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July:

LinkedIn Speed Training, Thurs. July 11, 12-1pm, 250 Pastore

Past Events:

3MT Video Submissions due Tues., Jan. 30 to Cara Mitnick by 11:59pm. See 3MT page for details and fill out this form if you plan to participate!
You Belong Here: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome, Mon. Jan. 29, 12-1pm via Zoom.
Venturing Beyond Academia: A Panel for Graduate Students on Life Science and Physical Science Careers, Fri., Feb. 2, 1-2pm, via Zoom.
College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) Job & Internship Fair, Wed., Feb 7, 11am-2pm in CBLS first floor.
Time and Task Management, Including Project Management, Thurs., Feb. 8, 12-1pm in Pastore Hall 250 (Graduate Writing Center). Pizza included! Led by Sociology Professor, Dr. Melanie Brasher.
Strategies for Drafting Your Abstract for the International Graduate Student Poster Showcase, Fri., Feb 9, 2-3 pm via Zoom.
Developing Confidence in the Writing Process, Wed., Feb. 14, 12-1pm via Zoom. Led by GWC Consultant, Tia Hines.
Job and Internship Advice for International Students (Grad and undergrad), Thurs., Feb. 15, 12-1pm via Zoom. Co-facilitated by the Graduate School Office of Professional and Community Development, CCEE, and the Office of International Students and Scholars.
CV/Resume Seminar, Wed., Feb. 21, 4-5pm via Zoom.
Building Unity & Inspired Leaders of the Diaspora (BUILD), Wed., Feb. 21, 4-6pm in Memorial Union Ballroom. Presented by the Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC), in collaboration with the Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE).
Equity Pedagogies Workshop, Thurs., Feb. 22, 9-11am, via Zoom. Led by Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs & Professor, Dr. Annemarie Vaccaro.
Strengths Inventory Assessment – Learn Your Top 5 Strengths! Fri., Feb. 23, 11-12pm via Zoom. REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED.
NEW! Turning Test Anxiety into Test Tranquility: Your Grad Guide to Exams, Tues., Feb 27, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Led by Graduate Student Success Coach, Jordan Scott.
Accessible Course Design, Wed., Feb 28, 4-5pm, via Zoom. Led by English Ph.D. student, Holly Allen.
Creating Impact & Effectiveness in Your Job Search Using Career & Personality Assessment Tools (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), Tues., Mar. 5, 12-1pm via Zoom.
Resources for Those Who Teach and Those Who ARE First Generation Students Wed., Mar. 6, 12-1pm via Zoom. Led by English Ph.D. student, Holly Allen.
Easy Strategies for Conquering the Cover Letter, Thurs., Mar. 7, 4-5pm via Zoom.
Negotiating: What’s Possible? Tues., Mar. 19, 12-1pm via Zoom. This is a joint program with UCONN Graduate Career Services.
Thesis/Dissertation Orientation Session Wed., Mar. 20, Register HERE for 12-1:15pm or HERE for 5-6:15pm.
URI JC Penney Suit-Up Event, Wed., Mar. 20, 5-8pm at JC Penney, Warwick Mall.
Live Finals of the 3MT Competition! Thurs., Mar. 21, 6-8pm in Lippitt Hall, 4th floor
Where to Connect and What to Say: Strategies for Networking as a Graduate Student, Tues., Mar. 26, 12-1pm via Zoom.
Graduate Nutrition Workshop, Tues., Mar. 26, 5pm at the Gender and Sexuality Center.
Spring Career Expo, Wed., Mar. 27, 11am-2pm in URI Ryan Center Arena.
Rhode Beyond: Creating an Inclusive Workforce, Wed., Mar. 27, 4:30-7pm in Memorial Union Ballroom.
Thriving Together: Mental Health Awareness and Community Building for Grad Students, Thurs., Mar. 28, 12pm via Zoom.
Masters of Style: The Art of Eloquent Academic Writing (Featuring ChatGPT), Mon., April 1, 12-1pm, via Zoom. Led by Sue Yon Kim, English Ph.D. Candidate and previous GWC Coordinator.
Writing Teaching Statements, Fri., April 5, 10-11am, via Zoom. Led by GWC Consultant, AnnMarie Demichiel.
Preparing Your Poster for the International Graduate Student Poster Showcase – Training Session, Fri., April 5, 2-3pm, 250 Pastore (Grad Writing Center)
Graduate Sleep Workshop, Wed., April 10, 12pm, Pastore 250.
Zotero Citation Management Software Workshop, Thurs., April 18, 12 pm via Zoom.
Tandem Job Searches: Industry and Academia, Wed., April 24, 11am via Zoom. This is a joint program with UCONN Graduate Career Services.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program – Info Session, Tues., May 7, 1-2 p.m., via Zoom
Celebrating You!: Spring Accomplishments & Summer Plans, Wed., May 8, 12 pm at the Graduate Writing Center.
“Goal Getting” Workshop, Wed. June 10, 12-1:30pm, 250 Pastore
Making the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships, Thurs. June 20, 12-1pm via Zoom.
Jump Start Your Job Search and Job Application Materials – Speed Review, Mon. June 24, 3-4pm, 250 Pastore