2010 Graduate Education Week Program

UNC Charlotte

Graduate Education Week March 20 – March 27, 2010 http://graduateschool.uncc.edu and http://gradlife.uncc.edu

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Saturday, March 20 10th Annual GPSG Research Across the Disciplines 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, College of Health & Human Services Building The purpose of the research fair is to showcase the research activities of graduate students across all disciplines. Cash awards are presented to the students with the most significant presentations as determined by faculty judges by category. This is a wonderful opportunity for all students, faculty and staff to appreciate the quality of UNC Charlotte research currently conducted at the graduate level.

Undergraduates interested in applying to graduate school are especially encouraged to attend this event to learn helpful tips for presenting their research at future research conferences.

Sponsored by Graduate & Professional Student Government

Awards Reception 4:00 pm Student Union, Ballroom, Third Floor The Research Fair presentations will be followed by an awards reception, held in the new Student Union ballroom on the 3rd floor. All participants, judges and guests are invited to attend. The reception is sponsored by GPSG, with generous support from CRI and the Graduate School.

Sponsored by Graduate & Professional Student Government, the Charlotte Research Institute and the Graduate School

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The Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Monday, March 22 How Your Graduate Education Can Change the World 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, College of Health & Human Services, Room #159 Presenter: Dr. Rachel Mann, MettaKnowledge LLC & University of Virginia.

In this engaging workshop-lecture, graduate students will learn how their scholarly interests can lead to practical applications in the world. Dr. Rachel Mann will use an interdisciplinary approach to share how her original and professional interests led to developing methods to address problems of violence in the world.

Rachel E. Mann is founder and owner of MettaKnowledge for Peace, LLC which serves organizations, people and animals, and works to help heal violence and foster peace. For almost 15 years, she has taught interdisciplinary courses on violence, racism, gender violence, trauma, vicarious trauma, and the ethics of technology use in higher education. Her current area of research and teaching involves the new spiritual movement, sometimes called Shamanism in the West, and what it has to offer the world in solving problems of violence. Her writings have been published in popular and academic journals, including Change Magazine and Spirituality & Health. Dr. Mann has an MA in Soviet Studies and a Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures. She currently teaches at the University of Virginia. Register Now. Sponsored by the Graduate School and by the Multicultural Resource Center

Research Fair Award Winners Reception 3:00 pm, J. Murrey Atkins Library, Dale Halton Room, Main Floor Atkins Library is pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions to research made by graduate students in various disciplines. This reception, hosted by the director of the Library, Stanley Wilder, will feature the winners of the GPSG research fair competition. Information about ongoing improvements to the library relevant to graduate students will be shared. All graduate students are invited to attend. Please contact GPSG for more information.

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Ta-Nehisi Coates - A Deeper Black: The Meaning of Race in the Age of Obama UNC Charlotte Distinguished Speakers Forum 7:00 pm, Cone University Center, McKnight Hall Author Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of the most perceptive voices in black America today and one of the best young American writers, period. Coates’ style is a diamond-hard compression of language, informed equally by modern politics, pop culture, street vernacular, and his father’s vast library of foundational black literature. The Beautiful Struggle, his critically-hailed debut, is a tough, touching memoir of growing up in West Baltimore during the age of crack. It’s already a stone cold classic. In his speech Ta-Nehisi Coates delves into the complicated, conflicted and hopeful state of black America today.

This event is free and open to the public with a meet and greet reception to follow at 8:00pm.

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Tuesday, March 23 GPSG’s, The Big Chill-Out 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Norms & Norms Loft, Student Union Get into the game with your GPSG representatives and fellow graduate students. Whether it it’s a good round of pool, no-stakes poker, or Wii Bowling with friends, it’ll be relaxing social interaction over some good food that all graduate students need! All free.

Sponsored by GPSG

Mining the Landscape of Authorial Integrity for Graduate Students 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Atkins, Room #125 Presenter: Donna Gunter, Coordinator, Information Literacy and Instructional Services, J. Murrey Atkins Library This session will help graduate students learn the touch points of writing ethically and with integrity. Focusing specifically on the concept of plagiarism, we will unpack the notion of idea ownership, starting from a global perspective and then continuing on to conventions in American universities. Information will include avoiding plagiarism, the unique problems graduate students face in maintaining integrity in writing, and what happens at UNC Charlotte when plagiarism charges are brought against a student. Register Now Sponsored by the Graduate School

More GPSG Games 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, After Hours in Cone Bingo anyone? If there’s one thing this campus needs, it’s more free stuff! Come enjoy a fun time mingling with other graduate students playing organized games for some cool prizes. Light refreshments will be available and crazy diversions are rumored!

Sponsored by GPSG

The Hidden Job Market 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm, University Career Center Presenter: Rebecca Cody Many grads may not know that utilizing worldwide job posting web sites as the main method of job searching may only yield a 1-2% success rate. Most employers do not advertise their vacancies on such web sites and only 20% advertise their positions at all! This workshop will teach you search strategies beyond the Internet for finding the career opportunity for you. Register Now

Co-sponsored by the Graduate School.

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The Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Wednesday, March 24 Brandon Kirkley & the Firecrackers 12:00 pm, SAC Plaza Brandon Kirkley & the Firecrackers light up the lunch hour with rock and roll! Join this UNC Charlotte master’s student and members of his band as they make music reminiscent of what rock music used to be. BKTF is composed of Brandon Kirkley (Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Harmonica), Chris Henley (Bass), Glen Letterle (Guitar), and Tori Iffergan (Drums, Percussion). Whether its pop, alternative, or southern, one thing is for certain - these guys are rock and roll!. Visit the BKTF web site to hear their music.

Sponsored by the Center for Graduate Life Rain location: After Hours, Cone University Center

Disc Golf Demonstration & Tournament Recreational Services for Grads 12:30 pm, West Lawn, between Belk Gym & Cone University Center The sport of disc golf evolved as an offshoot of the Frisbee® craze. Disc golf is similar to regular golf; however, Disc Golf players use golf discs and aim for a pole extending up from the ground with chains and a basket where the disc lands. The object of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws.

Come try your hand on our 4-hole course. If golf isn’t your thing, visit with representatives from Recreational Services. Whether looking for an enjoyable way to spend your leisure time, improve your physical fitness level or meet new friends, there’s always fun in athletics. Don’t be left behind wondering what all the fun is about.

Sponsored by the Graduate School. Co-sponsored by Recreational Services and the UNC Charlotte Disc Golf Association Rain location: After Hours, Cone University Center

Photograph courtesy of Stephanie Moore

Movie Night for Grads Friends & Family 6:45 pm, Student Union – Cinemas Break away and head down to the Student Union for a FREE retro special flick, Ghostbusters! Grad students, family and friends are invited to share some laughs with stars Rick Moranis and Dan Ackroyd along with free popcorn and drink!

Sponsored by GPSG and the Grad Life Fellows

Advice on How to Get Into Grad School 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, CHHS, Room #145 Presenter: Maryanne Maree-Sams, Graduate Admissions Counselor, The Graduate School This workshop will cover all the things you wanted to know about getting into Graduate School but were afraid to ask! Ms. Maryanne Maree-Sams will provide some practical tips, advice, and a little encouragement along the way, to assist any currently enrolled UNCCharlotte student in making application to the Graduate School. Information about the 110 doctoral, master’s and certificate programs will be available. A brief overview of funding, fellowships, financial aid, and assistantships will be presented. Prizes for participants. Register Now Sponsored by the Graduate School

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THURsday, March 25 International Graduate Tea & Talk 1:00 pm, Student Union, Multipurpose Room, Third Floor Moderator: Marian Beane, Director, International Student/Scholar Office During this informal session, Ms. Marian Beane will help lead students and faculty in a discussion focusing on various facets of international graduate life. Specific topics to be addressed include the importance of communication needed to bridge cultural diversification, as well as the current academic/research challenges international graduate students face at UNC Charlotte. All students are welcome to share their global perspectives over tea, coffee and international treats. The session will begin with a fun and interactive “table topics” discussion hosted by the UNC Charlotte chapter of Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership development organization.

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Presented by The Graduate School, The Office of Student Activities, UNC Charlotte Chapter of Toastmasters International, and the International Student/Scholar Office

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Fifth Annual International Women’s Day 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Student Union, Room #340 G-I This celebration will include a reception, a special recognition ceremony and remarks from Ambassador Linda Tarr-Whelan. The purpose of this celebration is to acknowledge that our campus community is filled with local women who embody the richness of internationalism and we would like to recognize these individuals for their contributions to UNC Charlotte and the world.

Co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs and the Multicultural Resource Center. For more information, contact Denise Medeiros (704) 687-7784 or Rebecca Vincent (704) 687-7305

Graduate Educational Opportunities Reception 4:00 pm, College of Health & Human Services Room #128 Students interested in exploring opportunities for graduate education are invited to attend this reception.

The GEO Program (Graduate Educational Opportunities) is a 1 credit course being offered this fall. The course will help students explore a variety of options for graduate education and prepare them to apply to graduate school.

The course is intended for rising juniors.

The Graduate School, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Friday, March 26 Grad Life Fellow Information Session 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Cato Hall, Room #228 The Graduate School is looking for four energetic Graduate Life Fellows to help develop programs, workshops and events that help build and support the graduate community at UNC Charlotte! Come find out more about the position and the selection process. Fellows receive a $4000 stipend award for their service and will be affiliated with the new Center for Graduate Life and the Graduate School. Application deadline is April 16th by 5:00 p.m. To download an application and for more information, visit the Graduate School web site.

Program Coordinator Reception 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Bioinformatics Building, Atrium Invitation only Communication between students and faculty is vital to the success of any academic program. The GPSG invites academic program coordinators to enjoy this Friday afternoon cocktail reception with student leaders from their program. Live music and food.

Sponsored by GPSG

49ers Baseball vs. St. Bonaventure University 6:00 pm, Hayes Stadium Catch the 49ers as they take on the Bonnies of St. Bonaventure in college baseball action. Graduate Students receive one free ticket by presenting their University ID at the stadium’s ticket office prior to the game.

Sponsored by UNC Charlotte Athletics Department

Saturday, March 27 GPSG Service Event with the Thompson Child & Family Focus Organization 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Roll up your sleeves and stand next to your fellow graduate students as they lend a hand to help the Thompson Child and Family Focus organization with a beautification project. Please give just a few hours of your time. For more information contact GPSP Secretary, Ashley Lakner at gpsgsecretary@uncc.edu. No registration required.

Participants should meet at: Thompson Child & Family Focus Saint Peter’s Lane Campus 6800 Saint Peter’s Lane Matthews, NC Sponsored by the Graduate School and GPSG

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Special thank you to our UNC Charlotte sponsors: The Graduate School GPSG - Graduate & Professional Student Government Charlotte Research Institute J. Murrey Atkins Library International Student & Scholars Office Graduate Life Fellows Office of Student Activities Distinguished Speakers Forum Multicultural Resource Center Toastmasters, UNC Charlotte Chapter Athletics Department Department of Recreational Services Disc Golf Association

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