Dec 20 | TLC Grading Social

It’s the time of the semester where deadlines are coming fast and furious. For Graduate Center student instructors, grading student work can be overwhelming, isolating, and—even in successful courses—a bit maddening. The Teaching and Learning Center is here to offer support. Join us on December 20th from 12-4pm in room 3317 for our first “Grading… Read More

Spring 2018 Professional Development Seminars

Students may register online for these courses, they are listed in the course schedule under “Professional Development”.  Course numbers and registration codes are listed below.  The courses are 0 credits and do not appear on student transcripts; they are free of charge and open to all matriculated Graduate Center students.   PDEV 79400  Advanced Spoken… Read More

Dec 7 | Landing an Industry Job by Leveraging Your Academic Experience

Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:00-2:00 p.m. Graduate Center, Room 9207 The Futures Initiative is pleased to invite you to our final Thursday Dialogue of the semester on December 7, “Landing an Industry Job by Leveraging Your Academic Experience.” This last dialogue will be an informal conversation about the transition from academia to industry. The discussion will… Read More

Dec 7 | Careers in the Arts and Cultural Production

Thursday, 12/07/2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Graduate Center, Room 9204 The arts are frequently lumped in with the humanities as a means of institutional organization. However, students in the arts may have very different talents, skillsets, and interests than those of other students. Additionally, students outside traditional arts disciplines may also be interested in… Read More

Dec 5 | Info Session, Vera Institute of Justice

Information Session: Vera Institute of Justice Tuesday, December 5, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Graduate Center, Room 9204 Please register to attend here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduD6I6kIZvxP8EiSP9iW6Zv7n7SlIMjhN0jnEaJklBbR9mWQ/viewform. The Vera Institute of Justice has as its mission to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities. To do this, it works to tackle the most pressing… Read More

Dec 6 | Workshop: Interviewing for Faculty Positions

Wednesday, 12/06/2017 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Graduate Center, room 9206 In this workshop, we’ll talk about what to expect from both preliminary (phone, Skype, and conference) interviews and campus visits for faculty positions. We’ll also discuss what to expect if you receive an offer and how you might negotiate it. Please register to attend here.… Read More

Nov 16 | Research Outside the Academy

Careers in Research Outside the Academy Thursday, 11/16/2017 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Graduate Center, Room 9204 Graduate students interested in putting their training and skills to use in careers beyond the tenure track should attend this panel. The panel will be composed of Graduate Center alumni from Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology who have capitalized on… Read More

Oct 26 | How to Launch a Startup

How to Launch a Startup Thursday, 10/26/2017 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Graduate Center, Room C203 Ever thought of a better way of doing things? Ever had an idea that could make a splash? Ever wanted to start your own company? Entrepreneurship skills are useful not just for embarking on your own business venture. They’re… Read More