Can I Get a Witness? The Hidden Syllabus of Recommendation Letters

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Learn about what goes into successful recommendation letters, from choosing recommenders wisely to supporting letter writers in the process.

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This panel workshop, led by three Northwestern Professors, is geared towards writers and requesters of letters of reference, support, and recommendation. These letters play a consistent role in our lives, as essential elements of applications to graduate programs, research grants, fellowships, and jobs inside and outside of the academy. Please join us for lunch on Friday, April 5th to learn more about what goes into successful recommendation letters, including how requesters can choose recommenders wisely and support their letter writers in this important process. Speakers:Joshua Chambers-Letson, Ph.D., Professor of Performance Studies and Asian American StudiesMiriam J. Petty, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Programs, The Graduate School, and Associate Professor in the Department of Radio/Television/FilmAriel Rogers, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Radio/Television/Film This event is intended for Northwestern Graduate students. Northwestern University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all events and programs. Accommodations such as sign language interpreters and accessible presentation materials in alternate formats are provided upon request. Please contact Anne Sticksel at amsticksel@northwestern.edu or 847-491-2922 by Friday, March 29.Every reasonable effort will be made to implement accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

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