University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies

In 1987, President Reagan designated March as a month to recognize and support individuals with developmental disabilities. This March, we are proud to celebrate the work of Yitong Jiang, a Special Education doctoral candidate and recipient of the division's Professional Development Award! Yitong used the award to attend specialized trainings on evidence-based self-regulation interventions and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) for young children - areas that are a key focus of her research and practice. With this funding, Yitong gained valuable experience and is now using her dissertation research to adapt these strategies for preschoolers with autism in school settings. Her advice to fellow graduate students? Prioritize work-life balance! Strength comes from quietness. Resting can bring renewed energy and focus ?? Reminder: The next round of Professional Development Award applications is due June 1 for opportunities in summer and fall 2025. https://lnkd.in/gRK5p7vX University of Oregon College of Education Image Description: Yitong stands in a natural area, with trees behind her. She has shoulder length, dark, wavy hair and is wearing red lipstick.

Graduate students: don’t miss out on our free STEM poster?webinar! Join to refine your poster design skills and learn how to effectively communicate your research.?Perfect for the Graduate Research Forum or any upcoming conferences! Register: https://lnkd.in/gz4s-3ct Mastering the Art of a Stem Poster April 11, 2025 3-4 p.m. Online (register for the link) Image Description:?Students presenting their research via posters at the Graduate Research Forum.

Most professional development programs encourage exploration of your interests and career options. But career and life decisions are inextricably connected. In this workshop on March 27, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, Laura Murray, PhD,?and Kate Thorpe, PhD, adapt the strategies in the best-selling book Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to your experience as a PhD student, whatever your stage or discipline, to help you begin the process of designing a satisfying, integrated, coherent life both during and after graduate school. You will be invited to reflect on what you’ve learned about yourself through academic, personal, and professional experiences and to consider your goals and values as well as key questions regarding future possibilities to begin paving a path to a joyful, well-designed future. Register for this free remote event offered by the Princeton University Graduate School at?https://lnkd.in/gA8F7bbD

Graduate students: don’t miss out on our free humanities and social science poster webinar! Join to refine your poster design skills and learn how to effectively communicate your research. Perfect for the Graduate Research Forum or any upcoming conferences! Register: https://lnkd.in/gddphdfZ Mastering the Art of a Humanities and Social Science Poster April 7, 2025 3-4 p.m. Online (register for the link) Image Description: Graduate students presenting their research via posters at the Graduate Research Forum.

So you’ve spent years mastering your research, diving deep into your field, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. But when it comes to exploring?careers, where do you even start??The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone. AI + LinkedIn are?game-changers?for PhD students looking to: - Discover career paths?that fit your skills - Build a compelling LinkedIn profile?that doesn't feel like bragging - Expand your network—without awkward cold emails or forced small talk In this?interactive, hands-on workshop, Jeremy Schifeling, former leader of LinkedIn's Education Team,?will show you how to: * Use?AI-powered tools?to map out career options in industry, academia, and beyond * Optimize your?LinkedIn profile?so recruiters?actually?notice you * Leverage?hidden networking strategies?to connect with people who can open doors Join this innovative Princeton University Graduate School's GradFUTURES Conference free session on March 24, 2025 at 7:30AM via Zoom. Register at?https://lnkd.in/g9rCrjEd

Tax information for International Students. Huge thank you to the UO Division of Global Engagement and?the International Student and Scholar Services?team for putting all this information together. More Information: https://lnkd.in/gfwVcVf7 Plain Text: 2024 Tax Information Overview: 1) If you had no income or taxable scholarships, grants, or fellowships in 2024 but were present in the U.S. Complete IRS Form 8843 if you are a 'nonresident' File: April 15, 2025 2) If you earned income in 2024 File a federal tax return (1040 NR) and state tax return & IRS Form 8843 May also need to file W-2 & 1042-S File: April 15, 2025 3) If you did not earn income but received a 'taxable' scholarship, fellowship or grant in 2024 File 1040 NR & (possibly) Form OR 40-N & IRS Form 8843 May also need to file 1042-5 File: After March 15 and by April 15, 2025 (if you receive Form 1042-5) For tax purposes, are you a resident or non resident? ? Most international students & scholars who are on F and J visas are considered nonresidents ? If you've been in the US for longer than the five or two year periods, the Substantial Presence Test will determine your residency How do I File a Tax Return? Steps: 1) Gather all Tax-related Documents You May Need ? Passport, visa, 1-20 or DS-2019 ? 1095-B ? Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) ? W-2 ? 1042-S ? U.S. entry and exit dates for current and past visits to the U.S. ? 1099 ? 098-T 2) Create Your Free Sprintax Account ? Login or create Sprintax account ? You have access to free federal tax return preparation and Form 8843 filing (Discount Code: U00750F24) 3) Receive Tax Forms ? Sprintax will generate a completed Form 8843 for you (If you did not earn any US Income) ? Sprintax will generate your "tax return documents", including form 1040NR, & inform you if you are required to also file a state tax return (If you did earn US Income) 4) Mail Your Federal and State Tax Returns and Form 8843 ? Addresses available online

We’re proud to celebrate Xiaoyin Zhang, a doctoral student in Music Performance (Violin) who followed her passion across China, Canada, and now Eugene. Despite starting her academic journey in engineering and building a professional career in finance, music has always been at her core—she first picked up the violin at just five years old. Now, she’s fully embracing her true calling. As a Professional Development Award recipient, Xiaoyin attended the Aria International Summer Academy at Mount Holyoke College, where she trained with world-renowned violin professors. The experience sharpened her skills and boosted her confidence on stage, bringing her one step closer to her dream of a career in music. We can’t wait to see where Xiaoyin’s talent and dedication take her next! Image Description: Xiaoyin wears a silver sparkly gown and holds a violin. She has long, dark hair and is smiling. Her picture is inside a yellow circle on a yellow to green gradient background. Her name and "Professional Development Award Recipient" is in black inside a white bar.

?? Exciting Opportunity for Japanese-English Bilinguals! ?? The Los Angeles Career Forum is the LARGEST job fair on the West Coast for bilingual professionals, and it’s just around the corner! This is your chance to connect with top Japanese companies and explore internship or full-time job opportunities ON-SITE! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to take your career to the next level. To help you prepare, CareerForum.Net (CFN) representatives are holding a Prep Seminar on March 4 at the UO in Peterson 103 from 6pm to 7:30pm. The seminar will be conducted in Japanese, so get ready to learn all about the event, tips for success, and the flow of this unique Japanese-style career fair. ? Mark your calendars and get ready to jumpstart your career in the global workforce! ? #CareerForum #LosAngeles #JapaneseBilingual #JobFair #CareerOpportunities #Internships #FullTime #PrepSeminar #ExcitingOpportunities

Now accepting applications for this year's Graduate Research Forum! https://lnkd.in/gpkB2tNQ What's the same this year? Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to apply to present their research, in any research form. Our poster judges are highly qualified and represent a diversity of scholarship. What's different this year? We are paying for poster printing for the first FIFTY participants who apply and are accepted! Is there a local company or organization that you'd like to network with or that you're hoping to showcase your research to? Let us know, and we'll invite them to the forum. The Graduate Research Forum is May 8, from 4-7 p.m. in the Giustina Ballroom at the Ford Alumni Center.

Planning graduate students Gabi Robb, Sarah Bausmith and Seth Hunt traveled to Breitenbush Hot Springs outside of Detroit, Oregon, to connect with community partners on emergency evacuation needs in Marion County. And played in the snow! ?? ? This project is part of their Community Planning Workshop course that works to provide students with direct experience AND bring capacity to planning and policy projects in Oregon communities. #uopppm #handsonlearning #studentsuccess