Upcoming Personal Development Workshops!
Personal development programs help you develop self-awareness, learn new strategies (time management, negotiation), engage others (mentors, networks), and overcome challenges (imposter syndrome, perfectionism, conflict resolution).
Adopting a Growth Mindset
Wednesday, February 5th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
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 mindset. While a fixed mindset tells us that we cannot improve, a growth mindset makes failure easier to bear and sets us up for success.
How to Impress Faculty
Tuesday, February 11th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
What is the best way to make a good impression on faculty? Come learn how to impress your advisor, and the faculty you interact with through email, courses, and seminars. Build a reputation that opens doors in your department and around campus.
Thrive in Academia: Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals
Thursday, February 27th - 10:00-11:00am (515 Goodell)
Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to understand how to better manage your time. We’ll then learn the power of SMART goals and create a personalized roadmap for success in grad school. Sign up today and take control of your workload!
Thrive in Academia: Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination
Thursday, March 6th - 10:00-11:00am (515 Goodell)
Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and develop strategies to overcome them. Register now and transform your productivity!
Thrive in Academia: Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Thursday, March 13th - 10:00-11:00am (515 Goodell)
Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work sessions. Design your ideal distraction-free zone to maximize productivity. Learn strategies for staying accountable and discuss self-motivation methods with your peers. Join us and create an environment that fuels your success!
Adopting a Growth Mindset
Tuesday, March 18th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
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 mindset. While a fixed mindset tells us that we cannot improve, a growth mindset makes failure easier to bear and sets us up for success.
Working with Your Cognitive Distortions
Friday, March 28th - 10:00-11:00am (online)
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, since it didn’t come with a user manual. We’ll cover the most recent neuroscience findings and how we can apply them to our own lives.
Work-Life Balance
Wednesday, April 2nd - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
Academia is well-known for its high expectations, particularly when it comes to how many hours we work. How can we find a balance between our personal lives and the work we do? Finding that balance can lead to increased productivity and happiness. Come learn some tips to start on the right path.
Getting the Most from Your Reading
Tuesday, April 8th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
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 ever-expanding field. We’ll share tips from the pros and talk about software that makes it easier to keep up and stay organized.
Thrive in Academia: Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals
Wednesday, April 16th - 12:00-1:00pm (515 Goodell)
Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to understand how to better manage your time. We’ll then learn the power of SMART goals and create a personalized roadmap for success in grad school. Sign up today and take control of your workload!
Thrive in Academia: Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination
Wednesday, April 23rd - 12:00-1:00pm (515 Goodell)
Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and develop strategies to overcome them. Register now and transform your productivity!
Thrive in Academia: Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment
Wednesday, April 30th - 12:00-1:00pm (515 Goodell)
Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work sessions. Design your ideal distraction-free zone to maximize productivity. Learn strategies for staying accountable and discuss self-motivation methods with your peers. Join us and create an environment that fuels your success!
Getting the Most from Your Reading
Wednesday, May 7th - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
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 ever-expanding field. We’ll share tips from the pros and talk about software that makes it easier to keep up and stay organized.
Adopting a Growth Mindset
Wednesday, May 21st - 10:00-11:00am (online)
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 mindset. While a fixed mindset tells us that we cannot improve, a growth mindset makes failure easier to bear and sets us up for success.