Graduate Student Professional Development
Events
Events are free for all graduate students at Carolina although seating may be limited.
SPRING 2008
- Spring Open House at the Graduate Student Center
- Thursday April 10, 2008, 4:30-7:00pm
- Graduate Student Center
- Meet other graduate and professional students from all disciplines in an informal setting
- Registration not required
- Academic Presentation Skills Workshop
- Tuesday April 22, 2008, 12:00pm-2:00pm
- Medical Biomolecular Research Building, Room 202
- This will be an interactive seminar that addresses the core issues of a good research presentation. Topics will include identifying the focus and theme, how to create effective visual aids, and how to begin and end a talk. Refreshments served.
- Register for Academic Presentation Skills
- Academic Presentation Skills Workshop for INTERNATIONAL Students
- Tuesday April 22, 2008, 3:00pm-5:00pm
- Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Ave
- This workshop is specifically designed for those who speak English as a second language. Topics covered will include how to effectively talk about your research in formal and informal settings and build confidence with communication. Refreshments served.
- Register for Academic Presentation Skills for INTERNATIONAL Students
Check out other professional development opportunities at UNC:
- GrantSource Library Workshops
- University Library Workshops
- TIBBS (for biological and biomedical students)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (many sessions open to graduate students)
Missed a previous event? Get the handouts here:
- Dissertations handout from The Writing Center
- Beyond the Tenure Track session handout on job search resources
- Effective Poster Presentation handout
- Sharpen Your Interview Skills PowerPoint presentation
- Academic Job Search Interviewing and Negotiation Tips
- Negotiating a Job Offer PowerPoint
Contact
Questions? Suggestions for future events? Contact us at grdevelopment@unc.edu.