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Student Engagement

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Get involved

Looking to connect with fellow grad students and postdocs? Interested in developing your skills and competencies for future opportunities? Ready to make the most of your graduate experience?

The Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies hosts a number of student engagement events for the graduate and postdoctoral community throughout the semester. Learn more about each opportunity and ways to get involved below.

 

Build skills

A professional skill development program designed to equip graduate students with the skills needed to transition into successful careers

A workshop series to help build your toolbox of skills and competencies as a graduate student

An exciting learning opportunity for graduate students looking to transform from scholars into influencers

Strengthen your leadership and mentorship skills through support undergraduate students considering graduate studies

Join Dr. Diana Brecher and Venus Bali for a new Thriving in Action four-part online workshop series to learn habits that will support you along your graduate journey and beyond

Are you a student leader with a passion for wellbeing? Gain training for the Graduate Leadership Institute and wellbeing experts to forge a new way forward for mental health support and peer connection!

Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition challenges graduate students to present their research in 3 minutes

Discuss healthy eating and learn how to prioritize a healthy diet

Connect

A visioning and networking event held each term to engage students in an ongoing conversation about graduate education

Explore D2L hub for support services and student engagement opportunities for grad students

Unwind through creative activities and connect with your peers!

Participate

Each term expert speakers from diverse backgrounds lead interactive discussions on topics relevant to grad students

Get creative and enter our annual graduate student contests, with cash prizes!

Learn more about mentoring a Black graduate student pursuing a career in academia

Find additional partnership events and opportunities here