HGSA Council Meeting Thursday, January 23rd at 6 pm

What: HGSA General Council Meeting When: January 23rd at 6:00 Where: The Humanities Graduate Student Lounge, Fondren 506 (5th floor of library) Who: All HGSA officers, department representatives, and any humanities graduate students who wish to attend. Why: To continue planning HGSA events for the semester, update graduate students in the humanities on organization news,…

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HGSA Interdisciplinary Conference Submission Deadline Extended to January 5, 2014

The deadline for submission to the HGSA Interdisciplinary Conference has been extended to January 5th, 2014. Early submission—especially prior to December 23rd—is highly encouraged for the sake of organizing panels, especially if you are submitting abstracts for existing studies and research. Please find the CFP below. The Rice Humanities Graduate Student Association Interdisciplinary Conference Rice…

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HGSA interdisciplinary conference announcement

The Rice Humanities Graduate Student Association Interdisciplinary Conference Rice University – School of the Humanities Graduate Conference 7-9 February 2014 CALL FOR PAPERS The Humanities Graduate Student Association in association with the School of Humanities invites papers for the upcoming conference – The Rice Humanities Graduate Student Association Interdisciplinary Conference – to be held at…

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Professional Development Seminar — Crafting a Compelling Abstract

What: Professional Development Seminar (Brown Bag) – Crafting a Compelling Abstract When: October 23rd from noon to 1pm Where: Keith-Weiss 100 Hone your abstract writing, an invaluable skill at all stages of professional development. Phyllis McBride, Director of the Office of Proposal Development, will present on how to write a compelling abstract. Dr. McBride will…

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How to Read for Grad School

We were so delighted to have a packed classroom for our first brown bag. Over 30 people showed up on a rainy Friday to explore effective reading strategies for graduate students. Prof Caleb McDaniel from History and Anthony Koth from Linguistics guided us through different approaches to maximize our production and minimize our labor time…

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How to Read for Graduate School Brown Bag

HGSA Brown Bag Seminar on How to Read for Graduate School on September 20, 12:00-12:50pm in HUMA 118 Who: New and current humanities graduate students What: HGSA Brown Bag Seminar on How to Read for Graduate School: Basic Techniques and Skills Necessary to Survive Coursework When: Friday, September 20, 12:00-12:50pm Where: Humanities Building, Room 118…

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Thanks for the Great Kick-off

HGSA just wants to take a moment to thank everyone who came out and made the HGSA Kick-off event at the Rice Gallery a big success. We had over 70 people turn up in great enthusiasm and everyone involved in HGSA–it could be you!–felt a big lift as a result. It is energy we will…

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HGSA Kickoff Party Thursday at 4 pm, Rice Gallery

Ready for the new academic year? Probably not, but a party with us might make it more palatable. Rice Gallery, Thursday, August 22, from 4 pm to 6 pm. RSVP on Facebook, or surprise us! HGSA wants to welcome of incoming and returning graduate students in the School of Humanities at Rice University to join…

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