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2011-2012
Graduate Student Success Seminars & Activities
(This list includes some workshops for PROF-it: Professors-in-Training and Professors Beyond Borders (PBB). Additional seminars related to teaching can be found onhttps://promisesuccessseminars.wordpress.com/professors-in-training-prof-it/. Workshops for postdoctoral fellows can be found onhttps://promisesuccessseminars.wordpress.com/postdocs/)
AUGUST
– 9th Annual PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI)
Friday and Saturday, August 19-20, 2011
Sheraton Columbia Hotel
Sponsored by PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP
PROMISE Summer Success Institute at the Sheraton Columbia Hotel
Register here: 2011 SSI REGISTRATION
Updated Agenda: http://docupub.com/docs/eb9e9fc6-16ec-40bb-8412-da6386214e75/PROMISE%20SSI%20Agenda%202011.pdf
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-TA Training/Orientation: Teaching and Learning Workshop
Friday, 8/26/11
8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
Academic IV, Lecture Hall 4
Register on MyUMBC:
http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7230
SPECIAL FEATURE: GRADUATE STUDENTS: Luncheon Workshop on “Life/Work Balance”,
Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Deluty, Department of Psychology
Students may attend the lunch regardless of their participation on the Teaching/Learning Workshop. If you are attending the lunch workshop only, please register here: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7354
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SEPTEMBER
Professors Beyond Borders (PBB): An Introduction
Speaker: Dr. Sabine O’Hara, National Director
Friday, 9/9/11
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Commons 329
Refreshments will be served.
http://www.professorsbeyondborders.org/home.html
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7611
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-PROMISE Opening Meeting
“Community Connections with Faculty, Staff, and Students”
Friday, 9/9/11
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Commons – Game Room
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7609
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–Preparing for Ph.D. Candidacy: Rules, Regulations, and Forms
Friday, 9/16/11
12 noon – 1 PM
Commons 329
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7610
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-SPECIAL SATURDAY SESSION
-Success Seminar (Funding/Fellowships)
Speaker: Dr. Frances Carter
Saturday, 9/17/11
10:00 AM -12:00 PM — SEMINAR (General Public)
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM — NSF Fastlane session (By Appointment only, via the MyUMBC Website below)
University Center 310
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7612
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-Dissertation House for UMBC Employees (only)
Facilitator & Coach: Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale
Friday, 9/23/11
9:00 – 5:00 PM (Part I)
Commons 329
Saturday, 9/24/11
9:00 – 12 noon (Part II)
Commons 329
Details: http://thedissertationhouse.com/
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/7613
OCTOBER
| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location |
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| Prof-It: Preparation for the Professoriate Seminar | Designing the Syllabus | Friday, 10/7/11 | 12 noon – 2 PM | Commons 329 |
| Graduate Student Seminar | Responsible Conduct of Research and the IRBs | Wednesday, 10/12/11 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | University Center 310 |
| Prof-It: Preparation for the Professoriate Seminar | Developing a Teaching Portfolio | Friday, 10/14/11 | 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM | UC Ballroom Lounge |
| Success Seminar | “When Faculty Say ‘X’ … Understanding Your Professors and Their Requirements “ | Monday, 10/17/11 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Library, 7th Floor |
| Prof-It: Preparation for the Professoriate Seminar | Consider Teaching at a Community College | Friday, 10/21/11 | 12 noon – 2 PM | Commons 329 |
NOVEMBER
| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location |
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| Prof-It: Preparation for the Professoriate Seminar | Public Speaking: Teaching A Class | Friday, 11/4/11 | 12 noon – 2 PM | Commons 329 |
| Prof-It: Preparation for the Professoriate Seminar | PBB: Being Abroad, Learning from the Peaceworker Experience | Wednesday, 11/09/11 | 12 noon – 2:00 PM | Commons 329 |
| Special Saturday Session | Practical Steps to Completing Your Master’s Thesis of Dissertation | Saturday, 11/12/11 | 10:00 – 12 noon | Commons 329 |
| Success Seminar | “Identifying and Overcoming the Challenges of Academic Writing (A Graduate Level Writing Seminar) “ | Wednesday, 11/16/11 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM | University Center 312 |
DECEMBER
-Prof-It: Preparation for the Professoriate Seminar
Learning Styles
Friday, 12/2/11
12 noon – 2 PMCommons 329
-Preparing for Spring 2012 GRADUATION: Rules, Regulations, and Forms
Friday, 12/9/11
12 noon – 1 PM
Commons 329
JANUARY
-Dissertation House – On Campus
Winter Session
UMBC Campus only
Tuesday, January 17 – Friday, January 20, 2012 9 AM- 5 PM
Commons 329 & 327
FEBRUARY
-Success Seminar: Leadership
Confident Public Speaking: Preparing Oral and Poster Presentations
Wednesday, 2/15/12
1:00 – 2:30 PM
(Main program 1:00 – 2:00 PM; Individual questions and consultation: 2:00 – 2:30 PM)
AOK Library, 7th Floor Open Area
Speaker: Barrett Whitener
Barrett Whitener specializes in oral and poster presentations. He is a voice-over actor (you’ve heard his books on many books-on-tape) who has narrated more than 200 audio books. He has done commercials for organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Boeing Company, and others, and he is the winner of a “Voice of the Century” award. He is part of the “Premiere Public Speaking” group and has trained government and corporate professionals, and graduate students. He is also co-author of the book: Speaking About Science: A Manual for Clear Presentations.
RSVP on MyUMBC: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/10469
-PROMISE Spring Semester Opening Meeting
Friday, 2/17/12
4:30-6 PM
Public Policy, Room 206
Dinner will be served.
Speaker: Dr. Renetta Tull
Topic: The Imposter Syndrome, and Themes Regarding Pathways for Success for Graduate Students
http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/10483
http://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/promise-spring-opening-meeting-at-umbc-feb-17-2012/
-Practical Steps to Completing Your Thesis or Dissertation
Speaker: Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale
Thursday, 2/23/12
4:30-6:30 PM
AOK library, 7th floor open area
http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/10714
MARCH
-Prof-it: Professors-in-Training Seminar
PBB: University settings in different countries
Wednesday, 3/7/12
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Commons 329
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/11003
Refreshments will be served.
-Success Seminar
Career Week: Career Paths for Grad Students
Tuesday, 3/27/12
4:30-6:30 PM
AOK Library, 7th floor open area
Organizations:
- The Aerospace Corporation
- The Nature Conservancy
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Software Profess Technologies, LLC
- Millennial Media
- SAIC – Frederick, Inc
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Westat
- Hilltop Institute
- Brookhaven National Labs
Co-Sponsored by:
- UMBC’s Career Development Center
- T. Rowe Price Foundation
- PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/promise/events/11093
APRIL
-Success Seminar
Words of Wisdom and an Opportunity to Talk with the President
Wednesday, 4/4/12 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 PM
AOK Library, 7th floor open area
Co-sponsors: PROMISE and GSA
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MAY
-Seminar on Travel Awards for Grad Students, Postdocs, and Early Career Faculty
Keystone Symposia
Speaker: Dr. Laina King
Monday, 5/14/12 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 PM
Meyerhoff Chemistry Building, Conference Room 120
Sponsor: Meyerhoff Graduate Fellows Program
RSVP: http://my.umbc.edu/events/11664
Listing on main PROMISE website: http://promiseagep.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/dr-laina-king-discusses-travel-awards-for-mountain-research-retreats-may-14-2012/
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Directions to UMBC
Bus from Baltimore: http://mta.maryland.gov/services/bus/schedule/35.pdf
PROMISE Seminars & Workshops for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Fellows 