Resources at the Grad Center

Navigating the GrantNavigating the Grant seeks to help doctoral students be successful in the grant process through workshops and resources. This program is cosponsored by Penn Graduate Student Center and GAPSA. Check out the webpage for an archive of workshop presentations and sample applications, as well as upcoming events! http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/navgrant/index.php

Writing a Grant Proposal?Our grant advisors have won many different awards. Sign-up for our peer-to-peer mentoring program and get help from a peer who has successfully applied for the same or similar grant -- it's free! (On the flip side, give your advice and get $50!). Find out more at: http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/navgrant/index.php#about

Writing Days Mondays, 1-5pm Graduate Student CenterHaving trouble with your paper, proposal, or thesis writing? Feeling stressed out and isolated? Can't find a nice and quiet place to write? Always procrastinating?Come to Writing Sessions! Establish and sustain a regular writing routine, block up to four hours of concentrated time to write, and join fellow graduate students in a self-directed writing environment. Snacks will be served!Register in advance at: http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/navdiss/index.php#e3549

CONNECTING MIND & BODY SERIESDevelop a stronger understanding of the link between the mind and the body. These sessions can help you reduce stress, boost immunity, and promote overall, balanced health. Newcomers are encouraged.Events take place in the Basement Meditation Room, 3615 Locust Walk For more, visit: http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/activities/personal.php#

Please check out our website at www.gsc.upenn.edu, for additional Grad Center events. Want to get on the Grad Center Listserve? Then text “GNOME” to 2-2828

or sign-up at http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/email/

Other Campus ResourcesCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the counseling center for the University of Pennsylvania. CAPS offers free and confidential services to all Penn undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. CAPS fosters personal growth to enable Penn students to take full advantage of academic and social opportunities at Penn. Students learn to manage personal challenges, psychological problems, and situational crises and develop strategies to cope with academic stress and skills for life-long learning. To make an appointment call (215) 898-7021

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/caps/

Career Serviceshttp://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservicesVisit their blog “Penn & Beyond” http://ulife.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/blog Center for Undergraduate Research and FellowshipsThe Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships is not just for undergrads. CURF serves graduate and professional students with help identifying and applying for grants and fellowships.http://www.upenn.edu/curf/fellowships/

Weingarten Learning Resource CenterThe Office of Learning Resources (OLR) at Weingarten can help support you during each phase of your dissertation writing process. Come see us and learn about the supports we offer. You can make an appointment with a learning instructor Monday through Friday; evening appointments are available. http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/

Science Outreach InitiativeThe Science Outreach Initiative serves faculty and other researchers in the School of Arts and Sciences by helping them develop outreach program ideas and proposals, locating potential partners, and promoting information and resource exchange among all of Penn’s STEM outreach programs.https://www.sas.upenn.edu/STEMoutreac h/

Marks Family Writing CenterFor information on their support services for graduate students go to:http://writing.upenn.edu/critical/graduate_students/help_with_your_writing.php