2005-2006
Sponsored by The UMBC Graduate Student Association, The UMBC Graduate School, PROMISE: Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate, and the National Science Foundation
Graduate student Success Seminars are designed and developed
to speak directly to the needs of graduate students by providing information
that may not be covered in courses but are nonetheless necessary for survival
and success.
Friday, August 26, 2005
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
“Managing Finances and Funding Your Graduate Education
through Fellowships, Assistantships, or Part-time Employment"
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Commons 331
Wednesday, October 21, 2005
4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
UC 310
"Addressing Areas of Weakness in Graduate Students'
Writing (papers,
proposals, and dissertations)"
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Commons 331
Weds. February 15, 2006
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
UC 310
v Presented
by the UMBC Career Development Center
Features: Tips on
Interviewing, transitioning from resume to CV, and information on Postdocs,
Faculty Positions, Industry positions, and Non-traditional careers.
"An Introduction to Successful Grant Writing"
Wednesday. March 15, 2006
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Commons 331
“Words of Wisdom and an Opportunity to Talk with the President”
Tuesday, April 11 2006
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
UC Ballroom Lounge
Special Guest:
v Dr.
Freeman Hrabowski, III
o
UMBC President
o
Professor, Mathematics Education
o
U.S. Presidential Mentoring Award
o
NSBE Golden Torch Visionary Award
o
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
o
NSF Educator Achievement Award
o
“Marylander of the Year”
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And many more awards…