Graduate College Events

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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  Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

  • Professional Development
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  Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in STEM

  1:00 - 3:30 pm

  Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

  • Professional Development

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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  Immigration Options for Grad Students and Postdocs

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Graduate College 202 (507 E. Green St., Champaign)

  Learn more about immigration options for advanced degree holders

  • Professional Development

Friday, February 20, 2026

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  Writing Effective Personal Statements for Fellowship Proposals

  1:00 - 2:30 pm

  Master the art of the personal statement.

  • Professional Development

Sunday, March 1, 2026

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  Grad Student Section at Women's Basketball

  2:00 pm

  State Farm Center

  Grad Students, come cheer on the Fighting Illini women's basketball team at their last home game!

  • Sporting Event

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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  Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in STEM

  2:00 - 4:30 pm

  Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

  • Professional Development
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  Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

  • Professional Development

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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  Writing Effective Personal Statements for Fellowship Proposals

  10:00 - 11:30 am

  Master the art of the personal statement.

  • Professional Development