Formatting Your Thesis/Dissertation Manuscript Workshop

This is the link to register for the following workshops: http://www.career.unm.edu/students/graduate_workshoplisting.php

If you are graduating with Master?s-Plan I-Thesis,MFA Dissertation,or PhD Dissertation for the FALL 2008 or Spring 2009 terms, the Office of Graduate Studies in collaboration with the University Libraries is implementing the ETD (electronic theses/dissertations) program. During implementation, students have the option to submit their thesis manuscript either by paper manuscript procedure or by electronic (ETD) submission procedure. The University of New Mexico will have ONLY Electronic Dissertations starting the Summer 2009 term which will be implemented into the academic year 2009-2010 UNM Catalog.

Formatting Your Thesis/Dissertation Manuscript

1st Workshop: September 23,2008,Tuesday
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Lobo A/B, Student Union Building (SUB),Third Floor

2nd Workshop: October 1, 2008,Wednesday
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Lobo A/B, Student Union Building (SUB),Third Floor

This workshop will prepare the graduate student to format a thesis or dissertation manuscript by understanding the elements of the Front Matter and incorporating the body of the research into a printed unbound manuscript. Also, instructions for the additional forms and fees will be discussed, which are necessary for the final approval process with the Office of Graduate Studies to meet the Zimmerman Library bindery standards. Please note: Pre-register students are guaranteed a slot.
If the workshop is full ,walk-in participants will be accommodated as space allows.

Presented by: Doug Weintraub, Graduate Programs Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies.

Please, email Doug Weintraub, Graduate Programs Coordinator-OGS, at dwein@unm.edu if further questions are necessary.

New Mexico EGB annual Scholarships

The New Mexico Emerging Green Builders (EGB) annual scholarships to attend the US Green Building Council’s Greenbuild Conference are available now!

Apply today for your chance to go to Boston November 19-21 http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/.

These scholarships provide a unique learning opportunity for individuals that are interested in sustainable design and development and would like to take an active role in the EGB.

The application deadline is September 7, 2008.

To apply:
Become a student member of the NM USGBC Chapter http://www.usgbcnm.org/,
Provide a copy of your current schedule or proof of graduation within the past 5 years,
Fill out the attached electronic application,
Tell us why you would like to attend Greenbuild and how you intend to contribute to sustainable design and development
Commit to future involvement in the EGB and to presenting a luncheon program on Greenbuild as well as a short article on the conference (see application for details).

Return the application and required information to emurph_1999@yahoo.com with EGB Scholarship in the subject line.

Feminist Research Institute Reception

The Feminist Research Institute invites you to its Fall reception:

Friday, September 12.
5-7 p.m.
UNM Masley Art Gallery

Please join the Feminist Research Institute for appetizers and conversation at the opening of Through Feminist Eyes, a juried art exhibition. All faculty and graduate students who are interested in feminist research, women's issues, and/or the study of gender and sexuality are welcome to attend. This will be an opportunity to greet new faculty as well as familiar colleagues and to contribute your ideas for events and programs in the upcoming year.

The exhibition, co-sponsored by FRI, was juried by Judy Chicago and Meinrad Craighead, who selected 23 works by 12 artists from over 30 submissions. The artists, comprised of faculty, staff, and students at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses, are Krista Cibis, Victoria DeBlassie, Sarah Hartford, Julianne Harvey, Topher House, Mara Pierce, Jill Rounds, Julia Sapir, Nina Stephenson, Jean Stevens, Jennifer D. Van Horn, and John Zimmerman. The exhibition runs from Sept. 12 - Oct. 3.

Please RSVP to femresin@unm.edu or 277-1198 by Friday, Sept. 5. Also, please feel free to share this information with colleagues who may be interested in attending. We look forward to seeing you there!

Feminist Research Institute
University of New Mexico
(505)277-1198
femresin@unm.edu