Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Friday brown bag: March 6

Writing a Successful Proposal
Friday, March. 6th
12:00-1:30
Ham-Smith 101

Professors Cristy Beemer, Robin Hackett and Sean Moore will speak to graduate students on what elements contribute to a successful proposal for conferences, journals, seminars, and fellowships. Examples of various proposals will be available for review and discussion.

Bring your lunch and your questions!

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Tuesday, February 03, 2009

EGO discussion this Thursday!

SO YOU WANNA BE A PhD STUDENT??
(because you’ve given up on being a rock n’ roll star)

EGO invites you to join a discussion with PhD students!
THURSDAY, Feb. 5th, 11:30-12:30

Get the low-down on
  • the application process
  • your first year as a PhD student
  • exams
  • requirements
  • scholarship
  • conferences
  • publishing
  • the difference between being an MA and a PhD and making the transition
Bring your questions and your lunch to Ham Smith 101!

Guest panel members include Lin Nulman (1st year, 18th century British studies), Jim Webber (3rd year, Composition and Rhetoric), Nicola Imbracsio (4th year, Early Modern British drama), and MA student James Finley (who recently applied to PhD programs).

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