GradNews

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 in the Lovejoy Library 3^rd floor conference room.  Commitment to entire event required, lunch is provided. Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

Managing Anxiety - Student Academic Success Session
Offered as a part of the Student Academic Success series, this session on managing anxiety will be offered by Counseling Services on Monday, Nov. 4th at 5:00pm in the MUC, Mississippi/Illinois Room.

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert
Hosted by the Career Development Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2:00-3:00pm
MUC, Mississippi/Illinois Room

Go Exploring - 57 Things to do at SIUE
Make your own adventure and cross some of the 57 Things to do at SIUE off of your list!

If you are searching for a GA position, and have already spoken to your academic department about possible openings, visit the Graduate Assistantship Posting website to view current openings that may be a fit for you.  Each posting will include a job description as well as how to apply. 

Research & Creative Activities

Be inspired by the incredible research and scholarly activities happening at SIUE by both faculty and students chronicled in the most recent edition of the Research & Creative Activities magazine published online.  From sculpture and science to economics and engineering, take a moment to read about the high-caliber scholarship happening all around you at SIUE!

Preparing for a Job Search

Whether you'll be launching a job search in the near or distant future, you want to be strategic in your approach.  Searching for a new position is a signficant investment of time, energy, and resources.  Here are some tips to be sure your search efforts are both efficient and effective!

• Use the Career Development Center! They offer services including online job postings for students, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and more to provide you with individualized support during the job search process.
• Cover the basics before you get started by taking 2 minutes to read "Top Strategies for a Successful Job Search."
• Did you go straight through to graduate school after undergrad?  Read How to Land your First "Real" Job after Graduate School.
• Ready for career advancement after completing your graduate degree?  Take a look at the "10 Tips on Effectively Looking for a Job While Still Employed."
• Develop and continually update your LinkedIn profile.
• Use your SIUE network!  Talk to your faculty, GA supervisors, and others you've developed relationships with on campus about your career interests and ask for their advice on next steps.

Community Engagement
SIUE Community Engagement provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to contribute to the community.  Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and within the University community.  Visit the Community Engagement website to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities that exist, including Alliance of Students Against Poverty, alternative spring break trips, blood drives, Campus Kitchen, voter registration, and more!

Academic & Professional Organizations at SIUE
Opportunities abound for you to engage in your discipline beyond your coursework at SIUE.  From Anthropology to Engineering, organizations centered around academic programs and career interests span across just about every discipline you can imagine.  Speak with your faculty about which organizations exist in your particular area of interest and check out the Get Involved at SIUE website!  Join an organization that aligns with your field, take on a leadership role, gain experience, learn from others, and build your resume! 

Meet Konstantina Stavroulaki, student in Pharmaceutical Sciences

When most people imagine what it would be like to be a student taking a course in Immunology, working in teams using gaming software to learn the material is probably not what comes to mind.  However, that is precisely how Konstantina Stavroulaki structured the Immunology courses where she assisted as Teaching Assistant.  Her innovative use of gaming software to teach complex concepts is part of what led Konstantina to be named as SIUE's 2019 Outstanding Teaching Assistant at the master's level by the Graduate School. 

After completing her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Lindenwood University St. Chalres, Konstantina worked full-time as a quality control laboratory analyst and as a lead Hospitalist scribe and trainer.  In 2018, she began her graduate studies at SIUE in the master's program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and has excelled not only as a Teaching Assistant, but also as a student and researcher.  Her research has been focused on the identification of prevalent waterborne pathogens in water samples collected from varying municipal systems located in the Missouri/Illinois region, as well as Costa Rica and Guatemala.  

Following the completion of her master's degree this year, Konstantina plans to attend medicial school.   

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