The GSS Weekly Newsletter

• Professional Development Series: "Writing Productivity" - Dr. Susan Johnson - Sponsored by the Graduate College (flyer)

The Graduate College is hosting the next presentation in our 2009/2010 Professional Development Series for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

Dr. Susan Johnson (Assoc. Provost for Faculty; Professor of Ob-Gyn and Epidemiology) will offer a seminar/workshop entitled "Writing Productivity" on Monday November 2 3:30 - 5:00 pm. The room location will be determined based on enrollment needs.

For students beginning to write their dissertations and/or research papers, this talk may provide valuable insights to get started and to sustain their momentum.

This presentation is open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars; however, registration is required so that we can ensure booking a room with enough seats.

Register by Wednesday, October 28th.

We will email back with the confirmation of your registration and provide the room number.

https://forms.grad.uiowa.edu/pds-registration

Please forward this message with the attached flyer to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Please post this flyer in your departments.

Lastly, we welcome suggestions for future events for this series as we continue to expand our offerings. Your input is important.

Regards,

Minnetta V. Gardinier, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Recruitment & Professional Development

Director, Office for Graduate Ethnic Inclusion

Graduate College, 205 GILH

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52240

m-gardinier@uiowa.edu

phone 319 335 2147

fax 319 335 2806

http:\\www.grad.uiowa.edu

• Protecting Your Time: Balancing the Graduate Student Employee Identity - Sponsored by COGS - Wednesday, October 21 (5:30 PM) - 106 Gilmore Hall

This workshop will help you learn about things in the contract for TAs, RAs, and GAs that will help you make the most of your time. We'll also discuss tips for what you can do if you're spending too much time on your appointment (and therefore not enough on your studies).

For more information, contact Kari Thompson (kari-thompson@uiowa.edu).

• Field of Screams Haunted Corn Maze - 8:30 PM - This Friday (10/23/09)

The GSS Social Committee is planning a trip to the Field of Screams haunted corn maze THIS FRIDAY (October 23).

Admission is $7 (only $6 if you print off the $1 off coupon on their website (http://www.icjaycees.org/fieldofscreams.html).

We will meet at the Entrance of the Field. Please be there by 8:30pm.

Directions and maps are available on the Field of Screams website. If you are interested in carpooling (if you need a ride, or can take a few passengers), please contact Meggie Aube (meghan-aube@uiowa.edu).

This invitation was also sent out as an event through the Grad Students Who Rock Facebook Group, so join this group for future events and invite all your friends to the Haunted Corn Maze!

For any questions regarding the event, please contact the Social Committee Co-Chairs Meggie Aube (meghan-aube@uiowa.edu) or Andy Kopf (ajkopf@gmail.com).

To receive information about GSS Social and Service Committee events through Facebook, please add the group "Grad Students Who Rock."

•  Iowa Riverbank Cleanup - 1-4 PM - This Saturday (10/24/09) (flyer)
  

Come out to support efforts to improve our surrounding area! Be sure to bring your friends out for this community event! If you're interested, please contact GSS Service Committee Co-Chairs Nirmalla Barros (nirmalla-barros@uiowa.edu) or Kelly Gierlus (kelly-gierlus@uiowa.edu).

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Dubuque St. at Terrell Mill Park across from Mayflower Residence Hall
What will we be doing? Volunteers will remove flood debris and trash from river banks.

This event is sponsored by the UI Civic Engagement Program, City of Iowa City Public Works, UI Water Plant, UI Facilities Management, The 10,000 Hours Show, Saturdays in Service, Department of Natural Resources and Johnson County Conservation Board.

This invitation was also sent out as an event through the Grad Students Who Rock Facebook Group, so join this group for future events and invite all your friends to the Iowa Riverbank Cleanup!

To receive information about GSS Service and Social Committee events through Facebook, please add the group "Grad Students Who Rock."

• Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students (ECGPS) Tailgate (Iowa vs. Indiana - 11 am) - Saturday, October 31

Time:7 AM - ?
Where: Dental Lot (Look for the tents with the Sprint signs)
Why: FREE burgers and brats + enter their raffle for a chance to win gift certificates to Formosa!

This Event is sponsored by Sprint and ECGPS. All Grad and Professional Students are invited to attend! Go Hawks!

• Other Important Dates
  • Jakobsen Conference Meeting - Thursday, October 22 (5:30 PM) - Callen Conference Room, 5 Gilmore Hall.
    
    • This event is sponsored by GSS and the Graduate College. All Grad and Professional Students are encouraged to participate. If you want to help with the planning of the largest annual GSS event, please mark your calendars and plan to attend the next committee meeting!
  • Social Committee Meeting - Monday, November 2 (6-7PM) - T-Spoons (Market/Linn)
    • If you've enjoyed the social events, become a part of the committee that makes them happen!
  • FiredUp Bowl Making Event - Thursday, November 5 (6-8 PM) - Fired Up (Downtown IC)
    
    • Bowls will be donated to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) Souperbowl Event held in February. More information will be available at a later date, but for now, mark your calendars!
  • GSS Social Hour - Joe's Place - Thursday, November 5 (5-9 PM) 
    • Grab some food, then if you're a part of the DVIP Bowl Making Event, at 6pm, head over to the FiredUp! After you've crafted the world's best bowl for a good cause, come back to Joe's and enjoy some time out with friends!
  • Next Travel Funds Deadline (GSS/ECGPS) - Thursday, November 19, 11:59PM