EGSA Digest 10/28
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Greetings.
A note about our Peer Advisor: Jeff Bilbro is your peer adviser. If you have any questions about courses, professors, procedures, or anything else, he’d be happy to talk about those with you over email or over a cup of coffee. He is a great resource for first-years and the rest of us. If he can’t answer your question, he’ll have a good idea who can.
Please take note of the following notices and events regarding the next two weeks of English Graduate Student life, as well as upcoming and ongoing events.
SBA, Secretary
In the Next Two Weeks (Oct 31-Nov 13)
·  SET Seminar: Teaching the Millenial Generation* Thursday, Nov2 @3-4pm in Jones 216
- Yes, we can each be described as a snowflake, uniquely designed like none other. However, we do share much in common and one shared culture not often discussed in teaching and learning is generational culture. Jeff Doyle, Dean for Student Learning and Engagement, discusses how today’s college students learn differently than college students of the past. Let’s explore some differences and identify how we can enhance millennial students’ learning. More info. *Registration required.
·  PhD Reunion Reception
- Friday, Nov 4 @ 2-4pm on the first floor of Carroll Science. Watch for invite from GPD, Dr. Barcus.
·  SET Seminar: How to Write Lots in a Little Time* Monday, Nov 7 @ 11:30am-12:30pm in Jones 206
- ATL Graduate Fellow Megan Johnson (Psychology) will address the question, “Do you struggle to write during your busy semester schedule?” Drawing upon Paul Silvia’s How to Write a Lot, this seminar will discuss ways to increase your scholarly production with only an hour (or two) of “free time” per day. (A pizza lunch will be provided.) More info. *Registration required.
·  PROFF Workshop: Interviewing Skills*Â
- Tuesday, Nov 8 @3:30-5pm in Pat Neff 300
- Eventually, paperwork gives way to people work, and the academic job search turns to interviews and campus visits. This workshop focuses on the interviewing phase of the academic job search. You will learn about different types of interviews, multiple rounds of interviews, on-site visits, employer/applicant expectations, and protocol. After all your hard work – and a fair bit of waiting – the offer comes. What can you do to avoid common pitfalls and advocate for yourself to optimize your chances for success in your new position? The session closes with the many things you might consider when finalizing a job in academe. *Registration required
· Religion and Literature Reading Group Thursday, Nov 10 @11am-12pm
- Contact Jeffrey_bilbro@baylor.edu for location and topic.
UPCOMING
·  GSA Tailgate
- Nov 19 @ 11am at the Baylor vs. OU game. Game starts at 1 p.m. Watch their emails this week for RSVPÂ information. Contact James_Watson@baylor.edu or Becky_Cahlik@baylor.edu for more info on GSA participation.
·  Calling all authors!
- Submit to Baylor University’s premier student publication, the Phoenix! Published for over 50 years, the Phoenix provides both undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to submit their creative works for publication! In addition, the Phoenix offers monetary prizes in several categories. The Phoenix accepts publications of all types of creative fiction and nonfiction, as well as artwork (including photography, paintings, drawings etc.). All submissions are anonymous and made online through the Phoenix’s website found at www.baylor.edu/phoenix . Selections from previous issues are available online for viewing. The deadline for submission this year is January 20, 2012. For further questions please contact Benjamin_crawford@baylor.edu .
ONGOING
·  Midday Prayer
- Thursdays at noon in the Bobo Spiritual Life Chapel. A quiet service for faculty, staff, and grad students with silence from noon to 12:15, then a short liturgy
·  Medieval Reading Group
- Thursdays 5-6pm. Contact Adam_Marshall@baylor.edu or d_clark@baylor.edu for topics and locations.