The Graduate School - Graduate School & International Education

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Welcome New Graduate Students!

Be sure to register for orientations—details on the Graduate School and International Education Orientation page.

Spring International Language Center celebrated its 20th Anniversary at U of A

2013 UAspire UApply UAchieve: Diversity Conference

25 Students from 10 universities attended the 2013 UAspire UApply UAchieve: Diversity Conference. This conference provided a great networking opportunity for prospective students, faculty, and program directors to meet with faculty, staff and students to learn more about graduate programs at the University of Arkansas. The conference was highlighted by keynote speaker Daphne Maxwell Reid, most widely known for her role as Aunt Viv on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”.

Spring International Language Center celebrated its 20th Anniversary at the University of Arkansas October 2012.

From Abstract to Contract:

Graduate Student Competition Winners Announced

Thirty-eight graduate students were awarded 1st and 2nd place prizes in the recent competition. Shown here is Donna Davis with her mentor, Dr. Frank Farmer as well as Dr. Todd Shields, Dr. Jim Rankin and Provost Sharon Gaber. For the list of all the winners see the Newswire article: http://newswire.uark.edu/article.aspx?id=20313

From Abstract to Contract:

Graduate Student Competition Winners Announced

Thirty-eight graduate students were awarded 1st and 2nd place prizes in the recent competition. Shown here is Mahmoud Sharara with Dr. Nathan McKinney of the UA Division of Agriculture. Also in in this photo are Dr. Todd Shields, Dr. Jim Rankin and Provost Sharon Gaber. For the list of all the winners see the Newswire article: http://newswire.uark.edu/article.aspx?id=20313

Spring International Students give back

Spring International Language Center students raised more than $300 by saving their change, and used the money to buy items for the Peace at Home Family Shelter's "Santa Sack" program. The students delivered the presents when they volunteered at the shelter recently. They wrapped presents and acted as translators for the shelter’s many Spanish-speaking clients who came to “shop” for Christmas gifts for themselves and their children.

International students

Helping those in need in their home away from home

News and Events

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Upcoming Graduate School Seminars

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Aug 19 Teaching Assistant Orientation: Topic: preparation for the classroom
Description: TWO-DAY event Monday, 8/19 and Tuesday, 8/20. Get all the information you need to be ready for the start of classes. Topics include syllabus construction, student learning styles, UA policies and much more!
Who Is This For?: New Teaching Assistants
Date: August 19, 2013
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Arkansas Union Theater (4th floor)
Presenter(s): University Teaching Assistant Effectiveness Advisory Committee and Graduate School and International Education
Aug 21 First Year Graduate Student Orientation: Topic: Preparation for graduate study
Description: All new graduate students are invited to First Year Graduate Student Orientation for the best start to graduate study. Meet other graduate students, get important information and get your official Graduate School t-shirt!
Who Is This For?: new graduate students
Date: August 21, 2013
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
Presenter(s): Graduate School and International Education

Summer Career Development Workshop Series

Session 1: Applying for an Academic Position

Tuesday, June 25, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, 269 Bell Engineering

Are you graduating soon? Interested in applying for a faculty position or post doc? Now’s the time to start preparing your application materials. At this session we’ll be discussing what you need to do to prepare for the job search, how to find position openings and how to tailor your application materials for the position you’re applying for.
Presented by: Dawn Farver, PhD Candidate and Career Counselor

Refreshments will be provided, and registration is required. To register for this event go to the Session 1 Event Registration

Session 2: Preparing for the Academic Interview

Tuesday, July 16, 3:30 – 5:00 pm, 267 Bell Engineering

You’ve submitted your application materials for the position of your dreams and they’ve called you, you have an interview! Now what? We’ll be discussing what to expect in the interviewing process for a faculty position. We’ll talk about the dreaded phone interview, the maybe-even-more-dreaded Skype interview, and the on-campus interview. Put your best foot forward and show them you want the job.
Presented by: Dawn Farver, PhD Candidate and Career Counselor

Refreshments will be provided, and registration is required. To register for this event go to the Session 2 Event Registration

University Calendar

Dissertation Defenses

June 20 Lydie Louis, a doctoral student in Microelectronics-Photonics (MEPH) will defend her dissertation titled "Multiscale study of BaTiO3 nanostructures and nanocomposites" on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 08:00 AM in Nanoscale Material Science & Engineering Building, in room 105.

June 21 Taylor Joo, a doctoral student in Accounting (ACCT) will defend his dissertation titled "Does Analyst Experience Affect Their Understanding of Non-Financial Information? An Analysis of the Relation between Patent Information and Analyst Forecast Errors" on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 08:00 AM in Walton College of Business Building, in the Wilson Board Room (room 401).

June 21 Marcia Smith, a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) will defend her dissertation titled "The Impact of Selected Academic and Demographic Variables on Mathematics College Readiness Predicted By Act" on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 02:30 PM in Peabody Hall, in room 308.

June 21 Yoon-Na Cho, a doctoral student in Marketing (MKTG) will defend her dissertation titled "A Roadmap to Mindful Consumption Through Information Labeling Practices: The Effects of Sustainability Disclosure Formats on Consumer Product Evaluations" on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 03:00 PM in Willard J. Walker Hall, in room 427.

June 24 Hyeokjun Kwon, a doctoral student in Electrical Engineering (ELEG) will defend his dissertation titled "System design and motion artifact removal algorithm implementation for ambulatory women ECG measurement system: E-bra system" on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Engineering Research Center, in room 1610.

June 24 Anastasia Thyroff, a doctoral student in Marketing (MKTG) will defend her dissertation titled "The Legitimation of Novel Technologies: The Case of Nanotechnology" on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 03:00 PM in Reynolds Center, in room 203.

June 25 Terry N. Spurlock, a doctoral student in Plant Science (PTSC) will defend his dissertation titled "Spatial Distributions of Rhizoctonia Species in Soybean Fields Undergoing Annual Rotations with Rice" on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 09:00 AM in Rosen Alternative Pest Control Center, in the Conference Room (room 201).

June 25 Angela Hines, a doctoral student in Public Policy (PUBP) will defend her dissertation titled "Power to the People? An Evaluation of State-Level Environmental Justice Policies" on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 01:00 PM in Old Main, in room 430.

June 25 Yolanda R. Carr, a doctoral student in Workforce Development Education (WDED) will defend her dissertation titled "Evaluating TRIO Programs: A Case Study of Upward Bound Directors and Staff" on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 02:00 PM in Graduate Education Building, in room 156.

June 26 Susan E. Bristow, a doctoral student in Human Resource and Workforce Development Education (HRWD) will defend her dissertation titled "Workforce Preparedness of Information Systems Students: Perceptions of Students, Alumni, and Employers" on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 09:30 AM in Graduate Education Building, in room 115.

June 26 Jeffrey John Aulgur, a doctoral student in Workforce Development Education (WDED) will defend his dissertation titled "Nonprofit Board Members' Self-Perception in the Role of Organizational Governance and the Balanced Scorecard" on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 01:00 PM in Graduate Education Building, in room 156.

June 26 Elizabeth Chassion, a doctoral student in Psychology (PSYC) will defend her dissertation titled "Examining the Relations Among Trauma, Distress, Resilience, and Physical Health" on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 02:00 PM in Memorial Hall, in the Psychological Clinic Room (room J).