Graduate College Events

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall, Rm 319
Staying Organized During a Job Search
Tips and tricks for controlling job search chaos!
- Professional Development

Thursday, July 25, 2019

- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Coble 304/308
Career Exploration Group
Are your career plans changing? Discover and explore broad career options.
- Professional Development

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall, Rm 319
Time Management Strategies
Learn how to manage your time and marshal your energy in grad school.
- Professional Development

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

- 12:30 - 5:00 pm
- Levis Faculty Center, 3rd Floor
Faculty Job Search Retreat
Get a head start on your faculty job search!
- Professional Development

Thursday, August 1, 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

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall, Rm 319
Getting Ready for an Industry Job Search This Fall
Get your job search off on the right foot.
- Professional Development

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Gregory Hall, Rm 319
Getting Ready for a Faculty Job Search This Fall
Set yourself up for success.
- Professional Development

Friday, August 16, 2019

- All Day
Try It Out: Career Paths in Publishing
Are you interested in a career in publishing?
- Professional Development

Monday, August 26, 2019

- 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Illini Union
Graduate Student Welcome Reception
Join us for the Graduate Student Welcome Reception!
- 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

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

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

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

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

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Bevier Hall 166
Faculty Job Search: Teaching Statements
Learn what makes an effective teaching statement.
- 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

- 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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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