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Three Minute Thesis Information Session

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

This session will highlight the requirements necessary to create an effective presentation for the Three Minute Thesis competition.  The session will also involve review of a sample 3MT presentation with group evaluation as well as allow participants an opportunity to … Read more

Creating a Teaching Statement and Portfolio

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Participants will assess their own teaching style and be able to communicate important aspects to a search committee via a teaching statement.  During this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare a competitive application package for teaching-oriented careers. Participants will … Read more

Communication Styles and Conflict Resolution

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Effective communication is critical to success in our professional careers as well as daily interactions. This workshop will provide opportunities to assess your communication style, learn strategies on how to best interact with others who may not share your style, … Read more

Resiliency, Imposter Syndrome, and Learning Optimism

Thursday, July 13, 2017

As graduate students, it’s critical to learn how to deal with challenges and set-backs to progress and advance personally and professionally. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to develop a growth mindset, reduce ANTs, minimize imposter fears, increase optimism and how … Read more

Communication Styles and Conflict Resolution

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Effective communication is critical to success in our professional careers as well as daily interactions. This workshop will provide opportunities to assess your communication style, learn strategies on how to best interact with others who may not share your style, … Read more

Financial Literacy: Taxes and Savings

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

What do taxes and savings have to do with each other? We will discuss a few taxes and the entities that collect your money (hint: it is not just the federal government). And walk through a basic tax return so … Read more

A Networking Practice Workshop

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Spend time practicing the new networking skills you’ve learned through your time at UNC (through workshops, conference settings, classroom and extracurricular interactions).  We will explore a few case studies and test out how to interact and respond. Participants will learn: … Read more

Enhancing Interpersonal and Leadership Effectiveness

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The desired outcome of this session is to provide participants with needed “people” skills that are paramount to team and organizational effectiveness. Each will understand to how to create work environments that foster engagement and productive working relationships. Participants will … Read more

Resiliency, Imposter Syndrome, and Learning Optimism

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

As graduate students, it’s critical to learn how to deal with challenges and set-backs to progress and advance personally and professionally. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to develop a growth mindset, reduce ANTs, minimize imposter fears, increase optimism and how … Read more

Etiquette Luncheon

Monday, November 28, 2016

This luncheon seminar will provide insights into effective business meal tactics, styles of eating, silverware savvy and more. Includes a four-course luncheon tutorial guaranteed to heighten your dining skills. Ms. Savannah Shaw, expert in professional and personal development will lead … Read more