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Celebrando Las Americas Kick-Off |
Kick-Off event for Latino Heritage Month. Don Sol Will have their Taco Truck.
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McHenry County College Table Visit |
meet students in the A building by Advising
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GSAC Trivia Night |
Join GSAC for a fun night of Friend's Themed Trivia!
Tags: Current Students | Graduate School | Graduate Student Advisory Council
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CGS Meeting |
All members of the Council on Graduate Studies will meet.
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Resume Writing |
Whether you need help starting a resume or already have one, this workshop is for you. We will discuss the proper structure and content employers are looking for in addition to how to make your resume stand out. Reservations Required. Call 217-581-2412 or RSVP at: https://eiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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Researching the Literature |
Students who need tips for conducting research are encouraged to attend free workshops at Booth Library.
Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 in Room 4450 of the library.
Topics to be covered are: - What are your online research destinations? - How do you know when you have enough? - Identify key journals and key databases. - Understand controlled vocabularies and how they can benefit your research. - Learn about open access, open research, and alternative sources for research.
Seminar 2: Organizing your Reference Using Citation Management Software with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 26 in Room 4450 of the library.
Topics to be covered are: - Save your sources to one convenient location and access via the cloud. - Create formatted citations and your reference section in seconds (really!). - Understand the software options and features in Mendeley and Zotero. - Export citation information using library databases.
Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis (to the World) with Todd Bruns will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 in Witters Conference Room 4440.
Topics to be covered are:
- What happens to your thesis after you submit it? - Common pitfalls to avoid when preparing your thesis - How to optimize discovery of your thesis with metadata Register for the free seminars at https://library.eiu.edu/instruction/thesis101.html.
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Research, Engagement and Scholarship, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Latino Trivia |
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International Students H1-B Session |
Are you an international student?
Are you planning to work in the United States?
Changing to H-1B temporary employment status might be possible after you have completed a program of study or post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Assistant Dean of International Education Andy Kabasele will answer questions about H1-B requirements.
Tags: Academic/Event Scheduling | Africana Studies | Art Department | Booth Library | Career Services | Center for the Humanities | Civic Engagement and Volunteerism | College of Health and Human Services | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Colllege of Education | Communication Disorders and Sciences | Communication Studies | Current Students | Diversity/Inclusive Excellence | Doudna Fine Arts Center | Elementary Education | English Department | Family and Consumer Sciences | Foreign Languages | General Studies Degree | Gerontology | Graduate School | Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity | Journalism Department | Kinesiology and Sports Studies | Lumpkin College of Business & Technology | Mathematics and Computer Science | Minority Affairs | Music Department | Office of International Students and Sch | Office of Student Programs | Philosophy | Pine Honors College | Political Science | School of Business | School of Technology | Study Abroad | Theatre Arts Department | Women's Studies -
Interview Success Strategies |
Learn about winning employment interview skills and techniques in this workshop. Reservations Required. Call 217-581-2412 or RSVP at: https://eiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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Grand Prairie Friends & Warbler Ridge |
Enjoy a photographic journey on Wednesday (followed by an on-site guided walk on Thursday), of Coles County’s newest natural area. Join photographer and GPF Board Member, Fred Delcomyn, as he uses his photography to highlight the unique land forms, plants and animals of Warbler Ridge. Warbler Ridge Conservation area, located between Lake Charleston and Fox Ridge State Park, began when a private non-profit conservation organization, Grand Prairie Friends (GPF), purchased a 141-acre site in 2012. Seven years later, the site has grown to 1,000 acres and now includes nine acres of restored wetland, thousands of new trees and ten miles of trails for the public to enjoy along the meandering Embarras River.
Offered by the Academy of Lifelong Learning. Free. Please register at #581-5114.
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1st Generation Latinx Students in Higher Education |
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Grand Prairie Hike |
GPF Executive Director and Certified Interpretive Guide, Sarah Livesay, will lead a guided walk at the Warbler Ridge site. Fred Delcomyn will join the group on the walk ready to give photographic tips to those who want them. Participants should wear appropriate outdoor shoes and clothing and be prepared for one hour of moderate walking.
Offered by the Academy of Lifelong Learning. Free and open to the public. Registration requested at #581-5114.
Tags: Academy of Lifelong Learning | Alumni | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Prospective Students | Workshop/Webinar -
Researching the Literature |
Students who need tips for conducting research are encouraged to attend free workshops at Booth Library.
Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 in Room 4450 of the library.
Topics to be covered are: - What are your online research destinations? - How do you know when you have enough? - Identify key journals and key databases. - Understand controlled vocabularies and how they can benefit your research. - Learn about open access, open research, and alternative sources for research.
Seminar 2: Organizing your Reference Using Citation Management Software with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 26 in Room 4450 of the library.
Topics to be covered are: - Save your sources to one convenient location and access via the cloud. - Create formatted citations and your reference section in seconds (really!). - Understand the software options and features in Mendeley and Zotero. - Export citation information using library databases.
Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis (to the World) with Todd Bruns will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 in Witters Conference Room 4440.
Topics to be covered are:
- What happens to your thesis after you submit it? - Common pitfalls to avoid when preparing your thesis - How to optimize discovery of your thesis with metadata Register for the free seminars at https://library.eiu.edu/instruction/thesis101.html.
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Research, Engagement and Scholarship, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Interview Success Strategies |
Learn about winning employment interview skills and techniques in this workshop. Reservations Required. Call 217-581-2412 or RSVP at: https://eiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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MTEA Story Time |
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Geology and Geography Colloquium Series |
Dr. Rudy Banerjee, Department of Geography, IUPUI, has degrees ranging from GIS to Environmental Epidemiology and Architecture. He will be giving a talk, “Future Architecture for 1 Trillion Drone Trips!” on Friday September 20th, 2019 in Physical Science Building, Room 2060 from 11:00 to 11:50 am. All are WELCOME to attend!
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Graduate Student Advisory Council |