Graduate Calendar

Learn how you can use materials for research, in teaching, and for publication without violating copyright, and learn how to preserve your own copyrights. In this session you will be introduced to the exceptions to the Copyright Act that can help you, as well as learn how to request permissions to use copyrighted materials.

Presented by Margaret Vaverek, Outreach Librarian, University Libraries

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This virtual workshop will equip you with the communication tools you need to effectively engage with professors, peers, and advisors. Learn how to craft professional emails, navigate office hours with ease, and handle advisor relationships with confidence. We’ll also cover best practices for collaborating with classmates, ensuring you make a positive impression in all your academic interactions. Join us to sharpen your skills in professional communication and build the confidence to handle any situation that comes your way!

Presented by Ashley Carrington, Student Development Specialist II for Retention, The Graduate College

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At this workshop, Arlene Salazar, librarian for the College of Education, will cover search tips that can help when searching library databases. No matter what discipline you’re in, these search tips will help you conduct more effective searches. The workshop will also cover related library services and resources, as well as citation management tools & software that you can consider incorporating into your research to help keep you organized.

Presented by Arlene Salazar, Research Librarian, University Libraries

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Goal setting and motivation are two major factors needed for career success. In this session, we will discuss how to set sustainable and attainable goals and how to maintain motivation through the career planning and management process. Skills gained in this Shop Talks session can be applied to other academic and personal aspects of your life.

Presented by Ross Wood, Associate Director, Career Services

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Wondering how to attend to your mental well-being in graduate school? This Shop Talks session will address factors that impact mental well-being in graduate school (e.g., work-life balance), as well as briefly cover skills for coping with common mental health concerns faced by graduate students (e.g., anxiety).

Presented by Gilbert Lopez, Counselor, Counseling Center

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