Professional Development & Research Events

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From Orientation to graduation, on campus or online. Here is all we have to offer!

Featured Events

Graduate Social

Friday | November 8 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Shocker Grill and Lanes

Join fellow graduate students for an evening of fun, free bowling, billiards, and food! This is a great opportunity to connect with peers and make memories. We hope to see you there!

Writing Groups

Need Focused Writing Time?

Join our Writing Focus Sessions for one hour of uninterrupted writing. Whether it's for an essay, thesis, or creative project, this is the perfect opportunity to stay focused and make progress.

Interest Form

Three Minute Thesis

3MT® is an academic competition that challenges doctoral and master's students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.

Applications are open until October 25. The finals will ne held on November 15.

More info and registration

Calendar of events

Full Event Schedule

Fall 2024

August 14 - GTA/GRA Fall Training

RSC 2nd Floor, 9 - 12:00 AM

Take a break and join us for drinks, snacks, socializing, bowling and billiards!

August 15 - Graduate School Fall Orientation

Hubbard Hall 208, 1:00-3:00 PM

New graduate student orientation. Learn about grad school regulations, resources, and opportunities to ensure a successful start to your academic journey.

August 30 - Improving Productivity and Time Management

Join our virtual session with Kendra Christman from Biokansas on August 30, 9:00 – 10:30 AM to learn tips on boosting productivity! Links here!

September 5 - NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Workshop

RSC 264 Spencer Room, 5:00-7:00 PM

The NSF-GRFP is open to 1st-year domestic graduate students and undergraduate seniors in a STEM discipline who are (or will be) pursuing a research-based master's or doctoral degree. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $37,000 and a cost of education allowance of $16,000 to the institution. Come and learn how to craft a competitive application with Dr. Coleen Pugh, Dean of the Graduate School.

September 20 - Demystifying Academic Writing

Virtual Session, 9:00 AM

Join Dr. Peg Boyle Single on Friday, September 20th at 9 AM for a transformative academic writing workshop. Discover her streamlined system to boost your writing productivity. Zoom link.

October 6 - Volleyball Game

1 PM, Charles Koch Arena

Catch the Wichita State Shockers as they face off against Rice in an exciting volleyball match! the Graduate School will be the College of the Game.

October 9 - Effective Teaching: Learning from the Masters

1 PM – 2 PM, RSC 142

Join a session with award-winning faculty to gain valuable teaching tips. Ideal for teaching assistants and aspiring educators, this event will help you enhance your teaching skills and classroom effectiveness.

Past Events