Event Calendar

Download a PDF of our upcoming programming here: GSPD Spring 2026 Calendar

See our events that specifically count toward CIRTL certification here: CIRTL Spring 2026 Calendar

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TA Skills Basics Series 4: Improving your teaching through Feedback and Classroom Management

Teaching Assistant Skills Basic Series

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 118

Date & Time

October 30, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for this week's session of the Effective Teaching for TAs & Postdocs workshop series! This session, "Improving your teaching through Feedback (yes midsemester!) and Classroom...

Leading Without Authority

Bridging the Gap: Industry Power Skills series

Location

Online

Date & Time

November 10, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Session 3: Leading Without Authority You don't need a formal managerial title to make a significant impact at work. This session focuses on the mechanics of leading without authority, helping...
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Decoding Your Research Niche

From Broad Ideas to Focused Questions

Location

University Center : 115

Date & Time

November 12, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Turn big ideas into clear, actionable projects 💡 Narrowing down a broad passion into a sharp, answerable research question or capstone topic is one of the trickiest parts of graduate school....
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TA Skills Basics Series 6: Overcoming End of Semester Overwhelm

Teaching Assistant Skills Basic Series

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 118

Date & Time

November 20, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for this week's session of the Effective Teaching for TAs & Postdocs workshop series! This session, "Overcoming End of Semester Overwhelm," will explore practical strategies for...