Graduate College Events

Monday, October 18, 2021

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Online
Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities
Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
- Professional Development

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Online
Dissertation & Thesis Meet-Up
Join a network of students working on their thesis or dissertation
- Professional Development
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Immigration Options for Grad Students and Postdocs
Learn more about the immigration and work visa process beyond grad school
- Professional Development

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Applying to Postdocs
How do you apply for a postdoc?
- Professional Development

Thursday, October 21, 2021

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Values-Based Career Decision-Making
What do you value most in a career?
- Professional Development

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

- 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Online
Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in STEM
Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
- Professional Development

Thursday, October 28, 2021

- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
GradMAP: Time Management
Learn how to balance your priorities and avoid procrastination
- Professional Development

Friday, October 29, 2021

- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Online
Writing Personal Statements for Funding Proposals
Master the art of the personal statement.
- Professional Development

Thursday, November 4, 2021

- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Mentoring: Developing Your Philosophy & Approach
How do I become an inclusive and responsive mentor?
- Professional Development

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Online
New Grad Student Meet-Up
An informal monthly meet-up just for new grad students
- Social/Informal Event
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Depositing Your Thesis
A step-by-step guide for depositing your thesis
- Professional Development

Thursday, November 11, 2021

- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Mentoring: Navigating & Troubleshooting the Relationship
Best practices for sustaining a mentoring relationship
- Professional Development

Friday, November 12, 2021

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Online
Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities
Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
- Professional Development

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Online
Dissertation & Thesis Meet-Up
Join a network of students working on their thesis or dissertation
- Professional Development

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Online
Writing Personal Statements for Funding Proposals
Master the art of the personal statement.
- Professional Development

Thursday, December 9, 2021

- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Online
Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities
Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
- Professional Development
- 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Online
Making the Most of Winter Break
Set yourself up for a productive break
- Professional Development

Saturday, December 11, 2021

- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
- Ceremony/Service

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Online
New Grad Student Meet-Up
An informal monthly meet-up just for new grad students
- Social/Informal Event

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Online
Dissertation & Thesis Meet-Up
Join a network of students working on their thesis or dissertation
- Professional Development