Congratulations to our 2021 Graduates! Commencement Ceremony - May 21

Congratulations to our 2021 Graduates!
Commencement Ceremony - May 21
 For Commencement Information: URI Commencement 2021
 Questions regarding the Graduate School ceremony?
 Contact Jessica Martinez at jgmartinez@uri.edu.

Diversity & Inclusion Badge Program
Inaugural Summer Session - Register Now!
Based on high student demand, DIBP is offering a summer
session! We are pleased to share that DIBP's full workshop
schedule and a new registration link for Summer 2021 are now
LIVE and available.
View the Summer 2021 workshop schedule.

Registration for Summer 2021 workshops is open and FREE for all
enrolled URI graduate students - Register HERE.

Spots will fill quickly so don't wait!
Note: Registration is extended through next week.
For more info about DIBP for grad students check out our Google Site.
See flyer with more information: DIBP Summer Program

Professional Development Programs
Virtual English Grammar Session with the Graduate Writing
Center Thurs., May 20, 4-5 p.m. I Register HERE
Join the Graduate Writing Center for a virtual English grammar session. We
will review several writing examples together and practice identifying and
revising problem sentences. Designed for English language learners, but all
grad students welcome!

Career Roundtable: University Writing
                             Director Opportunities - Grad Alumni
                             Panel
                              Thurs., May 27, 10-11 a.m. I Register
                              HERE
                              Have You Considered a Career as a University
Writing Specialist or Director? Do you enjoy writing and building confidence
in students? Have you considered using your degree to help others
communicate their research and ideas? There has been an exponential
growth in career opportunities in university writing centers for individuals
with graduate degrees from all disciplines, including STEM. In this session,
recent URI alumni who work as writing center directors at universities
around the country will offer information about the nature of their work, their
career path, and the many opportunities in the field. Hear from recent
alumni who have built careers in this field.

NEW! Corporate & Foundation Fellowships - Where to Find
Them & How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal
Thurs., June 3, 12-1 p.m. I Register HERE
Experienced and successful Senior Grant Writer, Katie McGwin, Asst.
Director, URI Corporate and Foundation Relations, will lead this virtual
session to help you identify excellent available external funding
opportunities and strategies to prepare a successful proposal. She will also
work with you to prepare your selected proposal.

Outdoor Obstacle Course - Leadership & Team Building Skills
Training! Thurs., June 10, 1-3 p.m. I Register HERE
Back by popular demand! Mark your calendars! Join fellow grad students &
@urileadership for a fun-filled afternoon of leadership and community
building at the Northwoods Campus outdoor obstacle course. Snacks
provided. Limited to 15 grad students.

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National Center for Faculty Development &
Diversity: Opportunity for 3 Grad Students!
The Graduate School is offering 3 FREE scholarships to grad
students for the National Center for Faculty Development &
Diversity's WriteNow Access - Summer 2021 Session, June 7-
Aug. 1. This program was created to give graduate students and
postdocs the tailored support and accountability they need to
accomplish their writing goals. WriteNow Access provides 8
weeks of access to the WriteNow platform, timer, and community.
Participants also receive dedicated support and exclusive content.
Complete this online form and the Graduate School will select
and sponsor 3 students: WriteNow Summer 2021

Normally, there is a $245 registration fee for this highly desirable program.
Submit your application now!

Kudos!
The Graduate School is delighted to congratulate:
        Jonathan Ross Gilbert, PhD '21, College of Business, on receiving
        URI's 2021 Research & Scholarship Excellence Award in Social
        Sciences, Arts & Humanities. Jonathan will be joining University of
        Tampa as a tenure track professor this fall.
        Felicia Woods, PhD Candidate BES, on her selection as a recipient
        of an American Association University Women (AAUW) American
        Fellowship.
        Adriana Wilding, International Relations MA Student, on her Boren
        Fellowship to study Turkish language in Azerbaijan.
        Shawn Fennell, International Relations MA Student, for receiving a
        Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic.

Career & Professional Development
Articles
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The Importance of Reflecting on Your Graduate School Career Over the
Last Year to Consider Where You're Headed, Inside Higher Ed

Working in Industry vs. Academia: 4 Insider Tips STEM PhDs Should Know,
Beyond the Professoriate

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