Grad Chronicle - August 25, 2023
GRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERINGS
Graduate College August Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this August. Hope to see you soon!
- Fall Open House - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in University Library 314
- The Write Place - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in University Library 314
Graduate College September Programming
Check out the fun and educational events we have planned for you this September. Hope to see you soon!
- The Write Place - Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in University Library 314 and Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- Supporting Yourself: Prioritizing Instructor Well-Being - September 5 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- Graduate College Awards Ceremony - September 7 from 5-7 p.m. in Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony
- Teaching Philosophy Workshop - September 12 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- Three Minute Thesis Drop-In Session - September 13 from 12-1 p.m. in University Library 352
- Intercultural Graduate Student Connections - September 14 from 5-6 p.m. in University Library 352
- Three Minute Thesis Drop-In Session - September 19 from 2-3 p.m. in University Library 352
- CAPS Mental Health Series - Building Better Boundaries - September 20 from 12-1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
- Three Minute Thesis Competition Preliminary Round 1 - September 26 from 12-2 p.m. in Kent Student Center 310
- Three Minute Thesis Competition Preliminary Round 2 - September 27 from 12-2 p.m. in Kent Student Center 310
- Parents and Family Weekend Open House - September 29 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in University Library 314
*We are commited to accessibile and inclusive events. If you need disability accommodations, please contact Cicely Schonberg at cschonbe@kent.edu.*
The Write Place
The Graduate College is offering the Write Place every Wednesday and Saturday beginning August 30. Join your fellow graduate students for weekly writing accountability groups. The sessions will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesdays in University Library 314 and 2-5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams on Saturdays. In collaboration with the Writing Commons, a Graduate Writing Consultant will be present during every session to assist students as needed. Students are welcome to join whenever they are able!
Teaching Tuesday Wellness Series
Join us on Tuesday, September 5 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams as we discuss strategies for navigating the demands of teaching as a graduate student. Explore healthy boundaries, time management, and stress-reduction tools, as we equip you with essential skills to foster a balanced and fulfilling teaching experience. Embrace the journey towards a healthier and more resilient you, ensuring your well-being remains at the core of your impactful instruction.
Graduate College Award Ceremony
Are you a Graduate College 2023-2024 award recipient? Save the date for our annual Graduate College Award Ceremony on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony. We will be in touch with more information soon!
Teaching Philosophy Workshop
A teaching philosophy statement is an essential part of academic job applications. The document allows you to reflect on your own teaching and what you value most as an instructor. Join us for an interactive workshop Tuesday, September 12 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
Three Minute Thesis
Put your academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting your research in three minutes to an intelligent, but non-specialist audience. Join us for the ninth annual Three Minute Thesis Competition! The competition will be held in two preliminary rounds on Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27 from 12-2 p.m. in Kent Student Center 310. Top presenters from each round will advance to the 3MT finals on Tuesday, October 3 at 12 p.m. in the Kiva. Additionally, LaunchNET in collaboration with the Graduate College, will be hosting drop-in feedback sessions on Wednesday, September 13 from 12-1 p.m. and Tuesday, September 19 from 2-3 p.m. Both sessions will be hosted in University Library 352. For additional information and to register for the competition, visit the Graduate College website. Registration will be open until September 19 at 11:59 p.m.
Intercultural Graduate Student Connections
The Graduate College is bringing domestic and international graduate students together for opportunities to connect with one another over games, intercultural dialogues, and opportunities to build community and friendship. Join us for our first Intercultural Graduate Student Connection event of the year on Thursday, September 14 from 5-6 p.m. in University Library 352.
Counseling and Psychological Services Mental Health Series for Graduate Students
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering a Mental Health Series specifically for graduate students. The first session on Wednesday, September 20 from 12-1 p.m. focues on building better relationships. You can join the workshop via Microsoft Teams.
Parents and Family Weekend Open House
In honor of Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, we are hosting an Open House event on Friday, September 29 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in University Library 314. Stop by our suite! For more information about the weekend, visit the Division of Student Life website.
First Year Cohort
The cohorts will meet once per month with their peer leader to check-in, discuss tips and tricks for navigating graduate student life, and build community. Sign up for a cohort today!
Graduate Student Recognition
The Center for Teaching and Learning offers Teaching Recognition Awards to all instructors at Kent State, including graduate students and faculty of all appointment types (TT, NTT, adjunct). The objective of the teaching development awards program is to recognize actions that enhance teaching and learning at Kent State University. The program allows instructors to earn tiered awards (bronze, silver, gold & platinum) for their efforts to learn about, implement, evaluate and investigate evidence-based instructional practices. To learn more about these awards, visit the CTL website. We want to recognize three graduate students who have recently received these awards. Congratulations!
- Jeremy Foust - Silver Award Recipient
- Zach Morris - Bronze Award Recipient x2
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
CSI Graduate Assistantship
The Center for Student Involvement is looking for a Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant. Interested in applying? Email your resume to mcriss3@kent.edu and bdavi128@kent.edu.
Graduate Student Senate (GSS)
Join Graduate Student Senate (GSS) for the first Grad Fest of the semester on August 25 from 3-5 p.m. on the green outside of Taylor Hall. There will be yard games and Handel's Ice Cream. You don't want to miss it! Additionally, GSS would like to invite ALL graduate students to the first Graduate Student Senate meeting on Monday, August 28th from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Student Governance Chambers (Kent Campus Student Center, Second Floor). Graduate Students are also welcome to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Kent State University Graduate Student Senate follows Robert's Rules of Order, and thus meetings are open to the public to encourage robuts participation and an equitable sharing of information and opinions. However, according to GSS bylaws, only Senators or Alternates are voting members and will be able to vote on any official GSS business.
Flashes Food Pantry
Visit the Flashes Food Pantry in Kent Student Center Suite 106 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. by appointment only. For a chance to walk-in, visit from 2-3 p.m. For more information, visit the CARES Center website.
Fall DEI Workshops
The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for their fall workshop series.
- Discovering DEI - September 13 from 3-4 p.m.
- Understanding Race and Racism - October 10 from 10-11:30 a.m.
- Intersectionality - November 9 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Creating an Inclusive Workplace - November 29 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Mental Health Support
The new Mental Health Resources and Support website is live! Here you'll find all mental health and well-being services that support the Kent State University community across any of our campuses and abroad. This site will help you identify support for yourself or others and empowers you with educational resources. Additionally, we have compiled a list of graduate student support resources. Please click here to view the list.