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Resources for Graduate Students - November

Nov. 21, 2024
With fall break around the corner, I know you are ready for some well-deserved time off! Whether you are traveling to see friends and family or staying in Austin, make sure to take some time to practice self-care as you prepare for the end of the semester.
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Empowering Nurses to Lead: DNP Graduate Jennie Joyner’s Path to Impactful Leadership

Nov. 8, 2024
During her time at the School of Nursing as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, Spring 2024 graduate Jennifer (Jennie) Joyner, DNP, MSN, CPNP-AC, experienced personal and professional growth.
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Texas guard advances career through Moody College master’s program

Nov. 7, 2024
In her senior year, University of Texas at Austin guard Shay Holle played in all 38 Longhorn women’s basketball games. She scored double figures in 13, recorded five steals for Texas in their road to victory against Baylor and had a career-high of 22 points on 10-12 from the field against Oklahoma. But of all the games she’s played, Holle said one of her most prized wins is her degree from UT.
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Upcoming Career Events for International Grad Students and Postdocs

Nov. 6, 2024
International Education week is November 11-15. Jumpstart your job search as an international student or postdoc with events from the Office of Career and Life Design, Texas Global and the Johns Hopkins International Career Collective.
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Five Years Strong, UT’s Online Master's Programs Shape the Next Generation in Computer and Data Science

Nov. 6, 2024
In 2019, UT Austin set out to create online pathways to its high-caliber programs by launching the online Master’s of Computer Science. The university has expanded its offerings to include online programs in data science and artificial intelligence. These programs serve more than 3,500 students and account for nearly one-third of the university's graduate population.
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Resources for Graduate Students - October 2024

Oct. 31, 2024
I am delighted to share more news and resources for graduate students. Fall is a busy time on campus with many opportunities, so take advantage of all that UT Austin has to offer.
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Graduate School Displays Works from Studio Art Graduate Students

Oct. 23, 2024
Two Studio Art graduate students are currently displaying artwork in the Graduate School office, located in the Main building.
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Introducing Tech is for Everyone: A Career Series for All Academic Backgrounds

Oct. 18, 2024
Tech is for Everyone is a series designed to introduce graduate students and postdocs from all academic backgrounds to exciting career paths in tech. Through networking workshops, site visits to top companies and curated resources, students will explore the tech ecosystem, build connections and discover opportunities tailored to their skills.
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Join us for Quant Night: A Networking and Recruiting Event for Advanced Degrees

Oct. 17, 2024
Join us for Quant Night, a campus-wide networking and recruiting event for quantitatively skilled graduates. Meet with advanced degree alumni and recruiters in small groups to learn about what it’s really like to work there, how to apply and the kinds of roles they may be hiring for now and in the future.
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Events for Graduate Students

Steve Hicks School of Social Work
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Scheduled
Monday December 16, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Virtual
Prospective students are encouraged to take part in an MSSW Information Session to learn about the program, newly revised admission requirements and the application process.
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Scheduled
Thursday January 9, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Zoom link shared after registration
As a graduate student, you assume many roles: teacher, instructor, as well as student. In this workshop, you will learn about and apply theories of self-directed learning to students and one’s own achievement, as well as gain strategies about setting expectations and working effectively with students and faculty.
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Scheduled
Monday January 13, 2025 - Friday January 31, 2025, All day
Asynchronous - see description below
Join us for an introductory, asynchronous crash course in the cognitive theories underlying learning and memory. Discover how you can leverage these theories to encourage deep, meaningful, long-lasting learning for your students.
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Scheduled
Wednesday January 15, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.138
Join the Office of Career and Life Design and the Graduate School's spring kick-off for our weekly breakfast, coffee and conversation for First-Gen grad students and postdocs. Come chat with other grad students about life as a First-Gen grad student or postdoc at UT while enjoying coffee and pastries.
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Scheduled
Tuesday January 21, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Practice the key skills to conduct a targeted job search for positions in industry, government, non-profits and business. Identify your career interests, understand the steps and structure to a job search, identify organizations and job titles to target in your job search and learn strategies to maximize your use of job boards and networking to increase your chances of success.
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    Two weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys. <br>
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    Two weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys.

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    Wow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!<br><br>Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.<br>
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    Wow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!

    Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.

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    If you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester. <br>
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    If you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester.

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    Graduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!<br>
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    Graduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!

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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.
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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.

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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Laurent Le Bel-Roux. Laurent is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). His four pieces displayed are Untitled (Spring), Untitled (Vessel), Untitled (Floater) and Untitled (Figure).
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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Laurent Le Bel-Roux. Laurent is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). His four pieces displayed are Untitled (Spring), Untitled (Vessel), Untitled (Floater) and Untitled (Figure).

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    Tech Is for Everyone, a series introducing grad students from diverse backgrounds to exciting tech career paths, begins this week! 🚀<br>
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    Tech Is for Everyone, a series introducing grad students from diverse backgrounds to exciting tech career paths, begins this week! 🚀

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    Postdocs at The University of Texas at Austin were recognized at the inaugural Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Symposium for their research during an interactive poster session.<br><br>Winners include: <br>Louise Ince, first place, College of Pharmacy
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    Postdocs at The University of Texas at Austin were recognized at the inaugural Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Symposium for their research during an interactive poster session.

    Winners include:
    Louise Ince, first place, College of Pharmacy

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    The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs hosted the inaugural National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week symposium at the JJ Pickle Research Campus. <br>
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    The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs hosted the inaugural National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week symposium at the JJ Pickle Research Campus.