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Convocation Schedule 2015
Don’t forget your robes! You want the ones with the weird sleeves. Unbelievably, Convocation is right around the corner. I’m sure you’ve all marked your calendars for Saturday, June 13th, but if you or...
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Convocation Information
Although I realize graduation is months away and you have much to do before then, questions about Convocation weekend are starting to trickle in. Thus, we have a post for you with all of the relevant...
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To Prospective Students: Advice That I Got and Didn’t Listen to & Advice I...
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Bill Hutchison, MAPH ’12, who is a now a PhD candidate in English at the University of Chicago. Bill will be on Sunday’s alumni panel. Hello, potential MAPH...
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Below are some brief descriptions of the internships offered through Maph for the Summer of 2015. But first, a couple of things to keep in mind: You can apply for more than 1 internship, and in fact we...
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Here We Go!
Maphers, Colloquium went by so quickly. I blinked, it passed, and now all I have is a series of blurred images containing bagels, farmer’s markets, and power point presentations. Fair warning- this...
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Mentor Weekly Update: Week 1
Happy First Week, Maph! Here are some reminders/deadlines/events to remember this week, amidst the excitement of classes starting! I. Reminders: -For the rest of the quarter, Core is from 12:00-1:20pm....
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What Are the Humanities For?
Hello MAPHers! I am Kerri Hunt and I am here to help you answer the often-daunting question of “What are the Humanities (or an MA in the Humanities) for?” In addition to working as a Preceptor, I am...
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Colloquium 2014 Schedule
Dear MAPHers, Colloquium has arrived! Alien! Henry James! Bagels! There is clearly a lot to keep track of in these first two weeks, so below is a schedule of various goings on. Colloquium is still a...
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Unofficial F.A.Q.’s
There is an official FAQ page on the MAPH website. But just in case that doesn’t cover all of your questions, we have anticipated some below: “How do I get my student ID?” Go into the Regenstein...
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To Dos, To Don’ts: Ta Da
Things to Do Before MAPH: The Practical Edition It probably feels like there is a lot to do before MAPH starts. And, well, that is accurate. But, it is no reason to be overwhelmed or not to enjoy the...
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Preceptor (n.)—One who precepts?
As a MAPH student, you will quickly learn to speak a highly specialized jargon specific to UChicago. This does not exist, but wouldn’t it be useful? You’ll learn to navigate the “Quarter system.”...
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A Colloquium Primer
Hey Guys! It is almost exactly a month until the MAPH year begins, and we in the office are incredibly excited about it! We will continue to send you emails about meet-ups and a couple of events before...
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MAPH Staff
In our last post you met the mentors, Matt and Lucy. Here are three more faces you will encounter in MAPH Central. Sarah Smith, Program Coordinator You can find Sarah at the front desk of the MAPH...
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Meet Your New Mentors!
Hello new MAPHers! Welcome to MAPHtastic, the blog for all your MAPH-related needs. We’re your new Mentors, Matt and Lucy, and we’ll be running this blog over the course of the next year, keeping it...
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2014 Convocation Events & Information
It’s coming! Yes, you may have like .5 more papers to write, but the end is near. Read on for information regarding impending Convocation-related events. If you are not graduating next week, please do...
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3 Essential Reasons to Apply for Externships (Due May 18)
Thinking about the future can be scary. Externships are here to help! I know, I know: you literally just finished those internship and mentor applications, and you’re busy at work putting the finishing...
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Getting a Start In…Publishing! Tuesday 4/15
Note: Be on the lookout for more “Getting a Start in…” events this quarter! GETTING A START IN PUBLISHING April 15, 2014 (4:30-5:30) Classics 110, refreshments served Despite doom and gloom rhetoric...
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Thinking About the Future: Service Edition
There is life beyond the academic community! Spring Quarter can be an incredibly exciting time – your thesis starts to fall into place, you’ve got the most productive procrastination excuse ever in...
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Greetings From Los Angeles (Sweets, Solidarity, and Wisdom from Robyn...
MAPHCentral received a sweet surprise in the form of homemade chocolate walnut cookies (yes, time to go to the office and grab some and finish reading this later) from Robyn Johnson, MAPH ’13. She also...
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Campus Days 2014: A Transportation Guide
Hello again, admitted students! We are looking forward to your visit next weekend. We know that navigating a new city can be a bit baffling, especially when you are only staying for a short time. Sure,...
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