GradNews

September 8, 2014

One Year Paid Employment Opportunity with NNSA — 10/20/2014

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Program provides unique hands-on experience to prepare exceptional graduate students to become next-generation leaders in domestic and global nuclear security. During the 12-month, full-time, salary-plus-benefits terms, Fellows work alongside NNSA experts in Washington, D.C. or other NNSA site locations. Fellows receive…

August 11, 2014

File Thesis or Dissertation — 8/15/2014

August 15, 2014 For Masters / Ph.D. students This is the deadline only for students registered in Summer Sessions. If you’re filing during the summer, you will receive a December 2014 degree. We recommend that your faculty committee review your thesis 30-60 days prior to your anticipated filing date. If…
Gavin McCormick

August 8, 2014

Innovation Gives Users a Say in Energy Consumption

McCormick, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, is the recipient of this year’s Echoing Green Climate Fellowship for his innovation that empowers people and business to control their own energy choices.
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August 8, 2014

Get to Know Your Graduate Assembly

From the Welcome Back Party, to the Empowering Women of Color Conference. From free tax consultation, to workshops for student parents. From The Berkeley Graduate online journal, to the Queer and Transgender Advocacy project. Discover how the Graduate Assembly is working to improve the lives of graduate students and create a vibrant and inclusive graduate community.

August 8, 2014

Serve on The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Work and Family (CAC-WF) — 9/3/2014

The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Work and Family (CAC-WF) seeks self-nominations for committee members to serve for one or two academic years, beginning in Fall 2014. Two graduate students will be selected to join an existing committee of faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students who are committed to promoting…

August 8, 2014

Serve on The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on LGTBQ (CAC-LGBTQ) — 9/3/2014

The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communities at Cal (CAC-LGBTQ) seeks self-nominations for committee members to serve for one or two academic years, beginning in Fall 2014. Two graduate students will be selected by the CAC-LGBTQ and affirmed by the Graduate Assembly to join…
Rosemary Joyce

August 8, 2014

Welcome to Berkeley!

For incoming students, I hope to see you at the New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) on Tuesday, August 26. This lively half-day event is packed with speakers and workshops tailored to help you learn about resources essential to getting oriented to campus.

August 7, 2014

For International Students: Important Tax and Payment Information

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. government tax authority, has issued strict regulations regarding the taxation and reporting of payments made to non-U. S. citizens. Payments made to international students may be subject to U.S. income tax withholdings and income tax reporting to the IRS. The University has…

August 7, 2014

Important Financial Information for Graduate Students

1. Fellowship Stipend Payments and EFT Students may have their fellowship stipends deposited directly into their bank accounts by signing up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); EFT activates within 7 business days. Students not signed up for EFT will have their fellowship stipends paid by paper…

August 7, 2014

Need to Check Your Graduate Student Records?

Just go to GLOW (short for GradLink-on-the-Web) is an online system that allows graduate students,faculty advisors and student affairs officers to manage and review student records. Once you are logged in you can find the following information: Contact information Progress toward your degree and any official letters…

August 7, 2014

UNCF Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship — 1/9/2015

The UNCF Merck Science Initiative awards 12 scholarships to help African American graduate students complete their coursework, conduct research, and prepare the dissertation in a biomedically relevant life or physical sciences and engineering program. Each fellowship provides up to $53,500 for one to two years of fellowship tenure. To be considered,…

August 1, 2014

New Graduate Research Seminar: The Human Right to Water — 8/20/14

Four professors seek applications from graduate students in all departments and schools to participate in an interdisciplinary research seminar on “The Human Right to Water.” The seminar will be led by faculty from the Department of Political Science, the Department of City and Regional Planning, the Energy and Resources Group, and…

July 15, 2014

Call for Nominations for the 2015 CAA Alumni Awards

Each year, the Cal Alumni Association (CAA) awards distinguished alumni whose achievements and service exemplify the excellence of our University. The nomination period for the 2015 Alumni Awards is now open until August 15, 2014. Send in your nominations today! For more…