Introducing Grad15 webinar series

The Graduate College is hosting weekly webinar series via Zoom, to support graduate students through the unusual challenges posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The new Grad15 series is topic-focused to provide helpful advice for graduate students and each 15-minute session includes a question/answer section.

Grad15 launches on Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. with the first session: “Work, Interrupted: Productivity in Times of Change.”

All other sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 11 to 11:15 a.m.
Join us and BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee)!

Upcoming sessions include:

  • March 26, 11 a.m. — Work Interrupted: Productivity in Times of Change
    In this session, Amanda Athey and Zachary Reeves-Blurton discuss strategies graduate students can use to feel more productive in the suddenly-fluid working environment posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Registration Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/538187
  • March 31, 11 a.m. — The Best Defense: Tips for Online Thesis and Dissertation Defenses
    Converting your defense prep to an online format?  Join Amanda Athey and Janet Duke to learn essential information to avoid glitches.
    Registration Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/538207
  • April 7, 11 a.m. — Take 15:  Strategies for Mindfulness
    Join Nika Gueci from the Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience to learn how to improve your wellbeing through mindfulness..
    Registration Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/538293
  • April 14, 11 a.m. — Don’t Miss Out: How to Benefit from a Virtual Conference
    Many professional meetings are shifting online.  Learn how to take advantage of the format.
    Registration Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/538304
  • April 21, 11 a.m. — Student-Mentor Communication
    Effective communication is critical to nurturing your relationship with your mentor.  Join Amanda Athey and Zachary Reeves-Blurton to learn best practices for any situation.
    Registration Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/538306
  • April 28, 11 a.m. — Web Interview Etiquette
    What’s acceptable behavior in an online interview?  Gain confidence so you can make a great first impression.
    Registration Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/538308