Graduate Calendar

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2027-2028 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register here

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2027-2028 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register here

This workshop highlights the steps in the academic writing and publication process to turn research findings into conference presentations and published works such as peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Useful tips, tools, templates, and examples applicable to graduate students in all fields of study will be shared to help make the implicit aspects of the process explicit and manageable. Participants will engage with and personalize the resources to meet their scholarly goals and needs.

This workshop highlights the steps in the academic writing and publication process to turn research findings into conference presentations and published works such as peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Useful tips, tools, templates, and examples applicable to graduate students in all fields of study will be shared to help make the implicit aspects of the process explicit and manageable. Participants will engage with and personalize the resources to meet their scholarly goals and needs.

Presented by: Dr. Melissa Martinez, Professor and Coordinator of the PhD in Educational and Community Leadership program, College of Education

Many applicants to external fellowships, scholarships, and grants fail to provide the level of specificity needed to make their academic background, research experience, personal history, and career plans relevant to a funder's mission and goals. This Shop Talks session will teach participants how to recognize and address this problem through interactive exercises on the following topics:

• avoiding generic language
• detailing vague language
• using examples strategically
• making space for specificity

The knowledge and skills participants gain during this Shop Talks session will be broadly applicable to many pursuits.

Many applicants to external fellowships, scholarships, and grants fail to provide the level of specificity needed to make their academic background, research experience, personal history, and career plans relevant to a funder's mission and goals. This Shop Talks session will teach participants how to recognize and address this problem through interactive exercises on the following topics:

• avoiding generic language
• detailing vague language
• using examples strategically
• making space for specificity

The knowledge and skills participants gain during this Shop Talks session will be broadly applicable to many pursuits.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College &
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2027-2028 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register here

This introductory workshop is for prospective graduate & graduate alumni applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program — the U.S. government's flagship international education and cultural exchange program, sponsored by the Department of State. Attend this presentation to learn about this year’s competition for the 2027-2028 awards, including eligibility requirements, the campus deadline, and the application process for TXST graduate students and graduate alumni.

Presented by: Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz & Dr. Brian Smith – External Funding Coordinators, The Graduate College

Please note: Dollars & Sense presentations do not count toward the Shop Talk Certificate of Completion.

Register here

Do you know which recording artist has sold the most albums of all time or how many bones a great white shark has? Even if you don’t, you must admit it’s fun to guess. If you know random facts or enjoy trying to guess them, our virtual trivia is for you!

Graduate students are invited to test their knowledge (or just come watch the show), meet fellow students, and learn some new facts at this virtual event. Participants will compete against one another in different trivia rounds that cover a wide variety of topics. Individuals with the top scores will receive prizes!

Enjoy a relaxing Wine & Cheese Social in The Wittliff Collections galleries on the 7th floor of the Alkek Library as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week. This informal event includes a brief program at 5:15 pm, which will feature remarks from Dean Andrea Golato and highlight select library resources. Mingle with fellow graduate students and library staff, enjoy some food and drinks, and get tickets for raffle drawings. Registration is limited and required for this event. You must be over 21 and have proof of age in order to drink wine.

Presented by University Libraries and The Wittliff.

This session will provide continuing graduate students with valuable insights into the external funding landscape, offering guidance on determining eligibility, finding funding, timing applications, and seeking application support for effective planning and application processes.

Presented by Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College, &
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

Come join us for a fun event all about celebrating YOU! Enjoy free food, network with fellow graduate students, and receive a ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes. Attend and meet The Graduate College Deans and staff! It’s the perfect mix of fun, learning, and community—don’t miss out!

Meet The Graduate College deans virtually! Join Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean, and the Associate Deans, Dr. Patti Giuffre, Dr. Clay Green, and Dr. Donna Vandiver, for this Shop Talks session. In this session, you will hear about the Deans’ paths to graduate school. In addition, they will share tips for success in graduate studies, research, and careers. Bring your questions!

Join Dean Andrea Golato, the associate deans and other staff members of The Graduate College for an afternoon filled with delicious frozen treats and great conversations. This is an opportunity to get to know the staff members who are supporting you on your academic journey. Bring a friend and come along!

Letters to Ourselves is an opportunity to hear current TXST graduate students share their stories and experiences via a letter written from the perspective of their current selves addressed to their former, undergraduate selves. The letters will highlight the graduate students’ experiences, such as lessons learned, accomplishments, and obstacles overcome.

This event is open to graduate students who would like to gain relatable insights from their peers, as well as undergraduate students who want to hear about the experiences of current graduate students. Please join us for a night of laughs, reflections, and inspiration!

Join us for a fun at Careers and Cookies, hosted by Career Services! This event is designed to help you kickstart your career with a professional headshot while enjoying delicious cookies. Whether you're preparing for job applications, networking, or LinkedIn updates, or looking to get the perfect Headshot! Career Services is here to help!

While you wait for your photo, take the opportunity to learn more about the valuable resources Career Services offers, from resume reviews and job search tips to interview preparation and career counseling. Don’t miss out on this great chance to network, join the raffle for some amazing prizes, get advice, and leave with a polished new photo!

Are you a graduate student and military-connected? Join us for a special breakfast honoring veterans and military-connected graduate students. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow student veterans, as well as faculty and staff who share your experience. Hosted by The Graduate College, we’ll be sharing valuable resources tailored to your unique needs as a graduate student and veteran. Whether you can stay for the entire event or just stop by, we’d love to have you join us!

The Graduate College invites graduate students from all disciplines to present at the Annual Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) to showcase their original research and creative works! Students at Texas State University, as well as from external institutions, are eligible to participate. Students are encouraged to present their thesis or dissertation research, classroom projects, collaborations with other students or faculty, case studies, interventions, or other applicable projects. The format of GSRC is an in-person poster presentation. The conference will be held on the San Marcos campus. Bring a phone for scanning QR codes and providing feedback to the presenters.

All graduate students are invited to meet the Graduate House of Representatives, the body of student government that represents graduate students at Texas State. Enjoy some pizza during this special Graduate Student Appreciation Week event! Along with meeting the Graduate House representatives and eating pizza, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Graduate House initiatives and points of pride, network with other graduate students, and get some swag. Registration is limited.

You can find out more about attending the Graduate House meetings and other events on their webpage: https://studentgovernment.dos.txst.edu/branches/graduatehouse/meetings.html

Presented by the Graduate House of Representatives

Dive into an open citation tool to manage your research. Online Learning Specialist Henna Punjabi will share their experience using Zotero for saving articles, adding notes, and organizing research into folders. Participants will also learn how to integrate Zotero into Microsoft Word and Google Docs for cite-as-you-write convenience! 

Dive into an open citation tool to manage your research. Online Learning Specialist Henna Punjabi will share their experience using Zotero for saving articles, adding notes, and organizing research into folders. Participants will also learn how to integrate Zotero into Microsoft Word and Google Docs for cite-as-you-write convenience!

Presented by: Henna Punjabi, Online Learning Specialist, University Libraries