The Center for Graduate Life and Learning will host Dr. Lisa Russell-Pinson, Associate Teaching Professor of Writing in a course entitled Establishing and Maintaining Strong Writing Habits Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Atkins 146.
Dr. Russell-Pinson will show how to develop and stick to a writing process and cover tips for consistent and efficient writing.
To register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Laura Pagani, Student Services Specialist at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning, has been appointed the lead student contact for thesis and dissertation formatting and submission.
Students may contact Laura via email (lpagani@uncc.edu) with any questions or issues. Information about defense and submission procedures and requirements can be found under the Current Students tab on the Graduate School website.
Students planning to submit a thesis or dissertation within the next semester may benefit from this session addressing common questions about formatting, defense and submission procedures.
These workshops are held approximately every two weeks at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL). Register for the June 28 session, visit the CGLL for a schedule of sessions and visit YouTube for previous recordings.
Through the Certificate in Workplace Competencies, students can build a skill set to differentiate from others in the job market.
Studies have shown that employers want their new hires with graduate and professional degrees to be well-versed in essential professional skills in written and verbal communication, presentation-building, managing new initiatives, and working on diverse teams.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning or contact Dr. Jill Huerta.
Raju Mahajan, Esq., principal attorney and founder of Raju Mahajan and Associates, will present via Zoom on how to get a Green Card June 8.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
The CGLL is seeking a graduate assistant to fill a Global Niner position for the 2022-23 academic year.
Key attributes sought for the 20-hour-per-week role include a 3.0 GPA, strong written communication skill, passion for graduate student success, outgoing personality, and connection to the international student community. The role includes creating and supporting programming tailored to the needs of international graduate students as well as working on other diversity-related initiatives.
Interested students may get more information and apply through Hire-A-Niner.
Studies have shown that employers want new hires with graduate and professional degrees to be well-versed in essential professional skills in written and verbal communication, presentation-building, managing new initiatives, and working on diverse teams. Those competencies are at the core of the Workplace Competencies Certificate program offered through the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Students may apply though Graduate Admissions. For questions, please contact Dr. Jill Huerta.
Scheduled June 3-5 in the Pop Martin Student Union, Rm 263, the Graduate Writing Retreat is an opportunity for grad students to make progress on a large writing or other work project.
The writing retreat offers a quiet space, structured writing time, and writing-related resources, support and accountability, and decreases the sense of isolation that many feel during the writing process.
Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided. Enjoy flexible seating, natural lighting, and ample outlets.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
All graduating graduate students attend the May 13 graduate ceremony in the stadium. The ceremony starts at 6 pm, but students should plan to arrive by 5 pm and present a legal ID (license or passport) to pick up a required name card. A reception in Hauser Pavilion for graduates and their families will follow the ceremony.
The Graduate Life Fellows are hosting a Grad Student Spring Gathering with free pizza.
The event starts at 4 p.m. outside the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL), Adkins 149 (next to the Career Center).
To register, please visit the CGLL.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning’s (CGLL) Topics on Diversity and Inclusion, 6000/8000, CRN 17231, 2 credits, is available for student registration.
Sessions will be led by Dr. Manuel Pérez Quiñones and held in Denny 205, 11:30-1:10. The course explores diversity and inclusion from various multi-disciplinary perspectives.
For more information and to register, please visit Niner Central.
With fall course registration opening Apr. 4, students have a variety of choices of credit-bearing GRAD courses through the Center for Graduate Life and Learning to help prepare for success after graduation.
Some great options include:
To register, visit Niner Central.
Students are encouraged to consider the Graduate Writing Retreat to help make progress on a large writing project. The retreat offers a quiet space to work, structured writing time and support.
Lunch, snacks and coffee will be provided.
More information and online registration are available from the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
For questions, please contact aura.young@uncc.edu.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) has extended the application deadline for its Graduate Life Fellowships program that includes a $5000 stipend for the academic year.
The application is available online at the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
For questions, please contact aura.young@uncc.edu.
The Graduate School is accepting applications for Graduate School Teaching Fellowships (GSTF) through Apr. 22.
Fellows receive an award of $3000 plus focused instruction in course design, teaching methodology, and classroom best practices.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning has issued a call for students to speak at the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies.
More information and application information is available from the CGLL.
Each year the Graduate School’s Center for Graduate Life and Learning appoints a group of continuing graduate students to serve as Graduate Life Fellows (GLFs). GLFs are awarded $5,000 for the academic year. Applications for the 2022 – 2023 academic year are now open.
To learn more or apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) will host Weekend Write Feb. 19, 9-11 am for graduate students working on dissertations, preparing to defend a thesis, writing a term paper or just looking for a productive writing environment.
The online event provides structured writing time, goal-setting and accountability to enhance motivation.
For more information and to register, please visit the CGLL.
In a world that has gone virtual, networking takes on a new meaning. This session addresses ways to connect and maintain relationships in a virtual environment.
Facilitated by Karen Arrington of the University Career Center, this session will be conducted virtually at 2:30 pm, Feb. 15.
To register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
In this workshop, “Small Talk Series: The Essentials,” students will learn tricks and tips for making introductions and starting conversation.
Facilitated by Robin Boswell and Aura Young, the workshop will be available both online and live in the DuBois Center 201 (Auditorium) Feb. 1 from 4:45-5:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL).
