Workshops

The Graduate School is committed to providing outreach to all graduate students in order to promote increased communication, productivity, retention and time-to-degree. A major initiative is the scheduling of workshops that allow students to interact directly with faculty and Graduate School leadership on specific topics of interest. For some of these workshops the Graduate School partners with the Graduate and Professional Student Organization (GPSC) as well as the Black Graduate and Professional Student Organization (BGPSC). The Graduate School is pleased to make these workshops available as PDFs at the links below. To allow the Graduate School to plan these workshops, please use the online registration that can be found next to each event. All students that are registered will be emailed approximately one week prior to the workshop to confirm the meeting dates, times and location. The Graduate School welcomes suggestions for future topics.

Fall 2009 Workshops
Spring 2010 Workshops
PDFs of Workshop Content

Fall 2009 Workshop Schedule

FULBRIGHT-HAYES FELLOWSHIP INTEREST WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean
Students will gain knowledge about the application process for the Fulbright program
Thurs., Sept. 3, 4—6pm in BEH318

POSTER PRESENTATION SKILLS WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean
Knowledge will be shared on formatting and presenting academic posters. This will also benefit students participating in October 8, 2009 USF Graduate Student Research Symposium
Thurs., Sept. 10, 4—6pm in MSC3705

ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean
Students will be given advice on how to present in front of various academic audiences
Tues., Sept. 22, 4—6pm in MSC4103

GRADUATE STUDENT WRITING WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean with Kate Pantelides, Coordinator of the USF Writing Center
Advice will be shared on writing at the graduate student level: literature reviews, publications, etc.
Thurs., Oct. 1, 5—7pm in MSC3705

LIBRARY INFORMATION WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by USF main library staff
Students will learn about library resources and procedures
Tues., Oct. 6, 12-1pm in USF Main Library LIB 209

FINDING FUNDING FOR YOUR RESEARCH - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean
Students will learn about resources, policies and procedures regarding funding opportunities for thesis and dissertation research projects. This workshop is being provided in conjunction with ResearchOne Week.
Thur., Oct. 8, 10:30am-12:00pm in Oak Room, IRDB Building

CAREERS WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean and including USF faculty across multiple disciplines
Advice on the pursuit of academic and non-academic jobs
Tues., Nov. 3, 4—6pm in MSC2707

WHAT IS A POSTDOC? - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean and including USF faculty across multiple disciplines
The merits of and applying to postdoctoral positions.
Thurs., Nov. 5, 4—6pm in MSC2707

LIBRARY INFORMATION WORKSHOP - register now!
Facilitated by USF main library staff
Students will learn about library resources and procedures.
Tues., Nov. 10, 4-5pm in USF Main Library LIB 209

CHOOSING A MENTOR - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean
Advice provided on selecting a faculty mentor for thesis & dissertation research projects
Thurs., Nov. 12, 4—6pm, in MSC3705

ACADEMIC ADVISING PANEL - register now!
Facilitated by Dr. Richard Pollenz, Professor and Associate Dean and the USF Graduate School
Faculty/administrators’ advice on earning your degree
Tues., Nov. 17, 4—6pm, in MSC2707

Click here to print out a full copy of the Fall 2009 workshop schedule.