Exciting Stipend News

The Humanities Graduate Student Association is extremely pleased to be able to announce that graduate students in the School of Humanities who began their studies in AY11, 12, 13, and 14 (Fall 2010 through Spring 2014) will see their stipends increased to $21,000 yearly beginning AY15 (Fall 2014). In addition, these graduate students will now…

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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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Open Meeting Minutes — October 16, 2013

Time 6 pm – 7:05 pm Location Humanities Reading Room, Library 5th floor HGSA Board Kelly Weber, President (Absent) Anthony Koth , Internal Vice-President (Present) Michael Heyes , External Vice-President (Present) Carolyn Van Wingerden , Treasurer  (Present) Larry A Butz , Secretary (Present) Leo Costello (Faculty Sponsor) (Present) Vlad, Linguistics Rep (Present) Trustees meeting update…

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Officer Meeting Minutes — October 9, 2013

Time: 2 pm – 2:45 pm Location: Humanities Reading Room, Library 5th floor HGSA Board Kelly Weber, President (Absent) Anthony Koth , Internal Vice-President (Present) Michael Heyes , External Vice-President (Present) Carolyn Van Wingerden , Treasurer  (Present) Larry A Butz , Secretary (Present) Leo Costello (Faculty Sponsor) Brown Bag – Professional Development (Abstracts) Michael on…

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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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