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 programs and events hosted through Graduate Student Life or Graduate Student Government.
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- Association for Women in Science
- Center for Social Concerns
- Conflict Resolution
- English for Academic Purposes
- Ethics
- Graduate Career Services
- Graduate Student Government
- Graduate Student Life
- Graduate Professional Development
- Graduate Resilience Alliance at ND
- Graduate School
- Grants and Fellowships
- Hesburgh Libraries
- Kaneb Center
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Recruiting
- The Writing Center
Upcoming events:
| Title | Description | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| RefWorks - Managing Citations for Research | This workshop will cover the basics of using one citation manager, RefWorks. Citation managers help you keep track of the literature you have found for that re... | 9-12 | 12:30 PM |
| Introduction to Tropy (Managing Humanities Research) | Learn how to use Tropy — an open-source research tool for managing research images. The open-source Tropy tool allows scholars to manage research images. It is... | 9-12 | 01:00 PM |
| Introduction to Research in Africana Studies | Participants will be able to effectively utilize Hesburgh Library resources to conduct rigorous, interdisciplinary research in Africana Studies, encompassing ... | 9-12 | 01:00 PM |
| Introduction to Research in Education | Participants will learn to effectively utilize the Hesburgh Library resources in Education, including searching and assessing general and specialized resource... | 9-12 | 02:30 PM |
| Data Organization in Spreadsheets | Good data organization is the foundation of any research project. Most researchers have data in spreadsheets, so it’s the place that many research projects start. ... | 9-12 | 03:00 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: Restouring our Roots | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 9-12 | 03:00 PM |
| Supporting Students' Wellness in the Classroom | Ever wonder how to genuinely support your students' mental and psychological wellness while still supporting meaningful academic engagement? Supporting student ... | 9-16 | 02:00 PM |
| Foundations of Teaching in Humanities and Social Sciences (Session 4 of 4) | This four-part series (8/26, 9/2, 9/9, & 9/16) will introduce and develop the fundamental skills of effective teaching, including communicating expectations... | 9-16 | 03:30 PM |
| Personal Digital Preservation Basics | Our photos, recordings, and paper documents are a vital link to the past, and the information we create today has the same value. The only difference is that ... | 9-16 | 04:00 PM |
| Introduction to VR Development in Unity3D | The Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship has been working in virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) for a number of years. Join us for a 90-mi... | 9-16 | 06:00 PM |
| Foundations of Teaching in STEM (Session 4 of 4) | This four-part series (8/27, 9/3, 9/10, & 9/17) will introduce and develop the fundamental skills of effective teaching, including communicating expectation... | 9-17 | 12:30 PM |
| PDF Remediation | Deep dive into the common challenges presented by scanned materials and existing PDF documents. The session will equip participants with essential skills to use... | 9-18 | 09:25 AM |
| Cleaning Social Science Data with OpenRefine | Learn how to use OpenRefine to effectively clean and format data. A part of the data workflow is preparing the data for analysis. Some of this involves data cl... | 9-18 | 03:30 PM |
| RefWorks - Managing Citations for Research | This workshop will cover the basics of using one citation manager, RefWorks. Citation managers help you keep track of the literature you have found for that re... | 9-19 | 02:00 PM |
| Introduction to Research in Education | Participants will learn to effectively utilize the Hesburgh Library resources in Education, including searching and assessing general and specialized resource... | 9-19 | 02:30 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: The Search for Worlds Like | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 9-19 | 03:00 PM |
| NSF GRFP Alternative Funding Panel | NSF GRFP Alternative Funding Panel (Graduate Students Only) September 22nd 2 pm Bond Hall G03 (Basement) The future of NSF GRFP is still uncerta... | 9-22 | 02:00 PM |
| Introduction to Network Visualization using Gephi | Understanding the underlying relationships within a data set can be difficult when looking at a spreadsheet. A network visualization is one way to tell a story about... | 9-22 | 06:00 PM |
| Introduction to Research Utilizing the Hesburgh Library Resources | Offered by Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Participants will be able to construct effective search queries by identifying and applying rele... | 9-23 | 11:15 AM |
| How to Create an Annotated Bibliography | Participants will learn how to construct an annotated bibliography that effectively summarizes, evaluates, and integrates scholarly sources to enhance their r... | 9-23 | 02:15 PM |
| Introduction to LowCode/NoCode Game Development in Unity3D | Offered by the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Scripting and 3D modeling can be a barrier to entry-level simulations and game development. ... | 9-23 | 06:00 PM |
| Mentoring Up - Maintaining Effective Communication | Good communication is a key element of any relationship and a mentoring relationship is no exception. This session of a 6-part series is designed to provide scholars... | 9-24 | 11:30 AM |
| Create a Personal Website with Google Sites | We live in an age where having an online presence is becoming the norm for most professionals. A well-designed website enhances one’s professional ethos offer... | 9-24 | 01:00 PM |
| Public Access Publishing Requirements for Federally Funded Research | Are you working on a federally funded research project? The federal government is in the process of changing public access requirements for grant-funded resea... | 9-24 | 01:30 PM |
| Canvas Course Site Homepage Design | Discover how to create captivating, student-centered course homepages that set the tone for your class. By the end of this session, you will have built a polish... | 9-24 | 02:00 PM |
| READING: Poets & Art with Brenda Cárdenas | READINGPoets & Art with Brenda Cárdenas Join Wisconsin Poet Laureate Brenda Cárdenas for a talk and reading from her art-inspired work. Cárdenas’s remarks wi... | 9-24 | 05:30 PM |
| Introduction to Network Visualization using Gephi | Understanding the underlying relationships within a data set can be difficult when looking at a spreadsheet. A network visualization is one way to tell a story about... | 9-25 | 02:00 PM |
| PERFORMANCE: Noise See: Performance Presented by Brendan Fernand | PERMORMANCENoise See: Performance Presented by Brendan FernandThe Raclin Murphy is excited to host Brendan Fernandes in the Museum for a second performance inspired ... | 9-25 | 06:00 PM |
| Film: Little Forest | FILM SCREENING Little Forest Q&A with director Yim Soon-rye The Liu Institute's film series Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Jap... | 9-25 | 06:30 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 1 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 9-26 | 09:00 AM |
| RefWorks - Managing Citations for Research | This workshop will cover the basics of using one citation manager, RefWorks. Citation managers help you keep track of the literature you have found for that re... | 9-26 | 09:25 AM |
| Preparing Code for Sharing and Reuse | Learn why it’s important to annotate code, practice commenting in code, and write a README document. When we write code, it’s important to also write what the ... | 9-29 | 02:00 PM |
| Introduction to Research Utilizing the Hesburgh Library Resource | Offered by Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Participants will be able to construct effective search queries by identifying and applying rele... | 9-30 | 11:15 AM |
| How to Create an Annotated Bibliography | Participants will learn how to construct an annotated bibliography that effectively summarizes, evaluates, and integrates scholarly sources to enhance their r... | 9-30 | 02:15 PM |
| Accessible Assessment with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) | This practical workshop is designed to help eliminate assessment barriers for all learners. Explore alternate assessment types and strategies for making Canvas ... | 10-1 | 10:30 AM |
| Getting Started with (Inter)active Learning | This workshop will focus on the differences between active and interactive learning. We will discuss why it is important to promote new learning strategies, way... | 10-1 | 12:30 PM |
| EAP Workshop: Making Your Research Resonate: Telling Compelling Stories with Data | Learn to create highly persuasive presentations by mastering the principles of data storytelling. This workshop will empower you to create visually crafted data... | 10-2 | 03:30 PM |
| Artful Yoga | Artful Yoga Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Relax and recharge at the Museum during Artful Yoga. Find inspiration for your practice on the mat while surrounded b... | 10-2 | 05:30 PM |
| Introduction to Research Utilizing the Hesburgh Library Resource | Offered by Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Participants will be able to construct effective search queries by identifying and applying rele... | 10-3 | 01:00 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: The Intersection of Chemistry and Art | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 10-3 | 03:00 PM |
| Assessing Prior Knowledge | This workshop will help participants to understand the impact of students' prior knowledge on their learning, using current pedagogical research and frameworks.... | 10-6 | 12:30 PM |
| PRESENTATION: ND Postdoc Spotlight: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarship Preliminary Rounds Arts & Letters and Keough School for Global Affairs | ND POSTDOC SPOTLIGHT: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarhip College of Arts and Letters & Keough School of Global Affairs The ND Postdoc Spotlight showcases... | 10-7 | 05:00 PM |
| Reading in the Humanities: A Workshop on Promoting and Developing Student Reading Skills | Headline after headline documents faculty concerns about student reading. Are students reading–and reading well? Do they still recognize the value of reading no... | 10-8 | 11:00 AM |
| Mentoring Up - Aligning Expectations | Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. This session of a 6-part series is designed to provide scholars the know... | 10-8 | 11:30 AM |
| PRESENTATION: ND Postdoc Spotlight: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarship Preliminary Rounds College of Science | ND POSTDOC SPOTLIGHT: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarhip College of Science The ND Postdoc Spotlight showcases the world-case research conducted by postdocto... | 10-9 | 05:00 PM |
| From Groups to Teams: Reflection and Collaboration in the College Classroom | Working effectively in teams is a critical skill for students' coursework and careers. In this workshop, educators will explore how reflective practice can help... | 10-10 | 02:00 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: Why Savanna Plants Love Disturbance | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 10-10 | 03:00 PM |
| I Can Help - Suicide Prevention Training | Instructors are often well-positioned to spot students who may be facing mental health struggles. Want to learn more about that, and what to do next? I CAN HELP... | 10-13 | 02:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: ND Postdoc Spotlight: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarship Preliminary Rounds College of Engineering | ND POSTDOC SPOTLIGHT: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarhip College of Engineering The ND Postdoc Spotlight showcases the world-case research conducted by postd... | 10-15 | 05:00 PM |
| Assistive Technology | Learn about the kinds of assistive technologies our students are using. This session aims to demystify the tools and in-class modifications provided by Sara Bea... | 10-16 | 09:25 AM |
| Science at Sunset: Through the Eyes of a Fish | Through the eyes of a fish: How nature and nurture shape life in changing waters.Join us for Science at Sunset, an evening presentation at the Notre Dame Linked Expe... | 10-16 | 06:30 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: Catching Starlight and Seeing it All | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 10-17 | 03:00 PM |
| Mentoring Up - Addressing Equity and Inclusion | Diversity, along a range of dimensions (e.g. cultural, racial/ethnic, sexuality, gender, neurotype, disability, etc.) offers both challenges and opportunities to any... | 10-22 | 11:30 AM |
| Canvas Course Site Syllabus Design | Your Canvas Syllabus can serve as a welcoming homepage and/or a central hub for your course. In this session, you’ll explore how to use the Syllabus page effect... | 10-22 | 02:00 PM |
| Drafting Accessible Documents | This practical, hands-on workshop is all about creating accessible documents from the ground up no matter where you are drafting your content. Learn essential t... | 10-29 | 10:20 AM |
| From Disruption to Design: Rethinking Assignments for an AI-Aware Classroom | Generative AI is transforming how students approach writing, problem-solving, and completing assignments—posing challenges to traditional assessment but also op... | 10-29 | 02:00 PM |
| Canvas Course Site Assignment Design | Enhance your Canvas course site with effective assignment design strategies. This hands-on workshop will show you how to leverage Canvas tools and CidiLabs ... | 11-5 | 02:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: ND Postdoc Spotlight: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarship Final Competition | ND POSTDOC SPOTLIGHT: Showcasing Postdoctoral Scholarhip Final Competition. The ND Postdoc Spotlight showcases the world-case research conducted by postdocto... | 11-5 | 05:00 PM |
| AI-Augmented Reading: Rethinking Reading, Annotation, and Discussion in Our Classrooms | As AI becomes more deeply embedded in how students interact with texts, educators face an opportunity to rethink how we teach reading, annotation, and discussio... | 11-6 | 02:00 PM |
| Artful Yoga | Artful Yoga Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Relax and recharge at the Museum during Artful Yoga. Find inspiration for your practice on the mat while surrounded b... | 11-6 | 05:30 PM |
| LECTURE: Science Exploration Series: How to Create Life...from Scratch | Science Exploration Series Hosted by the University of Notre Dame College of Science this lecture series is geared for generaly audiences with hands-on activitie... | 11-7 | 03:00 PM |
| EAP Workshop: Mastering Flow in Academic Writing | This workshop focuses on a crucial skill for all academic writers: creating a smooth flow. Learn practical strategies to guide the reader seamlessly from one id... | 11-13 | 01:00 PM |
| Collaborative Teaching with Colleagues | Collaborative teaching takes a variety of forms across the university, including coordinating a team of faculty who teach different sections of a course, teachi... | 11-13 | 02:00 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 2 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 11-14 | 09:00 AM |
| Introduction to GitHub and Markdown | Offered by Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship Learn the basic functions of contributing to a repository and writing documents in its preferred... | 11-14 | 01:30 PM |
| Mentoring Up - Building Research Self-Efficacy | Self-efficacy is the perceived confidence people have in their ability to perform. Increasing your research self-efficacy can increase the likelihood that you will ... | 11-19 | 11:30 AM |
| LECTURE: The Intersection of Architecture and Social Justice by Yasmeen Lari | LECATUREThe Intersection of Architecture and Social Justice by Yasmeen Lari | 11-19 | 05:15 PM |
| LECTURE: Our Universe Revealed Series: | Our Universe Revealed Lecture Series A partnership between the University of Notre Dame College of Science and the St. Joseph County Public Library. The mission ... | 12-2 | 06:30 PM |
| EAP Workshop: Navigating Winter in South Bend: From Surviving to Thriving | Don't just survive winter—master it! This workshop offers practical advice on how to prepare your home, car, and wardrobe for the cold, ensuring safety and comf... | 12-3 | 11:00 AM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 3 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 12-12 | 09:00 AM |
| Mentoring Up - Independence and Professional Development | The goal in any mentoring relationship is for the mentee to achieve independence and defining what independence looks like in a particular field and at various caree... | 12-17 | 11:30 AM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 4 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 1-30 | 09:00 AM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds College of of Arts and Letters | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION College of Arts and Letters The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conduc... | 2-9 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds College of Engineering | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION College of Engineering The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conducted b... | 2-10 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds Keough School for Global Affairs and Mendoza College of Business | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION Keough School for Global Affairs and Mendoza College of Business The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrat... | 2-11 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Rounds College of Science | SHAHEEN THREE MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION College of Science The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conducted by gr... | 2-12 | 05:00 PM |
| PRESENTATION: Shaheen Three-Minute Thesis Competition Finals | SHAHEEN THREE-MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION Finals The Three Minute Thesis (3MT® ) competition celebrates the exciting research being conducted by graduate stude... | 2-25 | 05:00 PM |
| ART EXHIBITION: Solarium Gallery | SOLARIUM GALLERY EXHIBITION The Solarium Gallery Show is a Graduate School tradition that celebrates the creative side of graduate studies by featuring the works... | 3-4 | 03:00 PM |
| ND Learning Postdoctoral Program for Teaching Excellence (Session 5 of 6) | The Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence will facilitate this teaching program for postdoctoral scholars at the University of Notre Dame. Topics include reachin... | 3-6 | 09:00 AM |
