GradLinks 090709
GradLinks:
Announcements for the week of September 07, 2009
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1. DENTAL AND VISON INSURANCE ENROLLMENT PERIOD
2. SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
3. GRAD STUDENT RESOURCE FAIR 2009
4. CAREER SERVICES DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS
5. THE PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP WORKSHOP
6. GRADUATE COLLEGE THESIS OFFICE WALK-IN HOURS
7. PLANNING FOR A DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION?
8. EARN AN MBA WHILE PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE
9. PLANNING FOR A DECEMBER 2009 GRADUATION?
10. VOLUNTEER FAIR
11. WRITE A WINNING PERSONAL STATEMENT
12. INTERNATIONAL TABLE TALK SERIES: ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT
13. TOWN HALL DISCUSSION FO R GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
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Dental and Vision Insurance Enrollment Period
Students without waiver-generating appointments may
voluntarily enroll in dental and/or vision insurance plans by
paying the annual premiums. (Students with waiver-generating
appointments will be automatically enrolled.) Graduate students
may also purchase coverage for dependents.
Students wishing to purchase coverage for themselves or
dependents must do so during the enrollment period:
September 1 - September 30, 2009
For information about the plans, including how to enroll and
how to enroll dependents:
www.grad.uiuc.edu/current/health.htm
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Seeking Nominations for International Achievement Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 International
Achievement Awards. The awards recognize five categories of
exceptional international achievement: alumni, distinguished
faculty member, young humanitarian, and graduate and
undergraduate student.
Deadline for nomination submission: September 30
See award criteria at: http://ilint.illinois.edu/awards
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Grad Student Resource Fair 2009
Thursday, September 17, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Illini Union, Rooms A, B & C
It’s your one-stop for a wide range of information and resources about
the Urbana campus and the surrounding Champaign-Urbana community.
Open to all new and continuing graduate/professional students and
their families. Partners, spouses, and children are welcome.
For more information, including a list of participating organizations:
www.illinois.edu/goto/gradresourcefair2009
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Career Services Drop-In Advising Hours
Tuesdays: 1:00-4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00-11:45 AM
204 Coble Hall
Developing your CV or resume? Preparing for an interview?
The Graduate College Career Services Office is here to help.
In addition to weekly drop-in advising hours, the Career Services
Office has many online resources for your job search.
URL: www.grad.illinois.edu/careerservices/
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The Presidential Management Fellowship Workshop
Thursday, September 10, 1:00-2:30 PM, 407 Illini Union
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program can be a
prestigious entry point for an exciting career in the U.S. government.
After an overview of the program, PMF fellow Chris Wood will answer
questions about the program and application process. October 15, 2009
is the application deadline for students graduating with advanced
degrees (masters, law or doctorate) between September 2009 and
August 2010. Please note the PMFs must possess United States
citizenship by the conclusion of the two-year fellowship.
For more information about the PMF, visit www.pmf.opm.gov
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Graduate College Thesis Office Walk-In Hours
9:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–4:45 PM, Sept. 21 – Oct. 2
To accommodate the increase in graduate students depositing
theses and dissertations for October graduation, the Graduate
College Thesis Office will temporarily offer additional walk-in hours.
Morning walk-in hours will be in effect Monday, September 21,
through Friday, October 2, the deposit deadline for doctoral students.
Beginning October 5, the Thesis Office will offer walk-in hours
from 1:00 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. There will be
no walk-in hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.
URL: www.grad.illinois.edu/thesis
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Earn an MBA while Pursuing a Graduate Degree
If you are interested in obtaining an MBA while you are pursuing
a graduate (master’s or PhD) degree in another department, you
may be able to do so. To learn more, plan to attend an information
session on Thursday, September 17, at 5:00 p.m. The information
session will be held in the Business Instructional Facility in room 3007
(located at the corner of Sixth Street and Gregory Drive).
Register for the information session at:
Illinois.edu/goto/jtdegree
Walk-ins are welcome.
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Planning for a December 2009 Graduation?
Deadlines for December 2009 and beyond are listed on the
Graduate College’s academic calendar at
www.grad.illinois.edu/calendar.htm
Important dates include:
Nov. 13: Last day to take final exam (defense) for December doctoral degree
Dec. 4: Last day to deposit December doctoral dissertations
Dec. 11: Last day to deposit December master’s theses
Revised Graduate College thesis requirements will be available
to students on October 5 at www.grad.illinois.edu/thesis/.
Students interested in electronically depositing a master’s thesis
or doctoral dissertation for December 2009 graduation should
watch for further details in a future edition of GradLinks.
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Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, September 8, 10:00AM to 2:00 PM, Illini Union, Rooms A, B & C
Meet with local agencies and registered student organizations
to find out about current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Explore and develop relationships within your local community
through volunteerism!
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Write a Winning Personal Statement
The Writers Workshop is offering brief personal statement
workshops this semester for students who are writing personal
statements or any other type of application essay. Call 333-8796
to a reserve a spot at one of these times:
Tuesday, September 22, 4:00 pm
Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 24, 4:00 pm
Sessions will be interactive, starting with a brief presentation
introducing the concept of personal statements, followed by
a discussion on some strategies and pitfalls, sample statements,
and time for questions and answers. Students will also have an
opportunity to get individual feedback on their own personal
statements if time allows.
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International Table Talk Series: Academic Adjustment
Thursday, September 10, noon – 1:00 PM, International Student
and Scholar Services, Conference Room
The first topic in this series will address Academic Adjustment.
Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring your own
lunch. For more information contact Merideth Brinegar,
mbrinega@illinois.edu, or Kuanwu Lin, kwlin@illinois.edu.
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Town Hall Discussion for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
**Illinois Student Senate- Special Session
Wednesday, September 9th 7:00 PM, Illini Union, Pine Lounge
An open, student led dialogue on issues impacting all students
at the University. Emphasis will be on the current admissions
situation and the Senate Executive Committee's resolution put
forth at the University Senate meeting (voting will be on
Monday, September 14th). Share your thoughts on other topics
up for discussion, including but not limited to: H1N1, GEO contract,
Student Life. If you have any questions or cannot attend the
meeting but have comments to share, please contact
Megan Haselschwerdt (chair of Graduate and Professional Affairs
Committee) at mhasels2@illinois.edu.
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