Graduate & Postdoctoral News
Events & Workshops
*For more details on the workshops and seminars, please visit seminars and workshops. Check back for updates to the schedule and registration links on this page.
January 2018
- Summit on Graduate and Professional Education
Saturday, 1/20, 8:45 am - 6:00 pm, Lavin-Bernick Center
Sponsored by OGPS and CELT. Registration is required. Register here
- CVs for Academic Jobs
Wednesday, 1/31, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, LBC 202 (Rechler)
Register here
February 2018
- Resumes and Cover Letters
Tuesday, 2/6, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, LBC 209
Register here
- Mardi Gras Holiday
Monday, 2/12 - Tuesday, 2/13
- Introduction to Academic Careers (uptown)
Wednesday, 2/21, 9:30 - 10:30 am, LBC 208 (Korach)
Register here
March 2018
- Career Considerations for International Students
Co-led by Kabir Hingorani (OISS) and Briana Mohan (OGPS)
Thursday, 3/1, 9:30 - 11:00 am, LBC 208 (Korach)
Register here
- Networking: Establishing, Building, and Maintaining Professional Relationships
Thursday, March 8, 9:30 - 10:30 pm, LBC 210 (McKeever)
Register here
- Finding Out What’s Out There – Career Exploration for PhD students
Wednesday, 3/14, 9:30 - 10:30 am, LBC 204 (Lefkowitz)
Register here
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Two-Hour Job Search, Part 1 – with Catherine Pugh and Margie Cartwright (SPHTM) and Briana Mohan (OGPS)
Thursday, 3/22, 9:00 - 12:00 pm, LBC 210 (McKeever)
Note: students must register for BOTH Part 1 and Part 2 of this workshop
Register here
April 2018
- Two-Hour Job Search, Part 2 – with Catherine Pugh and Margie Cartwright (SPHTM) and Briana Mohan (OGPS)
Thursday, 4/5, 9:00 - 10:30 am, LBC 210 (McKeever)
Note: students must register for BOTH Part 1 and Part 2 of this workshop
Register here
- Interview Skills and Preparation
Thursday, 4/12, 9:30 - 10:30 am, LBC 210 (McKeever)
Register here
- Teaching Statements for Academic Positions
Led by Dr. Ana Lopez
Thursday, 4/19, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, LBC 210 (McKeever)
Register here
- Managing Stress and Anxiety during Your Job Search
Led by Ramon Zelaya (CAPS)
Wednesday, 4/25, 9:30 - 10:30 am, LBC 210 (McKeever)
Register here
May 2018
- Ready, Prep, Teach
Tuesday, 5/15, 8:45 am - 5:00 pm, LBC 203 (Stibbs)
This is a day long teaching workshop for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who anticipate having a teaching assignment or TA position.
Note: this event is free, but registration is required. No-shows will be charged for their food.
Register here
- Master's/PhD Graduate Hooding and Recognition Ceremony
Friday, 5/18, 9:00 am, McAlister Auditorium
School of Liberal Arts
School of Medicine - Biomedical Sciences
School of Professional Advancement
School of Science and Engineering
August 2018
- Graduate Orientation
Monday, 8/20, 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
This is a day long orientation for new master's and PhD students in the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Medicine - Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Science and Engineering.
Location and registration TBA
- Graduate Teaching Orientation
Tuesday, 8/21, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
This is a half day orientation for new graduate teaching assistants in the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Medicine - Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Science and Engineering.
Location and registration TBA