Welcome to a new school year!The new school year has begun. New students are finally getting to know each other. Other students are already in sight of their degrees. Whatever point in your program, The Graffito is here to give you updates on what is happening. This is your publication. Send in your achievements, plans, goals, updates, upcoming events, and other news. Help make the UNI Graduate Student community a supportive and vibrant community. The Graduate College staff is here for you, the students. Read about their positions, how they can help you, and some fun facts. Click on their photos to visit their contact pages.
Our positions in the Graduate College as Graduate Student Life Assistants exist to serve the Graduate Student Community. Learn about our roles, our backgrounds, and what we can do for you. Click here to read about our positions and experiences. Contact us with suggestions to enhance the Graduate Student Community.
Darin Wipperman1995 Graduate with M.A. in Political Science, now works as Senior Inspector with the Department of Homeland Security. Learn about his career path and his time at UNI by clicking here. If, at any time, you have questions, concerns, or simply need help locating resources in order to assist your graduate studies at UNI, please feel free to contact me. I am here to help you make and/or maintain your connection to the UNI community. Contact me at: Northern Iowa Student Government Plaza Level, Maucker Union 111J, trwalker@uni.edu, or 319-273-2650 |
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Graduate students got a chance to meet, mingle, munch, and hopefully learn some valuable information at the New Graduate Student Orientation on August 28. Click here for highlights of the orientation, including information shared by the panel of speakers. |
 New Grad Students browse the Alumni Association Display |
M.A. Geography Student Studies in Germany
Lucas Geadelmann spent his summer at the University of Duisburg-Essen studying economic geography. Click here to learn more about his experience. |
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Outstanding Contribution to Graduate Education
Dr. Helen Harton, Professor of Psychology, has been awarded the Graduate Council's new Faculty Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education. Learn about the award and Dr. Harton's work by clicking here. |
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) 101:
An Introduction to Human Participants Review at the University of Northern Iowa
Monday, October 13th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Center for Multicultural Education (CME) Room 109, Maucker Union.
Training Sponsored by: Office of Sponsored Programs (IRB Office), 213 East Bartlett Hall and the Graduate College, 110 Lang Hall
For more info and to RSVP: contact Anita Kleppe at 319-273-6148 or anita.kleppe@uni.edu More info also available in this PDF flyer
Writing Workshops
In Rod Library Room 376 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5 - "The Eloquent Graduate Student"
Presenter: Deanne Gute, Ph.D. Writing Center Coordinator.
For more information view this PDF flyer.
RSVP to Ken Nesbett at knesbett@uni.edu
Career Services for Graduate Students
Need help in developing your resume or curriculum vitae?
Interested in improving your job search strategies including your interview skills?
Make an appointment with Susie Schwieger, the Director of Graduate Student Life, who has 18 years experience in career services. For an office or phone appointment, contact Susie at susan.schwieger@uni.edu or 319-273-3044.
Research Symposium
The Campus-Wide Graduate Student Research Symposium will be held on April 1, 2009 at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. All graduate students, including December 2008 graduates, are invited to participate.
Further information and submission materials will be posted on the Graduate College website, www.grad.uni.edu, later in October.
Watch for flyers around campus with more details on all of these Graduate Student Social Network (GSSN) events. If you are a graduate student, you are a member of our network. Please contact us if transportation is a concern. We welcome ideas, comments, and suggestions for future events!
Community Service Activities
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Saturday, October 18 & November 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
RSVP by the Friday before the date you can help.
Volunteer with other Grad Students!
Contact knesbett@uni.edu to sign up for 1, 2, or 3 hour shifts.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Saturday, December 6, 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Cedar Falls Walmart
Contact bholman@uni.edu by Monday, December 1st
to sign up for a one hour shift.
Homecoming Mural Painting
Help the Graduate College "Pump up the Purple"
by working on our Homecoming Mural.
We have a basic design and need your help to complete it.
Join us in the Maucker Union Game Room:
Monday, October 6, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, October 7, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, October 8, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday, October 9, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pumpkin Decorating
This October: Join us with family and friends to carve pumpkins!
Details To Be Announced!
Contact knesbett@uni.edu if interested in more information as it becomes available.
Hockey Night
Friday, October 24, 7:00pm - Tickets are only $5.00!!!
Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
Contact knesbett@uni.edu for tickets and more information.
Publish Your Research on a Global Scale
Keep your graduate research paper in the spotlight with the help of the Rod Library Digital Collections. Placing an electronic copy of your research paper in the Rod Library Digital Collections allows your work to reach across the globe, wherever an Internet connection is available. Check out the Rod Library Digital Collections web site for examples of digitized research papers, along with an ever-expanding variety of UNI, Cedar Valley, and Iowa historical items.
If you’re interested in seeing your research paper published in digitized format, contact your graduate college department or Cynthia.Coulter@uni.edu for more information.
New WGS Graduate Certificate
The new Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) Graduate Certificate will enhance student awareness of gender as a factor in a wide-array of programs of study. This program is designed for students currently enrolled in any graduate program at UNI. The WGS Graduate Certificate requires 12 credit hours, with course options drawing from both the Colleges of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Humanities and Fine Arts in addition to an optional experiential component.
For more information contact: Women's & Gender Studies Office, 170 Baker Hall, 319-273-7102, or visit the WGS Website
IAF Funding Changes for 2008-09
The Intercollegiate Academics Fund (IAF) is funded by Student Activity Fee monies and is used to support academic travel and research experiences for students. Available funding amounts for students and groups have changed for the 2008-09 school year.
Information about those changes and application forms for funding are posted on the Executive Vice President and Provost Office’s website.
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