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Upcoming Events and Workshops


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, May 1 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 100

Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support. 

Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.

Grad Café is free and open to all students. 


Students around a table at Data Fest

Data Analysis Support at Grad Café

Friday, May 1 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 100

The  Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff. 

WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle: 

  • Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
  • Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
  • Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
  • Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support

Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.


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Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Executive Board Elections

Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 p.m. | SSC 466

The Council of Graduate Students (COGS)—your representative body—is now accepting nominations for next year's Executive Board. Submit your self-nomination through the elections form by 5:30 p.m. onTuesday, May 5.

The following positions are open:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Outreach Coordinator
  • Events Coordinator
  • Representative to the Academic Integrity Council (AIC)
  • Representative to the Student Academic Senate (SAS)
  • Representative to the Faculty & Student Policies (FASP)
  • Representative to the University Curriculum Committee (UNCC)
  • Representative to the University Budget Committee (UBC)

This is your chance to shape the graduate student experience—plan events like trivia nights and study sessions, create meaningful networking opportunities, and advocate for graduate students across campus. From participating in AS election panels to representing grads on University councils and committees, these roles offer a platform to make a real impact.

Elections will take place on Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. in SSC 466

While attendance is optional, it's encouraged—candidates will have the opportunity to speak before voting begins.

Get involved. Make an impact. Help lead the graduate student community.

If you have any questions, please email Kat Anderson at kranderson4@csuchico.edu


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, May 8 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 100

Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support. 

Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.

Grad Café is free and open to all students. 


Students around a table at Data Fest

Data Analysis Support at Grad Café

Friday, May 8 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 100

The  Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.

WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:

  • Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
  • Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
  • Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
  • Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support

Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, May 15 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 100

Join us and enjoy a cozy cafe-style study spot for a fun, relaxing, and supported place to work and write! Stop by or stay for light refreshments, community building, and academic support. 

Whether you need help with writing and research, guidance on thesis/project and formatting, assistance with grad school applications, or simply want to connect with fellow students for camaraderie and peer support, we've got you covered.

Grad Café is free and open to all students. 


Students around a table at Data Fest

Data Analysis Support at Grad Café

Friday, May 15 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Selvester’s 100

The  Wildcat Data Hub (WDH) empowers the campus and local community with expert data science and statistical consulting, helping researchers and organizations achieve excellence in science and business. The WDH offers a range of services, including data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis, as well as personalized short and long-term project assistance for students, faculty, and staff.

WDH consultants can help with all aspects of the data lifecycle:

  • Data collection, cleaning, visualization, and analysis
  • Programming support for R, Python, and SQL
  • Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data wrangling
  • Personalized assistance for short- and long-term research projects, with free drop-in consultations and coding support

Can't make it in person, but need support? Fill out a service request on our website.