GSO Newsletter – October 20, 2022
GSO Update
These newsletters should provide information on relevant news and events for graduate students. Got suggestions on what we should include? Email gso@bu.edu
Campus Events
Applications are now open for 2023 E-board positions! Elections will be held at the December GSO meeting, but feel free to submit your application NOW !!
Register here : https://forms.gle/mMrRhxKpc7xjTH9a8
Q’s Gender-Affirming Product Program
“Are you a TGNCI/non-cisgender or questioning BU student interested in receiving a free gender-affirming product such as a binder, packer, reusable menstrual underwear, femme shapewear, hair clippers, & more? You can request one through Q’s Gender-Affirming Product Program now until November 1st, 2022! Please visit http://linktr.ee/QGAPP to learn more about the program & request a product!”
Cover Letters: Who, What and Why You
Tuesday, October 25, 1-2 PM
One of the most difficult pieces of the job application to write is a cover letter. It needs to describe to your future employer who you are, what you can do, and why they should be interested in you. In this workshop, we will discuss the core components and structure of a cover letter and provide recommendations for tailoring letters for different types of positions. Register
Past Events
GSO Pub Night
Graduate Student Organization had their first Pub Night on the 14th October 2022.
Religion & Body Symposium
The Religion & the Body Symposium was hosted by the Boston University Graduate Program in Religion Student Association and was held on the second floor of 147 Bay State Road on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
CTL Graduate Student Workshop
The workshop was led by Christina Michaud, Master Lecturer and Associate Director of ELL Writing in the CAS Writing Program, and Melanie Smith, Senior Lecturer in the CAS Writing Program. To know more about CTL please feel free to reach out to Jean Otsuki, who is the Associate Director for the CTL at jotsuki@bu.edu
Cones for Consent!
Creating a Portfolio with Wix
Tuesday, October 11, 12:30-1:30PM
Join Wix staff to learn more about creating your online portfolio website. We’ll cover how to plan a website, how to use the Wix platform, and explore professional design features. Sign-up to discover the basics in creating a Wix website as well as features to take your portfolio to the next level. And… a one-year FREE Wix premium plan to all attendees!
Basics of Grant Applications
Thursday, October 13, 12:30-1:30 PM
Have you ever wished to apply for a grant or a fellowship but do not know where to start? Do you struggle identifying funding opportunities that are relevant for your field or your current career stage? In this workshop, we will first go over the benefits of grant writing while in graduate school. We will then provide you with tips and resources to identify grants and fellowships that could help your progress in your PhD and your career, and guidelines to create a funding plan. We will end the session by providing you with tips to write a proposal to apply for a funding opportunity.
What is a Postdoc? Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 18, 3-4PM
Considering applying for a postdoctoral position after your PhD? This virtual panel session will address participants’ questions about postdoc applications, preparation for a postdoc position, and advice for how to be successful as a postdoc. Three current BU postdocs from a variety of fields will share their experiences and answer your questions.
From the CV to the Resume
Wednesday, October 19, 12:30-1:30 PM
Different job applications and different traditions require that you prepare and submit drastically different application documents. Thus, the Curriculum Vitae or CV is a comprehensive scholarly record, which includes your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, publication record, and more. It is a vital document for applying to academic and academic-adjacent positions during and after your PhD. On the other end of the spectrum, resumes are used in the United States for most non-academic positions. They are one to two page summaries of the skills and responsibilities that you have acquired or held previously, and that can allow you to be successful at the job you are applying for. In this workshop, we will provide key definitions, as well as formatting, structure, and writing tips for you to create and tailor CVs and resumes to the positions you are interested in applying for.
We are always looking for more news, events, resources, or updates that are relevant to grad students. Make your suggestions or submit your events to gso@bu.edu to be included in future newsletters.
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