GradConnect: NIU Graduate Student Announcements
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The Graduate School welcomes you to the Fall 2024 semester! We are here to assist you in your educational journey, enrich your academic year with engagement events, and provide professional development and academic resources you need to be successful this academic year.
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FALL 2024 GRADUATE SCHOOL
EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
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Graduate Student
Welcome Events
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Graduate and International Student Resource Fair
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Aug. 20, 2024, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holmes Student Center, Regency Room
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Start your journey as a graduate Huskie on the right foot! Attend the Resource Fair to learn about all that NIU has to offer. Connect with graduate student organizations, campus groups, and local community organizations that help support your success and enhance your student life at NIU.
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Graduate and International Student Welcome Back Social
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Sept. 6, 2024, 3 to 6 p.m.
Holmes Student Center, Huskie Den
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Graduate and International students, please join us for our Welcome Back Social at the Huskie Den! We will have food, drinks, bowling and billiards. This event will serve as a fun way to meet fellow students and staff members. Welcome program at 3:15 p.m. Bowling and billiards from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is FREE.
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Student Success Workshops
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Attend presentations designed to support your academic progress and help you reach your goals.
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- Sept. 10 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Understanding Thesis and Dissertation Forms and Deadlines
Virtual Register here
- Sept. 14 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation
Virtual Register here
- Oct. 1 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Formatting Your Thesis or Dissertation (repeat)
Virtual Register here
- Oct. 3 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.: Thesis and Dissertation Submission Process (ProQuest)
Virtual Register here
- Oct. 3 from 5 to 5:30 p.m.: Dissertation of Practice Submission Process (Huskie Commons)
Virtual Register here
- Oct. 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m.: Financial Literacy for Graduate Students
Virtual Register here
- Nov. 2 from noon to 1:30 p.m.: Assembling a Dissertation Committee
Virtual Register here
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Career Preparation Events
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- Sept. 9-12: How to go Into a Career Fair with Confidence
- Oct. 9: What Employers Value about Your Degree
- Oct. 23: Submitting Resumes online but not hearing back? Here’s Why
- Nov. 20: How to unlock the hidden job market
- Dec. 11: Networking but not landing Interviews? Common mistakes and what to do instead
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Responsible Conduct of Research Series
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- Sept. 9: Social Responsibility and Predatory Publishing
- Sept. 11: Peer Review
- Sept. 18: Collaborative Research
- Sept. 26: Safe and Inclusive Research Environments
- Oct. 2: Human Subject Research
- Oct. 10: Conflicts of Interest
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RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
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Founders Memorial Library
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New to NIU or need a refresher? Join us for a quick, engaging tour of the Founders Memorial Library! You'll learn about the wide array of resources, services and spaces available to help you succeed in your studies.
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- Explore Our Spaces: From cozy study nooks to bustling collaborative areas, find the perfect spot that suits your study style.
- Meet and Greet: Get to know our friendly library faculty and staff, and discover how they can assist you with research, borrowing materials, and more.
- Resource Highlights: Learn about key resources, including books, databases, and technology tools to support your academic journey.
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make new friends, gain valuable knowledge and feel at home in your library. No registration is required. Meet on the first floor in front of Jonás, the orange whale. See you there!
Multiple dates:
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- Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
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NIU Career Services has several resources that can help graduate students reach their goals: individual counseling; mock interviews; job search strategies; career fairs for internships and jobs; and more. Please visit here for more information!
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University Writing Center
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Free in-person and online tutoring is available to NIU graduate students at the University Writing Center (UWC). Work on writing from course assignments all the way through theses and dissertations, discuss strategies for writing different types of documents like literature reviews, and review professional writing like email or LinkedIn. Availability is subject to staffing and demand, so schedule your visits today!
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Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
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Teaching Assistant Institute
Live sessions on Aug. 19, 20, and 22
All live sessions are from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
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The Teaching Assistant Institute features a mix of live online discussions and pre-recorded videos as well as asynchronous activities to promote connection and community. While most of the institute will be the same for everyone, you will also be able to choose from a selection of elective activities based on your experience and role. For more information, click here!
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GRADUATE HUSKIE SPOTLIGHT
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Kendall Hampton
Master of Public Administration (MPA) student
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I'm pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree with an emphasis on nonprofit management. I've always been passionate about serving my community, and this degree path allows me to do so in a meaningful and sustainable way.
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