Fall 2021 Calendar

Thu. Aug 26

Welcome, overview of the program and introductions. Goals for the semester.

“Toward a more inclusive academy”
https://mellon.org/shared-experiences-blog/humanities-phd-track-college-graduates-look-back-and-beyond-2021/

“What it’s like to graduate –and look ahead to a PhD or Master’s --during a pandemic”
https://mellon.org/shared-experiences-blog/humanities-phd-track-college-graduates-look-back-and-beyond-2021/

Tue. Sep 07

DUE: Summer research assignments

Before Sep 15

SCHEDULE YOUR MEETINGS WITH FACULTY ADVISORS before September 15th to discuss:

• the fellowship project and goals for the semester
• your meeting schedule (approx. twice/month)

Thu. Sep 23

Writing workshop led by Renee: learning agreements.

Fri. Oct 01

DUE: Learning agreements.

Thu. Oct 07

Summer research presentations by fellows who received funding from the Program: Angelina, Jamar, Myra, Hawa, Lin Dan.

Thu. Oct 21

Writing workshop: statements of purpose

Thu. Oct 28

Wellness and academia: mental health difficulties during college, led by Dr. Mayowa Obasaju

Wed. Nov 10

DUE: Statements of Purpose

Thu. Nov 18

Workshop: Statements of Purpose

Thu. Dec 02

Summer research presentations by fellows who received funding from the Program: Ana, Elijah, Abigale, Bebel, Sajina.

Thu. Dec 09

Writing workshop led by Renee: end-of-semester reports.

Mon. Jan 10

DUE: End-of-semester reports