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April 2025 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:29:42 +0000

April 2025 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Tue, 03/18/2025 - 12:29

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, and professional development workshops

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Join us in celebrating our graduate students! A list of events for this year’s celebration, which will be March 31 – April 4, is available on the Graduate School website.

Find an Event

Graduation Deadlines

April 1

Graduate students who plan to have their degrees awarded in August but would like to be listed in the commencement program must apply online to graduate through buff portal on the “apply for graduation” card. PhD students must also enter their dissertation title as part of the graduation application. Though you plan to participate in a May ceremony, please select August 2025 as the semester of graduation if that is when your degree will be awarded.

April 8

Doctoral students must complete the PhD dissertation defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the doctoral final examination form two weeks before the exam a minimum of two weeks (but no more than 4 weeks) before the exam.

April 15

PhD students must submit the dissertation with Thesis Approval Form (TAF) to ProQuest by this deadline. The dissertation must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single page TAF must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

April 15

PhD and DMA students must fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) online by this deadline. Learn more about the survey on the NSF website.

April 15

Master's students must complete the thesis defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the master's final examination form two weeks before the exam. Certain units do not require an exam for non-thesis students. Please contact your department with any questions.

April 21

Grade changes for doctoral graduates must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

April 23

Master's thesis plan students must submit the thesis and TAF to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single page TAF must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

April 28

Grade changes for master’s graduates must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.

Funding Opportunities

Due April 1: Kress Interpretive Fellowships at Art Museums (external)

Due April 15: Workforce Development Seed Grants

Due April 15: National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship program (external)

Due April 15: Psychology Summer Institute (external)

Due April 30: Graduate Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science (external)

April 30: Advancing Indigenous People in STEM Scholarships (external)

Workshops & Events

Graduate Student Bowling Night

March 31, 6 – 8 p.m. University Memorial Center, The Connections

Join the Graduate School and the Graduate and Professional Student Government as part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week for a free night of bowling (including rental shoes), billiards, ping pong and video games. Don’t miss this chance to connect, unwind and have fun.

This event is free for graduate students. Buff One Cards are required at check-in.

Graduate Student Appreciation Breakfast

April 2, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. University Memorial Center 235

Refuel midweek at our Graduate Appreciation Breakfast. Join Dean Adler and the Graduate School staff for coffee and a selection of breakfast treats as we celebrate you during Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Available while supplies last.

GradCO: Essentials of EQ (Emotional Quotient) for Optimal Performance, Leadership, & Team Building

April 9, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom

In this GradCO workshop, hosted by Colorado State University, participants will learn key elements of emotional intelligence (measured as EQ) and explore practical methods for developing your EQ skills. Decades of research now prove that EQ is essential for individuals to operate at peak performance and for leaders to build an empowering, efficient organizational culture.

This webinar is of value to graduate students and postdocs across disciplines who are interested in optimizing their work performance and in developing their leadership and collaboration skills.

GradCO: Leading Difficult Conversations

Apr. 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Zoom

In this GradCO workshop, hosted by University of Northern Colorado, participants will learn skills to help them plan for and lead difficult class or group discussions.

Other Events

March 20, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Zoom: Inclusive Research Mentoring for Graduate Student and Postdoc Participants (CIMER): Fostering Professional Development

April 24, 10 – 11:30 a.m., CTL E390: CIMER, Mentoring Capstone: Building Your Mentoring Philosophy

April 24, 12 – 1 p.m., Zoom: Peace Corps Information Session

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March 2025 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:57:01 +0000

March 2025 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:57

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, and professional development workshops

Graduation Deadlines

March 1

Graduate students who have not already done so must apply online to graduate through buff portal on the “apply for graduation” card to have the degree awarded in May. This is required whether or not you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony. PhD students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.

March 3 (final deadline)

Master's students who have not already done so must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.

Preview future graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website. Please note, these do not apply to Coursera students.

Funding Opportunities

Due Feb. 28: Brenda M. Romero CU Dissertation Award in Music and/or Sound Studies and Social Justice

Due Mar. 1: Phillips Fund for Native American Research (external)

Due Mar. 2: MFA/MM Excellence in Creative Research Microgrant

Due Mar. 12: DOE Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (external)

Due Mar. 15: Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology (external)

Due Mar. 15: Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (external)

Due Mar. 15: Hagan International Graduate Scholarship (external)

Due Mar. 16: CHA Summer Fellowships

Due Mar. 16: Engaged Arts and Humanities Scholars program

Workshops & Events

Graduate School Open Forum

Feb. 26, 4 – 4:50 p.m. Zoom

To increase communication and transparency within the Graduate School, the Graduate School will be hosting an open forum with special guests Provost Russell Moore and Dean of Students and Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Devin Cramer. This event will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage in a dialogue regarding the activities of the Graduate School and Academic Affairs at CU ��Vlog�ƽ��.

Learn More

Expanding Your Mentoring Network

March 4, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Center for Community (C4C), Flatirons Room, N301

Mentorship plays a vital role in the success of graduate students and postdocs, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for growth. In this workshop, Christine Wiedinmyer will share practical strategies for identifying, cultivating and leveraging mentorship connections to enhance your academic and professional journey. Participants will have the opportunity to comprise a personalized "mentor map," to visualize and strengthen their mentoring networks. Lunch will be provided, RSVP required.

GradCO: Responsible AI: Writing, Reading, Collaborating

March 5, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom

This GradCo workshop, hosted by the University of Northern Colorado, places AI tools in conversation with criteria of ethical production of research and scholarship. We will explore AI literacy skills for academic and research writing. We will also develop AI guides in service of ethically produced research and collaborations to our fields of study.

East Campus Coffee for Grad Students

March 12, 8:30 – 10 a.m. SEEC, C120 CD Auditorium, South Atrium

Join fellow graduate students for free coffee and pastries on East Campus. Please RSVP if you plan to stop by. We look forward to connecting with our East Campus graduate students!

GradCO: Resume & CV Writing: Building Effective Professional Documents

March 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Zoom

In this GradCO workshop, hosted by CU Anschutz, you will:

Learn the key differences between CVs and resumes, and when to use each
Draft professional resumes and CVs that stand out
Craft powerful, job-specific resume bullet points

Imposter Syndrome in Grad School & Beyond

March 11, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Join Leslie Blood to discuss imposter syndrome in graduate school and beyond. You'll learn strategies to recognize and manage feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy that often accompany academic challenges. You'll also gain tools to build confidence and resilience, fostering a more positive and productive graduate school experience.

Other Upcoming Events

March 4: Dissertations & Theses: Common Copyright, Fair Use and Publication Questions
March 6: Peace Corps Information Session
March 11: Writing Proposals: Writing with the Reviewer in Mind
March 20: CIMER: Inclusive Research Mentoring for Graduate Student and Postdoc Participants: Fostering Professional Development

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February 2025 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:26:32 +0000

February 2025 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Fri, 01/24/2025 - 14:26

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events, and professional development workshops.

You're Invited to the Three Minute Thesis Final Competition

Feb. 13, 4 – 6 p.m., UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom

Join the Graduate School for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition and watch graduate students showcase their ability to condense years of research into compelling three-minute presentations. This exciting event celebrates innovation, communication and creativity as participants present their groundbreaking work to a general audience and a panel of judges.

Be inspired by the creativity and expertise of your peers and see how complex ideas can be conveyed with impact and simplicity. Don’t miss this celebration of research, storytelling and community!

Learn More Register Here

Graduation Deadlines

Feb. 3 (preferred)

Master's students must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School

Please note, these graduation deadlines do not apply to Coursera students.

Funding Opportunities

Due Feb. 1: Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Awards (external)
Due Feb. 1: Bailey Research Fellowship (external)
Due Feb. 2: Graduate Research Awards Demonstrating Excellence
Due Feb. 9: Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship (external)
Due Feb. 15: James Smithson Fellowship Program (external)
Due Feb. 15: HSF Scholar Program (external)
Due Feb. 17: Chinese Language Fellowship Program (external)

Workshops & Events

Peace Corps Information Session

Jan. 28, 12 – 1 p.m., Feb. 13, 6 – 7 p.m. Zoom

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience—building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. This workshop will provide a chance for you to learn more about volunteering and how to gain skills and experience that will help you qualify for Peace Corps service.

Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Salon

Jan. 30, 12 – 1:30 p.m. CASE, CTL Suite (E390)

This event, hosted by the Center for Humanities and the Arts, brings together graduate students from across departments and colleges, alongside faculty and administrators who support CU ��Vlog�ƽ��’s graduate community. Through an interactive salon format, graduate students will have the opportunity to lead small table conversations, sharing their unique experiences within arts and humanities graduate education.

Social & Emotional Intelligence Training for Grad Students

Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Zoom

Emotions are data points that can help us influence and direct our behavior in positive ways. Highly effective leaders and individuals can use emotions as an intelligence source. This course explores the benefits and use-cases of social and emotional intelligence using research studies, neuroscience and personal reflection.

GradCO: Design Your Graduate Experience

Feb. 5, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom

Through the tools of Design Thinking, let's take a moment to step back from the chaos of the new academic year (or new university) and reflect on what we would like to accomplish during our time and how we would like to envision our futures in our respective fields.

This workshop is hosted by Denver University and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

GradCO: IP & Copyright

Feb. 13, 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom

Navigating the world of intellectual property and copyright can be daunting, especially for graduate students balancing research, teaching and publishing. This introductory workshop will demystify the basics of intellectual property law and copyright, focusing on practical applications to your academic work. Learn how to protect your ideas, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently share your work while respecting the rights of others. Whether you're preparing a thesis, creating course materials, or collaborating on research, this session will provide essential tools for success.

This workshop is hosted by Colorado School of Mines and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

Grad Student Night, Women’s & Men’s Basketball

Feb. 15 & 26 CU Events Center

Grad students, come cheer on the women’s and men’s basketball teams with free or discounted tickets during Grad Student Night. The following games are available:

Feb. 15, 1 p.m., UCF (men’s - $10, max four)
Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Arizona State (women’s - free, max four)

To take advantage of these opportunities, go to www.cubuffs.com/tickets and enter promo code GRAD.

Publish, not Perish: Navigating Open Access Publishing Options at CU ��Vlog�ƽ��

Feb. 19, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Zoom

What are the benefits of sharing my work openly? How can I retain my rights as an author? What are the best strategies for increasing visibility of my research? In this workshop we’ll delve into these questions and more, as well as provide tips for how to find the best publishing resources provided through CU ��Vlog�ƽ��. This workshop is for students and faculty getting started with scholarly publishing.

GradCO: Tapping Into Your Creativity

Feb. 20, 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom

Science and engineering must be creative to be truly innovative. In this workshop Roel Snieder explores how to tap into our creative power by addressing issues such as (1) How to instill habits that support our creativity? (2) How to enhance collaborative creativity? (3) How to leverage constraints for more creative and innovative work and art?

This workshop is hosted by Colorado School of Mines and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

Navigating Perfectionism in Grad School

Feb. 25, 12-1:30 p.m. CASE E351

What is perfectionism and what contributes to it? Join Stacy Gerberich, embedded therapist for the Graduate School, to learn more about perfectionism and how it can hinder your productivity as a graduate student. Stacy will also discuss ways to change this type of thinking and improve your academic success and overall wellness. Lunch will be provided to those that RSVP by Feb. 21.

CIMER Inclusive Research Mentoring: Fostering Mental Health and Wellbeing

Feb. 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CASE, CTL Suite (E390)

Students experience high rates of anxiety and depression that can result in strained mentor-mentee relationships, slowed degree progress, and other more serious outcomes. Mentors usually are not trained mental health professionals, though we do often have close professional relationships with mentees. Building a strong understanding of the boundaries of your responsibilities regarding mentee mental health is critical to positive experiences for both the mentor and mentee. Learn how to provide a professional and mentally healthy work environment.

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Spring 2025 graduation deadlines

Cay Leytham-Powell — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:53:49 +0000

Spring 2025 graduation deadlines Cay Leytham-Powell Tue, 01/07/2025 - 11:53

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for spring 2025

February

Feb. 3 (preferred)

March

March 1

Graduate students who have not already done so must apply online to graduate through buff portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in May. This is required whether or not you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony. PhD students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.

March 3 (final)

April

April 1

April 8

April 15

PhD students must submit the dissertation with Thesis Approval Form (TAF) to ProQuest by this deadline. The dissertation must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single-page TAF must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

April 15

PhD and DMA students must fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates online by this deadline. Learn more about the survey on the National Science Foundation's website.

April 15

April 21

Grade changes for doctoral graduates must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

April 23

Master's thesis plan students must submit the thesis and Thesis Approval Form (TAF) to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single-page TAF must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

April 28

Grade changes for master’s graduates must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.

May

May 2

Deadline for spring doctoral graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

May 30

Deadline for fall master's graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

Students in programs on Coursera: Please note that CU ��Vlog�ƽ�� students completing degrees hosted on the Coursera platform do not need to apply to graduate. Degree conferrals are processed automatically for students who have met the degree requirements for these programs. However, students are invited to attend graduation ceremonies on campus. Please visit your degree program's website for information on participating in graduation events.

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for fall 2025.

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January 2025 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:04:42 +0000

January 2025 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Tue, 12/17/2024 - 12:04

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events, and professional development workshops.

Graduation Deadlines

Jan. 3

Deadline for fall master's graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

Please note, these graduation deadlines do not apply to Coursera students.

Funding Opportunities

Due Jan. 13: The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund
Due Jan. 14: DOE National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (external)
Due Jan. 16: DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (external)
Due Jan. 17: The AMS Fellowship Program (external)
Due Jan. 22: Kress Conservation Fellowships (external)
Due Jan. 22: Boren Fellowships (external)
Due Jan. 24: Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship program (external)
Due Jan. 26: CHA Dissertation Fellowships
Due Jan. 26: JEDI Completion Fellowship
Due Jan. 29: Boren Scholarships (external)
Due Jan. 30: Josephine de Karman Fellowship (external)
Due Jan. 31: Just Tech Fellowship (external)

Workshops & Events

Grad Student Night, Women’s & Men’s Basketball

Dec. 21 and 30, Jan. 8 and 12

Grad students, come cheer on the women’s and men’s basketball teams with free or discounted tickets during Grad Student Night. The following games are available:

Dec. 21, 1 p.m., Bellarmine (men’s - free, max four)

Dec. 21, 6 p.m., West Viriginia (women’s - free, max four)

Dec. 30, 7 p.m., Iowa State (men’s - $10, max two)

Jan. 8, 7 p.m., UCF (women’s - $10, max four)

Jan. 12, 1 p.m., West Virginia (men’s - $10, max four)

To take advantage of these opportunities, go to www.cubuffs.com/tickets and enter promo code GRAD.

Grad+ Writing Retreat

Jan. 14 to 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day C4C, Flatirons Room, N301

Start your semester productively by participating in the January Writing Retreat! This retreat provides the dedicated time, space and community needed to focus on your independent academic writing projects (thesis/dissertation/publication/research/etc.). Be prepared to show up and write. A writing consultant will be available for one-on-one meetings to review your work. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided for those that RSVP. Space is limited.

Grad+ Weekly Write-In

Tuesdays starting Jan. 14, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CASE W344 & SEEC S225

Time to show up and write! Do you need a dedicated space to help you focus on your academic writing? Sign up to attend our weekly write-in sessions. The goal of these sessions is to devote a few hours to your writing each week to help build your writing habit, to promote accountability with your fellow graduate students by working independently alongside them, and by tracking your progress regularly.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2025: "Freedom Intersections"

Jan. 16, 2 – 4:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium

Join us on Jan. 16 for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation with keynote by Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Caste and The Warmth of Other Suns.

Registration closes on Jan. 2. The first 100 students registered will get a free copy of Caste at event check-in.

Grad+ Endurance Seminar Series

Beginning the week of Jan. 27, Mondays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 – 11:15 a.m. Zoom

The 12-week fall session will run Jan. 27 to the week of April 22 (with no programming Spring Break week). All graduate students are welcome, but you need to register by Jan 24.

Grad+ Seminar Series: Academic Development for Alternative Learning Styles

Beginning Jan. 23, takes place second-to-last Thursday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Zoom

This is a new Grad+ Seminar Series offering in Spring 2025, led by Leslie Blood. Executive functioning skills are essential for academic success, yet not everyone benefits from the traditional time organization and planning approaches. This semester we are piloting Academic Development for Alternative Learning Styles to serve academics who want to discover new ways to improve their performance. If you want to explore new strategies to sharpen your long-term and permanent memory, devise plans to increase focus, and implement creative solutions for impulse control, this is the perfect seminar for you. Sign up today for customized strategies and support.

CIMER – Inclusive Research Mentoring: Addressing Equity and Inclusion

Jan. 30, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CASE, CTL Suite, Room E390

Diversity, in many dimensions, offers both challenges and opportunities to any relationship. Learning to identify, reflect upon, learn from, and engage with diverse perspectives is essential to fostering effective mentoring relationships and vibrant intellectual environments.

Registration coming soon. Check back on the Professional Development page for details after Jan. 1.

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December 2024 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:07:00 +0000

December 2024 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Wed, 11/20/2024 - 08:07

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops.

Graduation Deadlines

Dec. 2

Grade changes for doctoral students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

Dec. 3

Master's thesis plan students must submit the thesis and Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single page Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

Dec. 9

Grade changes for master’s students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.

December 13

Deadline for fall doctoral graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

Preview future fall graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website. Please note, these do not apply to Coursera students.

Funding Opportunities

Due Nov. 22: AAUW Fellowships (external)

Due Nov. 30: History of Art Institutional Fellowships (external)

Due Dec. 1: URA-Sandia Graduate Student Summer Fellowship (external)

Due Dec. 2: CBIS Small Graduate Grant

Due Dec. 3: The Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowship Program (external)

Due Dec. 5: The Gilliam Fellows Program (external)

Due Dec. 6: SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program (external)

Due Dec. 9: Figueroa Family Fellowship

Due Dec. 9: AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research (external)

Due Dec. 12: Ford Foundation Fellowships (external)

Due Dec. 15: Graduate School Student Travel Grant

Due Dec. 15: The Carter G. Woodson Institute pre-doctoral residential fellowship, post-doctoral residential & teaching fellowship (external)

Due Dec. 15: AISES Scholarships (external)

Due Dec. 27: Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (external)

Due Dec. 31: GFOA Academic Scholarships (external)

Due Jan. 15: Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) fellowship (to apply, contact patricia.stanfield@colorado.edu and Amy.Hoak@Colorado.EDU) - learn more here

Workshops & Events

Pre-Application Q&A Session for prospective DDRA fellow applicants

Nov. 20, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Teams

Learn more about the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad fellowship at this question-and-answer session. Join via the link or by calling into the meeting at 202-991-0393 and dialing the meeting ID 583 531 729#.

Grad Peer Mentoring Program - Cookie Decorating Event

Dec. 4, 2:30 – 4 p.m. University Memorial Center (UMC), Aspen Rooms

The Graduate Peer Mentoring Program is hosting a festive cookie decorating event for mentor/mentee matches. We will provide two cookies per person to decorate with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided for you to enjoy while you decorate your cookies together!

This event is open to all current participants in the Graduate Peer Mentoring Program.

RSVP here

Journey to the Center of Stillness: A relaxing guided meditation in the FISKE Dome

Dec. 9, 5 p.m. Fiske Planetarium

The hour-long program is intended to offer a brief respite before finals and as we transition toward winter and a needed break. Past participants have valued the reflective space, beautiful images, and opportunity to relax under the stars.

This event is cost-free and open to students, staff and faculty. Be sure to arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed; there is no late admittance. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis starting at 4:30 p.m.

Peace Corps Information Session

Dec. 11, 12 – 1 p.m. University Memorial Center (UMC), 245

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops.

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November 2024 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:48:29 +0000

November 2024 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:48

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops.

Graduation Deadlines

Nov. 14

Nov. 21

PhD and DMA students must fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) online by this deadline. Learn more about the survey on the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics website.

Funding Deadlines

Due Oct. 30: CARTSS Seed Grant Program
Due Nov. 1: Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity
Due Nov. 3: MFA/MM Excellence in Creative Research Microgrant
Due Nov. 8: Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Due Nov. 8: Graduate Student Research Grants
Due Nov. 8: MFA Completion Fellowship

Workshops & Events

GradCO: Mental Well-being and Self-Care in Graduate School

Oct. 28, 12–1 p.m. Zoom

This workshop is hosted by the University of Colorado Denver and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

CIMER-Inclusive Research Mentoring: Assessing Understanding

Oct. 31, 10–11:30 a.m. CASE, CTL Suite, Room E390

Determining whether mentees understand core concepts about the research they are doing is critical in a productive mentoring relationship—though this is surprisingly difficult to do. Developing strategies to assess how well mentees understand the purpose of their project, underlying principles, and the context of their work is an important part of becoming an effective mentor. Moreover, it is important for mentors to be able to identify the causes for confusion and develop strategies to address misunderstandings.

GradCO: Emotional Intelligence

Nov. 6, 12–1 p.m. Zoom

Emotions drive much of what we, as humans, do. Discover how to effectively manage your emotions, build strong interpersonal relationships, and navigate workplace challenges with empathy and resilience. Join Roel Snieder as he guides you through the development of emotional intelligence skills that will elevate your career and personal success.

This workshop is hosted by Colorado School of Mines and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

Polish Your Presentation Voice

Nov. 7, 1–2 p.m. CASE E422

Conference and research presentations don’t have to be boring! Join the Josephine Jones Speaking Lab and facilitator Audra Barber, a recent TEDxCU speaker, for a workshop designed to enhance all aspects of your presentation. In this workshop, you will learn methods for engaging your audience, polishing your delivery, crafting meaningful slides, and reckoning with those public speaking jitters. Consider this your crash course in public speaking, you'll walk away with tools to use to hone your presentation skills and become a more confident public speaker.

Peace Corps Information Session

Nov. 13, 12–1 p.m. University Memorial Center (UMC) 245

Proposal Writing: Image Use in Proposal Writing

Nov. 14 at 12–1 p.m. Zoom

Including the right images or graphics in grant proposals can enhance clarity, relevance and persuasion. This session will cover effective strategies for incorporating images to strengthen the competitiveness of your proposal.

GradCO: Engaging in Difficult Conversations

Nov. 18 at 12–1:30 p.m. Zoom

This workshop is hosted by the University of Northern Colorado and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

East Campus Coffee for Grad Students

Nov. 19, 8:30–10 a.m. SEEC, Room C120 CD, South Atrium

Join fellow graduate students for free coffee and pastries on East Campus (while supplies last). Please RSVP if you plan to stop by. We look forward to connecting with our East Campus graduate students!

CIMER-Inclusive Research Mentoring: Promoting Independence

Nov. 21, 10–11:30 a.m. CASE, CTL Suite, Room E390

An important goal in any mentoring relationship is helping the mentee become independent. Yet, defining what an independent mentee knows and can do is often not articulated by the mentor or the mentee and has become increasingly complex in the context of highly collaborative projects.

This training will help you define what independence looks like and develop skills to foster independence so you can become an effective mentor.

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October 2024 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:14:17 +0000

October 2024 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 09:14

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, professional development workshops and events.

Graduation Deadlines

Oct. 1 (final deadline)

Oct. 1

Graduate students must apply online to graduate through buff portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in December. This is required even though there is no university-wide ceremony. PhD students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.

Preview future fall graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website.

Funding Opportunities

Due Sept. 22: Graduate Research Awards Demonstrating Excellence
Due Oct. 1: Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (external)
Due Oct. 3: NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship (external)
Due Oct. 8: Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study Abroad (external)
Due Oct. 15: Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (external)
Due Oct. 15: Short-Term Fellowships, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (external)
Due Oct. 15: German Chancellor Fellowship (external)
Due Oct. 15 – 18: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Workshops & Events

GradCO: Career Exploration & Planning

Sept. 25, 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom

What's your career goal? What do you need to do to be competitive? How do you know? Join us for a workshop on planning your career and learn how to chart a path that will prepare you for the career you want!

This workshop is hosted by CU Anschutz and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

SciComm 101: How to Give a Great Talk

Sept. 25, 3 – 4 p.m. Center for Community (C4C), Flatirons Room (N301)

Effectively communicating complex research to an unspecialized audience can seem like a tall order. You've got to get the information out accurately and succinctly without losing people. But like the rest of the characteristics of a good researcher, it's a skillset that can be learned and refined. So, here's a crash course based on what Dr. Sammy has learned in his own adventures in SciComm. Open to all graduate students. Light refreshments will be provided.

GradCO: Conducting Literature Reviews

Oct. 1, 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom

Writing a Literature Review can be challenging. Where do you start? Where do you stop? This workshop led by Seth Vuletich (scholarly communications librarian) and Brianna Buljung (teaching and learning librarian) will help you answer these questions and develop strategies to take on this sometimes-onerous task more effectively.

This workshop is hosted by Colorado School of Mines and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

Emotional & Social Intelligence Training for Grad Students

Oct. 3, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Zoom

Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Grad School & Beyond

Oct. 10, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Join Leslie Blood, director of graduate community and program development to discuss imposter syndrome in graduate school and beyond. You'll learn strategies to recognize and manage feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy that often accompany academic challenges. You'll also gain tools to build confidence and resilience, fostering a more positive and productive graduate school experience.

Graduate School Open Forum

Oct. 10, 4 – 4:50 p.m. Zoom

To increase communication and transparency within the Graduate School, Dean Adler will be hosting an open forum on Oct. 10 from 4 to 4:50 p.m., via Zoom (a separate link will be sent to you over email). This event will include special guest Provost Russell Moore and will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage in a dialogue regarding the activities of the Graduate School and Academic Affairs at CU ��Vlog�ƽ��.

The Anxiety of Being the Only

Oct. 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CASE Auditorium

Academia is occupied by many people who are “Onlys.” The only of their race, ethnicity, gender or disability in their department, college or division. At this session, Angela Neal-Barnett, national award-winning professor of psychology from Kent State University, will invite participants to explore what it means to be an Only and the outward impacts that it has on the CU ��Vlog�ƽ�� community.

Proposal Writing: Knowing Your Audience

Oct. 23, 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is pleased to offer a proposal writing webinar on the importance of knowing your audience. Incorporating funder language and directly addressing stated review criteria increases proposal competitiveness. This session will address where this language can be found and provide methods for addressing review criteria. Click “I’m Interested” to register.

GradCO: Leadership, Research and Radical Candor

Oct. 24, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Zoom

Dr. Josiane Broussard, a researcher at both CSU and CU Anschutz, runs a highly successful research lab. Dr. Broussard and her team will talk at this session about one of the keys to their success: radical candor. What is it? How do you do it? And in what ways might it help you communicate with others more successfully?

This workshop is hosted by Colorado State University and is being shared with other institutions across Colorado as part of the GradCO Consortium's Professional Development Series.

CIMER: Assessing Understanding

Oct. 31, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CASE E390 (CTL Suite)

Determining whether mentees understand core concepts about the research they are doing is critical in a productive mentoring relationship—though this is surprisingly difficult to do. Developing strategies to assess how well mentees understand the purpose of their project, underlying principles and the context of their work is an important part of becoming an effective mentor. Moreover, it is important for mentors to be able to identify the causes for confusion and develop strategies to address misunderstandings.

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September 2024 Graduate School Bulletin

Cay Leytham-Powell — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:31:40 +0000

September 2024 Graduate School Bulletin Cay Leytham-Powell Mon, 08/19/2024 - 14:31

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops

Graduation Deadlines

Summer graduates

Sept. 6

Deadline for summer master's graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

Fall graduates

Sept. 4 (preferred deadline)

Preview other upcoming fall graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website.

Funding Opportunities

Due Aug. 30: IBM PhD Fellowship Awards (external)
Due Sept. 9: The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program (external)
Due Sept. 22: Graduate Research Awards Demonstrating Excellence

Workshops & Events

Grad+ Writing Retreat

Aug. 27–30, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day UMC 247

Start your semester productively by participating in the August Writing Retreat! This retreat provides the dedicated time, space and community needed to focus on your independent academic writing projects (thesis/dissertation/publication/research/etc). Be prepared to show up and write! A writing consultant will be available for one-on-one meetings to review your work. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided for those that RSVP. Space is limited.

CIMER: Aligning Expectations

Aug. 29, 10–11:30 a.m. CASE E390 (CTL Suite)
One critical element of an effective mentor-mentee relationship is a shared understanding of what each person expects from the relationship. Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. Importantly, expectations change over time, so frequent reflection and clear communication about expectations are needed regularly.

Grad+ Weekly Write-In

Tuesdays starting Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CASE W344 & SEEC S225

Time to show up and write! Do you need a dedicated space to help you focus on your academic writing? Sign up to attend our weekly write-in sessions. The goal of these sessions is to devote a few hours to your writing each week to help build your writing habit, to promote accountability with your peers by working independently alongside your fellow graduate students, and by tracking your progress regularly.

Non-Academic Internship & Job Search Seminar Series: Resumes and Networking

Tuesdays starting Sept. 3, 2–3 p.m. Zoom

Hosted by Career Services, this four-part online seminar series helps graduate students and postdocs with non-academic job and internship searches. In this first session, you’ll learn how to draft an industry resume and plan a networking strategy for non-academic jobs and internships. Each live session includes content presentation, resources and time for questions and discussion.

Grad+ Endurance Seminar Series

Mondays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Tuesdays from 10–11:15 a.m., beginning the week of Sept. 16 Zoom

The Grad+ Endurance Seminar Series, led by Leslie Blood, consists of weekly check-ins to support goal setting and planning, and to provide an understanding of how values should drive goals and habit structures. There are two options: Introduction to Academic Success, which is on Mondays and for anyone who wants to discover what it takes to build and maintain academic resiliency, and Advanced Topics: Academic Resiliency, which is on Tuesdays and will feature topics like framing mastery, building a “bulletproof” mindset, rethinking failure, and how to pivot smoothly when plans change.

The 12-week fall session will run from Sept. 16 to the week of Dec. 9 (with no programming Thanksgiving week). All graduate students are welcome, but you need to register by Sept. 12.

Individual Development Plans: Enhance Your Career Potential

Sept. 18, 12–1:30 p.m. Zoom

Discover the potential of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to shape your career trajectory and unlock your professional growth. Postdocs and graduate students are invited to learn how to set effective career goals and track their development using IDPs. The session will feature an informative segment led by Pallavi Eswara, director of postdoctoral affairs at Boston University, followed by a hands-on breakout session where you can begin crafting your own IDP. IDP resources can be referenced here in advance of the session. Click “I’m Interested” on the calendar event to register. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day of the webinar.

CIMER: Maintaining Effective Communication

Sept. 26, 10–11:30 a.m. CASE E390 (CTL Suite)
Good communication is a key element of any relationship, and a mentoring relationship is no exception. It is critical that mentors reflect upon and identify characteristics of effective communication and take time to practice communication skills in the session and with their mentees.

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Fall 2024 Graduation Deadlines

Cay Leytham-Powell — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:57:27 +0000

Fall 2024 Graduation Deadlines Cay Leytham-Powell Fri, 08/16/2024 - 10:57

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for fall 2024

September

Sept. 4 (preferred)

October

Oct. 1 (final deadline)

Oct. 1

November

Nov. 14

Nov. 21

PhD students must submit the dissertation with Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The dissertation must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single-page Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

Nov. 21

PhD and DMA students must fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) online by this deadline. See additional information about the survey.

December

Dec. 2

Grade changes for doctoral students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

Dec. 3

Master's thesis plan students must submit the thesis and Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single-page Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

Dec. 9

Grade changes for master’s students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.

Dec. 13

Deadline for fall doctoral graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

January

Jan. 3

Deadline for fall master's graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for fall 2024.

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