GRADUATE STUDIES
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www.uwlax.edu/graduate-studies November 4, 2019 | Volume 3 | Issue 1
Get to Know Grad Studies Events, Workshops, and Deadlines Tuesday, November 5 GSO Meeting 11AM-1PM Thursday, November 7 Quick Pitch Competition 4PM-3314 Student Union Friday, December 3 GSO Meeting 11AM-1PM Friday, December 6 Travel Grant Deadline Wednesday, February 12 3MT Workshop 4:30-5:30PM-150 Murphy Library
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate Studies 223 Graff Main Hall 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 USA Phone: 608.785.8124 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Email: gradstudies@uwlax.edu www.uwlax.edu/graduate-studies
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Meredith Thomsen Director of Graduate Studies As the Director of Graduate Studies, Meredith works with Graduate Program Directors, graduate faculty, and staff in offices around campuses to advocate for and support the graduate programs. She earned her Ph.D. in Integrative Biology at the University of California-Berkeley. Her goal for the future of graduate studies is to raise the prominence of the graduate programs at UWL and keep working to improve the experience of of graduate students and graduate faculty.students Her advice andtofaculty. graduate students is, “Remember to keep working towards a balance among the things that are important in your life while you are a graduate student.” When she’s not at work, you can find her hiking, mountain biking, gardening, reading and/or hanging out with her family. Kayah-Bah Malecek Student Service Coordinator Kayah-Bah works in many ways to enhance the graduate student experience. This includes communicating with students interested in graduate school at UWL, assisting in the application process for prospective students, and facilitating the Graduate Studies grants program for current graduate students. Kayah-Bah graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with her Master of Arts in Psychology. Her goal is to continue to expand awareness of the wide array of graduate programs available and to expand the current opportunities for graduate students. Her advice to graduate students is, “Look into additional funding opportunities even after you’ve started graduate school.” When she’s not at work, you can find her hiking the bluff with her husband and four kids. Lysianne Peacock Graduate Assistant Lysianne is a second-year graduate candidate in the Recreation Management program. Lysianne provides support to Graduate Studies by serving as a voice for graduate students in her role as the Graduate Student Organization President, managing the Facebook page, and providing marketing support. Her goal for graduate studies is to increase the awareness of graduate student resources and opportunities for involvement. Her advice to graduate students is, “Change your mindset from time management to priority management. It’s important to take things one step at a time.” When Lysianne is not working on her studies, you can find her hiking a few mountains, swimming laps, or hitting her favorite running trails.