Graduate Studies

Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Are you Ready to Think About a PhD? 

Wednesday, November 6 | 12 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad

If you missed the first session, here's another opportunity to hear about the Pre-doctoral Scholarship and the Chancellor’s Office Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP), two programs that support students wanting to pursue a PhD. No commitment, just come listen in.

The CSU offers two great programs: the Pre-doctoral Scholarship for current students interested in exploring a PhD program and the Chancellor’s Office Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) for individuals planning to start a PhD Program.


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Formatting and the Digital Life of your Master's Thesis/Project with
JoAna Brooks 

Thursday, November 7 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad

Whether you're embarking on your thesis/project or have already started, join us for this workshop to gain valuable insights on formatting and improving your work for greater academic success.


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, November 8 | 9–11 a.m. | 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 


Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Workshop

Tuesday, November 12 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad

Discover strategies for crafting your scholarship application to help fund your undergraduate and graduate education. 


Database

AI Research Tools Workshop – Unlock the Power of AI to Enhance Your Research

Tuesday, November 12 | 5–6 p.m. | Zoom 

Join us for our hands-on workshop to explore Discriminative AI Research Tools. Learn how these tools differ from generative AI, discuss ethical considerations, and utilize AI tools to find and organize your research like a pro. Don’t miss out on elevating your research skills and kickstart your next project!


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Life After Graduation 

Wednesday, November 13 | 4 p.m.| Zoom | Password: Grad

This workshop will help you prepare for next steps. Career Center staff will introduce resources and strategies to help you succeed after graduation.


data base search

Intro to OneSearch and Google Scholar

Wednesday, November 13 | 5 p.m. | Zoom | Password: mcnair

Learn how to use the library catalog to find the scholarly articles and journals and maximize the power of library resources with Google Scholar to improve your papers. 


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, November 15 | 9–11 a.m. | 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 


GPS - Graduate Pathways Society

Graduate Pathways Society
Open Meeting

Monday, November 18 | 2–3 p.m. | SSC 150

Enjoy food and fun with other undergrads and mingle with current grad students. Get support, resources, and options to see if grad school is right for you!


laptop with books and a light bulb

Formatting and the Digital Life of your Master's Thesis/Project with
JoAna Brooks 

Wednesday, November 20 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Zoom | Password: Grad

Whether you're embarking on your thesis/project or have already started, join us for this workshop to gain valuable insights on formatting and improving your work for greater academic success.


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, November 22 | 9–11 a.m. | 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. 


Database search engine

Advanced Databases

Friday, November 22 | 11 a.m.| Zoom | Password: mcnair

Okay! You already know OneSearch, in this librarian led workshop you will learn some cool tips and tricks for doing research in the subject specific databases.


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, December 6 | 9–11 a.m. | 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 


Grad Café – Welcome

Grad Café

Friday, December 13 | 9–11 a.m. | Research Commons, First Floor of Meriam Library 

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 


GPS - Graduate Pathways Society

Graduate Pathways Society
Open Meeting

Monday, December 16 | 2–3 p.m. | SSC 150

Enjoy food and fun with other undergrads and mingle with current grad students. Get support, resources, and options to see if grad school is right for you!