Graduate Student Professional Development

Events

Events are free for all graduate students at Carolina although seating may be limited.

Fall 2008

September 2008
Health Insurance Information Session: Hill, Chesson, & Woody; Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 5:00–6:30 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; Register for Health Insurance Information Session
CV and Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Dara Wilson Grant and Brian Rybarczyk, Ph.D.; Wednesday, September 10, 2008, noon–1:30 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; Register for CV and Cover Letter Writing Workshop
Graduate Funding 101– Social Sciences & Humanities: Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Davis Library 247; Event Full
Fall Social: Date TBD; All are welcome, no registration needed
How to Feel as Bright and Capable As Everyone Seems to Think You Are: Dr. Valerie Young; Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 9:00 a.m.–noon; Bondurant Hall, G-100; Register for this workshop
Establishing North Carolina Residency: Shalonda Arnold, Trish Bunn, The Graduate School; Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 4:00–5:00 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; Register for Establishing North Carolina Residency
Brown-bag lunch with Dean Matson: Wednesday, September 24, 2008, noon–1:00 p.m.; Meet with Dean Matson in an informal setting, discuss challenges, successes, and exchange ideas about graduate education. Bring your lunch, snacks and drinks provided.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; Register for the Brown-Bag Lunch with Dean Matson
Graduate Funding 101– Sciences & Health Sciences: Friday, September 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Health Sciences Library 307; Event Full
Graduate School Resources: Associate Deans Hoeflich, Lerea, and Schmitt; Friday, September 26, 2008, 2:00-3:00pm; Meet with the Associate Deans to learn about the various resources, opportunities, and support the Graduate School provides for students; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; Register for Graduate School Resources
October 2008
Dealing with Culture Shock: for International Students: Nigel Caplan, ESL Specialist; Friday, October 3, 2008, noon–1:30 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; Register for Dealing with Culture Shock
CV and Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Dara Wilson Grant and Brian Rybarczyk, Ph.D.; Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 2:00– 3:30 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Non-Academic Career Options: Panel Discussion; Date: TBD; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Career Planning for 1st Year Graduate Students: Date: TBD; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Personal Financial Planning: Todd Washburn; Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 4:00–5:30pm; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; REGISTRATION COMING SOON
November 2008
CV and Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Dara Wilson Grant and Brian Rybarczyk, Ph.D.; Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 4:00–5:30 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; REGISTRATION COMING SOON
December 2008
Establishing North Carolina Residency: Shalonda Arnold, Trish Bunn, The Graduate School; Monday, December 1, 2008, 4:00–5:00 p.m.; Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave.; REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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Questions? Suggestions for future events? Contact us at grdevelopment@unc.edu.