GradNews

Congratulations, Graduates!

You've made it, December 2022 grads!  In just a few days you can take a deep breath and enjoy your well deserved graduate degree. We are honored that you chose to learn with us and appreciate all the contributions you have made to our community.  We hope that you have enjoyed your experiences at SIUE and look forward to hearing about your future endeavors.  

For the latest information on the commencement celebrations taking place, please visit the SIUE Commencement website.

You are now officially a part of the SIUE Alumni Association!  To learn more about your alumni benefits, visit their website.

Mark your Calendars: Graduate School Research Symposium on April 4th!

The annual Graduate School Research Symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. Graduate students of all disciplines are invited to present their research or creative activity! Student presentations will take place in-person at the Morris University Center Goshen Lounge from 11:30am-1:30pm.

For more information on the presentation opportunity and to register to present your research, visit the Symposium Student Presentations website. 

Make the most of your summer!

SIUE offers more than 800 summer classes, including online and on-campus options. Many classes meet for five weeks or less. Lighten your class load for fall, stay within your course sequence and benefit from smaller class sizes.

Start planning your summer now. Summer session registration opens March 27.

 Find more information visit siue.edu/summer or contact the Service Center at 618-650-2080, servicecenter@siue.edu, or in Rendleman Hall Room 1309.

Counseling Services

SIUE's Counseling Services offers short-term assistance for students with personal, developmental, and academic concerns.  The Counseling Center provides extensive resources to students, including individual counseling, group counseling, access to TAO (an online mental health course), referrals to community providers, and more.

Graduate students are encouraged to utilize these resources - your mental health deserves attention & care!

Textbook Rental

As you plan for your spring courses, remember that as a graduate student, you may participate in the Textbook Rental program through Textbook Services. The rental is covered by your student fees, so there is no need to purchase any textbooks available through the rental program.

Travel/Presentation Grants for Graduate Students

The Graduate School awards travel/presentation 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 $750 of funding from the Graduate School. If you are presenting at a virtual conference and your only cost is registration fees, you are still eligible to apply! 

Check out the Travel Grant website for full details!

Become a More Effective Mentee

An effective mentoring relationship with several mentors while in graduate school can drastically improve your graduate school experience and your long-term success. How can you ensure you are doing your part to build successful mentoring relationships? Read this brief article on 10 Quick Ideas for Becoming a More Effective Mentee.

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Connecting with Campus Events

Did you know you can easily see what events are happening on campus at any time with the ability to search by date range, type of event, and even if free food is being provided? Access the "Events" tab on SIUE's Get Involved website and find the events that match your interests!

Meet Megan McCart, MSW student

As she completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, Megan McCart decided to pursue her master's degree in social work from SIUE due to its outstanding reputation. Now, as both a MSW student and a graduate assistant for the Social Work Department, Megan is making her mark and contributing to the success of the program.

Megan's primary responsibilities in her GA position and practicum placement have involved enhancements to the undergraduate practicum experience, program evaluation, and student orientation. She has received high praise from the Department of Social Work Chairperson, Dr. Kimberly Carter, on her leadership skills, innovative thinking, dependability, and the initiative she consistently demonstrates in her work. As Megan created training modules for undergraduate practicum students, she independently observed the need for content on professionalism and social media. She created a module around this topic and it has received rave reviews from participants. She has also assisted in the development of important policy work in the department around field practicum entry which aligns with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

As Megan anticipates graduation from the MSW program in spring 2023, she plans to pursue licensure to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and ultimately work in either private practice or an inpatient facility with either teenagers or veterans.

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