GradNews

Grad Student Writing Labs - New Resource for Graduate Students! 

Grad Student Writing Labs provide graduate students with a quiet space to devote to writing time and productivity.  The Writing Labs are open sessions where students may attend as they are able, and no registration is required.  During the Writing Labs, a Peer Writing Consultant will be available to provide brief writing consultations on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monday, October 7:  4pm-8pm @MUC International Room
Saturday, October 19:  9am-1pm @Student Success Center, Room 1201
Monday, November 4:  4pm-8pm @MUC International Room
Saturday, November 16:  9am-1pm @Student Success Center, Room 1201

Graduate Student Writing Boot Camp

Ready to commit to making significant progress on your final paper or thesis?  Take advantage of no classes being held the week of Thanksgiving and sign up for the Writing Boot Camp happening on Monday & Tuesday of that week!

November 25th & 26th, 9:00am-3:00pm each day
(commitment to entire event required)
Lovejoy Library 3rd floor Conference Room
-Lunch & snacks provided
-Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

Fall Career Fair
Wednesday, October 2  (College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business)
Thursday, October 3  (School of Engineering and IT Career Fair)
Meridian Ballroom, 10am-2pm
Professional attire required! Bring copies of your resume! Stop in for LinkedIn headshots from 12:30-1:30pm!
View more info on the Career Fair website.

Counseling Services

SIUE's Counseling Services offers short-term assistance for ALL students with personal, developmental, and academic concerns.  Counseling Services is located in the Student Success Center.  Services include individual and group counseling, psychological assessments, outreach and prevention education, and social services.  To make an appointment, call 618-650-2842.

Get to Know Lovejoy Library

Did you know you can check out a GoPro camera or a laptop from the Library?  Reserve a group study space?  Store your published research in an institutional repository?  Receive research support from a library specialist in your field?  Request interlibrary loan materials electronically?
As a graduate student, it will likely be critical to your academic success to famialirize yourself with the many services that Lovejoy Library provides to the SIUE community.  Whether you are physically on campus to access services or taking courses online and accessing them from home, you can receive support and answers to your questions about how the Library can serve you from an actual human via text, phone, or in person!

Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS)
Are you a master's level student seeking funding to support your research endeavors?  The fall application period for RGGS is NOW OPEN, and the deadline to submit a proposal is November 1st.  Students may request up to $500 in funding, and must meet all eligiblility and proposal requirements.  Read all of the details about how to apply on the RGGS website.

Thesis Deadlines Approaching for Fall 2019 Graduation
Graduating in December and working on your thesis?  Be sure you're aware of the fall 2019 thesis deadlines and responding quickly to any revision requirements you receive from your thesis reviewer or committee members.  The first draft must be fully submitted in ProQuest by 12/2/19, but earlier submissions are strongly encouraged to facilitate timely completion of all revisions by the final submission deadline of 1/16/20.  

Travel Grants for Graduate Students
The Graduate School awards travel grants to graduate students who are presenting a paper at a significant professional conferences or participating in a juried exhibit or performance.  Students who meet all eligibility requirements may receive up to $600 of funding from the Graduate School.  Check the Travel Grant website for all of the details and requirements well in advance of your travel plans!

Developing your Writing Skills

Chances are, you're already doing a significant amount of writing in your graduate program, so it may seem unnecessary to strengthen and showcase your writing abilities beyond the classroom.  However, whether you're intending to pursue a career within or outside of academia, writing skill development is critical.   

How to Get Better Writing Feedback and Make Better Use of It  Grow as a writer by becoming better at asking for feedback and learning how to interpret it.

The Writing Date  Where you write and how you structure your commitment to doing it can make a world of difference.  Need to start setting a "Writing Date" with yourself?  Consider utilizing the new Grad Student Writing Labs or Writing Boot Camp being offered by the Graduate School!

Grant Writing Tips for Graduate Students  Whether you are working in cooperation with faculty on a grant proprosal, or spearheading one yourself, take 5 minutes to read this article to set yourself up for success.

Student Government is Looking for GRAD STUDENTS!
Student Government has open opportunities for any graduate student looking to get a little bit more involved! The following committees have positions available: 

• Textbook Services Committee - meets once or twice a semester (times are TBD)
• Parking and Traffic Committee - meets the second Friday of the month at 10 AM
• University Center Board Committee - meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 AM (breakfast is served)

If you are interested or available, please submit a Committee Member Application through the link below or reach out to Isabella Gruse at igruse@siue.edu. We would love to have you and hear your voice in these committees!  Link to apply: https://getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/276869

Meet Taylor Bosch, graduate student in Accounting

Taylor made her way to SIUE from her hometown of Tuscola, Illinois, to pursue her undergraduate degree in Accountancy.  During her time as an undergrad she was highly involved in student organizations as VP of Finance for Alpha Sigma Tau, Treasurer for Beta Alpha Psi, and serving on a variety of University committees.  After completing her bachelor's degree in December of 2018, she went immediately on to begin the Master of Science in Accountancy program. 

As a graduate student, Taylor has immersed herself in work experiences that have propelled her career development at rapid speed.  Last spring she secured an internship with BKD CPAs & Advisors, and she then moved on to complete an internship with Deloitte this past summer. Her internship with Deloitte led to an Auditor position, which she has accepted.  As she works to complete her master's degree, Taylor is serving as a Graduate Assistant in the Accounting department, and is on track to graduate in May.  She plans to sit for the CPA exam before beginning her position with Deloitte in the fall. 

Know a deserving student or alum that we should highlight in Cougar Pride?  Contact us at graduateschool@siue.edu to let us know!