New Post-doc-Grad-student mentoring program

The Graduate Student Advisory Board has developed a new program in which senior PhD candidates in Math and AIM will be paired with a volunteering Michigan post-doc for informal advice and interaction. Please read the message below from some Board representatives and think about getting involved. Hi All, In an effort to increase interaction between…

Soccer Team!

Every year, the math department puts together a soccer team. We organize casual games on the weekends and compete (roughly once a week) in an intramural Grad/Faculty/Staff league. If you’re interesting in playing some casual soccer, please email Alex Horawa so he can add you to the soccer mailing list. All are welcome! To start off,…

Rackham Events for First year graduate students

Rackham offers many programs to support graduate students, make friends in other departments, and get to know Rackham deans and staff, which could come in useful someday. Check out the following two  Rackham North events this fall designed for first year students: Thursday, September 5  from 3 to 5 pm: What can Rackham Do for…

Panel Discussion on Funding for Graduate Students

For the final Junior Colloquium of the year, Friday April 19, the Student Advisory Board, led by Francesca Gandini, will host a panel discussion featuring current students who have been successful taking advantage of the myriad opportunities to apply for funding both inside and outside the University.  As usual, Room 3088 East Hall at 4 pm.…

Free Lunch, Bonding and Professional Development

The Student Advisory Board is sponsoring a working lunch 12-2 on Thursday December 6 for all GSIs interested in discussing issues surrounding  teaching. This is a great opportunity to get to know graduate students, post-docs and faculty in our department whom you may not normally get to meet. This lunch is an informal gathering to share ideas…