Workshops & Seminars
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, graduate students are encouraged (and may be required) to defend theses remotely. Faculty advisors and students will learn important tips and tricks to use Zoom for thesis defenses.Â
Join Kerry Tay McLean of the Ombuds Office as she shares how to disagree with someone who may hold a more powerful position than you.
Join upcoming workshops on mentor-mentee relationships, resolving conflict and defending theses. International graduate students are invited to join Confident Conversations: Breaking the Ice with Small Talk.Â
From storytelling to refinancing, holiday stress and meal planning, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program offers workshops for self-care and personal growth. Do something for yourself—join a workshop.
The University Libraries are excited to partner with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement to offer workshops through early November on how to facilitate conversations about race and racism with young children.
Gain knowledge and skills to lead your teams to be more inclusive and equitable, as well as the ability to create a sense of belonging among team members.
Learn about resolving conflict, the Three Minute Thesis competition and–for international graduate students–how to break the ice with small talk. Sign up for graduate student workshops this month.
The Center for Teaching & Learning has created a guide to help faculty and instructors address the 2020 national elections. There will also be a virtual Q&A session with key campus partners and professionals to answer your questions and address classroom scenarios.
On Oct. 27, join Faculty Ombuds Jerry Hauser for an overview of professional expectations for faculty and graduate students, a basic consideration for why stressful situations can shift into attack mode and some considerations for de-escalating tensions.
Get an early start and learn the importance of networking, skill-building and publishing in the first or second years of graduate school. Join this Grad School 101 session from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 13.