Office Hours with Assistant Dean of Student Life, Janna Lamey

During the Spring semester, Assistant Dean Lamey is hosting open office hours for students.  Stop by to say hello or to chat about additional academic support, assistance in navigating your educational program, referrals to campus services, supporting your personal development or just an ear to listen when you feel stressed!

Office hours are held in 384 Caldwell Hall and are scheduled on Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:00, Fridays 12:00 - 3:00, and other times by appointment.  Please feel free to contact her directly at janna.lamey@cornell.edu

International Student Orientation

Dear Incoming International Students,

We invite you to attend the International Student Orientation on Thursday, January 16, 2014from

10:00 AM-3:30 PM in Memorial Room in Willard Straight Hall. The staff from the International Students and Scholars office (ISSO) look forward to meeting you, and answering any questions that you may have.

This orientation is for all incoming international undergraduate and graduate students, and will provide

essential immigration and legal information, guidelines on health and safety, and tips for

academic success. Lunch will be provided.

Come and meet other new international students and receive a warm welcome from student

volunteers who are prepared to share their experiences at Cornell.

Before arriving at Cornell, you may also want to check out the "Coming to Cornell" Pre-arrival guide for International Students which can be found at:  http://www.isso.cornell.edu/students/comingtocornell.php

Warm Regards

Adriana

Adriana Paulina Rovers

Associate Director for Programming Services

International Students & Scholars Office

B-50 Caldwell Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853

t. 607 255 3815

f. 607 255 2778

http://isso.cornell.edu/ 

US Job-Search Tips and Work Authorization for International Students and Postdocs

• Wednesday, January 22, 2014
• 5:15-6:15 pm
• 233 Plant Science Building

Do you have questions about which employers will sponsor US work visas?  Are you finding it difficult to identify jobs or employers that fit your career goals?  If so, attend this workshop to learn about US job-search tips and work authorization for international students and postdocs.

http://www.career.cornell.edu/career/events/calendar.cfm?event=864&view=future&y=2014&m=1&d=10 

Registration Open for the Expanding Your Job Search Skills Workshop

Workshop Date: Wednesday, January 15

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

If you are a doctoral student interested in a career outside of academia, attend this intensive workshop to learn about interviewing skills, the art of career networking, resources for your job search, how to develop a resume from your CV, and more. Pre-registration is required and is limited to doctoral students at any stage of their studies who are considering a job search outside the academy.

To sign up for the program, go into your CCNet account (http://cornell-students.experience.com/experience/login) and click on "Career Center Calendar" at the Calendar tab. Click on 01/15/2014, and look for the Employer Workshop/Special Event called "Expanding Your Job Search Skills Workshop." Click on the event name, and at the next screen simply click on "Sign up."

If you have difficulty with this process, send an e-mail message to Anne Poduska (ap284@cornell.edu) to inform her of your interest.

CV to Resume Seminar

• Thursday, January 23
• Noon-1 pm
• 229 ILR Conference Center

In this presentation for graduate students and postdocs, learn how to create a professional resume from your multi-page academic CV. After the workshop you will be able to:

• Recognize the difference between a resume and a CV
• Understand when to use a resume or a CV
• Know when to would use a combination resume versus a chronological resume
• Understand how to write a resume

Lunch will be provided: RSVP for this event at

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=79rzv7nab&oeidk=a07e8rpy0jq90cf7c4d 

Spouse/Partner Meeting at Hasbrouck

Wellbeing Programs

• A Discussion About Tips and Tricks for Staying Active During Your Pregnancy -Jan. 15, 11:00-noon, attend in-person G01 Biotech or via webinar. Details and registration  
• Special presentation of the Caregiver Support & Education Network - Finding Rest and Renewal: How to Create a Mini-Retreat to Soothe Your Spirit, Ease Your Body, and Calm Your Mind - Jan. 16, 2:15-1:15, 221 Weill Hall. Details and registration

GET SET Programming

We are excited to announce the Center for Teaching Excellence's GET SET programming planned for all graduate students, TAs, and Postdocs scheduled for Spring 2014:

4th Annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence at Cornell - January 13-17, 2014

Join us every day this week to discuss a variety of teaching topics with colleagues and celebrated guest speakers.

GET SET Workshops and Certificate Program

First workshop: Strategies to Incorporate High-Impact Teaching Practices in Your Class

Thu, January 30, 4:45pm - 6:00pm

143 Plant Science

GET SET Discussion Series: Pizza and Conversations

First Session: Building Rapport in the Classroom 

Thursday, Feb. 6 12-1 p.m.

421 CCC

GET SET University-wide Teaching Conference

Saturday, March 1st, 2014 (Save the Date!!)

Updated information about all of our programming can be found at: http://cte.cornell.edu/programs-services/grads-future-educators-tas/index.html

Engaged Learning through Extension, Outreach, and Instruction - EDUC 5510

Spring 2014, 3 CREDITS

Teaching Staff:              Jeff Perry, Lecturer                          Email: jap255@cornell.edu

110 Plant Science                          Office Hours: By appointment

607-255-8122                                 

Class Meeting Times:  Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:40 - 9:55 a.m.

Course Description

EDUC 5510 is designed to explore strategies and instruction across three aspects of adult education.  The Cooperative Extension Service as a structured delivery vehicle, outreach in more informal and non-traditional formats, and college instruction as a formal structure to deliver technical expertise.  The intent is to develop a program to meet our target audience, then implement a plan that successfully meets the needs and expectations of instructor and participants alike. A fieldwork component with extension/informal settings is required.

COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADD/DROP PERIOD.  PLEASE CONTACT JEFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Spring Course: The Practice of Teaching in Higher Education

Are you interested in preparing for the academic job search by writing a teaching philosophy statement, comparing institutional types, designing a syllabus, and learning how to better support and assess student learning? If so, consider taking ALS 6015: The Practice of Teaching in Higher Education this spring (2 credits). Sections of this class are being offered on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m., starting the week of January 20. This course is most appropriate for graduate students in the latter half of their program. 

After reviewing course information at the Center for Teaching Excellence website, contact instructor David Way (dgw2) for a permission code. Please consider your schedule carefully before registering, as the practical nature of assignments does not permit S/U registration or auditing.

CU-CIRTL Lunchtime Workshop

What I Wish I'd Known About Mentoring Before Becoming a Faculty Member

• Tuesday, January 28 from 12:00-2:00 pm
• 225 ILR Conference Center (King-Shaw Hall)
• RSVP to cu-cirtl@cornell.edu

Dates in the Building Mentoring Skills for a Career in Academia lunchtime series include: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, and 4/11. Mark your calendar for lunch and engaging discussions about effectively mentoring undergraduates in research and developing your leadership and communication skills to prepare for heading a research team or teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution. Sponsored by the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CU-CIRTL) in the Graduate School.

Learn more

CIRTL Coffee Hours in January

A Twenty-Year Survey of Science Literacy Among College Undergraduates 

Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 2:00-3:30 pm

Online at www.cirtl.net/events

Inclusive Design for Learning: Views of Ability

CIRTLCast Presentation: Wednesday, January 29 from 2:00-3:00 pm

Follow-up Discussion: Friday, January 31 from 2:00-3:00 pm

Online at www.cirtl.net/events

From Cornell Cinema 

The Cornell Cinema will be in full-swing beginning Tuesday January 21^st.  Make plans today to go see a film right on campus in a classic movie theatre, with state-of-the-art projection, in Willard Straight Hall.  Regular ticket price for grad students is just $5.  If you'd like to receive Cornell Cinema's weekly e-blast directly, which includes links to trailers and special event information, sign-up at their website: cinema.cornell.edu, where you'll also find showtimes.

The DPDF Program offers two competitions for each fellowship cycle:

• The Faculty Field Competition, held each fall to select research fields and faculty research directors who will lead the trainings during the fellowship year; and
• The Student Fellowship Competition, held each winter to select students who will participate in the training program.

For further information regarding the program and how to apply, please visit our website at www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf/

Northeastern Future Faculty Workshop

There will be two bioengineering conferences on the Northeastern campus April 24-27.  Participation in the Future Faculty Workshop is by application and invitation but the Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) is open registration.

The first workshop (April 24-25) is the ADVANCE Future Faculty Workshop (FFW) for graduating PhDs and postdoctoral scholars interested in faculty positions in bioengineering.  The second workshop (April 25-27) is the Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC).  So, if the student/postdoc are accepted into the FFW they must also attend the NEBEC and present a poster.  They can however, attend the NEBEC without attending the FFW.   

1) The Future Faculty Workshop begins on Thursday, April 24^th with a faculty dinner.  To learn more about the Future Faculty Workshop, go to: http://www.northeastern.edu/advance/recruitment/future-faculty-workshops-ffw/important-dates/

2) The Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) begins on Friday, April 25^th through the 27^th on the Northeastern University.   For more information about the NEBEC go to: http://nuweb12.neu.edu/nebec14/

Cornell-Heidelberg Exchange Fellowships for the 2014-2015 Academic Year

Two Exchange Fellowships for study at the University of Heidelberg/Germany carry tuition and fees plus a monthly stipend of 700 Euro for ten months. In addition, the University of Heidelberg will cover the fees for a preparatory language course beginning in September (participants will receive an additional monthly stipend) and, if desired, for a language course that is offered throughout the academic year.

The German academic year customarily runs from mid-October to mid-July with a two month break from mid-February to mid-April between semesters.

The competition is open to graduating seniors and current graduate students, from all academic units in the university (students interested in taking courses at the school of medicine should contact Professor Paul Fleming, pf239@cornell.edu, immediately). Applicants must have a good knowledge of the German language (e.g. advanced/B2 level) by the beginning of the German academic year in October.

Application material must include CV (complete with local address, telephone number and e-mail address), transcript, a brief rationale for study abroad (circa 1- 2 pages, single-spaced), one letter of recommendation from a professor in the student's field, and the completed application form (contact Miriam Zubal, 183 Goldwin Smith Hall (255-4047, mz17@cornell.edu) to request the application form). Please contact Paul Fleming, pf239@cornell.edu, with any questions.

Students interested in the exchange can find extensive information online at

www.uni-heidelberg.de/international-exchange

DEADLINE: All Application material to Miriam Zubal, 183 Goldwin Smith Hall on or before February 1, 2014.