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Feeling overwhelmed by dissertation writing and deadlines? Join us to learn mindful strategies that can help reduce stress, improve focus, and boost your productivity. This series, led by Donna Strickland, LPC, will provide tools to help you manage your workload with greater ease. Sessions will take place every other Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm in the Grad Hub (111F Townsend Hall) on the following dates: Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 20, and Dec 4. Register via MU Engage: https://engage.missouri.edu/feeds?type=club&type_id=36456&tab=events

Check out this new opportunity offered by MU Graduate Professional Council - GPC!

The GPC SkillXchange series is designed to empower graduate students through hands-on workshops and peer collaboration. In the first session, R for Statistical Computing, participants will explore key aspects of R, including IDEs, object structures, data import techniques, and exploratory data analysis. You’ll also learn how to visualize data and apply linear models using R.

Whether you're new to R or looking to enhance your skills, this interactive session will provide practical tools and peer support to advance your data analysis expertise. This event is supported by the Graduate School and organized in collaboration with the Center for Applied Statistics and Data Analysis (CASDA). Lunch will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring their laptops for an immersive learning experience.

Register for the session at: https://cglink.me/2ny/r430467

GradNet Connections: Support for Graduate Students

Join us for our first session dedicate to students of color!

Looking for a "safety net" for support and connection? Join a GradNet Connections session! These peer-led support spaces, facilitated by graduate student clinicians, provide a welcoming environment where graduate students can explore mental health topics and build community. Each session offers a safe space for students of various identities to engage in meaningful discussions about mental health, wellness, and more. Lunch will be provided—come for the food, stay for the conversation!

🚀 Check out our September GradEssentials calendar! 🎓

From career workshops to wellness sessions, these events offer a holistic approach to professional development. Coordinated by the Graduate School and campus partners, there’s something for everyone!

📅 See the full calendar and register today!

https://gradschool.missouri.edu/workshops-events/

Hey, Graduate Students! Looking for part-time work?

Don't miss the Campus Part-Time Job Fair tomorrow (Thursday, September 5th) from 12 PM to 3 PM at Lowry Mall! Stop by any time. Find more detials, and feel free to register here: https://cglink.me/2ny/r425936

🌟 Need help preparing? Our Graduate Career Coaches are here to assist you. Book an appointment through MU Connect or email them at [email protected].

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Congratulations to MU doctoral student Lisa Krantz and her team for being awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for their series of stories in The Washington Post!

MU doctoral student wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize alongside reporting team Lisa Krantz and her colleagues won for their series of stories on mass shootings and AR-15 semi-automatic rifles.

Please join us in congratulating our Spring 2024 Doctoral Commencement Marshal, PhD Candidate Matthew Ogan.

Matthew was nominated for this honor by Dr. Kale Monk.

Please join us in congratulating our Spring 2024 Master's Commencement Marshal, MS Candidate Mitesh Rajpurohit.

Mitesh was nominated for this honor by Pooja Sigdel and Mary Dickson-Amagada.

Master’s and Ed Specialist students: Are you graduating this May? If so, please take 5 to 10 minutes to complete the Graduate Career Outcomes Survey. Your participation will help us better understand the diverse career pathways of graduate students at Mizzou. Get started! bit.ly/mugradcos24

ShowMe Research Week was a great success! This year, over 140 graduate students and postdocs showcased their research. Please find below the list of winners for the forum presentations in each category. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

From our friends at the Wellness Resource Center

Celebrate your Wins!

It’s easy to “wait” on feeling pride, joy, or celebration until we feel like we’ve earned it. But, studies have shown that the more we bring joy and appreciation into our lives every day the easier it is to keep motivation when things get tough.

Join Nurturing My Wellness in the Wellness Resource Center to celebrate ALL you have done this semester and year - whether that’s attending to your mental health, fostering community, or focusing on your goals. They'll have activities, conversation, and FREE Chipotle for the first attendees!

Thursday, April 18th 12-2pm Wellness Resource Center

Celebrate your Wins with Nurturing My Wellness - Student Health & Well-being Take a minute to celebrate all you've done this year and remind yourself to make it to the end. We'll have activities, giveaways, anddd... FREE CHIPOTLE until we run out!

The Graduate Professional Council, Graduate School, International Programs, and Student Health Center invite you to a Graduate and Professional Student Health Forum.

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Lecture Room One – Arts and Science Building

Get answers from professionals on how to navigate the healthcare system and health insurance.

Register now on Engage: https://cglink.me/2ny/r424557
Zoom option available.

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation week! We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of from our community. Take a moment to explore some of the heartfelt messages we received below!

The First Annual Mid-Missouri African Gala is here!

Hosted by the MU African Interdisciplinary Studies Hub, this gala is part of an initiative to promote the study and understanding of Africa at the University of Missouri-Columbia. This year's theme focuses on training and medical research, specifically supporting The Global Health Initiative: International Research Elective, an 8-week research training program for African medical students.

The 2024 gala will be held Saturday, April 13 at Reynolds Alumni Center. It will be a red-carpet event with live music, dance, and dinner. Visit the Mid-Missouri African Gala website for additional details and to RSVP by April 7.

Mid-Missouri African Gala 2024 April 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - Reynolds Alumni Center - 700 Conley Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Join us on Friday, April 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 for a series of workshops hosted by our graduate career coaches aimed at boosting your career success. Snacks will be provided! Register for sessions individually or both here: https://cglink.me/2ny/r424534.

Free Donuts!

Join us on the Jesse Hall 2nd Floor Rotunda from 9 to 10 am on Wednesday, April 3. Say hello to the Graduate School Deans, mingle with fellow graduate students and postdocs, and enjoy a treat (including coffee)! No registration necessary.

Attention!

The International Teaching Assistant Program (ITAP) is currently looking for a part-time English Language Assessment Grader.

If you or someone you know is interested, please check out the details below. Candidates do NOT need to be internal to Mizzou.

Application open until April 5.

For more information please contact Rachel Long: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/staff/rachel-long/

Are you a Spring 2024 graduate who has already secured employment post-graduation?

We are looking for graduate students going into jobs within academia and beyond to share their experiences with their peers. Share insights about finding the right job, how to secure it, and what comes next. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form at the link below by Friday, March 22. Selected participants will receive a $50 honorarium for their efforts.

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No plans for Pi Day? Science on Wheels has you covered!

Science on Wheels is hosting Science on Tap this Thursday 3/14, 6pm at ITAP.

The Office for Financial Success, in collaboration with the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, is hosting “How to Money: Healthy Eating on a Budget” this Friday (3/15) from 12:00-12:50. More information below:

Upcoming Event:

Grants 201-Writing, Formatting, and Submitting your Grant

Grants 201 will feature a deep dive into grant writing strategies. Topics include how grant writing differs from other forms of academic and professional writing, how to brainstorm and plan your grant writing process, and reverse outlining your first draft from the reviewer's point of view.

Grants 201 (in-person)
Friday, March 15
1:00 pm to 2:45 pm
111F Townsend (Grad Hub)
Register here: https://cglink.me/2ny/r424061 (use QR code instead of link)

Grants 201 (online)
Friday, March 15
1:00 pm to 2:45 pm
111F Townsend (Grad Hub)
Register here: https://cglink.me/2ny/r424053 (use QR code instead of link)

Calling all master's and PhD students:

Don't miss out on the Virtual Career Expo! More info below. Registration open @ www.careereco.com/events/gcc

Tomorrow (March 6) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Dr. Bethany Stone in the Teaching for Learning Center, Tomorrow, February 23 @ 12:30 for Masterful Lectures: Key Strategies for Graduate Students.

More info and registration: https://tlcmu.libcal.com/event/12094730

Elevate Your Academic Experience with Upcoming Grad School Events

For more information visit: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/events/month/

Introducing our ‘Graduate Student of the Week’ series—an exclusive opportunity to get up-close and personal with our diverse community of graduate and professional students. Join us in celebrating these individuals, each with their own unique stories and experiences, at Mizzou.

To nominate or self-nominate, please use this link: https://cglink.me/2ny/s1668.

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Today (January 26) is the last day to sign up for a Spring 2024 GradsWrite Writing Group!

GradsWrite Groups provide a shared space to help graduate students accomplish their writing goals in a supportive setting. Groups meet weekly (in person or on Zoom) for 50-minute sessions over 12 weeks during the semester starting January 29.

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