November 19, 2019    Events and Deadlines

This newsletter is distributed to department heads, graduate program directors, graduate program contact staff, and graduate faculty. 

Graduate Program Directors  

Master students!

If completing graduation requirements on or before December 6, 2019, and attending commencement, please have the online commencement registration completed no later than December 6, 2019.  Note:  if you are on an F-1/J-1 visa, please check with International Students and Scholar Services for possible enrollment requirements for the spring semester 2020 to maintain your non-immigrant status.

Note: This option is not available for doctoral student.

DEADLINE DATES FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE APPLICATIONS

Deadline dates for International Applicants

All application materials (i.e. online application, application fee, TOEFL scores, affidavit of financial support form & supporting bank documentation, transcripts) should be uploaded with the application.

Deadline dates for Departments to send recommended international applications (including all required application materials) to the Graduate School.

Applicants applying for Spring.
September 1 deadline includes individuals who are:
1. Living outside of the United States
2. Distance learning applicants
3. Applicants who are currently enrolled at an institution in the United States, who plan to graduate in December and
plan to travel outside of the United States prior to January. October 1 deadline includes individuals who are:1. Living in the United States and who do not plan to travel outside of the United States prior to January. Individuals admitted for Spring should plan to arrive on campus no later than January 10.

Applicants applying for Summer.
January 15 deadline includes individuals who are:
1. Living outside of the United States and inside the United States
2. Distance learning applicants
3. Applicants who are currently enrolled at an institution in the United States, who plan to graduate in May and plan to
travel outside of the United State prior to May. Individuals admitted for Summer should plan to arrive on campus no later than May 19.

Applicants applying for Fall.
February 1 deadline includes individuals who are:
1. Living outside of the United States
2. Distance learning applicants
3. Applicants who are currently enrolled at an institution in the United States, who plan to graduate in May or July and
plan to travel outside of the United States prior to August. June 1 deadline includes individuals who are:
1. Living in the United States and who do not plan to travel outside of the United States prior to August. Individuals admitted for Fall should plan to arrive on campus no later than August 14.

Many of the individuals that we issue I-20’s to are experiencing long delays in obtaining interviews for their VISA. Others are finding flights to the United States more limited. It is imperative that you do not wait until the deadline dates to send your completed international applications to the Graduate School.

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships

Women pursuing full-time study in a master’s or professional degree program in which women are underrepresented, including STEM, law, business, and medicine. Apply soon before the Deadline:  Dec 1, 2019. Funding: $5,000-$18,000.  

Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting applications for the 2020 Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs. Eligibility and online application information are available on the Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs website. Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. 

Registration open for Spring 2020 Graduate Student Orientation

The Graduate School and other campus support units will host welcome and orientation activities for new graduate students admitted to graduate programs for the spring 2020 term during the week of January 13th.  A schedule of sessions and activities is available on the Graduate School website. Incoming graduate students who have accepted their admission offer in CollegeNet will be sent a direct email notification about orientation. To ensure that all students receive this information, graduate programs are encouraged to promote graduate student orientation activities to their new and current graduate students. Current students who were unable to attend orientation their first semester or would like a refresher are welcome to attend. Advanced registration is requested.

Graduate Faculty

Distinguished Graduate Faculty

The Graduate School is pleased to recognize Dr. Robert Goodband, professor of Animal Sciences and Industry as a 2019 Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty. Please save the following date for their upcoming lecture.
Robert Goodband, Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 3:30 p.m. K-State Student Union, room 207

Graduate Students   

Entering Mentoring: Maintaining Effective Communication & Cultivating Ethical Behavior

This workshop will focus on strategies to establish and maintain effective communication, including ways to handle problems that arise. This workshop will also address ways to cultivate ethical behavior, which follows from aligned expectations, effective communication, and a healthy, inclusive working environment. If you are interested in attending these workshops, please fill out this short survey so we know the number of participants to expect. For questions contact Dr. Jeremy Marshall. Graduate Students reserve here. The event is held Wednesday, November 20, 6-8 pm. Business Building room 4001.

Student Services Spotlight: Academic Achievement Center

One of the most challenging parts of graduate student life is the ability to manage several major projects and responsibilities, such as research, teaching commitments, and thesis/dissertation and other scholarly writing projects. The Academic Achievement Center has a variety of online resources available to assist students with time management and motivation to facilitate their academic success. Additionally, graduate students can request free academic coaching on topics like goal setting, decision-making skills, time management, note-taking, and motivation. This is a great resource for a graduate student adjusting to the demands of graduate student life.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships in Peace and Conflict resolution studies at one of our peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship/field study expenses. Eligible candidates may not be a Rotarian or related to a Rotarian. Two types of fellowships are available. Rotary will begin accepting applications for the 2020 Rotary Peace Fellowships in February 2020. The application will be available online.  Submit your application through your local Rotary club prior to May 1, 2020. Contact Chuck Udell or Patti Mellard, District Chairs, for help with the application. 

MASTER'S DEGREE FELLOWSHIP
Studies in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. Requires a minimum of 3 years of related work or volunteer experience and a bachelor’s degree. Programs last 15–24 months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during the academic break. Up to 50 master’s fellowships each year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
A program for those with more extensive experience in peace-related fields (5 or more years related experience required).This is a 3-month (Jan – April or June – August) program in peace and conflict resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. This program incorporates 2–3 weeks of field study. Up to 50 certificates awarded each year.

Graduate Student Council (GSC) Travel award application deadline

December 1, 2019, is the deadline for graduate students to apply for a GSC travel award for professional events that begin anytime in February 2020.