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DESCRIPTION:Considering graduate school but unsure where to start? Join us 
 for an empowering talk by Dr. Ronald L. Jackson II\, who will share his ins
 ights and provide practical advice on overcoming common challenges. Learn h
 ow to prepare academically\, financially\, and emotionally for a successful
  graduate school experience.\n\nWhy attend? It’s your chance to gain clarit
 y on the next steps in your academic journey. This event is especially valu
 able to those who are the first in their family to attend college or may be
  navigating financial challenges. This event is open to all undergraduate s
 tudents.\n\nThis program is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor P
 rogram which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the Sta
 te of Michigan's King-Chavez-Parks Initiative. \n\n Related Events\n\nTalki
 ng Across Divides - Bridging Communities Series\nSeptember 12\, 2024 at 7 p
 .m. | Rozsa\n\n About the Speaker\n\nDr. Jackson is a distinguished Profess
 or of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Miami and a glob
 ally recognized identity scholar. A past president of the National Communic
 ation Association\, Dr. Jackson is an award-winning author with over 85 pub
 lications on masculinity\, identity negotiation\, race\, and culture. His a
 ccolades include being inducted as an International Communication Associati
 on Fellow and a National Communication Association Distinguished Scholar. "
 Dr. J" has lectured internationally and authored 18 books\, including works
  on African American communication\, popular culture\, and media representa
 tion. Beyond academia\, he has founded three companies\, including a consul
 ting firm and an educational games company\, showcasing his diverse experti
 se and entrepreneurial spirit.\n\n Thanks to Our Major Partners\n\n  \n\nTh
 is workshop is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which 
 is funded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michiga
 n's King Chavez-Parks Initiative.\n\nMichigan Technological University is a
 n Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that
  provides equal opportunity for all\, including protected veterans and indi
 viduals with disabilities.
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LOCATION:Memorial Union Building (MUB)\, Ballroom B
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Path to Grad School
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