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Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, and professional development workshops

Graduation Deadlines

Events & Workshops

ÌýÌýAug. 28, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE, CTL Suite, E390

One critical element of an effective mentor-mentee relationship is a shared understanding of what each person expects from the relationship. Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. Importantly, expectations change over time, so frequent reflection and clear communication about expectations are needed on a regular basis.

ÌýÌýEvery Tuesday starting Sept. 2, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE W344* or SEEC S225

Time to show up and write! Do you need a dedicated space to help you focus on your academic writing? Sign up to attend our weekly write-in sessions. The goal of these sessions is to devote a few hours to your writing each week to help build your writing habit, to promote accountability with your peers by working independently alongside your fellow graduate students, and by tracking your progress regularly.

*For Sept. 9 only, the Main Campus location will be CASE E352Ìý

ÌýÌýSept. 8, 12–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom

Join The Graduate School for a quick, research-backed overview of strategies for building trust, improving communication, and fostering inclusive, supportive mentoring relationships. Open to all graduate students.Ìý

ÌýÌýMondays starting Sept. 8, 10–11:15 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom

Our most advanced Grad+ Seminar Series has limited capacity and requires a brief application (due Sept. 4 at 5 p.m.). Grad+ Mastery (formerly Performance Protocol) is designed for academics who have completed both Grad+ Fundamentals (formerly Introduction to Academic Success) and either the 2025 Grad+ Summer Intensives or Grad+ Advanced Special Topics.Ìý

ÌýÌýTuesdays beginning Sept. 9, times belowÌýÌýÌýZoom

The Grad+ Seminar Series, led by Leslie-Ellen Blood, consists of weekly check-ins to support goal setting and planning, and to provide an understanding of how values should drive goals and habit structures. Students will find that these seminars provide a solid foundation which should reduce stress and help them find their place in the graduate community. Ìý

There are two options: Ìý

• Fundamentals for Academic Success, Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• Advanced Learning Lab, Tuesdays from 10 – 11:15 a.m.Ìý

ÌýÌýSept. 25, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE, CTL Suite, E390

Good communication is a key element of any relationship, and a mentoring relationship is no exception. It is critical that mentors reflect upon and identify characteristics of effective communication and take time to practice communication skills in the session and with their mentees.

ÌýÌýSept. 29, 12–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom

Ready to take your research communication skills to the next level? The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) challenges doctoral students who have advanced, or will advance, to candidacy to present their work clearly, concisely, and in a way that captivates any audience—all in just three minutes.

Join this virtual overview session to:

• Learn what 3MT is and why it’s a powerful opportunity for graduate students
• Discover the workshops and training that will prepare you for the competition
• Understand the competition timeline and time commitment, and see how 3MT builds lasting skills that boost your academic and professional success

Whether you’re curious about applying or already know you’re in, this session will give you all the details to get started.Ìý

ÌýÌýOct. 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m., C4CÌýÌýÌýFlatirons Room, N301

Effectively communicating complex research to an unspecialized audience can seem like a tall order! You've got to get the information out accurately and succinctly without losing people. But like the rest of the characteristics of a good researcher, it's a skillset that can be learned and refined. So here's a crash course based on what (Dr. Sammy) has learned in his own adventures in SciComm. Ìý

Open to all graduate students. 3MT participants/applicants highly encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided on a first come first served basis.Ìý

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