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Getting the Most from Your Reading

A lot of your time is spent reading. Is your reading productive? Learn to read quickly and effectively. Keep track of your reading and keep up with your...

Event date Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

The Art of Introducing Yourself

Whether hoping to meet people in your department, impress faculty, or simply address your fear of public speaking, a great first step is learning how to...

Event date Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment

Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work...

Event date Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

A Leader's Toolkit: Developing an Effective Negotiation Strategy

Whether you are hoping to motivate a team, negotiate with your boss, or improve a relationship, navigating complex emotional landscapes can mean the...

Event date Thursday, June 5, 2025 Event time 9:30 am Go to all events list Event

Developing Resilience: Working with Your Cognitive Distortions

The human brain is amazing! It is also full of cognitive biases that constantly get in our way. Learn how to manage your own brain and get the most out of it...

Event date Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Adopting a Growth Mindset

Do you take failure hard? We all do, but the most successful scholars view failure as an opportunity. Learn how to grow from setbacks by adopting a growth...

Event date Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals

Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to...

Event date Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

A Leader's Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence – It Starts with You

Do you grow anxious or annoyed in meetings, but struggle to understand why or how to manage your way through it? Do you get the sense others are frustrated...

Event date Thursday, May 22, 2025 Event time 9:30 am Go to all events list Event

A Leader's Toolkit: Navigating Difficult Conversations

When you sense conflict, do you address it or avoid it? Have you ever had a conversation go terribly wrong and wonder “What just happened?” You are not alone!..

Event date Thursday, June 12, 2025 Event time 9:30 am Go to all events list Event

Feedback: What Am I Supposed to do With This?

Do you enjoy feedback and criticism? Probably not, but a huge part of graduate and postdoctoral training is accepting and learning from feedback. This...

Event date Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Building a Mentoring Network

Research has shown that mentors play a vital role in training and career success, but how do you know what mentors you need? Or how to reach out to them?...

Event date Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination

Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and...

Event date Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

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