February 2022
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GradEd @Stanford
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Remember...it is okay to not be okay.
There are a broad spectrum of resources and opportunities to help you navigate through challenging times.
EVENTS
Campus Conversations: The IDEAL Initiative
Wed., Feb. 16, 3-4PM

GLO's Grad 201: Challenging Imposter Feelings
Wed., Feb. 16, 5-6PM

Quick Bytes: The "Rest" of Your Life
Thurs., Feb. 17, 12-1PM

Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence (DARE) Doctoral Fellowship Info Session
Thurs., Feb. 17, 3-4PM

Mind Over Money's Taxes 101 for International Grad Students
Thurs., Feb. 17, 5:30-7PM

Vaden's International Grad Student Support Space: Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Wed., Feb. 23, 3:30-4:30PM

SIGF: Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship Deadline
Wed., Feb. 23, 11:59PM

BEAM's CV Lab for Job Applications, Fellowships and More!
Thurs., Feb. 24, 9-10:30AM

DDRO: Diversity Dissertation Research Opportunity Deadline
Fri., Feb. 25, 11:59PM

Quick Bytes: Tools for Powerful Public Speaking
Mon., Feb. 28, 12-1PM

Haas Center's Sharing Research Findings: Considerations for a Community-Engaged Approach
Wed., Mar. 2, 12-1PM

More events for graduate students »
MEET VICE PROVOST STACEY BENT
Stacey Bent
Get to know Stacey Bent, the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and professor of Chemical Engineering.

In this interview with Stanford Engineering, Stacey shares a deeper look at her research focus and perspective on how loss, family, and work has shaped her outlook.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Events throughout February honor the contributions of Black students, faculty, and staff to Stanford’s scholarship and community.

The Black Community Services Center (BCSC) has also curated a Black Liberation Month calendar. This year's theme is "Black Entrepreneurship: #BuyBlack".

Other resources to explore:
FEATURED FELLOWSHIP
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The Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence (DARE) Doctoral Fellowship Program awards two-year fellowships to advanced Stanford doctoral students who want to investigate and prepare for academic careers and whose presence will help diversify the professoriate. Apply by Mon., Mar. 28
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FEATURED OPPORTUNITY
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Does your doctoral dissertation focus on an aspect of diversity, broadly defined? Apply for the Diversity Dissertation Research Opportunity (DDRO) by Fri., Feb. 25.

With the help of DDRO funds, Suhaila Meera followed Little Amal, the puppet at the center of the traveling performance piece The Walk as part of her research on childhood, statelessness, and performance.
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