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How to Conduct a Teaching Demonstration at an Academic Job Interview

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Event Date:October 26, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Graduate students who apply for teaching jobs at the college or university level will encounter several stages in the interview process. One stage is to conduct a teaching demonstration. Please join Dr. Judith Krauss, Faculty Associate for Graduate Teaching, in this workshop. Dr. Krauss […]

Affinity Lunch: LGBTQ History Month

Event Date:October 26, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Zoom The Graduate School and the Center for Graduate Life & Learning invite graduate students to join virtually for an Affinity Lunch. Since it’s a virtual event, lunch is on your own, so feel free to grab a sandwich and join us online for a […]

Writing Assistance for grad students

Event Date:October 25, 2021 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location:In-person (Cameron 125) or online Chris Harrington, Senior Tutor at the Writing Resources Center, provides grad-only hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. Chris offers in-person meetings, e-tutoring and online appointments: specify your preference when you sign up, and be sure to register for […]

Swipe Write: Commit to Better Writing

Event Date:October 25, 2021 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Zoom How can I write a good literature review? How can I write more efficiently? How can I better manage my procrastination with writing? How can I get good feedback from my advisor? For answers to these questions and more, please join Assistant Teaching Professor […]

Formatting and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation

Event Date:October 25, 2021 – 10:30 AM to 11:30 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 […]

Weekend Write

Event Date:October 23, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location:Zoom Whether you’re finishing a dissertation chapter, getting ready to defend a thesis, trying to complete a term paper, or just need to get some work done, this event is for you. The online Weekend Write provides structured writing time, goal setting, and accountability to […]

3MT Preliminary Round

Event Date:October 22, 2021 – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Location:Zoom 3MT is a communication competition that challenges graduate students to describe their research in 3 minutes or less, using just one static slide. It is an important professional development opportunity for graduate students. To learn more about it please visit: https://gradlife.charlotte.edu/professional-development/communication-skills or watch the […]

A2i: Giving and Receiving Feedback in a Professional Setting

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Event Date:October 22, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Location:Zoom We’ve all heard the expression, “feedback is a gift,” but it’s a gift that can be difficult to give and difficult to receive. When we receive feedback, it’s easy to become defensive and stubborn or insecure. When we need to give feedback, we may […]

Interviewing in a Virtual World

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Event Date:October 21, 2021 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location:Zoom Learn more about utilizing technology to conduct virtual interviews. Participants will learn strategies to prepare properly for an interview, how to structure the space around you for the interview, and maximize your time with the hiring manager. Facilitated by Jessie Simonik, Assistant Director and […]

BYO Picnic Lunch in Front of the CGLL

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Event Date:October 21, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Grassy quad between Cone and Belk Gym Take a break, get some fresh air, and spend some time chatting with fellow grad students and CGLL staff in a socially-distanced way. This is a great opportunity to check in with each other and decompress before getting […]