Transgender Day of Visibility Community Gathering

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

Our existence is not up for debate. Join Qgrads and the LBGT Resource Center, with support from OISE and the Office of Graduate Student Life, as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility! All are welcome--graduate and undergraduate students to Clark Hall, room 700 on March 31 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm where folks can gather…

GPWomeN-PCCW Speaker Series: The Work Life Balancing Act

700 Clark Hall 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…

Building Allyship: Understanding the Fundamentals of Allyship

700 Clark Hall 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…

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

700 Clark Hall 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…

Resume and Career Fair Preparation for Graduate Students and Postdocs

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

Resume or CV? Should I attend the career fair as a graduate student or a postdoc? Come join us with a session on Resume and Career Fair Preparation! Bring your own lunch and a question with you! We look forward to seeing you there.

GPWomeN-PCCW Speaker Series: Transition from Technical to Management Careers

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

PCCW Member and Cornell alumna Dr. Yonn Rasmussen will speak on how to transition your technical expertise into a management career. The workshop will discuss how a Ph.D. can prepare you for industry and how to switch from technical to management roles. Participants will learn practical tips for first-time managers and how they can build…

Navigating Relationships by Understanding the Impact of Communication: Interpersonally and Professionally

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

Communication is the foundation in every relationship that we have.  Come to learn more about your own communication style and preference, along with learning more about those around you.  Learn the difference between passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive communication styles.  Finally, determine how to best negotiate your needs in the different relationships that you have,…

GPWomeN- PCCW Speaker Series: Mentoring 20/20: How a Mentor Can Help You See Your Future with Dr. Susan Klugman

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

Looking to make the most out of your mentoring relationships? Join us for the next installment of the GPWomeN-PCCW speaker series! In this talk, Dr. Susan Klugman, will discuss how to choose appropriate mentors and create productive mentoring relationships. Come out to enjoy lunch and learn strategies that you can use to clarify your career…

For the Love of Money: The Graduate Student and Postdoc’s Guide to Personal Finance

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

Are you ready to take the next step with your finances as a graduate student or postdoc? Do you want to learn how to allocate your money more optimally,   break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, build up savings, and/or begin investing? This seminar teaches graduate students who receive stipends and postdocs how they can…

Perspectives: 30 Lessons for Loving: Advice from the Wisest Americans on Love, Relationships, and Marriage

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

Based on the 30 Lessons for Loving book, join us for a lively discussion about love, relationships, and marriage. Author and Cornell Professor Dr. Karl Pillemer draws on interviews with seven hundred long-married elders and delivers timeless wisdom from choosing “the one,” communication strategies, getting through the hard parts (i.e. work-family stress, household chores, in-laws,…