Category Archives: networks

Grad Student Experiences in Leadership

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

This will be a different type of blog post. This is actually a blog post from 14 graduate students who are about to graduate (or graduated) from the Rutgers Pre-Doctoral Leadership Development Institute (PLDI). This post is composed of short … Continue reading →

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TEDxRutgers 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

TEDxRutgers 2012 has come and gone (Website). I thought I should put my thoughts up about the event. I was one of the organizers of this and last year’s event. I take events like these as great opportunities to get … Continue reading →

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GradFund, or, How to Stop Worrying and Start Writing Grant Proposals

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Well, it’s finally gotten to that point in the semester. I think you know what I’m talking about (especially if you’re in the humanities): class presentations, expeditions to the library to secure any last minute arrivals from E-Z Borrow, and that … Continue reading →

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Spring Break as Conference Prep Time

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

When I was an undergrad, Spring Break meant a whole week to do absolutely nothing. Some years that meant traveling to a warmer locale with friends, others were of the “staycation” variety, but in both cases Rest and Relaxation were … Continue reading →

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