Workshops

Graduate Student Funding: Awards, Fellowships & Financial Aid

Joshua Puhn from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will present information about financial aid options for graduate students.  Kyle Reynolds from the Graduate School will discuss the awards and fellowships available through the Graduate School and other University entities. John Ahlen of International Student and Scholar Services will discuss funding options for international students during the academic year and suggestions for support during summer months.

Grant Writing

Presented by Bob Choquette, of Planning, Public Policy & Management, this workshop will cover the basics of grant writing.  He will present information applicable to all fields about finding funders, and writing quality and effective grants. 

Practicing Effective Conference Networking

Heading to a conference soon?  Learn all about how to effectively network at a conference and make yourself memorable.  This will be an interactive workshop simulating a conference social event and giving you a chance to practice techniques such as developing your elevator pitch, demonstrating confident body language, and more.  The event will be attended by select faculty and staff, in addition to graduate students.  

Public Speaking

George Hecht of Campus Operations and Men's Center co-founder Jon Davies are returning by popular demand to present their workshop covering public speaking tips, dealing with speech anxiety, and how to be a dynamic speaker.  This workshop was presented in the Fall of 2012. 

Giving Effective and Engaging Digital Presentations

We all know it takes more than a flashy PowerPoint to give an effective presentation but what are the keys to a good presentation?  Robert Voelker-Morris, Teaching Effectiveness Program, will discuss how to put together and give an effective, engaging and interesting presentation.

I Have a LinkedIn Account, Now What?

LinkedIn can be a wonderful resource for you to manage your career, contacts, and job search. If you are one of the many people with a LinkedIn account and not sure what to do next then this workshop is for you.  Learn the tools to make your profile professional, brand yourself, research, and network within your field.  The session will be split up for beginner and immediate users of LinkedIn.

Practice to Perfection: Mock Interview Practice Session 

Interviewing is about demonstrating that you are a fit with an employer.  Learn how to develop and communicate your personal message that will resonate with employers.  This session will be an opportunity for you to interview with a career counselor, faculty member, or professional recruiter alongside fellow students.  This mock interview experience will give you an opportunity to practice your skills and presentation, observe fellow students, and learn tips on how to improve your interviewing skills.  Space for this session will be limited.  There is a seperate registration page for this event, RSVP here.