GRADUATE STUDENT EVENTS
Each semester, the Office of Graduate Services collaborates with university departments, thought leaders and subject matter experts to bring Arts & Sciences graduate students event series to inform and inspire.
We aim to provide programming that supports your academic and professional development needs. We're interested in hearing from you! Please contact Mariam Qureshi to share your event topic suggestions.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT SESSION:
A session that is focused on providing strategies, resources and examples for individuals to be able to navigate situations of conflict. This event is focused on curating environments that are easier to navigate in both your professional and personal lives when conflict arises.
Conflict Resolution Management
25 Park Place, Training Room, Room 305
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Room 305, Training Room,25 Park PlaceEVENT LOCATION:
25 Park Place, Room 305, Training Room
This event is open to the public.
Presented by the Office of the Ombudsperson
Hosted by Office of Graduate Services, CAS
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP TRAINING SERIES
Professional development training for those holding a graduate assistantship for Spring 2025. Please use the resource below or reach out to the Office of Graduate Services for support.
FERPA for Graduate Assistants
25 Park Place, The Dean's Meeting Room, Room 2608
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 2608, 25 Park PlaceEVENT LOCATION:
25 Park Place, 26th Floor Meeting Center, RM 2608
Presented by Office of Graduate Services and Office of the RegistrarAll student records are protected by the federal privacy law, FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974). In this informative session, you will learn the FERPA basics as well as best practices for making sure you're in compliance and how to respond to real-life scenarios. This session is strongly recommended for all teaching assistants.
GRADUATE SUCCESS SERIES
A series of events that expose graduate students to resources that will help them foster success in graduate school and beyond.
GSU Writing Studio Fall 2024 Workshop- Graduate Session
25 Park Place, 23rd Floor in the Troy Moore Library
Wednesday October 2 | 2 PM- 3:30PM
Presented by the GSU Writing StudioFall 2024 Workshop will be held in two sessions, the Undergraduate Workshop led by Megan Hall from 1-2pm, and the Graduate Workshop led by Tyrell Collins from 2-3:30pm. Make the shift to more advanced academic expectations by learning essential strategies for handling more complex writing projects while enhancing your critical analysis skills.
Tame Your Writing Anxiety
Virtual via WebEx
Thursday, October 10 | 11 AM - 11:45AM
Presented by the Office of Graduate ServicesNo matter your background, program, or the length of the assignment, everyone experiences writing anxiety! Join us as Samantha Jakobeit (PhD student in Rhetoric and Composition and former writing tutor) discusses developing a writing plan, establishing helpful habits and routines, building a writing network, and tips for researching a new writing genre. After this event, you will know how to recognize writing anxiety and strategically manage your deadlines and concerns.
GRADUATE WELLNESS SERIES
A series of events that focus on graduate students' well-being. If you're interested in our past events, you can view recordings of previous events below under the "Past Events" heading.
Stress Management for Graduate Students
25 Park Place, 3rd Floor Training Room, Room 305
Monday, January 22 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presented by The Counseling Center and The Office of Graduate ServicesAre you feeling anxious about your course load, summer or post-grad employment, and more? You aren’t alone. Graduate school is stressful, but there are ways to manage it! Join us to learn beneficial strategies that eliminate stress, increase concentration, and cultivate peace. Together, we can face the pressures of life as a graduate student and tackle the semester ahead!
Balancing Graduate School & Life
25 Park Place, 3rd Floor Training Room, Room 305
Thursday, February 8 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Presented by The Counseling Center and The Office of Graduate ServicesAre you a graduate student with a lot on your plate? Let us help you! This presentation will teach you critical skills to balance your assignments with your other responsibilities, study effectively, set priorities, and use your limited time and energy to your advantage. Graduate school and all its tasks are overwhelming, but we will guide you to be successful while also taking care of yourself!
The Counseling Center
Visit the Counseling Center for wellness resources and to keep up-to-date with wellness their virtual wellness events.
PROGRESSION WORKSHOPS
A series of events to guide students on their journey from beginning to end.
Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Office Hours
Virtual via WebEx
Ongoing; check iCollege for dates/times
Presented by the Office of Graduate ServicesYour master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation should be formatted according to the College of Arts & Sciences guidelines and submitted for review by the appropriate deadline. By the format review deadline, you must submit a single, complete draft of your manuscript within the mandatory template provided by our office.
Log into iCollege and view the WebEx tab in the CAS Thesis & Dissertation Formatting module to schedule your one-on-one formatting appointment.
Master's non-thesis, LaTeX users, and creative thesis students do not need to attend.
PAST EVENTS
Click "Watch Recording" under the title of any of our past events to view the WebEx recording.
The Resilient Scholar: A Conversation
WATCH RECORDING
Presented by Dr. Gabriel Kuperminc, Dr. Jeana Griffith, Ph.D. student Kirstin SylvesterNow more than ever, our mental and emotional well-being must remain the top priority. Not being able to bounce back from stressful situations can take its toll on your overall well-being and, ultimately, impede your ability to succeed in your graduate program. Use the link to watch an important conversation about building resilience into your academic journey, especially during these uncertain and challenging times.
Learn about the resources available to develop a growth mindset when approaching challenges and hear how you can view failure as a learning experience by integrating resilience into all aspects of your studies and life. View the online event page for resources shared during the event.
Overcoming Impostor Phenomenon
WATCH RECORDING
Presented by the Counseling CenterEver feel like you don't belong in grad school? Do you worry that your professors and classmates will think you are a fraud? Known as the impostor phenomenon, these feelings of anxiousness and self-doubt burden us all at some point.
Watch as an expert from the Counseling and Testing Center unmasks impostor phenomenon and shares the university resources available to help students feel more confident to succeed.
Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
WATCH RECORDING
Presented by Lineliz Vassallo from Panther Pause, the Center for Mindfulness at the Counseling CenterDo you lose yourself in a haze of stress as you balance academics with other responsibilities such as employment or family? As overwhelming as it all seems, there are healthy and productive ways to tackle the pressures of grad school along with all other demands in our lives.
Watch to learn calming, beneficial strategies to manage anxieties and stressors, increase awareness and concentration, and cultivate a sense of presence, focus, and peace.
Financial Literacy & Money Management
WATCH RECORDING
Presented by The Student Financial CenterWe all know that money can be tight for graduate students. Luckily, establishing smart financial habits can make a big difference no matter the budget. Presented by a financial literacy coordinator, watch this event to hear about topics such as types of student loans, managing anxiety about money, budgeting, saving, and repaying debt.
The information presented in this recording is accurate as of March 10, 2021. For the latest information, accurate dates and deadlines, loan requirements, and general resources, please visit Student Financial Services. It is the responsibility of each graduate student to research and stay abreast of financial aid and/or loan information.