Umer Rahman News Today

The U of A will bring home a national award again this year from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and eight U of A staff members will showcase their expertise in presentations.

Mostafa Mahmoudi, a doctoral student in chemistry, placed first; Christina Barnes, a doctoral student psychology, placed second; and Kindler Norman, a doctoral student in physics, won the People Choice Award.

Rahman, associate director of graduate student support, brings an unwavering commitment to supporting graduate students aimed at enhancing their academic and professional development.

Jeremy Battjes, vice chancellor for student affairs, will host a talk from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in room 102 of Gearhart Hall to discuss housing options, solutions and suggestions for graduate students.

International in NWA, a podcast produced by the International Students and Scholars Office in the Graduate School and International Education, has released a new episode for the month of September.

The workshop, which walks students through how to create a dynamic resume and is titled

The Graduate School and International Education held a Teaching Assistant Orientation, a New Graduate Student Orientation and a Welcome Back Bash on the lawn of Gearhart Hall.