Academic
Friday July 7/18
Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (1st of 3)
Fri 7/18 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Monday July 7/21
Ally: Instructor Training (CoE)
Mon 7/21 • 3PM - 3:30PM PDT
This training session will introduce the newest iteration of Ally Accessibility Tools to instructors and TAs. The first part of this training will describe Ally functionality and how it supports compliance with accessibility standards for content...
Friday July 7/25
Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (2nd of 3)
Fri 7/25 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Monday July 7/28
Ally: Instructor Training 2 (CoE)
Mon 7/28 • 3PM PDT
This training session will build on the foundational knowledge from Ally: Instructor Training 1 while introducing more technical functions of Ally's Accessibility Tools. Session facilitators will introduce the new Course Accessibility Report,...
Wednesday July 7/30
Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English
Wed 7/30 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and...
Wednesday August 8/6
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (General) (Aug. 6)
Wed 8/6 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on...
Friday August 8/8
Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (3rd of 3)
Fri 8/8 • 1:30PM - 4PM PDT RSVP
The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of...
Wednesday August 8/13
Writing the Personal Statement (August 13th)
Wed 8/13 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all...
Thursday August 8/14
Writing the Personal Statement (August 14th)
Thu 8/14 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all...
Thursday August 8/21
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (Engineering and Physical Science Focus)
Thu 8/21 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship with a physical science focus. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful...
Tuesday August 8/26
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (Life and Bio Science Focus)
Tue 8/26 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship with a life science focus. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants....
Wednesday September 9/3
Telling Your New American Story: Applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Wed 9/3 • 4PM - 5PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will provide guidance on preparing a competitive application for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans (https://www.pdsoros.org/), which provides up to $90K in support for graduate students from migrant backgrounds....
Friday September 9/5
Writing Successful Grant and Fellowship Applications (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Fri 9/5 • 1PM - 2:30PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in humanities, social sciences, and related fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to...
Monday September 9/8
Summer Workshop: Designing your Online Course
Mon 9/8 • 10AM - Fri 9/12 • 10AM PDT RSVP
Live Zoom sessions from September 8 through September 12 Applications are due August 21, 2025 The TLC’s Instructional Design and Media Production team will host a multi-session workshop exploring effective online instructional practices and course...
Tuesday September 9/9
Writing Successful Grant and Fellowship Applications (STEM Focus)
Tue 9/9 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will first briefly review funding opportunities for graduate students in STEM fields. The workshop will then focus on strategies for writing effective applications for grants and fellowships to support graduate study and research,...
Wednesday September 9/10
Applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (General) (Sept. 10)
Wed 9/10 • 4:30PM - 6PM PDT RSVP
This workshop will discuss strategies for applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship provides three years of fellowship funding to successful applicants. The workshop will focus on...
Wednesday September 9/24
African American Studies Open House
Wed 9/24 • 1PM - 3PM PDT
2134 Rolfe Hall
Stop by to learn more about the African American Studies minor and Major. You will learn about the discipline, careers after graduation, and much, much more.