Graduate Student Development Series Schedule

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"Graduate school can be full of uncertainty, frustration, and anxiety (especially if you are writing a thesis)! The Graduate Student Development Series has not only taught me strategies for tackling these feelings, but it has also shown me that there are plenty of students having similar experiences, which is a serious relief. The series also teaches you hard and soft skills that will help you conquer the challenges of graduate school. It is also a great way to meet other friendly students, and expand your knowledge and understanding of different aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. I highly recommend attending these sessions if you have the opportunity (this series is a hidden gem)!" - Angelo, Master’s student in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Fall 2024 Schedule

Friday, Sept. 6, 1-2 p.m. - Speed networking (in-person)
Presenter: Graduate School Staff
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advanced Inquiry Space)

Friday, Sept. 13, 1-2 p.m. - Speed networking (virtual)
Presenter: Graduate School Staff
Location: Held via Zoom

Friday, Sept. 20, 1-2 p.m. - Create a Personal Professional Development Plan
Presenter: Dr. Danielle Hart-Westbay, Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development, Center for Career Exploration and Success
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Sept. 27, 1-2 p.m. - Personal Finance
Presenter: Dr. Brad Goldie, Farmer School of Business
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Oct. 4, 1-2 p.m. - Understanding and Leveraging Your Clifton Strengths
Presenter: Colton Johnson, Associate Director of Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Oct. 11, 1-2 p.m. - Finding Funding and Writing Grant Proposals (Beyond Government Grants)
Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Wardle, Howe Distinguished Professor of Written Communication and Director, Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Oct. 18, 1-2 p.m. - Thesis and Dissertations: How to create an accessible document
Presenter: TBD
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Oct. 25, 1-2 p.m. - Learning to Write and Teaching Writing in an Age of AI
Presenter: Dr. Mandy Olejnik, Assistant Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Nov. 8, 1-2 p.m. - Accommodations 101: A Guide for Grad Students and Grad Instructors
Presenters: Dan Darkow, Director of Miller Center for Student Disability Services, and Annastashia Blesi, Assistant Director of Miller Center for Student Disability Service
Location: King Library, Room 134 (Advances Inquiry Space)

Friday, Nov. 15, 1-2 p.m. - Constructive Dialogue Perspectives Program
Presenter: Dr. Hiram Ramirez, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Office of Transformations and Inclusive Excellence
Location: King Library, Room 112A

Friday, Dec. 6, 1-2 p.m. - Self-care and Success in Graduate School
Presenter: Josh Demakovsky, Staff Psychologist, Student Counseling Services
Location: King Library, Room 112A

All times listed are Eastern Standard.
Attend five or more sessions and receive a Commitment to Professional Development Certificate, social media recognition (optional), and entry in raffle for prize.

How to Sign Up

Each week the Graduate School sends an email from gradpd@miamioh.edu inviting all graduate students to register for the upcoming session. Links to the registration forms can also be found on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Questions?

Contact gradpd@miamioh.edu or gradschool@miamioh.edu.

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