Graduate Student Edition - Feb. 21, 2025
Campus Community
Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs
From university research studies to part-time jobs, there are plenty of opportunities to make extra money on campus. See what’s open.
5 things to do if you’re struggling to make friends
Making friends may feel more difficult than it used to be. Here are some tips that can help you make new college connections.
Tips for staying healthy (and what to do if you get sick)
‘Tis the season for illnesses like the flu, common cold and COVID. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy this semester and things to do if you end up getting sick.
Congressman Joe Neguse honors Philip DiStefano in congressional record
Noting Chancellor Emeritus Philip DiStefano’s longstanding tenure and impact on campus, Congressman Joe Neguse recently made remarks for the congressional record.
Students in Focus
Kristen Ahner recognized as 20 Twenties honoree
Kristen Ahner, a doctoral student, is advancing the science of autonomous space exploration and being honored as a leading engineering student worldwide.
Events & Exhibits
Raven Chacon: Art is possibility, expression is potential
On Feb. 26 and 27, the College of Music’s annual Genevieve McVey Wisner Lectureship will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, musician and sound installation artist Raven Chacon.
Research Updates
Female entrepreneurs face hidden barriers in mentorship networks
Cultural biases, network segregation and subtle mentorship dynamics prevent women from receiving the support they need in entrepreneurship, a new study finds.
New technology turns waste heat into electricity, defies physical limit
Assistant Professor Longji Cui and his team have developed a new technology to turn thermal radiation into electricity in a way that literally teases the basic law of thermal physics.