With Fall Break just a couple of weeks away and the weather suddenly feeling a bit colder, it seems that the last thing anyone wants to do is work on that ever-mounting pile of projects for class. But you don’t want to be an unproductive slob either. So, how do you waste time while actually…
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Monday Motivation: Top 10 Web Apps for Students
The Top 10 Web Apps for Students
Guest Blogger: Geoff Pallay
I met Geoff in my first graduate school class, which coincidentally was his last. He graduated in May with his Master’s in Public Administration and has been pretty busy ever since. I’ve invited him to be a guest blogger for the Fall semester. Below is his first entry. Hope you enjoy getting to know him…
Monday Motivation: Preparing for Grad School
With the start of classes only about two weeks away, now is a good time to start thinking about ways to prepare for grad school life. Whether you’re starting graduate school in the Fall, or you’ve just now made the decision to apply for a program, everybody could use some tips on how grad school…
Getting to Know You
Hello, Everybody! For today’s blog entry, I thought I would take a moment from the hectic schedule of unpacking my very cramped apartment and learning a new job to introduce myself. I’m Adam, and I’m the new Graduate Assistant for Recruitment and Information here in the Graduate School Office. In addition to being a graduate…
Dean McCandless Goes to Oxford
From time to time, we like to keep you updated on the excellent scholarly work in which our faculty, staff, and students engage. Here in the Graduate School Office, we are proud to report that Dean Amy Thompson McCandless participated recently in a presentation of her paper at the Oxford University Roundtable on the topic…
Monday Motivation: Finding balance as a grad student
Today was Adam’s first day as a grad assistant with us. His first assignment was to help me find links for you. His second is to introduce himself through a blog post. Tune in next Monday to read all about him. As for today, the theme of this post is on how to find balance…
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Grant Opportunity: National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy
National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Application deadline: February 19, 2010 Description: The sponsor supports fellowships to provide educational experiences to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. Awards provide a stipend of $44,000 for one…
Guest blogger: How I survived my first year as a grad student
So what is the first year of grad school like? Amber tells all.
