FALL 2009
Considering a Master’s or Ph.D.? Learn more by attending one of these WU or local events!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOV. 3, Tues. -- 7:00-8:30 pm Psychology Building, room 215
**Preparing for & Applying to Graduate School in Psychology**
Thinking about applying to graduate school in psychology? Want to learn more about the application process? This special forum will have psychology professors describe how to make the best of your undergraduate years in preparation for graduate school, as well as discuss the procedures for applying to graduate school. A current graduate student also will describe her experience with the graduate school process. This forum is not to be missed by anyone who may be thinking about graduate programs in psychology. Freshmen to Seniors are encouraged to attend. Hosted by Psi Chi
PAST EVENTS
SEPT. 15, Tues. -- 4-5 PM, DUC 234
AND REPEATED ON:
SEPT. 21, Mon. -- 4-5 PM, DUC 234
**Applying to a Master’s or Ph.D. Program**
Learn about the timetable and process for applying to graduate school, including a general discussion of choosing schools, funding, recommendation letters, and application essays. Sponsored by the Career Center and the College of Arts and Sciences. The same session is offered at 2 different times.
SEPT. 24, Thurs. -- 4-5:30 PM, DUC 234
**Writing an Application Essay for a Master’s or Ph.D. Program: A Workshop**
Please RSVP in advance to writing@artsci.wustl.edu or 935-4981
Come to learn about what is typically expected in a grad school application essay. Bring paper or a laptop to brainstorm with guidance from Writing Center, College office, and Career Center representatives.
SEPT. 29, Tues. -- 6-7:30 PM, Goldfarb 246
**Information session: The Master's of Social Work Program at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis**
Learn about the MSW curriculum, admission requirements, scholarships, and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students.
SEPT. 30, Wed. -- 6-7:30 PM, Goldfarb 359
**Information session: The Master's of Public Health Program at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis**
Learn about the MPH curriculum, admission requirements, scholarships, and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students.
OCT. 1, Thurs. -- 4-5 PM, Lab Sciences Bldg 250
**Graduate School Options for Anthropology Majors: A Panel Discussion**
Learn about possible graduate study and career options through the stories of three panelists who had undergraduate Anthro majors. The panelists are Anne Sebert Kuhlmann, MPH and PhD in health and behavioral sciences; Amanda Landon, PhD graduate student, Anthropology, WU; and Lindsey Horten, MSW graduate student, Brown School of Social Work, WU. Sponsored by the Anthropology Dept. and the College of Arts and Sciences.
OCT. 5, Mon. -- 6-7 PM, DUC 248
**Graduate School Information session: Degrees from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at Dartmouth College**
Come to learn from an admissions representative of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice about their graduate programs: Master's in Public Health and Science (both one-year) and PhDs as well.
OCT. 6, Tues. -- 10 AM-2 PM
**Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR**
Free and open to the public, this SIUE (about 35-min. drive) event has representatives from graduate and professional schools coming from a variety of academic disciplines and geographic areas to share information, with more registering every day. They will also offer worskshops throughout the day. See http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/ for more info.
OCT. 6, Tues. -- 5:30-7 PM, DUC 234
**Time Off to Teach: A Panel Discussion**
Thinking about teaching? Considering
a year or two off before graduate school in education or another full time career path?
Teach For America isn't your only option. This panel will feature education professionals who don't have teaching degrees or
certificates. You'll learn about the teaching options out there and
how to land one.
Guest panelists include:
- Maggie Konich (BA’06), Spanish Teacher,
Parkway Northeast Middle School
- Amy Michael, JET Program
- Gary Schimmelpfenig, Science Teacher
(PreK – Grade 1), Forsyth School
OCT. 8, Thurs. -- 4-5 PM, DUC 234
**Is a Master's or Ph.D. Right for you?**
Learn what graduate school usually entails from the application process to funding to the work load to career issues and what questions to ask yourself about it. We’ll discuss what questions to ask advisors, the programs and yourself in order to help you decide if it’s for you. Sponsored by the Career Center and the College of Arts and Sciences.
OCT. 9, Fri. – 12-1 PM, Duncker Hall Coffee Room
**Graduate School Options in English Literature and Writing: A Panel Discussion**
Learn about graduate study possibilities, the graduate school application process, and career options through the voices of English Dept. Literature and Writing Faculty and Dean Cathleen Fleck, Pregrad advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The department panelists are:
-Prof. Bill McKelvy
-Prof. Bill Maxwell
-Prof. Kellie Wells
OCT. 9, Fri. -- 12-1 PM, DUC 233
**Graduate School Information session: Degrees in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government**
Come to learn from an admissions representative of the U Penn Fels Institute about the graduate program and how it prepares its students for leadership positions in government and nonprofit organizations.
OCT. 15, Thurs. -- 4-5:30 PM, DUC 234
**Brainstorming Pathways to Graduate School: A Workshop**
Unsure in which field you'd like to be? Unsure if a Master's or PhD is ahead of you? Come to this session in which WU faculty, student, and staff speakers share their diverse stories about getting to graduate school. They'll help you brainstorm about your own possible pathways through discussion of passions, making connections, experiences, and goals. They'll also provide information about resources to aid you in this process. Bring a laptop or pen! Offered by the College of Arts & Sciences and the Career Center.
*PLEASE RSVP (we want to make sure we have the right size room!) BY OCT.
13 @ 4 PM*
[If you RSVP’d already on CareerLink, please do *NOT *do so again]
OCT. 21, Wed. -- 5-6 PM, DUC 234
**Graduate School Information session: Baylor College of Medicine: MD/PhD Programs**
Come to learn from an admissions representative of Baylor College of Medicine about its MD/PhD Programs.
OCT. 22, Thurs. -- 5-6 PM, DUC 248
**Graduate School Information session: Albert Einstein College of Medicine: PhD, MSTP, and Summer Research Programs**
Come to learn from an admissions representative of Albert Einstein College of Medicine about its PhD, MSTP, and Summer Research Programs.
OCT. 24, Sat. (Parent and Family Weekend) -- 11AM-12PM, Lab Sciences Bldg 301
**Is Your Child Considering a Master's or PhD?: An Information Session for Parents**
If your child is considering a Master's or doctorate degree in the future, learn more about the current elements of applying to and taking part in a Master's or PhD program. Dean Cathleen Fleck (College of Arts & Sciences) will discuss timing, financial, educational, and personal questions that often concern parents about this process. She'll also convey the many resources available at Wash U to help your child prepare to expand his horizons or reach her full potential.
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For more information and/or to be put on a e-mail list about other pregrad events, contact Dean Fleck at pregrad@artsci.wustl.edu.
"The faculty and staff in Arts & Sciences are incredibly supportive, whether you’re pursuing a study-abroad opportunity or organizing a community service project."
