April Community Engagement Group Meeting

Dear USETDA Community,

We invite you to join us for ETeaD Community Engagement, a special gathering where tea and storytelling bring us together.

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Featuring Dr. Ruth Lu (Ohio University) sharing her tea stories, alongside Shari Lowes (The Ohio State University Libraries) presenting “Brewing Tensions: The Dark Nexus of Tea, Opium and Diplomacy.”

Time: 2PM EST/ 1PM CST, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 and the event will last about 1.5 hours

Place: Virtual via Zoom. Anyone interested in signing up to participate in the group should complete this form.

Come sip, connect, and engage in meaningful conversations over a warm cup of tea. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,

Kristin and Ruth
USETDA Community Engagement Group Co-Chairs

Community Engagement Group Meeting

The USETDA Community Engagement Group was founded in 2021 to continue important conversations among members outside of the yearly conference. This group focuses on identifying opportunities for members to learn more about important topics in the ever-changing thesis landscape, promoting professional development among members, and creating a space for networking. Themes we will consider include:

  • exploring resources and tools to help us advise students and other university stakeholders;
  • building connections throughout campus to support the student experience;
  • learning tips for navigating campus policies and processes, starting conversations, and recommending changes;
  • considering the changing role of thesis reviewers in the graduate school and/or library and advocating for the professionalization of the role; and
  • creating a supportive community among ETD professionals that promotes self-advocacy and self-care.

Our bimonthly meetings may vary in format, with some being led by USETDA members and others featuring invited guests. Anyone interested in suggesting a topic or signing up to participate in the group should complete this form. If you have questions please contact us at info@usetda.org.

Call for Proposals Deadline Extended – ETD 2025 Symposium

Learn more about our call for proposals and how you can participate in the ETD 2025 Symposium / USETDA 2025 Joint International Conference by visiting our CFP Webpage. You can submit your proposals for full papers, presentations, panel discussions, flash talks, posters, tutorials and workshops via EasyChair. The extended proposal submission deadline is March 28, 2025. Join us to celebrate the USETDA’s 15th anniversary conference!

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