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

January

Three Minute Thesis Informational Session
In Person Session: Monday, January 26 from 1-2pm in 104 Parker Hannifin Hall
Learn more about the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and how you can share your research while competing for cash prizes. Free lunch at in person session.
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Three Minute Thesis Informational Session
Virtual Session: Thursday, January 29 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Learn more about the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and how you can share your research while competing for cash prizes. Free lunch at in person session.
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February

Establishing Work, Life, and School Balance as a Graduate Student
Thursday, February 5 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: 134 Berkman Hall and Livestream via Zoom
This workshop will help you explore tools, techniques, and resources that can aid you in balancing your many responsibilities as a graduate student and your other responsibilities in your life and career. This workshop will cover time management strategies, wellness resources, and productivity tools that can help you manage your various responsibilities, achieve your goals, and maintain a healthy work, life, and school balance. 
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How to Find and Earn Grants as a Grad Student
Thursday, February 12 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: 134 Berkman Hall and Livestream via Zoom
This Cleveland State University hosted presentation and discussion will cover grant funding across academic fields.  Discussion points will include how to find funding, prepare materials, and what best practices to follow for successful awarding.  The presentation will conclude with an overview of recent CSU student external grant funding success stories.
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Three-Minute Thesis Preliminary Rounds:

• Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 am in SC 313-315
• Thursday, February 19 at 11:00 am in SC 313-315

Three-Minute Finals:

• Thursday, February 26 at 11:30 am in Wolstein Center, Room 410

March

Preparing for Conferences and Publications
Monday, March 2 from 1-2pm
Location: 405 Washkewicz Hall and Livestream via Zoom
This workshop will help you learn more about research opportunities for presenting at conferences and publishing research. Topics for conferences include identifying the right conferences, conference etiquette, how to prepare an abstract, benefits of going to conferences, presentation tips, and more. Topics for publishing research include identifying the right journals, how to prepare a manuscript, managing revisions for submissions, and the review process.
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Faculty Meetings

Graduate Council Meeting:

• 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, January 28, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Graduate Program Directors Meeting:

• 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 Meeting (annual meeting for all graduate faculty):

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