More than 100 graduate students are part of the vibrant intellectual community that makes up the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. From October 6 through 10, Kellogg is honoring our doctoral fellows and doctoral affiliates – and the important contributions they bring to the Institute – as we join the larger Notre Dame community in celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

 

 

Kellogg graduate students are warmly invited to join us at regular and special events throughout the week. 

Daily Drawings and Give Aways for doctoral students who attend the events.

 

Monday, October 6

  • Kellogg graduate students are invited to kick off the week by picking up goodie bags in front of the Kellogg Suite in Jenkins Hall. We will greet grads and hand out goodies from 10:00 to 11:30 am


Tuesday, October 7

Wednesday, October 8
  • Graduate Research Grant Information Session
    As a Kellogg Institute Graduate Student Affiliate, you have privileged access to several grants supporting your professional development and research endeavors. During this session Veronica Vos, Grants and Fellowships Advisor in the Graduate School will discuss components of a successful grant proposal as well as leave ample time for your questions.  Information can be applicable to other external grants as well, assisting you in fulfilling your career goals.
    Hesburgh Center, C103 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (boxed lunches provided)
    Register
     
Thursday, October 9
  • Alumni Panel & Reception
    • Ruth Solatre-Hensgen (PhD, Spanish, 2022), Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures, St. Mary's College, Notre Dame
    • Noe Pliego Campos(PhD, History 2023), Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor of History, Wabash College
    • Karla Adriana González Serrano (PhD, Electrical Engineering, 2022), Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
    • Xóchitl Bada (PhD, Sociology, 2008), Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois, Chicago
    • Pablo Forni (PhD, Sociology, 2000), Kellogg Visiting Fellow; Director of the Institute for Social Science Research (IDICSO); Professor of Sociology, Universidad del Salvador
      Hesburgh Center Auditorium, 4:30 pm

Thursday, October 9 - Friday, October 10 

LASU Young Scholars Conference at Notre Dame (Hosted by the Latin American Students Unidos (LASU), in collaboration with various campus partners)


Friday, October 10
  •  Comparative and International Politics Working Group Seminar
    “From Socialization to Solidarity: Examining White mobilizers for Black Lives”.

    Presenter:
    McKenzie Bennett, Kellogg Doctoral Student Affiliate
    Jenkins Nanovic Halls Room B101 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm

  • Celebrating the Grad Students: Reception
    Hesburgh Center Great Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
    Event sponsored by Graduate Student Life

We also recognize our graduate students on Social Media, so follow along with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X