Programming for Yates Fellows

These meetings and events bring new fellows into contact with more senior graduate student fellows, provide professional development workshops, and allow fellows to make connections and network beyond their graduate program/department. 

First year fellows are required to attend the monthly professional development meetings, unless they have a class conflict. All second year and beyond Yates fellows are invited and encourage to attend the monthly meetings. 

August
Orientation
For new fellows only
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., West Pavilion North Lounge

September
SafeZone Ally Training
Required for first year fellows, optional for returning fellows
Wednesday, September 18, 3–5 p.m., Tangeman University Center, 415AB

October
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training
Required for first year fellows, optional for returning fellows
Tuesday, October 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Faculty Enrichment Center (in Langsam Library), 540E

November
Introduction to Individual Development Plans
Required for first year fellows, optional for returning fellows
Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., virtual event

December
No required December event
Optional social event: Presidential and Yates Fellows Potluck, TBD 

January
Mentorship Workshop
Required for first year fellows, optional for returning fellows
Friday, January 24, 12–1:30 p.m., virtual event

February
Black Entrepreneurship Panel
Required for first year fellows, optional for returning fellows
Thursday, February 20, 6:30–8 p.m., Stratford Heights Banquet Room

March
Work Smart & Start Smart: Salary Negotiation Workshop
Required for first year fellows, optional for returning fellows
Tuesday, March 11, 10–11:30 a.m., Tangeman University Center, 425

End of Year Celebration and Networking Event
Required for first year fellows, encouraged for graduation students, and optional for all other fellows
Monday, March 31, time TBD

April
IDPs due for first, second, and third year fellows
Monday, April 1