Professional development programs this week for grad students
Jan. 25, 2004
KALAMAZOO--A series of informational programs for graduate students run through Thursday, Jan. 29, as part of Western Michigan University's annual observance of Professional Development Week.
The week is designed to expose graduate students to career development opportunities as well as to help these students learn strategies for maximizing their graduate experience. The theme for this year's observance is "A View Into the Future: Prepare Yourself to Experience What Is on the Other Side."
Sponsors for 2004 are WMU's Graduate Student Association, Graduate College and Career and Student Employment Services. Nine different informational programs have been scheduled from Monday through Thursday in the Bernhard Center. No reservations are necessary, and refreshments will be served.
For more information about the following list of programs, visit the Graduate College Web site at <www.wmich.edu/grad> or contact the Graduate Student Advisory Committee by contacting Jessica Baby at (269) 387-2156 or <babyj@groupwise.wmich.edu>.
Monday, Jan. 26
"Career Development for Graduate Students, presented by Career and Student Employment Services, 211 Bernhard Center, 4 to 5 p.m.
"Writing a Curriculum Vita," presented by Dr. Paula D. Kohler, associate professor of educational studies, 212 Bernhard Center, 5 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
"Setting a Research Agenda," presented by Dr. Kevin B. Vichcales, director of awards, training, and special projects in the Graduate College, 212 Bernhard Center, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
"E-portfolio Evolution: Discovering Electronic Portfolio Possibilities," presented by Lynn Kelly-Albertson, executive director of professional and career development in the Division of Student Affairs, and Jessica Baby, Graduate Student Advisory Committee officer, 211 Bernhard Center, 4 to 6 p.m. Students who attend will receive a free one-year membership to Interfolio.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
"Choosing a Mentor," presented by Dr. William R. Wiener, dean of the Graduate College, 212 Bernhard Center, 4 to 5 p.m.
"E-portfolio Evolution: Discovering Electronic Portfolio Possibilities," presented by Lynn Kelly-Albertson, executive director of professional and career development in the Division of Student Affairs, and Jessica Baby, Graduate Student Advisory Committee officer, 211 Bernhard Center, 4 to 6 p.m. Students who attend will receive a free one-year membership to Interfolio.com.
"Strategies for Grant Writing," presented by Dr. Marianne E. Di Pierro, director of the Graduate Center for Writing and Proposal Development, 212 Bernhard Center, 5 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29
"Creating a Balance: Tools on How to Develop Balance in Your Life During Graduate School," presented by Dr. John H. Coons, director of the Counseling and Testing Center, and Dr. Ric L. Underhile, director of health promotion and education in the Sindecuse Health Center, 211 Bernhard Center, 4 to 5 p.m.
"Get it Together for the Career Fair: Strategies and Resume Critiquing," presented by Career and Student Employment Services and featuring a special speaker on graduate student recruitment, 212 Bernhard Center, 4 to 6 p.m.
Media contact: Jeanne Baron, 269 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu