Graduate Training Events

    The list below shows the composite schedule for all currently scheduled professional development events.

    If you have questions about the listed events, or would like to suggest an event, please contact Professional Development.

    Note: The professional development events page focus primarily on academic and career-oriented workshops and events. For social events geared toward graduate students, we invite you to visit the Graduate Student Union's social calendar. For social events geared toward postdocs, visit the Postdoc Events page.

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    Upcoming events:

    TitleDescriptionDateTime
    Well-Being in the Classroomz_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open August 26th** 9-1603:30 PM
    Serving Up Knowledge: Mindfulness 101z_gs_pdevThrive   New to mindfulness or meditation? Interested in understanding more?  Not sure what all the hype is about? Or do you already practice mindfulness and want a space ...9-1812:00 PM
    Gathering Early Semester Student Feedbackz_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open August 26th** Research indicates that ongoing formative feedback from students and colleagues is the best way to improve ...9-1803:30 PM
    Grants and Fellowships: Dissertation and Career Development Grants with Dr. Porterz_gs_pdev / Grants and FellowshipsPromote Notre Dame Research Administration, the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars, and the Graduate School invite and encourage you to attend our annual grant-writing worksho...9-1909:00 AM
    Using Rubrics to Assess Student Workz_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open on Sept. 3rd** Rubrics make grading criteria clearer to faculty and students, students turn in better work, and feedback ...9-1909:30 AM
    Engaged Learning Forum: Community-Universtiy Partnerships: Fostering Knowledge for Social Changez_gs_pdevEngaged Learning Forum Community-University Partnerships: Fostering Knowledge for Social Change September 19, 2019 • Thursday,  Noon to 1:30 pm (lunch available at 1...9-1912:00 PM
    Grants and Fellowships: Working Lunch, Understanding the ND Pre-award process for graduate and postdoctoral scholarsz_gs_pdev / Grants and FellowshipsPromote Working Lunch: Understanding the Notre Dame Pre-Award Process for Graduate and Postdoc Researchers. Led by Senior Director of ND Research, David Ross, this presenta...9-1912:00 PM
    Grants and Fellowships: Biosketch, CV, Resume reviews for external awardsz_gs_pdev / Grants and FellowshipsPromote Biosketches (or CVs/resumes) are required in both competing applications and progress reports.  Learn to effectively highlight your qualifications and accomplishmen...9-1901:30 PM
    Grants and Fellowships: Biosketch, CV, Resume reviews for external awards (repeat)z_gs_pdev / Grants and FellowshipsPromote Biosketches (or CVs/resumes) are required in both competing applications and progress reports. Learn to effectively highlight your qualifications and accomplishment...9-1903:00 PM
    Serving Up Knowledge: Becoming a More Self-Aware and Effective Self-Advocatez_gs_pdevEngage   It is critical in both our professional and personal lives to speak up effectively for what we need and want. But many of us fail to do so with unfortunate conseq...9-2512:00 PM
    Writing Effective Multiple Choice Questionsz_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open on September 3rd** Multiple choice tests are easy to administer, but good questions are hard to write. This workshop prov...9-2503:30 PM
    Inclusive Excellence in the Classroom, Part 1 of 2z_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open the week of Sept. 3rd** ***This is a two part series, please plan attending both sessions if possible*** This workshop se...9-2609:30 AM
    Flipped Classroomsz_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open w/o Sept. 10th** Have you ever wondered: what does it mean to "flip" a class? Is it effective? This workshop will discuss...10-103:30 PM
    Serving Up Knowledge: Setting Your Compassz_gs_pdevThriveWho and what is important to you? Who do you want to be? How much are these present and guiding your life? In Setting Your Compass, participants will learn how meani...10-212:30 PM
    Inclusive Excellence in the Classroom, Part 1 of 2z_gs_pdev **Registration for this workshop will open the week of Sept. 3rd** ***This is a two part series, please plan attending both sessions if possible*** This workshop se...10-309:30 AM
    Serving Up Knowledge: Authentic Presentations: How To Gain Attention When You Speakz_gs_pdevEngageThis session will focus on how-to’s and helpful tricks of powerful speaking. You’ll learn how  to give an engaging presentation, how to demand attention when talking...10-912:00 PM
    Serving Up Knowledge: Making the Most Out of Academic Conferencesz_gs_pdevProfessionalizeWhat are your goals for a conference? How do you plan and manage your time? How do you present yourself as a scholar and a colleague? In this session, you will learn...10-1612:00 PM