Graduate College Events

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

- 8:30 - 10:30 am
- Coble Hall 304/308
Sloan UCEM New Scholars and Affiliates Orientation
A diversity, equity and inclusion event.
- Conference/Workshop

Monday, August 26, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development
- 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Illini Union
Graduate Student Welcome Reception
Welcome to the Illinois Family!
- Reception/Open House

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Career Fair Prep
Learn how to make the most of upcoming career fairs.
- Professional Development

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: CVs
What should your CV look like?
- Professional Development

Thursday, August 29, 2019

- 5:00 - 6:30 pm
- Illini Grove Pavilion
Sloan UCEM Welcome Picnic
A diversity, equity and inclusion event.
- Social/Informal Event

Monday, September 2, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Resumes
Develop effective resumes for your job search
- Professional Development

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Cover Letters
Learn strategies for convincing faculty cover letters
- Professional Development

Thursday, September 5, 2019

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Coble Hall (1st FL reception) 801 S Wright St
Café Coble | First Thursdays at the Graduate College
FREE coffee and treats. You're invited to bring a friend, stop by and take a break!
- Social/Informal Event

Friday, September 6, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Immigration Options for Grad Students & Postdocs
Learn how the immigration and work visa process works beyond grad school
- Professional Development

Monday, September 9, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Cover Letters
What makes an industry or nonprofit cover letter effective?
- Professional Development

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Research Statements
What goes in a research statement for faculty jobs?
- Professional Development

Thursday, September 12, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- English Building 259
GradMAP: Navigating Grad School
Set yourself up for success in grad school
- Professional Development

Monday, September 16, 2019

- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Coble 304/308
Coffee & Careers: Social Entrepreneurship
Want to know more about socially responsible career paths?
- Professional Development
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Reading Job Ads & Translating Skills
What skills do employers want?
- Professional Development

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Diversity Statements
What's a diversity statement and how do you write one?
- Professional Development

Thursday, September 19, 2019

- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Coble 304/308
Communication Essentials: Preparing Effective Public Presentations
All the tools you need to present to the public effectively
- Professional Development

Monday, September 23, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Interviewing Strategies
What are industry and nonprofit job interviews like?
- Professional Development

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

- All Day
Try It Out: Career Paths in Data Management
Are you interested in a career in data management?
- Professional Development
- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 217
GradMAP: Planning for Success
Make plans and develop new skills
- Professional Development
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Teaching Statements
Learn what makes an effective teaching statement.
- Professional Development

Monday, September 30, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Answering Tough Interview Questions
Learn how to tackle some truly tough questions
- Professional Development

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Coble Hall room 304
Avoiding Data Disasters
Learn how to manage your data and files more effectively
- Professional Development
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Phone/Skype Interviews
What's a faculty phone interview really like?
- Professional Development

Thursday, October 3, 2019

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Coble Hall (1st FL reception) 801 S Wright St
Café Coble | First Thursdays at the Graduate College
FREE coffee and treats. You're invited to bring a friend, stop by and take a break!
- Social/Informal Event
- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Revving up for Research Live!
Practice your pitch before Research Live!
- Professional Development

Monday, October 7, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall 223
Industry Job Search: Negotiation
What can you ask for and how do you ask for it?
- Professional Development

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Campus Interviews
What happens during a campus interview?
- Professional Development

Monday, October 14, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- David Kinley Hall room 111
Getting the Most from Your Advisor Relationships
Learn how to navigate this important professional relationship
- Professional Development

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Applying for Postdocs
How do you apply for a postdoc?
- Professional Development

Thursday, October 17, 2019

- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Coble 304/308
Job Search Support Group
Feeling stressed, confused, or isolated about landing a job? You are not the only one!
- Professional Development

Friday, October 18, 2019

- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Coble 304/308
Coffee & Careers: Nonprofit Management
Want to know more about managing a nonprofit?
- Professional Development

Monday, October 21, 2019

- All Day
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Celebrate the contributions of over 14,000 grad students, each one changing the world!
- Festival/Celebration
- 8:30 - 9:00 am
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

- All Day
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Celebrate the contributions of over 14,000 grad students, each one changing the world!
- Festival/Celebration
- 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5
Research Live! competition
Fun, fast-paced & fascinating celebration of graduate research at Illinois!
- Performance

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

- All Day
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Celebrate the contributions of over 14,000 grad students, each one changing the world!
- Festival/Celebration
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Negotiation
What can you ask for and how do you ask for it?
- Professional Development

Thursday, October 24, 2019

- All Day
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Celebrate the contributions of over 14,000 grad students, each one changing the world!
- Festival/Celebration

Friday, October 25, 2019

- All Day
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Celebrate the contributions of over 14,000 grad students, each one changing the world!
- Festival/Celebration

Saturday, October 26, 2019

- All Day
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Celebrate the contributions of over 14,000 grad students, each one changing the world!
- Festival/Celebration

Monday, October 28, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Coble Hall room 304
Humanities Career Discovery Group
Explore exciting and interesting new careers
- Professional Development
- 4:00 - 5:30 pm
- David Kinley Hall room 111
Thesis Formatting & Deposit
Get ready to deposit your thesis or dissertation
- Professional Development

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Lincoln Hall 1024
GradMAP: Time Management Strategies
Learn how to balance your priorities and avoid procrastination
- Professional Development

Monday, November 4, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Thursday, November 7, 2019

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Coble Hall (1st FL reception) 801 S Wright St
Café Coble | First Thursdays at the Graduate College
FREE coffee and treats. You're invited to bring a friend, stop by and take a break!
- Social/Informal Event

Monday, November 11, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Thursday, November 14, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Davenport Hall room 329
Getting the Feedback You Need
Learn skills in receiving feedback
- Professional Development

Monday, November 18, 2019

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- 110 Coble Hall
Thesis Office Hours
Do you have questions about your thesis? We have answers!
- Professional Development

Thursday, December 5, 2019

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Coble Hall (1st FL reception) 801 S Wright St
Café Coble | First Thursdays at the Graduate College
FREE coffee and treats. You're invited to bring a friend, stop by and take a break!
- Social/Informal Event

Thursday, December 12, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Coble Hall room 304
Making the Most of Winter Break
Set yourself up for a productive break
- Professional Development

Thursday, January 2, 2020

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Coble Hall (1st FL reception) 801 S Wright St
Café Coble | First Thursdays at the Graduate College
FREE coffee and treats. You're invited to bring a friend, stop by and take a break!
- Social/Informal Event