From: SISGradAdvising <sisgradadvising@american.edu>
Date: Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 5:21 PM
Subject: [IPCR-ADMIN] Grad Advising Weekly Bulletin: April 14, 2014 - Announcements,
deadlines and events
To: ALL LISTSERVS
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Grad Advising News and Announcements
NEW Summer 2014 Graduate Language Audit Requests Due Friday, April 18
Graduate students in good standing at American University who want to improve their research
skills are invited to audit foreign language classes at a discounted rate whenever seats are
available after the first week of classes. Audit request for summer 2014 must be submitted
by Friday, April 18. For more information and to submit a registration request, please see
the Graduate Language Audit website.
NEW AU Academic Advising Awards Nominations Due Sunday, April 27
Have you had an exceptional experience with a SIS academic advisor? Has he/she gone
above and beyond to help you with a problem and/or contributed to your academic
success? Please share your experience and nominate him/her for the Excellence in Academic
Advising Award (one for Grad, one for Undergrad) via this link. Nominations are due by
5pm, Sunday, April 27. Then join us Wednesday, April 30 at 3:30pm for the award reception
in the Kogod New Student Lounge.
NEW Additional section of SIS-600 Int'l Affairs Statistics and Methods added for Summer 2014
An additional section of SIS-600 Int'l Affairs Statistics and Methods has been added to the
summer 2014 schedule. The new section (SIS-600-E01L) will meet online in the first summer
session (May 12- June 26). Students can register via their myAU portal.
Summer and Fall 2014 Skills Institutes
Students can now find information about SIS skills institutes, including a master list of skills
institutes being offered for the summer and fall 2014 semesters, online
at: http://www.american.edu/sis/skillsinstitutes/
Fall 2014 SIS Semester Abroad Applications - Advisor Approval process
Fall 2014 SIS Semester Abroad application deadlines are approaching soon. Students applying
for an SIS semester abroad must meet with their advisor to obtain approval of the courses they
plan to take abroad. Students are expected to bring a copy of their personal statement to the
meeting with their advisor. It is recommended that students plan to meet with their advisor
no later than one week prior to the application deadline for the program to which they are
applying. The advisor approval process may be able to take place via email, but students
should check with their advisor to determine if this is an option. Program specific information
and all upcoming deadlines can be found on the SISAbroad website.
Spring 2014 Graduation: Cap and Gown Orders OVERDUE
Students who have been cleared as eligible to graduate* and plan to participate in the May 2014
commencement ceremony should order their cap and gown via their myAU portal (under
Academics – Commencement - Cap and Gown Order) ASAP. All students who applied to
graduate by the deadline should have received an email from SIS Graduate Advising to their AU
email address confirming their graduation eligibility, remaining requirements and graduation
deadlines. For information about the May commencement
ceremony: http://www.american.edu/commencement
*Students who have 3 or fewer credits remaining to complete their degree after the spring 2014
semester may be eligible to participate in the May 2014 commencement ceremony. Interested
students should contact their advisor for more information.
Upcoming Events
NEW Salary Negotiations seminar
TODAY, April 14 6-9pm, Ward 2
As the last part of the Women in the Workplace series, the International Communication Student
Forum will host a seminar giving students real-world advice on how to negotiate salaries in
various industries and what to expect for pay grades and benefits - Learn how to get the right
job AND the right pay from our DC experts! Light refreshments will be served.
NEW Graduate Enhancement Workshop: Getting to the Finish Line - End of Semester Writing
Concerns
Wednesday, April 16 6:00-7:00pm, Graduate Research Center
For more information and to RSVP: www.american.edu/provost/grad/upcoming-events.cfm
Presented by the Writing Center
This workshop, hosted by the Writing Center, will cover various topics that come up in the hectic
time close to the end of the semester. Take one hour from your busy schedule to learn about
revision, writing under a deadline, and publishing your work.
NEW Alumni in the Atrium: Alexandra Barrantes (Organization of American States)
TUESDAY, April 22 4:00-5:00pm, SIS Atrium
Please join SIS Career Center advisors in conversation with Alexandra Barrantes, SIS/MA '04
(International Development), social protection specialist at the Department of Economic
and Social Development, OAS. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join an
informal discussion about her work and career path since SIS. No RSVP is necessary. Come
ask questions, receive advice, and build your network. Join for just a few minutes or the entire
hour.
Fulbright Info Sessions
Tuesday, April 15 1:00pm or Wednesday, April 16 6:00pm, Letts Lower Level Conference
Room
The Fulbright Grant funds independent research and English-language teaching assistantships
for one academic year in over 140 nations. Recipients receive a stipend, round-trip travel, and
health insurance. The Office of Merit Awards invites grad students at all levels to learn about the
Fulbright Grant and application process with Merit Awards advisors and past AU Fulbright
scholars.
FOR MORE SIS EVENTS: http://www.american.edu/sis/events