The April 4 issue of our newsletter features #GradFlock Kudos to Da-Sol Um and Jun Yun and a reminder to register to present at the Grad Research Forum. It also highlights upcoming events, the AEC's Accessibility Ally Program, a nomination reminder for the Graduate Excellence Awards, the deadline for applications to Moss Street Children's Center, and funding opportunities. Finally, this issue covers the university's "reason neutral" absence policy.
The February 28 issue of our newsletter features the 16th Annual Graduate Research Forum, happening on May 8. It also includes information about upcoming webinars for creating research posters, information for international graduate students, information about the newly overhauled Grad OneStop, and upcoming events. Funding, opportunities, and support includes the Graduate Education Excellence Awards; gradCAREERS cover letter, résumé, and CV review; the 2025 Institutional Courage Research Grants Call for Proposals; Division of Graduate Studies funding opportunities; and open GE positions. The issue also includes a professional development spotlight on Jalen Niles, Jordan Edmond, and Toluwalase Adedipe.
The January 31 issue of our newsletter features numerous graduate student funding opportunities, including funding for Native students, Oregon Humanities Center Fellowships, and division funding. This issue also covers immigration resources. the disability accommodations policy, and winter 2025 degree completion deadlines, and features an LGBTESS Grad Student Survey and a spotlight on almuna Naomi Evans, MNM '23.
A study led by Waseq Rahman, PhD '24 (communication and media studies), in collaboration with UO assistant professor Maxwell Foxman and Michigan State University associate professor David Markowitz, finds that digital games play a role in psychological well-being.
Krista Chronister, vice provost for graduate studies and UO alumna, becomes one of two recipients of the 2024 UO Senate Award for Shared Governance, Transparency, and Trust.
UO alumnus Mustafa T. Kasubhai, JD '96, receives the 2024 Frohnmayer Award for Public Service. Learn more about the first Muslim American federal judge.
Jennifer M. Gómez's award-winning book connects a multitude of disciplines to expand research she started as a doctoral student at UO.
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The Division of Graduate Studies hires a new Director of Admissions, Colin Johnston, who will bring global and domestic higher education experiences to support graduate students and programs.
Education graduate students, Sue Wilson, Casey Tiemann, and several graduate alumni are helping Professor Joanna Goode implement Computer Science for All in high schools across the country.
Graduate students Emily Wilke, Cayla Lussier, Janice Fong, Jo Hermida, and Madison Cook, along with Professor Ben Clarke, show that early teaching should focus on building a bridge to later math learning.
Emma Reed, graduate student in human physiology, co-leads new research with Professor Chris Minson, on the effect of cold plunging on heart health. Read more about their study published in the Journal of Thermal Biology.
