The Grad Student Weekly delivers important news and information for
UNC Charlotte graduate students.
In the Spotlight for April 20, 2020
4/24, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Dr. Manuel P é rez-Qui ñ ones , Professor in College of Computing and Informatics, for an informal discussion about diversity and how you can learn to build and work effectively on diverse teams. Register here !
 
Dr. Manuel P é rez-Qui ñ ones is the current President of the Latinx Faculty/Staff Caucus at UNCC and was formerly Associate Dean and Director of the Office of Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives at the Graduate School at Virginia Tech.
Has the pandemic created any difficulties for you--mental, financial, logistical, or otherwise? Share your challenges with us at  gradlifecenter@uncc.edu .
We might be able to help!
Upcoming Workshops & Events
(all workshops are held via Webex unless noted otherwise)
4/23, 11:00 - 12:00 PM via WebEx

Calling all Parents and Kids

Social distancing has been particularly tricky for graduate students who are parents. We know you've spent 5 weeks now trying to keep your kids off of the Webex screen, so we want to invite them to this one!

Register here .

4/21, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
via Webex

Join us for Coffee Hour to show off your pets and chat about books that bring us joy! Bring your coffee and enjoy some community time with us! Led by  Yash Tadmilla , Graduate Life Fellow (GLF).

Register here.
4/21, 3 :00 - 4:00 PM
4/23, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
via WebEx

With preparation, practice, and data-based dialogue, you can ensure that you are being paid a fair and equitable salary.This webinar will provide the tools necessary to undertake the salary negotiation process.

Register for Tuesday or Thursday .
More In the Center for Grad Life
4/23, 3:00 - 4:00 PM via WebEx

Are you planning to submit your thesis or dissertation sometime this or next semester? All thesis and dissertation students are strongly advised to hold a formatting appointment with our Doctoral Services Specialist, Aura Young, or with our Master’s Thesis Student Services and Fellowship Specialist, Julie Green, prior to submitting to ProQuest. 

Register here !
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM via WebEx

Participants love the online format, so we've doubled our meetings! Join us for morning goal-setting, a lunchtime break, and an afternoon accountability session, plus join our Slack group, where you'll find writing advice, motivation--and maybe even some pet photos!


Register  for  Wednesday  or  Friday  this week!
Monday - Thursday,
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keep improving the quality of your writing! One-on-one appointments for grad students can be booked  here !

(To book an appointment with Chris Harrington, our Senior Writing Tutor, select Spring 2020 Online Only, then choose a time to meet with Chris. Appointments with Chris limited to 2 per week.) 
Health and Wellness
Mondays & Thursdays, 1:00 PM via WebEx

Join us for a 15-minute guided relaxation! Led by Arna Erega, Doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Register f or Monday or Thursday th is week .
The Happiness Retreat teaches an evidence-based practice, now offered in an exciting online format!
 
This 3-day course is an innovative and experiential life-skills training program that empowers you to develop a relaxed, stress-free mind and an energetic, healthy body, using the powerful tools of meditation, yoga, breathing techniques and self-exploration.

RSVP here .
4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 6:30 PM

Need an opportunity to breathe in the midst of this pandemic? Join the Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement in a social justice-based yoga session with Brandon Stroud.

Visit Zoom and join with the Zoom Meeting ID: 5934293738

UREC will be offering virtual programming in group fitness as well as virtual challenges!

Visit UREC's Events page or head to their Instagram channel for details on upcoming events.
Announcements

As part of the series, "Film Screen with a Dean," Anne Cooper Moore, dean of J. Murrey Atkins Library, invites you to a virtual panel discussion about academic and open access publishing in response to the documentary,  Paywall: The Business of Scholarship . Panelists include: 
  • Will Cross - Director, Copyright & Digital Scholarship Center, NCSU
  • Rick Tankersly - Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development - UNC Charlotte
  • Kate Dickson - Copyright and Licensing Librarian, UNC Charlotte
  • Nerea Llamas - Associate University Librarian for Collections Strategy and Services, UNC Chapel Hill

Register here !
Having trouble with Webex and Canvas?
Here are some valuable support numbers and resources!

Pass/Unsatisfactory Policy
Graduate students may choose to have the Pass/Unsatisfactory grading option replace a letter grade in any of their Spring 2020 registered courses which are currently designated to receive a standard letter grade.  For the purposes of this accommodation, a grade of Pass (P) will equate to a standard letter grade of A, B, or C. Likewise, a grade of Unsatisfactory (U) will equate to a standard grade of U and will impact the student’s GPA.  A grade of Pass (P) will be sufficient to meet the student’s program progression requirements, but will not impact the student’s GPA. Courses selected for Pass/Unsatisfactory in Spring 2020 will be excluded from the maximum two attempts stated in the catalog.
Career Meet-Ups are quick 30-45 minute small group sessions focused on specific topics and led by career coaches or employers.

Find more info and a link to registration here .

This year's Lavender Graduation will be a video compilation of graduates. Lavender cords will be mailed once staff is allowed to return to campus,
and certificates will be emailed to graduates. 

For more information and to participate in this year's Lavender Graduation, please register  here  by 5PM today , April 20th.

Questions? Email Chelsea Ortiz (she/her),
Assistant Director for Sexual & Gender Diversity.
Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe of the week was shared with us by Tuba Gezer, Master's student in Educational Leadership!

This is a delicious recipe for menemen, a meal Tuba tells us is eaten in Turkey as breakfast but that can be eaten for lunch or a light dinner. This recipe is from thespruceEats .
A printable version of this recipe
can be found here .


1 menemen (serves 2)
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 large tomatoes (ripe)
  • 2 sweet red peppers (like Corno di Toro peppers, or 1 large red Bell pepper)
  • 2 sweet green peppers (like Anaheim peppers, or 1 hot chili pepper)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 6 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Gather the ingredients. Peel and dice the onion. Peel the tomatoes with a sharp knife and dice them, saving the juice. Remove the seeds from the peppers and dice them as well.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Sauté the onion until tender and translucent. When the onions are cooked, add all the diced vegetables and spices and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Let the mixture simmer gently until the tomatoes and peppers soften and release their natural juice. Remove the lid and continue to simmer, letting some of the liquid evaporate.
  3. Lightly salt and scramble the eggs in a separate bowl. Then pour them in the center of the pan. Don't stir the mixture. Let the eggs travel through the vegetables on their own. You can help them by moving the skillet around. Let the mixture continue to simmer until the eggs are cooked. If the tops of the eggs still seem raw, cover the pan for a few minutes.
  4. Your menemen should be fully cooked but still very juicy. You can drizzle some extra melted butter over the top before serving if you wish. Serve and enjoy!
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