First Generation College Grad Students’ Lunch
Friday, August, 18 @ 12 noon

http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3382077

location: 53 Commons - lunch provided

(First Gen students are those whose parents did not complete
a 4 yr college degree)

Are you the first in your family to go to college? If so, then perhaps navigating graduate school has its share of joys
and challenges.

Come enjoy lunch and talk to other first-generation college graduate students about their experiences. We will have a faculty member joining us as well.

Dissertation Writing Workshop
Date:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:41 Haldeman
Campus:
Graduate Studies


http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3474263

In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for graduate students to research and write their dissertations and remain sane!

Presenters:

Carl Thum, Director of the Academic Skills Center

Todd Lindsley, Counselor at Dick’s House

Barbara DeFelice, Program Director for Scholarly Communication, Copyright & ... Digital Scholarship Librarian

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Would you like to earn $50? Do you have an interest in communicating science to lay-audiences?
We’re looking for writers for the School web page. Each article published earns you $50. Please email Amanda Skinner for more details.


Do you want a fun, hands-on outreach experience? The Farmer’s Market in Lebanon has agreed to allow the School to host a booth at their weekly Thursday markets. We have plenty of hands-on activities to showcase, and welcome your ideas for more, and need a couple of students who will be able to host the booth. Please email Amanda Skinner for more details.

The Graduate Activities Coordinator is an essential participant in the programming for all graduate students in the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies at Dartmouth College. Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Affairs, the Graduate Activities Coordinator will plan, coordinate, schedule, and implement cultural and social programming sponsored by the Graduate Student Council and administrative offices at Dartmouth.

If you are interested in the position, please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to [log in to unmask] Please note, the grad activities coordinator must be an enrolled graduate student in good academic standing at Dartmouth, possessing strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a high level of personal and intellectual maturity. Graduate students on full stipend may not apply. This is a one year position with potential to renew.


Title: Graduate Studies Activities Coordinator Category: 15 hrs/Week @ $13.00 an hour
Department: Graduate Studies Position #:
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Affairs

Position Purpose:
The Graduate Studies Activities Coordinator (GSAC) is an essential participant in the programming for all the Arts and Sciences graduate students at Dartmouth College. Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Affairs, the GSAC will plan, coordinate, schedule, and implement cultural and social programming sponsored by the Graduate Student Council (GSC) and administrative offices at Dartmouth.

As both an employee of the office of the School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and an executive board member of the GSC, the GSAC serves as an important bridge between the administration and the graduate student body.

Key Accountabilities:
-Designs unique and relevant social events and programs that appeals to diverse populations of graduate students in order to foster a graduate community
-Collaborates with and supports GSC-recognized student groups in planning events and programs
-Attends and actively participates in monthly GSC general and executive board meetings
-Writes and edits articles for website and social media
-Works with the grad communications coordinator to promote social media streams
-Initiates collaboration with other offices on campus for programming.




Miscellaneous:
-Performs other administrative duties as assigned
-Weekend/evening work is often required, especially at certain times of the year (Graduation weekend, Graduate Student Appreciation Week etc.)

Position Requirements:
Skills & Knowledge
-Excellent oral and written communication skills, preferably with a background in writing and/or public relations
-Strong grasp of social media
-Extremely strong interpersonal skills
-General familiarly with Dartmouth College policies and procedures (or willingness to learn)
-Ability to motivate and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
-Ability to organize own work, coordinate projects with others, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
-Ability to work independently and reliably within a fixed budget

Experience
-Experience with event planning and programming

Education
B.A.