Graduate Calendar

This Shop Talks session is designed for doctoral students seeking tenure-track and lecturer positions at four-year colleges and universities. It covers the last part of the interview process, namely job offer negotiations. Specifically, we will discuss which factors to consider when evaluating a job offer, what questions to ask, and how to negotiate the terms you were offered. In addition, we will discuss concerns of dual career couples and international students.

Graduate school is exciting but also very busy. Many graduate students are balancing work, school, caregiving for loved ones, and much more. Maintaining a work-life balance in graduate school is essential for preserving one's physical and mental well-being and progressing in coursework. Achieving this balance is easier said than done! In this session, a panel of faculty and students with personal experience in “balancing it all” will share their tips and resources. Attendees will leave with several important resources to help them manage their commitments.

Take your career to the next level with Building Your Brand, a Shop Talk designed to help you craft and showcase your personal brand with confidence. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a powerful elevator pitch, effectively sell yourself in professional settings, and make a lasting impression on potential employers, collaborators, and mentors. Whether you’re networking at conferences, applying for jobs, or connecting with key industry players, this session will give you the tools to confidently present your skills and stand out. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your professional identity and make your mark!

Nervous about or unsure of how to take your job search to the next level? Don’t give up! You just need a plan. Find out how to organize your search and target the high-impact activities that will accelerate success. Come learn to use these “tricks of the trade” to uncover exciting job leads and professional contacts. The content for this Shop Talks session is tailored for graduate students.

This Shop Talk will address a common challenge in academia: rejection. Whether it is for funding, a publication, or academic employment, rejection is a normal part of the application process. While these experiences often cause grief, this presentation will help attendees develop strategies for processing rejection and responding to feedback through engagement with the following concepts:

• acknowledging the negative impacts of rejection
• understanding the benefits of non-selection
• interpreting negative feedback as constructive criticism
• building on feedback to move forward and persevere

Are you a graduate student and military-connected? Join us for a special breakfast honoring veterans and military-connected graduate students. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow student veterans, as well as faculty and staff who share your experience. Hosted by The Graduate College, we’ll be sharing valuable resources tailored to your unique needs as a graduate student and veteran. Whether you can stay for the entire event or just stop by, we’d love to have you join us!

Do you know which recording artist has sold the most albums of all time or how many bones a great white shark has? Even if you don’t, you must admit it’s fun to guess. If you know random facts or enjoy trying to guess them, our virtual trivia is for you!

Graduate students are invited to test their knowledge (or just come watch the show), meet fellow students, and learn some new facts at this virtual event. Participants will compete against one another in different trivia rounds that cover a wide variety of topics. Individuals with the top scores will receive prizes!
 

Enjoy a relaxing Wine & Cheese Social in The Wittliff Collections galleries on the 7th floor of the Alkek Library as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week. This informal event includes a brief program at 5:15 pm, which will feature remarks from Dean Andrea Golato and highlight select library resources. Mingle with fellow graduate students and library staff, enjoy some food and drinks, and get tickets for raffle drawings. Registration is limited and required for this event. You must be over 21 and have proof of age in order to drink wine.

Presented by University Libraries and The Wittliff.

Join us for a fun and professional morning at Headshots and Hotcakes, hosted by Career Services! This event is designed to help you kickstart your career with a professional headshot while enjoying a delicious pancake snack. Whether you're preparing for job applications, networking, or LinkedIn updates, we will capture the perfect headshot to enhance your professional profile.

While you wait for your photo, take the opportunity to learn more about the valuable resources Career Services offers, from resume reviews and job search tips to interview preparation and career counseling. Don’t miss out on this great chance to network, get advice, and leave with a polished new photo!

The Graduate College invites graduate students from all disciplines to present at the 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) to showcase their original research and creative works! Students at Texas State University, as well as from external institutions, are eligible to participate. Students are encouraged to present their thesis or dissertation research, classroom projects, collaborations with other students or faculty, case studies, interventions, or other applicable projects. The format of GSRC is an in-person poster presentation. The conference will be held on the San Marcos campus. Bring a phone for scanning QR codes and providing feedback to the presenters.

Presented by Lynnette Lombardo, Internal Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College,
Dr. Andrea Hilkovitz, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College, &
Dr. Brian Smith, External Funding Coordinator, The Graduate College

This session will provide continuing graduate students with valuable insights into both internal and external funding opportunities. The Graduate College Funding portion will cover three key sources of internal funding: Graduate College Scholarships, Thesis and Doctoral Research Support Fellowships, and Graduate Student Travel Funds, along with essential tips for navigating the application and review processes, avoiding common mistakes, and understanding how funding is awarded and disbursed. The External Funding portion will introduce students to the landscape of external funding, offering guidance on determining eligibility, finding funding, timing applications, and seeking application support for effective planning and application processes.

Come join us for Grad Fest, a fun and inspiring event all about celebrating YOU! Enjoy free food, network with fellow graduate students, play games, and win awesome prizes. Attend a live “Meet The Graduate College Deans” panel to learn more about their journeys and ask lots of questions. It’s the perfect mix of fun, learning, and community—don’t miss out!

Meet The Graduate College deans virtually! Join Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean, and the Associate Deans, Dr. Patti Giuffre, Dr. Clay Green, and Dr. Donna Vandiver, for this Shop Talks session. In this session, you will hear about the Deans’ paths to graduate school. In addition, they will share tips for success in graduate studies, research, and careers. Bring your questions!

Letters to Ourselves is an opportunity to hear current TXST graduate students share their stories and experiences via a letter written from the perspective of their current selves addressed to their former, undergraduate selves. The letters will highlight the graduate students’ experiences, such as lessons learned, accomplishments, and obstacles overcome.

This event is open to graduate students who would like to gain relatable insights from their peers, as well as undergraduate students who want to hear about the experiences of current graduate students. Please join us for a night of laughs, reflections, and inspiration!

All graduate students are invited to meet the Graduate House of Representatives, the body of student government that represents graduate students at Texas State. Enjoy some pizza during this special Graduate Student Appreciation Week event! Along with meeting the Graduate House representatives and eating pizza, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Graduate House initiatives and points of pride, network with other graduate students, and get some swag. Registration is limited.

You can find out more about attending the Graduate House meetings and other events on their webpage: https://studentgovernment.dos.txst.edu/branches/graduatehouse/meetings.html

Presented by the Graduate House of Representatives