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Planning a Thesis Deposit for May Graduation? Save yourself the hassle of a last-minute deposit by submitting your electronic thesis or dissertation to the Graduate College for review by early April. Students planning to deposit theses or dissertations for May 2011 graduation should note the following deadlines. Because deposit deadlines are firm, students are strongly encouraged to submit the thesis or dissertation to the Graduate College at least one week before the deadline in order to allow sufficient time to make and re-submit all requested corrections. For May graduation, any corrections requested by the Graduate College and all required deposit materials must be submitted to the Thesis Office no later than 4:45 p.m. on the day of the deposit deadline. Note that electronic submission of a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation is required. More info
Deadline for May 2011 Degree List April 29 is the last day to be be added to the May 2011 degree list.
Students can add themselves using Web Self-Service. If you have trouble adding yourself to the list, contact your department to assist you. Please note that if you were on the degree list for a previous term, but did not complete your degree, you will need to add your name to the degree list again. Names are not automatically carried over from one term to the next. Academic Calendar
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Taking Charge: Time Management Tools for Successful Independent Scholarship The transition from coursework to independent research poses significant new challenges for many graduate students. Many students report some difficulties with planning, prioritizing and productivity as they begin to focus their work on research projects, qualifying exams and publications. This workshop focuses on the skills necessary to address the issues that can negatively affect independent scholarship, especially procrastination, as well as strategies for achieving a balance between work and personal life. Co-sponsored by the Graduate College and the Counseling Center. Registration required ____________________________________________
 Career Exploration Group Have your career goals changed? Are you not sure what to do next? During the series of four interactive sessions, you will assess your skills, interests and values, identify and research possible careers, and create a plan for your next steps in career exploration and the job search. You must be able to attend all four meetings on 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25. This group has limited space, so registration is required. For more information and to register. ____________________________________________
  UCSF Postdoc Bootcamp The University of California, San Francisco will host a Postdoc Bootcamp on June 13-14 for advanced Ph.D. students. Nominations must be made by a faculty member or by a graduate program director/coordinator by Monday, May 2. Most travel and accommodations are paid by UCSF if selected to attend. More info
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Workshop: Applying to Private Foundations The Applying to Private Foundations workshop will be held Tuesday, March 29 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the GSLIS auditorium, Room 126, 501 E. Daniel, Champaign. Topics include: identifying foundation prospects for your project; tips for preparing letters of inquiry and proposals; and avoiding common grant-seeking pitfalls. It is open to faculty members, development officers and graduate students. More details and to Register
Women’s Leadership Luncheon The Women’s Leadership Luncheon will be held Thursday, April 28, Illini Rooms A,B,C from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This free event is for students, staff and faculty, and will include roundtable discussions, a panel of campus women leaders, and a luncheon. This is a great opportunity to network with women, gain vital information for career development, and learn how to be successful in the workplace. Sponsored by Inclusive Illinois. Register online by April 22
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