as a current or previous winner of the Teaching Effectiveness or Graduate Research and Creative Scholar award can be nominated for consideration in the All-University Awards.
All-University Graduate Teaching Effectiveness (GTE) & Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Awards (GRCS)
Graduate directors and chairs were emailed details on how to nominate a graduate student for consideration for an All-University Award. The winners of the All-University awards will be selected by the Graduate Studies Council of the Faculty Senate. The deadline for the All-University nominations is Monday, Feb. 20. Log into the nomination application in InfoReady.
Apply for the Graduate Student Ambassador program
The Graduate Student Ambassador Program is conducting an open call for new members who are interested in promoting graduate education, gaining leadership skills, and helping current and future graduate students in the 2023-2024 academic year! Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Click here to learn more.
Fall 2022 Graduate Student Research and Travel Awardees Announced
The Graduate College has awarded 29 travel grants and 15 research grants to students who applied in the fall 2022 award cycle. Click here to view the list of recipients.
Spring 2023 Graduate Writing Circles
The Graduate Writing Circle provides community, accountability, and a dedicated time for all graduate students to gather with peers to work independently either in-person or virtually. Students have shared that co-working has helped to increase their motivation, set S.M.A.R.T. goals, and reduce a sense of isolation. Join in-person or virtually!
Dissertation Bootcamp
Dissertation Bootcamp is an online resource for graduate students beginning to plan and conceptualize their thesis or dissertation or actively working on their thesis or dissertation after reaching candidacy. You are welcome to browse through the various sections for resources and information. This is not intended to replace in-person programs but serves to enhance your dissertation writing. Sign-up to participate here.
Waldo Library's Graduate Student Commons
Seeking a study or group meeting space? Waldo Library's Graduate Student Commons has you covered! This space was designed for graduate students and offers comfortable seating, large tables, study rooms, adjustable-height computer stations, and more. Swipe your Bronco Card at the entrance to access this exclusive space.
The 2023 Annual Student Exhibition, juried by Naomi van Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition.
The 2023 Annual Student Exhibition, juried by Naomi van Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition.
Join us for a Climate Café in Waldo Library! Climate Cafés are welcoming spaces with facilitators where people who are concerned about the climate crisis meet to share their thoughts and feelings about climate-related issues. Register now.
The 2023 Annual Student Exhibition, juried by Naomi van Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition.
This workshop addresses the use of laws, codes of ethics and ethical decision-making models to address ethical issues, resolve ethical dilemmas and prevent ethical violations.