Graduate Student Advisory BoardThank you from Brock Holman, ChairSincere thanks goes to those who served on the Graduate Student Advisory Board this year, as I very much appreciate their service and leadership in increasing the profile of graduate students and graduate education on campus. Special thanks to Pasha Agoes and Chelsea DeLucenay for their help in creating a mission statement for the group. Meetings this year included a discussion with the Department of Residence regarding housing options for graduate students and a Luncheon with President and Mrs. Allen at their home. 2008-2009 GSAB Members:
Learn about the award winners, see photos, and learn more about the event on this Graffito's Symposium page.
Whether or not your plans are exciting (or even planned yet), you must be doing something this summer. This issue we have a special feature showcasing what graduate students are doing this summer and post-graduation. Take a look. Maybe you'll get some ideas yourself or see who will be staying in the area along with you. Click here to see students' summer plans. Graduate College Shirts Available at UBS
Graduate Students Participate in Relay for Life!
Special thanks to those who were able to participate in the Relay: Chelsea DeLucenay, Women's and Gender Studies; Lindsey Brunko, Music; Kara Robinson, Communication Studies; Ali Algarrous, Business Administration; Amy Miller, Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs; Katherine Brown, TESOL; Ken Nesbett, Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs; and Brock Holman, Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs. Graduation Celebration for Graduate StudentsSaturday, May 9 Commencement Ceremonies - UNI Dome
Graduation Celebration for Graduate StudentsIn the McLeod Center Alumni Suite following each ceremony. Graduates, their families and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. De-stress Days During Finals Week
UNI Panther Pick Up Got “stuff”? During Finals Week, these organizations will have trucks at several convenient locations on campus to help you with your “stuff”. Books and metal items can also be recycled. A Note from the WRC
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Wellness and Recreation Services has exciting new classes like Triathlon Training, Latin Dance, and Tai-Chi available this summer. So, bring a friend and stay in shape. You may begin registering April 20th. Classes start May 11th. Classes begin as early as 6:00am and as late as 7:00pm. For more information about Leisure Classes or to register, visit www.uni.edu/wellrec. You can also contact Dana Foster at dana.foster@uni.edu or 319-273-5859 with questions. |
 Rock climbing at the WRC |
In This Issue
CHFA Research Symposium
Held Friday, April 3, The College of Humanities and Fine Arts Research Symposium was held Friday, April 3. Awards were given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th prize.
Learn about the winners and the event on the news page.
Wins for Master of Music StudentMatthew Andreini won the UNI School of Music Instrumental Concerto Competition and 2nd place in the Graduate Student Research Symposium. Read the whole story and find out when you can see him perform here. |
 Matthew Andreini performing |
MBA Student's Business Plan Wins $5,000Zach Hedrington won a $5,000 seed grant for his business 3Fueled L.L.C. in the Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition. Learn about his business and the competition on the news page. |
 Zach Hedrington |
Research Avenue for Master of Science Education Student
Joshua Hanna, Master of Science Education Student and high school science teacher, recently participated in RAISE and won the Catherine Miller Explorer Award. |
 Joshua Hanna collecting crabs on the beach |
MA Students Present at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Three Psychology MA students, Priyanka Joshi, Duoc Nguyen, and Taylor Wadian, presented research at the SPSP conference in Tampa, Florida. Learn about their research and the experience on the news page. |
 Duoc Nguyen and Priyanka Joshi in Tampa |
PSE Student Attends National ConferencePostsecondary Education: Student Affairs student Brock Holman attended the NASPA conference in Seattle. |
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Professional Development on the Web
We know the refrains: "I'm too busy. I have class then. I have to eat then. I don't want to walk all the way back over there..." So, you missed the workshops the first time around.
This Spring we began recording and posting some of our professional development workshops online. Now that summer is almost here and you have free time, take some of that time and explore the workshops you missed!
This coming Fall we will have a professional development page on the Graduate College website with information, handouts, and video from past presentations and details on upcoming sessions.
The following workshops can be viewed by clicking on the links. The postings include video, audio, and navigation through PowerPoint slides.
Navigating the Universe: Information Pathways - Best Practices for Graduate Students presented by Chris Neuhaus
How to Prepare Prize Winning Posters presented by Kim MacLin
Stay tuned for our Fall professional offerings! Send suggestions for workshops to Susie Schwieger, Director of Graduate Student Life, susan.schwieger@uni.edu.
Conference on Violence Prevention
May 15, 2009, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Men's Gender Violence Prevention Institute presents the conference "Engaging Men in Preventing and Taking a Stand Against Gender Violence." This conference is free and open to all. This conference is made possible due to the Campus Prevention Project: A U.S. Department of Justice Flagship Grant for the Regent Universities of Iowa.
More information and registration is available in this PDF flyer.
Katie EricksonKatie Erickson received her MAE in Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs from UNI in 2007. She works as the Exchange Program and Study Abroad Advisor at Baylor University. Learn more on our Alumni Profile page. |
 Katie Erickson |
I-Han HsuI-Han Hsu is a graduate student in Communication Studies from Taiwan. Her current research looks at students' self-esteem and peer relationships. Learn more on our International Graduate Studen Profile page. |
 I-Han Hsu |
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