Grad Studies Calendar of Events

The following is a comprehensive list of upcoming events related to the College of Graduate Studies (see further in the page for faculty meetings).

Student Programming

September 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Navigating Library Resources for Research
Location: 502 Rhodes Tower and Livestreamed via Zoom (Register Here)

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Using LinkedIn to Network and Job Search
Location: 134 Berkman Hall and Livestreamed via Zoom (Register Here)

October 2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Using AI Tools for Research
Location: Livestreamed via Zoom (Register Here)

November 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM  – 12:30 PM
Using Reference Management Software for Research
Location: 502 Rhodes Tower and Livestreamed via Zoom (Register Here)

Faculty Meetings

Graduate Council Meeting:

• Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Wednesday, December 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Graduate Petitions Committee Meeting:

• Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Graduate Program Directors Meeting:

• Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
• Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Graduate Faculty Review Committee Meeting

• Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Graduate Faculty Meeting (annual meeting for all graduate faculty):

• Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.