GSO Newsletter – March 1, 2023

GSO Bi-Weekly 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

GSO Events 

Coffee Hours

Our bi-weekly coffee hours are this Thursday! 9:30-10:30am in the GSU Link Lobby. Swing by to say hi and get some hot Pavement coffee to sustain you!

Monthly Meeting 

Be on the lookout for the date announcement for our next general membership meeting which is coming up!

Campus Events 

Global Programs Photo Contest

The annual Global Programs Photo Contest is less than three weeks away! This year’s contest will run from 9:00 AM March 20 through 12:00 PM March 31, 2023 and the theme is Global Engagement.

All students, faculty, staff and alumni are eligible to submit up to three photos.

Once again we will have a Judged category and a People’s Choice category. To vote for your favorite photo from 16 finalists in the People’s Choice category you will need a BU login and Kerberos. All 16 finalists will be featured on the Global Programs website. (All photos may be used online, in print publications, or displayed on campus.)

For a full description of the contest, prizes and submission guidelines please see the contest page.

Submissions Accepted: March 20-31, 2023
People Choice Voting: April 3-April 7, 2023
Winners Announced: April 10, 2023

Writing Program Lecture 

Professional Development Events 

Making the Most of Your Mentorship

Wednesday, March 1, 2-3 PM

In this workshop participants will learn about the basics around the science of mentorship and mentor/mentee training. Through interactive activities we will discuss the importance of proactively managing your mentoring relationships and explore which of your professional development priorities you can work on with your mentors. Register

Narratives and Experiences from the Field: Contesting Power and Oppression in Community-Based Participatory Research Collaborations

Thursday, March 2, 2:30-4 PM

Drawing from relevant community-based participatory research research (CBPR), literature, and experiences from the field, this workshop will introduce key historical moments, theoretical frameworks, and applications of CBPR. Using multimedia, experiential learning, and critical self-reflexive approaches, this hybrid workshop will engage graduate students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders in a collective community of learning to gain critical consciousness of power configurations, ethical commitments, and specific strategies to redefine and promote equity and justice within transdisciplinary community-based research collaborations. Register

Careers in Research Development 

Monday, March 6, 2023, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join this webinar, led by Dr. Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Vice President & Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Research, BU,  to learn about a career in research development with a focus on BU’s Research development. Register

Job Simulation Workshop

Tuesday, March 14, 12-12:30 PM

Job simulations provide the opportunity test out and reflect upon potential careers of interest. Completing a job simulation exercise will help you determine whether or not to further pursue the career field before committing energy and time to an internship or additional training. Simulations are meant to give you an idea of the types of work you might do in a given career but are not meant to replace an internship or externship experience or a formal course. In this workshop we will introduce you to various job simulation platforms and learn how to engage in experiential learning as part of your career exploration and preparation. Register

Setting Boundaries

Wednesday, March 15, 1-2 PM

Setting boundaries and communicating your needs is essential for your well-being, maintaining healthy relationships, and cultivating a work/life balance that really works for you. In this workshop, we will explore what boundaries are and the benefits of setting boundaries with yourself, others, and work. We will also provide you with resources and prompts to guide you in setting goals to put in place or improve your boundaries. Register

Writing a Resume

Tuesday, March 21, 11-12

Resumes are one to two page summaries of your professional experience, education and skills. A resume is used in the United States for most non-academic positions. Rather than a list of accomplishments, resumes should detail what skills and responsibilities you built through your various experiences. Resumes should be tailored to the position that you are applying for. Therefore, as with CVs, we recommend having a comprehensive resume that lists all of your relevant experience dating back to your undergraduate career. In this workshop, we will cover the conventions of a resume as well as how to convert a CV to a resume. Register

Increasing Your Intelligibility: Pronunciation Tips for Clearer Communication for International Graduate Students

Thursday, March 23, 12-1 pm, 1 Silber Way, Kenmore Room (916)

What does research say are the keys to understanding others and being understood? How can you maximize your preparation for important presentations or other high-stakes situations? Join us for an in-person workshop to learn strategies for efficiently improving your pronunciation based on your particular needs and insights from theory and research on multilingual communication. Register

Writing a CV

Tuesday, March 28, 11-12

A 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. We recommend having a comprehensive CV that lists all of your experience, which you can shorten for specific opportunities as needed. In this workshop we will explain the conventions of a CV as well as how to convert a CV to a resume. Register

GCWS Graduate Student Area Conference 

Susan Jackson Award Submissions

Is there a fellow student that embodies the qualities below? Please consider nominating them for the Susan Jackson Award. See details below: 

The Susan K. Jackson Award honors the spirit of our cherished CAS colleague Susan Jackson, a Professor of French and long-time Senior Associate Dean. Susan demonstrated her dedication to strengthening CAS through her supportive guidance and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, and administrators.

This award recognizes faculty, staff, and students who, through their actions and initiatives, build and nurture the unique, vibrant intellectual community of which we are all a part. Please take this opportunity to put forward for recognition those members of the College who have fostered a sense of shared community in CAS as a whole or in your department, program, or office. Nominees should exhibit clear and sustained dedication to building lasting connections within the CAS community in areas such as:

• Peer mentorship and guidance
• Committed service to others
• Dedication to enriching the CAS academic community
• Fostering connections within and across CAS departments, programs, offices, or student groups
• Organizing and participating in CAS community events, programs, or committees
• Other forms of community building

There are four award categories: Faculty, Staff, Graduate Student, and Undergraduate Senior. One awardee will be selected in each category and awards will be presented at end-of-year events in May 2023.

Rules for Nominations:

• Faculty and staff may submit nominations in all categories.
• Students may submit nominations in the student categories (Graduate Student or Undergraduate Senior).
• Each nomination letter should be 850 words or less and submitted in PDF format.
• Nomination letters should provide specific, demonstrable examples of the nominee’s ongoing contributions to the CAS community and the impacts of their efforts.
• Self-nominations are not permitted.
• Previous awardees are not eligible.

Nomination Submission Link

Nomination Submission Deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023