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Careers Beyond Academia/BEST Roundtable Discussion

3308 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Cornell University, Ithaca, United States

Discussion of what services Careers Beyond Academia/BEST offers for PhD and postdoc students and how we can help explore opportunities. 

Transitions – Serious Scholarship and Responsible Conduct of Research

125 Riley-Robb Hall 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Navigating responsibilities for conducting research as a graduate student can be challenging. It is essential that graduate students understand Cornell’s regulations and expectations for science and scholarship. Discuss with our Associate Dean important issues related to ethics and integrity, obstacles and situations to avoid, what to do when faced with a challenging situation, and campus…

Transitions – Get the Mentoring You Need and Want

175 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenters: Colleen McLinn, Executive Director, Center for…

LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception

A.D. White House, Garden Patio

Join the LGBT Resource Center in welcoming the 2019-2020 academic year! Plan to attend this event where LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff members will have the opportunity to join together in celebrating a new academic year and foster connections in building an even more vibrant and inclusive Cornell community. Share your ideas, bring…

A Job Interviewing Workshop

116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY

Careers Beyond Academia will present an overview and tips on interviewing for jobs in industry, government and non-profits. This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs from all STEM fields.   The workshop is being hosted by SiGMA (the Graduate Student Organization in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and Careers Beyond Academia/BEST. 

Fellowships 101: Writing a Competitive Graduate Fellowship Application

175 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss effective ways to identify fellowship competitions, draft an application, get and use feedback, secure strong letters of recommendation, and manage your time and process to submit a successful fellowship application.  We'll identify key elements that reviewers use in their decision-making, using the funders' evaluation criteria for a successful application.

Transitions – Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell: An Introduction to Fellowships and Assistantships

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

At Cornell, almost all PhD students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships. This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provides insight on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter: Jason Kahabka,…

Industry Recruiting Information Session for Doctoral Students and Postdocs

Hollister Hall - McManus Lounge, room 166 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Meet with P&G Doctoral Recruiting for a fireside chat with Henrique Aveiro about technical careers in industry. Refreshments provided. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro, Biochemistry, Toxicology), Data Science, and IT. Do you have these qualities? Analytical Helpful Courageous Leadership Entrepreneurial Trustworthy Procter & Gamble is looking for…

Fellowships 101: Writing a Competitive Graduate Fellowship Application

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss effective ways to identify fellowship competitions, draft an application, get and use feedback, secure strong letters of recommendation, and manage your time and process to submit a successful fellowship application.  We'll identify key elements that reviewers use in their decision-making, using the funders' evaluation criteria for a successful application. **** Humanities…

NCFDD: Overcoming Academic Perfectionism

Webinar

Do you struggle to share your writing at early stages because it’s not perfect? Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work? Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong? Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people’s success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings? If…

Inside Scoop: A Cornell Library Information Fair for Graduate Students

B12 Olin Library 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY, United States

Graduate students, new and returning: you're invited to come and enjoy free ice cream and appetizers, drinks, and door prizes while learning about Cornell Library services and resources for students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees. Come meet the staff and ask them questions, and bring a friend!

Information Session about P&G Careers

206 Hollister Hall 167 College Ave., Ithaca, NY, United States

Meet with P&G to learn about technical careers in industry. Open to undergrads, graduate students and postdocs. All fields are welcome, but specific fields of interest include Life Science (Micro, Biochemistry, Toxicology), Data Science, and IT. Refreshments provided. If you have these qualities Analytical Helpful Courageous Leadership Entrepreneurial Trustworthy Procter & Gamble is looking for…

Fall Graduate Book Club: The Productive Graduate Student Writer with Jan Allen

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss strategies for becoming a more productive writer and completing your degree.  All attendees get a free copy of the book, The Productive Graduate Student Writer: How to Manage Your Time, Process, and Energy to Write Your Research Proposal, Thesis, and Dissertation and Get Published (2019, Stylus Publishers).  Space is limited. Registration…

MAC Mentoring Program- Mentor Training Lunch

MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout their graduate career and beyond. Mentor Information Mentor Responsibilities Attend an introductory orientation and training workshop on…

Postdoc Ice Cream Stroll

Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join Director of Postdoctoral Studies Christine Holmes and fellow postdocs in a walk to the Dairy Bar in Stocking Hall for ice cream (or non-dairy sorbet). Meet at Caldwell Hall (Ag Quad entrance) at 2:00 pm for departure soon after for a leisurely stroll to the Dairy Bar. The first 20 postdocs to arrive at…

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Information Sessions

100 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us for tips on writing a very competitive NSF GRFP application.  Current NSF Fellows will share their winning strategies, including how to emphasize the broader impacts and intellectual merits of your research.  We'll provide tip sheets, sample essays, and other resources.

Ethics Cafe

Big Red Barn Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss responsible mentoring, authorship, peer review, intellectual conflicts of interest, acknowledging the work of others in research and academic papers and publications, and your questions about responsible research and scholarship. Limited to research master’s and doctoral students.

Transitions – Navigating Relationships and the Environment as a Graduate/Professional Student

150 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Learn about Cornell’s response to the national conversation regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment. Join us in this conversation as we paint a picture of what the environment is like for graduate and professional students at Cornell. Finally, learn about Title IX and Cornell’s commitment to address these matters in our community; and…

Interview Prep for International Students

Goldwin Smith Hall G76

Do you have an interview coming up? Have questions on how to be your best-self at the interview? Want to understand what questions to ask or not to ask? Come join us in a session that we discuss how to prepare for an interview as international students and some tips to help you feel more…

Postdoc Pizza Party and Awards Reception

The Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Featuring official announcement of the Postdoc Achievement Award winners! In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, please join us for a relaxed social event and award ceremony honoring the winners of the Postdoc Achievement Awards, co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. We will serve pizza, and other refreshments in a kid-friendly…

Transitions – Maximizing Your Every Minute

125 Riley-Robb Hall 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Three weeks into your program, are you asking yourself, “How can I accomplish all of these goals with limited hours in the day?” Fortunately, time management is a skill that can be learned! Join us for an interactive discussion on the top six tips to successfully manage your time. You will learn methods and insight…

Academic Job Search Discussion

221 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…

Fellowships 101: Writing a Competitive Graduate Fellowship Application

175 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss effective ways to identify fellowship competitions, draft an application, get and use feedback, secure strong letters of recommendation, and manage your time and process to submit a successful fellowship application.  We'll identify key elements that reviewers use in their decision-making, using the funders' evaluation criteria for a successful application.  

Opportunities for Public Communication of Science

143 Plant Science 236 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY

All are welcome to attend this panel discussion event for the Science Communication Workshop-COMM 5660* Featuring: Elodie Smith, Communications Specialist, Cornell Institute of Biotechnology Juan Hinestroza, Associate Professor, Fiber Sciences Kacey Deamer, Communications Specialist, Cornell Small Farms Program Luisa Torres, Proposal Development Consultant, Intellispark, 2019 AAAS Mass Media Fellow (at NPR) Open to the public…

National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Information Sessions

Riley-Robb Hall, Room 105 111 Wing Drive, Ithaca, New York

Join us for tips on writing a very competitive NSF GRFP application.  Current NSF Fellows will share their winning strategies, including how to emphasize the broader impacts and intellectual merits of your research.  We'll provide tip sheets, sample essays, and other resources.

MAC Mentoring Program

MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout their graduate career and beyond. Mentor Information Mentor Responsibilities Attend an introductory orientation and training workshop on…

CV to Resume

703 Olin Library 161 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY

Please join us for this hands-on workshop. Bring your CV and questions with you. The workshop will focus on basics, key words and topics that highlight your PhD skillsets for careers in industry, non-profit or government. This workshop will focus on Humanities, Arts and Social Science PhD students and Postdocs. The workshop will be presented…

Dean’s Scholars Pinning Ceremony

120 Physical Sciences Building 245 East Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

We invite all new and continuing Graduate School Dean's Scholars and other members of the community to join us for the 2019 Graduate School Dean's Scholars Pinning Ceremony and the reception to follow. September 25, 5-7:00pm, 120 Physical Sciences Building This event is an annual fall tradition where the Graduate School publicly recognizes and celebrates…

NYAS Webinar: A Recruiter’s Perspective- “Why We Need People in STEM”

Webinar

Your STEM expertise is a highly valuable asset — one that companies large and small are actively investing in, no matter their core business. These days, organizations need to find and retain top talent who can identify emerging trends to propel the business forward. They also need to position themselves as desirable workplaces that foster…

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) Mentor Orientation

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars.  The GSMU…

Fall Graduate Book Club: The Productive Graduate Student Writer with Jan Allen

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss strategies for becoming a more productive writer and completing your degree.  All attendees get a free copy of the book, The Productive Graduate Student Writer: How to Manage Your Time, Process, and Energy to Write Your Research Proposal, Thesis, and Dissertation and Get Published (2019, Stylus Publishers).  Space is limited. Registration…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

250 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…

Job Search Resources for Positions In and Outside of the U.S.

Clark Hall, Room 700 142 Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you graduating soon and are looking for jobs in the U.S.? Are you wondering if there are jobs outside of the U.S. that you might be interested in? Have you ever wonder what does the process exploring job opportunities in a third country (not the U.S. nor your home country) look like? Bring your…

GPWomeN-PCCW Speaker Series: Procrastination: Understanding What Truly Gets In Your Way

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn: The differences between motivation management and time management and the significant role that environment plays in both How our mood is a significant factor in why we procrastinate How to uncover their own “Personal Productivity Profile" in order to maximize productivity practices The social and intellectual elements that…

The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students

G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Anthony A. Jack Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows Assistant Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education Date: Oct 3, 2019 Time: 3:30 PM Location: G10 Biotech In this talk, Anthony Jack will discuss how class and culture shape how undergraduates navigate college by exploring the “experiential core of college life,” those too often…

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

On (Not Quite) Leaving Academia: Navigating a Post-PhD Professional Life

Goldwin Smith Hall - English Lounge 232 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Dr. Colesworthy will speak to graduate students in the humanities about how she navigated her career beyond the PhD.  She will describe her employment history and work experiences in the nonprofit sector to help students envision the non-linear career path PhDs often follow.  In addition to sharing her career trajectory, Dr. Colesworthy will: speak about…

Power Mentoring Lunch Session w/ Anthony Jack

About Power Mentoring Sessions Power Mentoring Sessions are space-limited discussions hosted by OISE and CIRTL at Cornell that provide invited graduate students and postdocs with the opportunity to engage in candid, closed door conversations on various topics with faculty from backgrounds historically underrepresented and minoritized within the academy. You are invited to join the Graduate…

Pie with the Deans

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Pie with the Deans sessions are open to first year graduate or professional students interested in chatting with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie (including a vegan option) and informal conversation. Come and go as needed. Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie!

Job-Search and Work Authorization for International Students and Postdocs

Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall 232 East Ave, Ithaca, United States

Career Services is happy to invite, Elizabeth Shedd, the Senior Immigration Advisor from Office of Global Learning to co-present the session on Job Search and Work Authorization for International Students and Postdocs. Please come join us in this session and bring any questions you have with you!

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

NCFDD: How to Engage in Healthy Conflict

Webinar

Do you often feel drained by departmental drama? Do feel unclear how to handle conflicts that arise in your department? Are you unsure when, where, and how to manage conflict with people who will be voting on your tenure? Academics are notoriously conflict avoidant and the inability to manage conflict can result in negative physical,…

Building Allyship: Understanding the Fundamentals of Allyship

Clark Hall, Room 700 142 Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

The GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee, in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, is excited to invite all students, faculty, and staff to the first event of the Building Allyship Series. We will be joined by Luca Maurer, a nationally recognized…

Workshop: Ethnographic and Semiotic Approaches in Consulting

A.D. White House 121 Presidents Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Emily Levitt (PhD 2018 Cornell, Anthropology) made the transition from academia to commercial consulting. In this workshop, she’ll provide an overview of how ethnography and other methods from the humanities are used today in commercial consulting, using case studies from her own career as examples. In addition, she’ll discuss some of the pitfalls and difficulties…

Proposal, Thesis, Dissertation Writing Boot Camp

Big Red Barn Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

APPLICATION BASED EVENT Do you want to get a jump start on writing your paper, fellowship application, proposal, thesis, or dissertation? Stuck in your writing and you need writing management strategies or to renew motivation to complete a writing project (and your degree)?   Join us at Writing Boot Camp over the fall break (Monday…

Proposal, Thesis, Dissertation Writing Boot Camp

Big Red Barn Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

APPLICATION BASED EVENT Do you want to get a jump start on writing your paper, fellowship application, proposal, thesis, or dissertation? Stuck in your writing and you need writing management strategies or to renew motivation to complete a writing project (and your degree)?   Join us at Writing Boot Camp over the fall break (Monday…

NYAS Webinar: Insights on Effective Lab Management (panel)

Webinar

 Do You Have the Skills to Run Your Own Lab Effectively? Since lab management training is not explicitly taught in the graduate curriculum, scientists often face the challenge of running their own lab. They must manage staff, develop and manage projects and track budgets. This panel will provide you with crucial insights on: How lab…

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) Mentor Dinner

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars.  The GSMU…

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

Information and Network Session with Cornell Human Resources

Many student spouses and partners are interested in working at Cornell University. This event will be an opportunity to listen to a formal presentation by Ms. Sonja Baylor, Cornell Human Resources Recruiter, who will discuss job search tips, application process, and overall information about working at Cornell University.  After this talk, join our Human Resource…

NSF Reception

Big Red Barn Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Invitation Only

Baptism by fire: Oh I mean a systematic approach to talking good

201 Stocking Hall 411 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Science is so much more than lab tests, experiments and analysis – it’s about our ability to resonate with peers, media, decision makers, industry, and the public. Perhaps more than ever, communicating our science effectively and succinctly can be the difference between making an impact vs. missing opportunities to make the world a better place.…

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

Academic Job Search Discussion

221 Weill Hall 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a postdoc or graduate student applying for academic jobs now or in the near future? Come join a lunch discussion with others in the same stage, facilitated by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and CIRTL at Cornell. We're gathering a community of peers to help find advice, support, and feedback. Bring questions and…

MAC Mentoring Program

MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout their graduate career and beyond. Mentor Information Mentor Responsibilities Attend an introductory orientation and training workshop on…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…

Job Search Refresher

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

Cover job search process for careers beyond academia, networking and cold emailing, build resume with experiential opportunities and framing yourself for next steps. Light refreshments will be served. This event is presented by Careers Beyond Academia/BEST and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies.

NCFDD: Twitter – How to Manage Stress, Rejection and the Haters in Your Midst

Webinar

  Have you dreamt of disseminating your research out to a public audience via Twitter? Join me to explore how to effectively communicate your knowledge in 280-character-chunks. I will share different tools to help you reach a larger audience (e.g. live-tweets, threads, hashtags, gifs, and memes). Finally, I will discuss how to curate a Twitter…

NYAS Webinar: Science Beyond Borders–How to Get Involved in International Science Policy

Webinar

Are You Interested in a Career in Science Policy or Diplomacy? If so, you might want to consider engaging in activities that support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And the great news is, there are careers that allow you to do this while still working alongside academia. This webinar will feature three scientists…

NextGen Professors: October Cohort Meeting

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students – Workshop for Graduate Students & Postdocs

ILR Conference Center King-Shaw Hall, Ithaca, NY, United States

Workshop for Graduate Students & Postdocs About My Voice, My Story This session is nearly full, please contact cirtl@cornell.edu for information about future offerings. My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice, My Story are to utilize the power of narratives…

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

Fall Graduate Book Club: The Productive Graduate Student Writer with Jan Allen

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss strategies for becoming a more productive writer and completing your degree.  All attendees get a free copy of the book, The Productive Graduate Student Writer: How to Manage Your Time, Process, and Energy to Write Your Research Proposal, Thesis, and Dissertation and Get Published (2019, Stylus Publishers).  Space is limited. Registration…

GPWomeN-PCCW Speaker Series: The Work Life Balancing Act

Clark Hall, Room 700 142 Sciences Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

A conversation that will change you from surviving through life to your whole self truly thriving. In this conversational talk, participants will learn: What does balance really mean? How to understand your true self and your strengths How to have the guts to author your own life How to be confident in decision making. Allison…

Pie with the Deans

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Pie with the Deans sessions are open to first year graduate or professional students interested in chatting with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie (including a vegan option) and informal conversation. Come and go as needed. Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie!

Veterans Dinner

401 Physical Sciences Building 245 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Veterans Dinner (family friendly) INVITATION ONLY

Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Renaissance Ball

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Annual Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Renaissance Ball is sponsored by Cornell organizations that encompass minority and underrepresented background communities. This event is an effort to bring together the Cornell community for a social night of class and elegance, with live music, great food, and dancing. From its inception in 2010, the Renaissance Ball has…

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Building Allyship Series: Helping International Scholars Uncover the Hidden Curriculum

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join GPSA Diversity and International Students Committee, in collaboration with the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council, and CIRTL at Cornell, for the second session of our Building Allyship Series – Helping International Scholars Uncover the Hidden Curriculum.   This session will feature…

Creating an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile

100 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing! Presented by Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity and Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies.  This is a brown bag event - bring your own lunch, and we will…

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practitioner Workshop

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

An invited workshop for participants who have been accepted to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practitioner Program for 2019-2020. Learn more about the SoTL Program This will be a discussion with program mentor Kimberly Williams about qualitative evidence and analysis (coding, coding structures, etc.), using student work as data (and analysis strategies for that),…

Re-BOOT Camp

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Thursday, November 14, is our November Re-Boot, in 341 Caldwell Hall. The room is available for you to come and write from 8:00am until 8:00pm.

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

NCFDD: How to Manage Stress, Rejection and the Haters in Your Midst

Webinar

Are you stressed? Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick? If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join us to learn: The impact that stress and negativity…

Careers in Industry

Learn about different types of industry careers. Come join this panel discussion and interactive networking session with PhDs who represent various sectors. The speakers will share their advice, pros and cons of working in this environment, and how they transitioned from academia. Come armed with your own questions which will be discussed throughout the session.

My Voice, My Story: Understanding the Untold Lived Experiences of Graduate & Professional Students – Workshop for Faculty & Staff

401 Warren Hall 137 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Workshop for Faculty & Staff About My Voice, My Story This session is full, please contact cirtl@cornell.edu or grad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu for information about future offerings. My Voice, My Story sessions pair video monologues constructed from real experiences of graduate students with facilitated discussions. The primary objectives of My Voice, My Story are to utilize the power of narratives…

Creating an Employer Ready Linked In Profile and Online Presence

A.D. White House 121 Presidents Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This interactive workshop provides tips to differentiate yourself and create a profile that appeals to employers on LinkedIn. We will discuss how you can frame yourself and skills online. The workshop will include activities on writing a tagline, identification of opportunities and how to present your skillset. Computers are required. We will send out a…

MAC Mentoring Program

MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout their graduate career and beyond. Mentor Information Mentor Responsibilities Attend an introductory orientation and training workshop on…

Weekly Walks

Meet at the Big Red Barn Big Red Barn, Ithaca, New York

Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…

NextGen Professors: November Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) Mentor Dinner

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars.  The GSMU…

MAC Mentoring Program

MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout their graduate career and beyond. Mentor Information Mentor Responsibilities Attend an introductory orientation and training workshop on…

Power Mentoring Lunch Session w/ Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

About Power Mentoring Sessions Power Mentoring Sessions are space-limited discussions hosted by OISE and CIRTL at Cornell that provide invited graduate students and postdocs with the opportunity to engage in candid, closed door conversations on various topics with faculty from backgrounds historically underrepresented and minoritized within the academy. You are invited to join the Graduate…

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) Mentor Debrief

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars.  The GSMU…

Winter Pathways to Success Symposium

Biotechnology Building, Room G10 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

This one-day event is a professional development opportunity for doctoral, professional degree, and research master's students and postdoctoral scholars that will provide participants with information and tools useful for their time at Cornell and beyond.

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) Mentor Social

Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates (GSMU) program is a collaborative initiative between The Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and is designed to support the scholarship and professional development of undergraduate scholars in the Pre-Professional Programs, McNair Scholars Program, and OADI Research Scholars.  The GSMU…

Pie with the Deans

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Pie with the Deans sessions are open to first year graduate or professional students interested in chatting with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie (including a vegan option) and informal conversation. Come and go as needed. Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie!

NextGen Professors: December Cohort Meeting

102 Mann Library 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

This is an invitation-only event for applicants who have been selected to participate in this year's NextGen Professors cohort. NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell doctoral students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year 3 or beyond) and postdocs…

Graduate School Book Club: How To Write a Lot

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

This session is for doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows who expect to write and publish as junior faculty. Join us to discuss ways to develop and adhere to a writing schedule, overcome motivational roadblocks, and “become prolific without sacrificing evenings, weekends, and vacations” to produce academic writing for publication. Attendees will receive a copy of…

Graduate School Winter Break Book Club- The Gift of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Back by popular demand, join us to discuss Dr. Brene Brown's book and how to practice courage, compassion, and connection in our daily lives - this action is what cultivates worthiness. Dr. Brown is a research professor and thought leader on vulnerability and shares with readers the power of wholehearted living - a way of…

Graduate School Book Club: Baking Pie and Tarts

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to design a pie crust of beauty (and make pie filling; you’ll bake your pie/tart at home 35 minutes before you are ready to consume it!) We will have Sister Pie, The Lost Art of Pie Making, and other cookbooks for you, if you want one. (This session is led by one of…

Winter Break Book Club: Spark- The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise & the Brain

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Back by popular demand, join us to discuss Dr. John Ratey's book about how exercise physically remodels our brain for peak performance. How to supercharge your mental circuits to beat stress, sharpen your thinking, lift your mood, and boost your memory will be discussed.

Graduate School Winter Break Book Club- Happiness by Design: Change What You Do, Not How You Think

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Happiness ultimately depends upon our experience of pleasure and purpose over time - and everyone has their own optimal balance. Join us to discuss how renowned behavior expert Dolan shows readers how to integrate his ground-breaking paradigm into a practical plan for deciding, designing, and doing the things that bring them true happiness. 

Winter 2020: Book Club – The Productive Graduate Student Writer

341 Caldwell Hall 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us to discuss strategies for becoming a more productive writer and completing your degree. All attendees get a free copy of the book, The Productive Graduate Student Writer: How to Manage Your Time, Process, and Energy to Write Your Research Proposal, Thesis, and Dissertation and Get Published (2019, Stylus Publishers). If you want to attend…