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Graduate Student Events

The Office of Graduate Studies coordinates a series of events each year for networking and professional development opportunities as well as a chance for graduate students to meet others and experience various campus activities. Come back to see updates and to register for upcoming events!

If you are looking for orientation event information visit our orientation page.

Check out the various types of graduate student events:

Social events and professional development

Graduate Studies hosts a variety of social events during the academic year to encourage graduate students to meet and interact with other graduate students outside of their normal circle.  Click on each event listed below for further details.

    Friday, Jan. 24 - 3MT Workshop

    Friday, Jan. 31 - Virtual Professional Development Workshop: Learn New Tools for Conflict Resolution

    Friday, Feb. 21 - Thesis/Dissertation Workshop

    Wednesday, Feb. 26 - CMU Women's Basketball Game

    Friday, Feb. 28 - 3MT Competition

    Tuesday, Mar. 25 - Trivia Night

    Wednesday, Apr. 2 - Student Creative & Research Endeavors Exhibition (SCREE)

    Friday, Apr. 4 - Thesis/Dissertation Workshop

    Thursday, Apr. 10 - Graduate Student Appreciation Event

    Thursday, Apr. 17 - Sip & Paint Event

    Saturday, Sept. 28 - Football Tailgate Event

    Wednesday, Oct. 9 - "Latines in STEM Graduate Education" Panel

    Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Trivia Night

    Office hours with the director

    Ever wanted to bounce ideas off someone other than your advisor? Discuss a challenge that you are currently experiencing in your program? Learn about what a career in higher education might look like? This office-hour style opportunity is open to any graduate student for this very reason. Dr. Jennifer Schisa, Interim Director of Graduate Studies, will be available. No RSVP needed.

    Location:  255 Foust Hall

      Thursday, Jan. 16, noon - 1:00 p.m.
      Thursday, Feb. 6, 3 - 4:00 p.m.
      Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1 - 2:00 p.m.
      Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2 - 3:00 p.m.
      Monday, Apr. 7, 11:00 a.m. - noon

      Friday, Sept. 6, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
      Thursday, Sept. 26, 11:00 a.m. - noon
      Thursday, Oct. 17, noon - 1:00 p.m.
      Tuesday, Nov. 5, 11:00 a.m. - noon
      Monday, Nov. 25, 4 - 5:00 p.m.

      Graduate Teaching Assistant professional development

      Fridays in Fall 2025

      Graduate Studies has partnered with Curriculum and Instructional Support to offer the following series of trainings for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). Registration will be available soon.

      Location: 413D Park Library
      Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.

      • Aug. 22 - Start Strong:  Building Community and Confidence in the Classroom
      • Aug. 29 - Blackboard Basics:  Navigating the LMS for a Smooth Semester
      • Sept. 5 - Faculty Insight:  Navigating the Academic Realm
      • Sept. 12 - You've Got This:  Fostering Inclusivity and Managing Difficult Classroom Situations
      • Oct. 12 - Strengthening Community:  Mid-Semester Check-In
      • Nov. 14 - Finishing Strong:  Mid-Semester Check-In