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Every October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At ASU, we are committed to spreading awareness about this issue and reminding you that hope and resources are always available.

Remember that mental health and emotional wellness should take priority as the semester gets well underway. This blog provides essential wellness tips and crisis resources during Suicide Prevention Month.

Once upon a time—a long time ago—I was sitting among some friends and acquaintances when  a heated discus

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. This month commemorates the vast history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities and is centered around National Coming Out Day, which takes place annually Oct. 11. LGBTQ+ History Month was established in 1994 by Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson.

Stonewall Uprising

The Stonewall Uprising is an integral part of LGBTQ+ history. 

The ASU Library has a variety of resources with a wealth of information specifically for graduate students. We urge students to take advantage of the library offerings below. 

Academic Support

• "Library 501: What Grad Students Need to Know about the Library" is an asynchronous module that gives a broad overview of the library.

Across the country, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month in June. Officially recognized in 1999 by President Bill Clinton to commemorate the valuable contributions made to the nation by the LGBTQ+ community and its members, Pride Month is when we elevate LGBTQ+ voices, celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and support LGBTQ+ rights. 

Do you have trouble getting motivated to write? Or maybe you’re just so busy in the lab that you feel like you don’t have time? Writing groups can be a great way to get motivated and set aside time for writing!

The ASU Postdoctoral Affairs Office launched a writing group back in February and it has met every Thursday since.  

Writing group participants have worked on a variety of projects—from grant applications to scientific articles, to presentations.   

The Graduate College continues to develop innovative solutions for supplying important data needs. Recently, the Graduate College IT and Data Team developed a number of new interactive reports for the graduate support staff community.  These reports provide access to enrollment, degrees, student progress, and other resources vital for supplying proactive support services to students.  Some newly built reports include:

The Fall "Lunch & Learn" series for ASU postdoctoral fellows kicked off August 20 with “Choosing the Right Academic Career.” 

Professor Brad Allenby shared his experience navigating a difficult career path; from lawyer to corporate environmental engineer, and now, academic researcher while professor Joni Adamson shared her unique perspective as someone working in the humanities.  

As we cope with the demands and challenges stemming from the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), I want to reassure you that ASU and the Graduate College are prepared for this challenge. You are too!  

Our first priority is your health and well-being. Shifting classes online is an immediate step we can take to contain the spread of the virus. We continue to monitor this quickly evolving situation and promise to update you as necessary.  

• ASU has extended online classes through the end of the spring semester. 

As we cope with the demands and challenges stemming from the spread of the Novel coronavirus, I want to reassure you that ASU and the Graduate College are prepared for this challenge. You are too!  

 

Our first priority is your health and well-being. Shifting classes online is an immediate step we can take to contain the spread of the virus. We continue to monitor this quickly evolving situation and promise to update you as necessary.