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Marley Crutcher
sisallgrad-L@listserv.american.edu
Grad Advising Bulletin 9/28/15 - Spring '16 Practica App Deadline, Econ Placement Exam Registration Deadline,
Fall Commencement Speaker Apps, Alumni in the Atrium
09/28/2015 11:12 AM
2016 PMF Overview Fact Sheet.pdf
Grad Advising News and Announcements
NEW Fall Commencement Speaker Applications Now Open The university is currently accepting applications for a graduate student speaker for
the Fall 2015 Commencement ceremony. In order to be eligible to apply,
students must be graduating in December 2015 (or have graduated in August 2015)
and have a competitive GPA. If you would like to be considered as the graduate
student speaker, please send a short statement explaining why you should be
selected, a current resume and a one page outline of your proposed speech to
andrew@american.edu no later than 5PM on Friday, October 16. For more
information, click here. Students who plan to complete all of their degree requirements this semester, but
who have not yet applied to graduate, should do so ASAP by following the
instructions below.
DEADLINE SOON Spring 2016 Practicum Applications Due October 4 The SIS practicum is one of the options available to students to fulfill their MA
Capstone requirement. Descriptions of the practicum courses being offered for
Spring 2016 and information about the application process and eligibility
requirements can be found on the SIS Practicum website. Dates and times for
course-specific information sessions with the practicum professors, which
will be held through September 30, can be found on the SIS Practicum
website. Students are not required to attend an info session to be eligible to apply. Applications are due Sunday, October 4.
DEADLINE SOON Economics Placement Exam (October 8-10)
Registration
Students wishing to take the SIS economics placement exam to waive the ECON-603
prerequisite to register for SIS-616 International Economics, SIS-620 Intro. to
Environmental Economics, SIS-635 Intro. to Economic Development, or other
economics courses may now register for the next available exam in October. Some
MA programs may allow students to waive ECON-603 based on other criteria, so
students should check with their academic advisor if they have any questions about
whether they should take the exam.
The online economics placement exam is offered live and is proctored (students must
be on webcam during the test administration). The exam consists of 50 multiplechoice questions that cover both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.
Students have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Students may only take the
examination once as an SIS graduate student. A passing score is a 74%. There are
three different time options available in October: Thurs, Oct 8: 5:30-7:30pm EDT
Fri, Oct 9: 9:30-11am EDT
Sat, Oct 10: 10-11:30am EDT
Please click here to register for the exam. The registration deadline
is Thursday, October 1. After registering, you will receive information about how
to access the online testing space. This is the only exam period that will be
offered prior to the start of Spring 2016 registration. The next exam
period will be in November. Now Scheduling Advising Appointments
The SIS Graduate Advising office is now scheduling 30 minute student appointments
for students who want to get a head-start on long-term planning. Unlike Express
Advising, appointments allow for more in-depth advising conversations, including
longer-term course/degree planning. We particularly encourage new students who
have not yet had an advising appointment to consider meeting with their advisor. Appointments are available in-person or via phone or Skype and are
booked at: https://sisgraduateadvising.youcanbook.me/. Apply to Graduate for Fall 2015
Students planning to complete all degree requirements in the Fall 2015 semester
must apply to graduate via their myAU portal (under Academics – Apply to
Graduate). We recommend that you complete the application ASAP (the application
takes less than 5 minutes) if you plan to graduate in fall. Click here for information
about the Fall 2015 AU Commencement ceremony. SIS Graduate Student Council (GSC) Announcements
GLC Fall Fest and Graduate Olympic Games
Register for the AU Graduate Leadership Council (GLC) Fall Fest and Graduate
Olympic Games on Oct. 10, 2015 at Jacobs Field - Main AU Campus. Events will
include kickball, flag football, yoga, self-defense courses, volleyball, and more.
Participants have the chance to win some great prizes which include gift cards to
local restaurants and other establishments! Registration is now open:
http://goo.gl/forms/AHTFdZuHRq. For more information email Victoria DeSimone at
vd7962a@student.american.edu.
Open Positions
The positions of GSC Director of Communications and Director of Treasury are now
open for special elections. To apply for these positions, please email a cover letter
and resume to ausisgsc@gmail.com by Wednesday, September 30th. Int’l Affairs Happy Hour
Join other DC graduate students of international affairs (SAIS, GT, and GW) for
Happy Hour on October 1st at Beacon Sky Bar. For more information and to RSVP,
visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/407279762802012/.
Upcoming Events
LAST CHANCE Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Prep
Workshops Thursday, October 1, 4:00-5:30pm, MGC 200
orTuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:30pm, MGC 200
Attendance at the "How to Prep for the PMF Online Assessment" workshops offered
by the AU Career Center is strictly reserved for those who have received/will receive
graduate-level degrees between December 2013 and August 2016. Students can
apply and take the first-round online test between Sept 28 and Oct 13. To gain
access to one of the Career Center's PMF Prep content sites, please email
AU.PMFcandidate@gmail.com. Include your full name, graduation date and the AU
school you attend/attended. For more information about the Presidential
Management Fellowship program, see attached fact sheet or visit:
http://www.pmf.gov/. Alumni in the Atrium: Katie Kirkpatrick, SIS/MA '05 (U.S. State
Department)
Tuesday, September 29, 4:00-5:00pm, SIS Atrium Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join an informal discussion with Katie
Kirkpatrick, SIS/MA '05, Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of State. Katie will
be discussing her work and career path since SIS. No RSVP is necessary. The SIS
Alumni in the Atrium series occurs most Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm in the SIS
atrium. The event is offered in collaborative partnership among SIS, AU Career
Center, and SIS Graduate Student Council.
AU Job and Internship Fair
Wednesday, September 30, 1:00 – 4:00pm, Bender Arena
For more information, including a list of participating employers, and
to register, log into AU CareerWeb.
Take advantage of having more than 150 public, private, and nonprofit employers
recruiting on campus. AU students and alumni are encouraged to attend the fall Job
and Internship Fair to learn about dozens of full-time and part-time jobs and
internships. Students are expected to dress in business attire and bring their AU ID
for admittance.
Job Fair Prep Event:
Resume Station Monday, September 28, 12:00-7:00pm, MGC Tavern
Drop by before the fair to fine-tune your resume with an advisor to ensure it stands
out.
NEW Writing Center Workshop - Making the Most of Grad School
Wednesday, September 30, 6:00pm, Graduate Research Center
classroom B60 (Library)
To RSVP, call 202-885-2991 or email wcenter@american.edu.
How can you get more out of your reading for grad school? How can you create
better connections with peers and mentors? Come meet with consultants from the
Writing Center and find out. We'll bring the snacks and handouts. Graduate students
from all programs are welcome.
Graduate Academic Regulations Workshop
Thursday, October 1, 4:00-6:00pm, MGC 5
Presented by Michael Keynes, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
For more information and to RSVP:
http://www.american.edu/provost/grad/upcoming-events.cfm
What is the minimum GPA to remain in good standing? What happens if you fall
below that mark? Make sure you are not caught off guard by the new Graduate
Academic Regulations. Open to everyone in the AU Community. Students, staff,
and faculty are welcome. Pizza and other food/drinks will be served.
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