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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.

    Saturday, Sept. 28 - Football Tailgate Event

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

    Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Trivia Night

    Friday, Jan. 24 - 3MT 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)

    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

      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.

      Friday, Jan. 17, 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, May 2, 1 - 2:00 p.m.

      Graduate Teaching Assistant professional development

      Fridays in Fall 2024

      Graduate Studies has partnered with Curriculum and Instructional Support to offer the following series of trainings for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). Each training session includes lunch (must register). Check out the GTA Flyer.
      Register today!

      Location: 413D Park Library
      Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m.

      • Aug. 23 - Starting on the Right Foot:  Setting the Tone for a Successful Semester
      • Sept. 6 - Blackboard Ultra:  Using this Teaching Tool (Location 9/6 Only:  Park Library 209)
      • Sept. 20 - Learning from Those Who have been There:  Faculty Explain the Hidden Rules of Academia
      • Oct. 4 - Navigating the Classroom:  Strategies for Managing Students and Grading
      • Oct. 18 - Fostering Student Success:  Creating Inclusive and Accessible Learning Environments
      • Nov. 1 - Reflecting on Success:  Your Future in Teaching

      New International TA Professional Development

      In addition to the above professional development, Graduate Studies is also offering the following additional trainings for new international Teaching Assistants.

      • 9:00-3:00 p.m., August  19 - Welcome & Training Session (Dow Science Building 108)
      • 1:00-2:00 p.m., September 20 - Follow-up Session (Park Library 413D)