Graduate School Weekly Newsletter
October 19, 2021
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Faculty and staff
Explore graduate student research at annual poster session
Graduate School Brown Bag - Admissions: Best Practices
New Graduate Faculty Orientation
Save the date for the Graduate School Brown Bag - Graduate Milestones Dashboard
Admissions
Graduate student progress
Opportunities for graduate students
Research funding for arts, humanities, and social sciences students
GSC professional development seminar recordings and upcoming event
Personnel updates
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Faculty and staff
Explore graduate student research at annual poster session
The K-State community is invited to attend the annual Research and the State graduate student poster session on October 27 from 1:00-3:00pm in the K-State Student Union Courtyard. Over 30 graduate students from across campus will present posters of their research or scholarly work and share the implications their work has for citizens of K-State and topics of interest to state legislators. Ten presenters will be selected to represent K-State at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit in the spring.
Graduate School brown bag - Admissions: Best Practices
We had some technical difficulties with the last brown bag talk on October 19 at 11:30am. You can find all brown bag presentations at the following link: https://www.k-state.edu/grad/faculty-resources/resources/deptinfo/. The Brown Bag series serves to facilitate communication and enhance collaboration between the Graduate School and graduate programs to support graduate student success.
New Graduate Faculty Orientation
The K-State Graduate School has scheduled a New Graduate Faculty Orientation event for those accepted into the Graduate Faculty during Academic Year 2020–21. The orientation will describe the responsibilities of a graduate faculty member and the role of the Graduate School in supporting students and faculty, as well as other topics.
Please set aside one of two New Graduate Faculty Orientation meeting times to attend; October 20, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm or October 21, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The orientation will be held via Zoom video conference: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/94045803041.
RSVP through this link:
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF1OcA97Fi5LqXc
Save the date for November Brown Bag – Graduate Milestones Dashboard
The November Graduate School Brown Bag will be held on November 15 at 11:30am in 121 Eisenhower Hall and via Zoom. This Brown Bag will showcase the new graduate student milestones dashboard developed by the Graduate School in partnership with Institutional Research. We will share plans for how the dashboard will be used to facilitate graduate student progress and success.
- Attend in-person: 121 Eisenhower Hall
- Attend via Zoom: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/91083651126?pwd=cXVHWXJMT1NLRzFWWWQ3NVNNbnM5QT09
Meeting ID: 910 8365 1126
Passcode: brownbag
Admissions
Using Application Fee Waivers
Departments that wish to pay the application fee for graduate applicants may purchase fee waiver codes from the Graduate School. Purchased codes may be given to prospective students so that their application fee can be waived. Codes are available usually in minimum orders of 5 codes. When purchasing, please indicate the quantity of Domestic ($65) and/or International ($75) applications codes that are required. Requests should be sent to jphoran@ksu.edu.
Graduate student progress
File Programs of Study
As the fall semester begins, please be sure to follow up with your students to make certain they have an approved program of study on file at the Graduate School. Full time students must file a program of study before the end of their second semester to ensure student success.
Opportunities for graduate students
Research funding for arts, humanities, and social sciences students
The Graduate School is now accepting applications for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Small Grant Program to support research expenses for master's and doctoral students in these disciplines. Grants up to $1,000 will support direct research costs such as travel to an archive, data collection, or exhibition and performance expenses for graduate students doing original research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Funds will be available after Jan. 15, 2022.
AAUW fellowship opportunities
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a global leader in educational funding for women, awarding nearly $4 million annually to women scholars (graduate/professional degree students, postdocs, and faculty). The recipients conduct research and pursue study in a wide range of disciplines. The AAUW is currently accepting applications for several funding opportunities with application deadlines ranging from November 1-December 1, 2021.
GSC professional development seminar recordings and upcoming event
The Graduate Student Council has video recordings posted for three professional development events held this semester. Students who were unable to attend the sessions live, are welcome to view the recordings and can also earn credit toward the GSC Professional Development Certificate. The next GSC professional development seminar is scheduled for November 5 and is offered in partnership with the Staley School of Leadership Studies: “Stories in Action: Developing a change narrative to navigate your uncertain and complex world.” Learn more about GSC professional development opportunities.
Personnel updates
New employee - Degree Analyst
A Wildcat welcome goes out to Kyli Cass, the Graduate School's newest Degree Analyst! She's very excited to be a part of the Wildcat Family. In her free time, she enjoys walking, reading, working out, and her two dogs, Blue and Fitzgerlad. We are glad to have her aboard. Kyli will be taking on the following programs/departments: College of Agriculture, College of Architecture, Planning and Design, College of Business Administration, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Masters of Technology, Masters of Public Administration, Masters of Public Health, and Masters of Fine Art.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
| Oct 19 | Graduate School Brown Bag, 11:30am - 12:30pm, 121 Eisenhower Hall |
| Oct 27 |
Research and the State poster session, 1:00-3:00pm, Union Courtyard; awards ceremony at 4:00pm, Big 12 Room |
| Nov 5 | GSC Professional Development seminar, 2:00-3:30pm |
| Nov 15 | Graduate School Brown Bag, 11:30am - 12:30pm, 121 Eisenhower Hall |