Upcoming Graduate Education Week Events
Feb 26 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Interviewing Beyond the Basics
This session, led by Megan Hollis, Senior Associate Director of Career Services, will teach students advanced interview strategies. You’ll learn how to prepare effectively and stand out from the competition with best practices that go beyond the basics.
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Feb 28 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Job Readiness Boot Camp
Are you graduating soon and considering your options for getting your career ready for the next stage? This virtual career readiness boot camp will prepare you to get organized with strategic preparation that includes goal-setting, resume review, a gap analysis, networking strategies, LinkedIn overview, and more. Come ready to work in this interactive and engaged day facilitated by the Graduate School and Career Services!
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Mar 4 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Graduate Studies Virtual Open House
Step into your future—virtually! 💫 Join us this Spring 2025 for VCU's Graduate Studies Virtual Open House and explore what makes our programs stand out. It's your time to thrive. 🌟! #VCUGradOpenHouse #GradSchoolJourney #VCU2025
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Mar 5 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Managing Stress with Mindfulness
Research shows that mindfulness can help lower stress and improve our overall well being. Learn about ways to cope with stress and get an introduction to how mindfulness can help us do that. Health Promotion Specialist, Rebecca Lebedun will facilitate the session.
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Mar 6 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Considerations for Future Faculty (GTA Series)
Considering a career as a faculty member? This virtual session will explore key factors to consider when pursuing a future in academia. Participants will also learn about VCU’s Preparing Future Faculty Program and Graduate Qualitative Research Credential.
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Mar 7 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Just Write! Selecting a Journal for Publication
You’ve done the research. Now it’s time to share the results by writing an article for publication. At this session, you'll learn what factors to consider when selecting a journal that fits your article and how to use tools provided by VCU Libraries to gather the journal information you need. Katharine Miller, scholarly communications librarian will facilitate this session.
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Mar 21 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Effective Intercultural Communication for Graduate Students - Foundational Badge
This workshop is a foundational badge opportunity offered through the Graduate School. Read the description below. Earners possess foundational skills to communicate effectively across cultures, fostering collaboration with peers, faculty, staff, and community members. They engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, promote discourse within their academic discipline, and work to establish shared values and norms that enhance communication and collaboration in graduate education. Earners successfully complete the 2-hour interactive workshop.
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Mar 26 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
This interactive workshop will provide best practices and strategies for giving and receiving feedback in professional settings. You’ll learn how to deliver both positive and constructive feedback effectively, determine the right timing and approach, and apply feedback to enhance your performance. Whether you're a leader or a team member, mastering feedback is essential for success in any work environment.
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Apr 1 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
No Joke...You Need A Resume/CV
Join Career Services Sr. Associate Director, Megan Hollis, for an interactive overview of resumes/CVs. Bring your latest draft and work on updates in real time. Then, follow-up with an appointment with Career Services staff to perfect your final version!
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Apr 2 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources into Your Writing
Academic writing can be complex, but this session, led by the Writing Center, offers strategies for effectively integrating sources into your work. Learn to maintain your voice, avoid plagiarism, and ensure cohesion in your writing. Ideal for students working on longer papers, theses, or dissertations.
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