Graduate School Primer Workshops: Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

Zoom

Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected…so what is a first-year to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our associate dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary advice on…

Graduate School Primer Workshops: Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success

Zoom

Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected…so what is a first-year to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our associate dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary advice on…

Graduate School Primer Workshops: Creating, Building, and Maintaining Social Networks

Zoom

Relationships that are grounded in trust, respect, and acceptance are the strongest factor in building and maintaining resilience. And, starting in a new community can be a challenge to create, build, and maintain social networks. So, what is a graduate student supposed to do? During this one-hour session, we’ll review the value of social networks,…

2022 Summer Success Symposium

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

The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing doctoral students from across all graduate fields. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral students from backgrounds historically excluded from and underrepresented in the…

Dean’s Welcome

Bailey Hall 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

The formal program features Cornell President Martha Pollack, Graduate School Dean and Vice Provost for Graduate Education Kathryn J. Boor, and a panel of esteemed faculty and students. Please make sure that you register to attend this session.

Graduate School Primer Workshops: The Basics of Mental Health and Well-being

Zoom

Make sure that you develop your mental health support plan so that you can have the energy and reserves to support your academic success. The stressors of being a graduate student are real and understanding the research for how you can best support your mental health and well-being is key to your future success. In…

CV To Resume Workshop

Zoom

This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This webinar is open to all PhD students and postdocs. To Register For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. Accessibility Requests We strive…

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Zoom

Have you ever wanted to practice developing the confidence and resilience needed to navigate challenging situations as a graduate student and in life? This fall, the Cornell Graduate School (Office of Graduate Student Life and Future Faculty and Academic Careers) will facilitate small online discussion meetings on Friday afternoons about the contents of a series…

2022 Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Students

Barton Hall 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New York

This collaborative resource fair and welcome reception will provide an opportunity for graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while also learning more about the resources, office, and organizations that help to support their development and progression at Cornell. Resources and on/off campus partners which will be in attendance…

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Zoom

Have you ever wanted to practice developing the confidence and resilience needed to navigate challenging situations as a graduate student and in life? This fall, the Cornell Graduate School (Office of Graduate Student Life and Future Faculty and Academic Careers) will facilitate small online discussion meetings on Friday afternoons about the contents of a series…

Unstuck: Become the Writer You Already Are

Zoom

The CNY Humanities Corridor will host a free 90-minute virtual session with Michelle Boyd (Inkwell Academic Writing Retreats), open to all interested faculty and graduate students: Friday, October 7, 2022 1:00-2:30 p.m. (ET) Unstuck: Become the Writer You Already Are Register by Oct. 6! Visit the Corridor website and calendar for more information. Other questions?…

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Zoom

Have you ever wanted to practice developing the confidence and resilience needed to navigate challenging situations as a graduate student and in life? This fall, the Cornell Graduate School (Office of Graduate Student Life and Future Faculty and Academic Careers) will facilitate small online discussion meetings on Friday afternoons about the contents of a series…

Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Monthly Meeting

The MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program is a collaboration of MAC and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE). MAC is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially from those backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout…

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Zoom

Have you ever wanted to practice developing the confidence and resilience needed to navigate challenging situations as a graduate student and in life? This fall, the Cornell Graduate School (Office of Graduate Student Life and Future Faculty and Academic Careers) will facilitate small online discussion meetings on Friday afternoons about the contents of a series…

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

Zoom

An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions from your laptop or mobile device. The format will be interactive presentation followed by question and answer period. Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and…

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Discussion Series

Zoom

Have you ever wanted to practice developing the confidence and resilience needed to navigate challenging situations as a graduate student and in life? This fall, the Cornell Graduate School (Office of Graduate Student Life and Future Faculty and Academic Careers) will facilitate small online discussion meetings on Friday afternoons about the contents of a series…

MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Monthly Meeting

The MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program is a collaboration of MAC and the  Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE). MAC is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially from those backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally…

Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Monthly Meeting

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

The MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program is a collaboration of MAC and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE). MAC is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially from those backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout…

Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Winter Social

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

The MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program is a collaboration of MAC and the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE). MAC is a graduate student organization focused on ensuring that doctoral students, especially from those backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, can connect with peer mentors and develop positive strategies for excelling academically and personally throughout…

Renaissance Ball

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

The Annual Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Renaissance Ball is an effort of the graduate student organizations represented on the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council. This event brings together graduate and professional students for a night of live music, great food, dancing, and community. Founded by the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association (BGPSA) in 2011,…

Job Search Discussion

Job Search Discussion

Zoom

The Job Search Discussion is designed to get graduate students and postdoctoral scholars together to talk about concerns that job seekers share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. Participants will…

Beyond the Professoriate: Lessons learned from 2022 and ways to plan for 2023

Zoom

Join the Beyond the Professoriate team as we examine what we’ve learned about the job market and job searching in 2022 — and how we can employ best practices for a successful 2023. After attending this webinar, you will be able to: Identify strategies and skills that helped job seekers on the market this year.…

CNY Humanities Corridor: Book Publishing Workshops

Online

Scholars from all eleven Central New York (CNY) Humanities Corridor institutions (including Cornell) are invited to sign up for one or both sections of a free Book Publishing Workshop with Laura Portwood-Stacer, Friday, December 16, organized by the Corridor Futures & Initiatives (HF4) Working Group: Land a Publisher for Your Scholarly Book (12-1:30pm EST) Write an Outstanding Book Proposal…

Ph.D. Hooding Reception

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

The Graduate School will hold a private hooding reception for new Ph.D. graduates at G10 Biotech immediately prior to the December 18 Recognition ceremony. Ph.D. graduates are invited to attend this ceremonial hooding, in which a faculty member places the hood over the shoulders of the graduate to signify their success in completing their graduate…

Getting the Mentoring You Need and Want

Zoom

A mentor 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, associate dean for professional…

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

Zoom

At Cornell, almost all Ph.D. 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, associate…

Creating Social Networks as a Graduate Student

Zoom

While it is important to create a new social network, knowing where to begin in a new community as a graduate student can be a challenge. During this one-hour session, we’ll review the value of social networks, provide resources, and have you create a plan to build your personal social network. Finally, you’ll hear from…

Job Search Discussion

Job Search Discussion

Zoom

The Job Search Discussion is designed to get graduate students and postdoctoral scholars together to talk about concerns that job seekers share, and strategize about how to move forward. Each session will begin with a brief introduction that includes tips, perspectives, and thoughts from staff who support career exploration within and beyond academia. Participants will…

The Basics of Mental Health and Well-being

Zoom

Make sure that you develop your mental health support plan so that you can have the energy and reserves to support your academic success. The stressors of being a graduate student are real and understanding the research for how you can best support your mental health and well-being is key to your future success. In…

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials! No registration required; just attend.

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials! No registration required; just attend.

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials! No registration required; just attend.

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Interviewing and Negotiation for Academic Positions

Zoom

An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions from your laptop or mobile device. The format will be interactive presentation followed by question and answer period. Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and…

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials! No registration required; just attend.

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Sloan Inclusive Leadership Workshop: What is Emotional Intelligence? – Marcus Brooks

Zoom

Emotional intelligence (often referred to as EQ) is defined as “a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way” (Bar-On, 2006). Emotional intelligence as defined here and applied in the…

CV To Resume Workshop

Zoom

This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This webinar is open to all PhD students and postdocs. To Register For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. Accessibility Requests We strive…

NextGen Professors

ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall 140 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

NextGen Professors Power Mentoring Session with Dr. Corey Welch NextGen Professors is a career-development program focused on preparing Cornell graduate students and postdocs for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audience for this program is doctoral students (in year three or beyond) and postdocs with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, access, and…

Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Public Keynote w/Dr. Corey Welch

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

Every year, the Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Mentoring Program, in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and other campus partners, hosts the MAC Public Keynote. The keynote talks provides our broader Cornell community the opportunity to learn from scholar-practitioners nationally recognized for their work on improving mentoring practices and academic culture,…

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials! No registration required; just attend.

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Sloan Inclusive Leadership Workshop: Inclusion and Belonging – Theoria Cason

Zoom

Facilitator: Theoria Cason   Identity is inextricably linked to power and privilege. Being aware of the power and privilege (or lack thereof) that comes with multiple identities is an important foundation for cultivating self-awareness as a leader. In this session you will learn about: the characteristics of oppression that are systemic within the academy and workplace culture,…

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Coffee with the Dean

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

What’s on your mind? Chat about it with the Dean of the Graduate School, Kathryn Boor, over a free cup of joe. Share your questions about your grad school journey, learn more about the dean’s plans for enhancing the student experience, and make a connection with the leader of graduate education at Cornell, someone who…

Explore Careers Outside of Academia

Zoom

In today's day and age, more and more postdocs and graduate students are open to the idea of careers beyond academia. Have you ever wondered how to start this transition and what are some things you need to think about before taking action? In this session, we will talk about how to start exploring career…

Information Session on the Cornell Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

Zoom

Learn about the Three-Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in an all-virtual competition in Spring 2023. Register online to attend an information session.

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Sloan Inclusive Leadership Workshop: Inclusive Leadership Frameworks – Judy Rowe

Zoom

Facilitator: Judy Rowe While many leadership models exist to provide a framework for what truly effective leadership looks like, this module will identify a few that are indicative of successful, inclusive leadership – encompassing all the ways that we can be prepared to lead a multi-faceted, diverse team. We will take a look at these…

Bullying in the Academy: Public Talk on Workplace Bullying in Higher Education with Dr. Leah Hollis

Carrier Ballroom, Statler Hotel 130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Inclusive Wellness Series Nearly 60 percent of higher education professionals have been impacted by bullying during their careers. The erosion in academic culture caused by workplace bullying and intimidation is only intensified when bullying occurs within structures of power and intersects with incidents of racism, sexism, and other forms of bias. In this talk,…

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Let’s Meditate

Let’s Meditate

Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions Mondays at the Barn 4:00-4:30PM Led by Cory Myler, PhD, Cornell Health Therapist

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Learn this famous big band social dance including styles like lindy hop, charleston, and more!

Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Monthly Meeting

Topic: Mental Health at Cornell The Multicultural Academic Council is committed to ensuring that new graduate students, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia, have the opportunity to form mentoring relationships to help them navigate academia and succeed in their professional and personal lives.