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Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, and professional development workshops

Graduation Deadlines

Jan. 2

Deadline for fall master's graduates to update diploma name or address in Buff Portal.Ìý

Funding Opportunities

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Events & Workshops

ÌýÌýJan. 12–15, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. each dayÌýÌýÌýC4C, Flatirons Room, N301

Are you working on your dissertation, thesis, publications or papers? Kick off the spring semester productively with our January Writing Retreat! Join other graduate students for a four-day retreat providing the dedicated time, space and community needed to focus on your academic writing and develop healthy habits. Free coffee and pastries each day will be provided. Registration is required.

ÌýÌýJan. 15, 12–1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýVirtual

Grad students and postdocs, ready to break into industry or nonprofit work? Join Career Services’ six-part seminar series. They’ll cover everything you need to stand out, whether that’s career exploration, networking tips, resumes and cover letters, interview prep, job search strategies or salary negotiation.

ÌýÌýEvery Tuesday starting Jan. 20, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. each dayÌýÌýÌýCASE E313 or SEEC S225

Time to show up and write! Do you need a dedicated space to help you focus on your academic writing? Sign up to attend our weekly write-in sessions. The goal of these sessions is to devote a few hours to your writing each week to help build your writing habit, to promote accountability with your peers by working independently alongside your fellow graduate students, and by tracking your progress regularly.

ÌýÌýTuesdays beginning Jan. 27, times belowÌýÌýÌýZoom

The Grad+ Seminar Series, led by Leslie-Ellen Blood, consists of weekly check-ins to support goal setting and planning, and to provide an understanding of how values should drive goals and habit structures. Students will find that these seminars provide a solid foundation which should reduce stress and help them find their place in the graduate community. Ìý

There are two options:

• Fundamentals for Academic Success, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
• Advanced Learning Lab, Tuesdays, 10–11:15 a.m.

ÌýÌýJan. 29, 10–11:30 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýCASE, CTL Suite, Room E390

Diversity, in many dimensions, offers both challenges and opportunities for any relationship. Learning to identify, reflect upon, learn from, and engage with diverse perspectives is essential to fostering effective mentoring relationships and vibrant intellectual environments.

Save the Date: Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition

ÌýÌýJan. 29, 4–6 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUMC, Glenn Miller Ballroom

Join the Graduate School for the 3MT Final Competition, where graduate students rise to the challenge of distilling years of research into impactful three-minute presentations supported by a single static slide. Celebrate innovation, clear communication, and the remarkable work happening across our campus. We hope to see you there!

Event RSVP will open in January.

Other Events

• Jan. 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., UMC 235:
• Jan. 15, 6–7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium Concert Hall: , featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ibram X. KendiÌý