Recent MAPH graduate Hilary Dobel has published a poem in the latest issue of Contrary Magazine, an online journal that was founded by MAPH students and alumni, but now operates independently. In addition to Hilary’s excellent poem, the current issue is full of good things to read, including short fiction and reviews, as well as more poems.
Student Loan Gremlin Cartoon – or how you might stop ridiculous monthly payments and learn to love your nonprofit job
Check it out – IBR (Income-Based Repayment) is a new Direct Student Loan repayment option that’s worth at least a once-over. Anyone who qualifies for, and enrolls in IBR (through their lender) will be assessed a monthly payment that – for all save those in the highest income brackets (watch out humanities grads!) – will not be more than 10% of their income, and could be as low as zero dollars. Even cooler, whatever debt is left over after twenty-five years of repayment will be forgiven. And the coolest yet, after ten years of repayment whilst working in government, service, or nonprofit jobs, that forgiveness could come even sooner. If this sounds enticing to you or someone you love, bounce over to this site at IBRinfo.org, run by the nonprofit of the same name, to learn more. Plus, the cartoon is kind of cute, if low-rent.
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Phoenixfest Alumni Event
Join us September 24 or 25 for the University of Chicago’s annual Phoenixphest event in 15+ cities across the U.S. and around the world. Phoenixphest is a decadelong tradition bringing graduates together for refreshments, conversation, and networking in their own cities.
Chicago’s event will be held on the 24th, at
Eivissa
1531 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
It will run from 6:30 to 8:30PM.
According to the website, “it’s one party you won’t want to miss.” Especially enticing for recent grads is the fact that members of the class of ‘09 don’t have to pay the admission charge, which is $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.
You can find more information (and register for the event) at the alumni website.
Working After MAPH
The job hunt can be a tiresome and trying experience, especially in this economic climate. I thought I would share a success story with you to brighten your day! MAPH alum Alan Kellner has just landed a fantastic job as a Writer/Researcher at Zimmerman LLC, whose core focus is “centered on the research of best practices and education pertaining to the most pressing Revenue Cycle issues for hospitals across the nation.” Alan has agreed to share some of his insights into the job hunt with us. Take a look at his posting below!
Alan’s tips on finding a job:
Continued…
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What is a Master’s Degree Worth?
I wouldn’t presume to answer such a question, but the folks over at the New York Times have taken a stab at it.
See what they have to say:
http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/30/what-is-a-masters-degree-worth/
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Remember Social Hour?
Hello Maph Alums!
Fall is upon us. The leaves are starting to turn, the nights are growing cooler, and a new group of MAPHers are en route to the University of Chicago’s stoney gates. For them, this means the year of intense and rigorous academics you know so well. And for you? Social hour!
We’ll be hosting social hour every Friday evening in the fall and we’d love for any of you in the area to stop by, grab a drink, and let us know what you’re up to!
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MAPH Reunion Early Registration Deadline Extended
Hey MAPHers,
Great news– the Alumni Association has extended the early registration deadline until NEXT Friday, April 15. So, you still have the chance to get $10 off of your MAPH Reunion admission fee, making the event FREE!!
To register for the outing, please visit http://alumniweekend.uchicago.edu/events-register.shtml or call 800/955-0065
As a reminder, the event is Friday, June 5 at 7pm at Bin 36 in downtown Chicago.
If you have further please contact Heather Upshaw at hupshaw@uchicago.edu.
Cheers,
Linda
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MAPH Reunion early registration deadline is extended!
Greetings MAPHers!
Good news, early registration for the MAPH Alumni Reunion has been extended until Friday, May 8th. If you register by this date, you will get $10 off the price of the event, making it FREE for you (though additional guests will still have to pay $10). As a reminder, the event will be at 7pm on Friday, June 5th at Bin 36 in downtown Chicago.
To register please visit: http://alumniweekend.uchicago.edu or call 800/955-0065
ALSO– we have made the MAPH Reunion a Facebook event to spread the word. Please add yourself and invite other MAPHers if you’re on Facebook (note: RSVPing on Facebook does NOT mean you’re registered. you still must go through the alumni weekend site)
If you have further questions or need to update your contact info with the Alumni Committee, please contact Heather Upshaw at hupshaw@uchicago.edu.
Take care,
Linda
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Alumni Weekend MAPH Reunion—Early Registration!
Hey MAPHers!
Alumni Weekend is quickly approaching which means that the MAPH Reunion
is coming up! This year we’ll be meeting on Friday, June 5 for cocktails
and appetizers at Bin 36, located at 339 N. Dearborn in downtown Chicago.
Tickets are only $10 each, but if you register by Friday, April 24 you will get a $10 discount off of your total alumni weekend registration package (that’s right, it’s free for the Reunion if you’re
going sans guest!). You can register online or by calling 800/955-0065. I hope you have a wonderful spring and I look forward to seeing you all in June!
Cheers,
Linda Smith (AM 2007)
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MAPHer Published in Boston Review
Kristin Fitzsimmons (’08), who wrote a collection of poetry for her MAPH thesis, has been published by the Boston Review. The Review published select portions of her thesis in its current edition, which is available online and at the Co-Op/57th St. Books.
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