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Adjusting to American Culture

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Graduate Community

Event Date:March 15, 2023 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 & Zoom Adjusting to American Culture is an event designed to support international students who have recently moved to the United States and are experiencing cultural challenges. The event provides a safe and inclusive space where students can ask any questions, share their […]

Formatting and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Writing Skills

Event Date:March 14, 2023 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Location:Zoom Are you planning to submit your thesis or dissertation sometime this or next semester? Attend this session to have all of your questions about formatting, defense, and submission procedures answered! These workshops are offered approximately every two weeks and are *essential* for a stress-free […]

Fitness Mondays

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Wellness

Event Date:March 13, 2023 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location:Atkins 149 Come sprint, run, walk, or stroll with friends! Our regular Fitness meet-up has moved on Monday afternoon! Stay one hour outdoors with the Graduate School staff. Different pace groups to choose from (walking-jogging-running). Plan to arrive a couple of minutes early for the […]

Weekend Write

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Writing Skills

Event Date:March 11, 2023 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Zoom Are you working on a project but need some extra accountability and motivation to make progress? Join us for Weekend Write! The Weekend Write provides structured writing time, goal setting, accountability, and a grad student Slack group to help you connect and keep each […]

Friday Morning Writing in Bioinformatics Room 301

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Writing Skills

Event Date:March 10, 2023 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Bioinformatics Building, Room 301 Friday Morning Writing provides a morning opportunity for everyone to make progress on a large writing project (or other work) prior to heading into the weekend. During this structured writing time participants enjoy: a quiet space to work, flexible seating, and […]

What Do I Do With My Hands: Nonverbal Communication in Presentations

Event Date:March 9, 2023 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) Nonverbal tips help graduate students significantly because nonverbal communication and verbal communication are the two core components of effective presentations. However, 93% of our communication is nonverbal behavior. While verbal communication can be improved with extensive practice, nonverbal communication directly impacts […]

Niner Finances – Savings and Investing

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Career Preparation

Event Date:March 9, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 No one is born knowing how to save or invest. Every successful investor starts with the basics and this workshop is right for you! As a student, you might think that saving and investing are something you don’t need to consider right now. […]

IGS: Networking for International Students

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Career Preparation

Event Date:March 8, 2023 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 (CGLL classroom) Join us as we discover best practices to network both in-person at events and through virtual options. This is a skill that you will use throughout your career and one of the best ways to source new opportunities. Presenter: Megan Corkery, […]

Navigating Your Way to Dissertation Success

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Writing Skills

Event Date:March 7, 2023 – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Location:Zoom The dissertation phase is often a challenging time for doctoral students. Dealing with ill-defined expectations, few deadlines, and competing demands can be confusing and stressful. However, there is no need to despair! If you are a doctoral student, please join us to better understand […]

How March Madness Can Help you Win the Interview

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Career Preparation

Event Date:March 7, 2023 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location:Zoom The ability to personally connect with an interviewer is one of the most important factors in successfully landing an internship or position. That small talk during the first few minutes really does matter, and being aware of current events, including sporting events like March […]