Graduate College Events

Friday, October 19, 2018

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  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
    
  • Coble Hall 304/308

  Sloan Professional Development

  A diversity, equity and inclusion event.

  • Conference/Workshop

Sunday, October 21, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration

Monday, October 22, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration
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  • 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 24, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration
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  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    
  • Gregory Hall, 223

  GradMAP: Planning for Success

  In GradMAP you’ll make a map and learn how to stick to it. From today to someday, start here!

  • Professional Development

Thursday, October 25, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration

Friday, October 26, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration

Saturday, October 27, 2018

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  • All Day
    

  Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  Celebrate the contributions of 14,000+ graduate students, each one changing the world.

  • Festival/Celebration

Monday, October 29, 2018

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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    
  • Main Library, 106

  Thesis Office Hours

  Do you want to talk to someone about your thesis?

  • Professional Development
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  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    
  • COBLE, 304/308

  Managing Difficult Projects

  Complicated projects? We got answers.

  • Professional Development

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    

  Career Exploration Group

  Are your career plans changing? Discover and explore broad career options.

  • Professional Development
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  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    
  • Lincoln Hall, 1002

  Getting the Mentoring You Need

  • Professional Development

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    
  • Main Library, 106

  Thesis Office Hours

  Do you want to talk to someone about your thesis?

  • Professional Development

Friday, November 2, 2018

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  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    
  • Coble Hall Room 308

  Job Search Essentials: Faculty Search

  Three of our most popular workshops–all in one day!

  • Professional Development
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  • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    
  • Coble Hall Room 308

  Job Search Essentials: Industry & Nonprofits

  Three of our most popular workshops–all in one day!

  • Professional Development

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    

  Career Exploration Group

  Are your career plans changing? Discover and explore broad career options.

  • Professional Development
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  • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
    
  • MEB, 218

  Thesis Deposit

  Are you preparing to submit your thesis or dissertation to the Graduate College for review?

  • Professional Development

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    
  • Gregory Hall, 223

  Negotiation Strategies

  What can you ask for and how do you ask for it?

  • Professional Development

Thursday, November 8, 2018

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  • 5:00 - 6:30 pm
    
  • Illini Union 210

  Sloan UCEM Scholars Meeting and Mixer

  A diversity, equity and inclusion event.

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    
  • COBLE, 304/308

  Thesis Office Hours

  Do you want to talk to someone about your thesis?

  • Professional Development
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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    

  Career Exploration Group

  Are your career plans changing? Discover and explore broad career options.

  • Professional Development
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  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    
  • COBLE, 304/308

  Expanding & Maintaining Your Network

  Learn how to find mentors, network effectively and build a support team.

  • Professional Development

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    

  Career Exploration Group

  Are your career plans changing? Discover and explore broad career options.

  • Professional Development

Friday, November 30, 2018

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  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm
    
  • Coble Hall 304/308

  Sloan Professional Development

  A diversity, equity and inclusion event.

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    
  • COBLE, 308

  Career Q&A

  Got questions? We got answers. Drop by and say hi.

  • Professional Development

Thursday, December 13, 2018

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  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    
  • COBLE, 304/308

  Making the Most of Winter Break

  Learn strategies to help you relax, while accomplishing what you need to succeed.

  • Professional Development

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

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  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    
  • Illinis Union Rooms B&C

  Professional Development Fair for Graduate Students

  Find about campus resources to help you succeed in graduate school.

  • Professional Development

Sunday, March 3, 2019

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  • All Day
    
  • I Hotel & Conference Center

  Community of Scholars

  A diversity, equity and inclusion event.

  • Other

Monday, March 4, 2019

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  • All Day
    
  • I Hotel & Conference Center

  Community of Scholars

  A diversity, equity and inclusion event.

  • Other